Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors; Figure 51. Ferrule In An Sc Connector Plug; Figure 52. Unclean And Clean Ferrule - Allied Telesis AT-CM20x Series Reference Manual

Appendix B
Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors
The fiber optic connector consists of a fiber optic plug and its adapter. The
end of the fiber optic cable is held in the core of the ferrule in the plug.
Light signals are transmitted through the core of the fiber. Even minor
smudges or dirt on the end face of the fiber, completely invisible to the
naked eye, can disrupt light transmission and lead to failure of the
component or of the entire system. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to
clean all fiber optic connectors before use.
Figure 51 shows the ferrule in an SC connector.

Figure 51. Ferrule in an SC Connector Plug

Figure 52 shows part of the end face of an unclean and clean ferrule.

Figure 52. Unclean and Clean Ferrule

This appendix provides the following procedures
"Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner" on page 107
"Using a Swab" on page 109
Ferrule
Unclean Clean
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156
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