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Fiber-Optic Connectors
To clean the fiber-optic connectors, use a CLETOP cassette cleaner (type A for
SC connectors or type B for MT-RJ connectors) and follow the product
instructions. If a CLETOP cassette cleaner is not available, follow these steps:
Gently wipe the ferrules and end-face surfaces of the connector with an alcohol
Step 1
pad. Be sure that the pad makes full contact with the end-face surfaces. Wait five
seconds for the surfaces to dry and repeat.
Blow dry the connectors with canned, dry, oil-free, compressed air.
Step 2
Use a magnifying glass or inspection microscope to inspect the ferrule. If
Step 3
contaminants are visible, repeat the cleaning procedure.
The connectors used inside the system have been cleaned by the manufacturer and
connected to the adapters in the proper manner. The operation of the system
should be error free if the customer provides clean connectors on the application
side, follows the previous directions, and follows the listed guidelines:
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If the surface is not clean or does not have an even shine, repeat the process using
Note
a fresh surface of the alcohol pad.
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Clean the connectors using lens tissues before connecting to the adapters. Use
pure alcohol to remove contamination.
Do not clean the inside of the connector adapters.
Do not use force or quick movements when connecting the fiber-optic
connectors in the adapters.
Cover the connector adapters to avoid contaminating the inside of the
adapters while cleaning the chassis.
Cover the connectors and adapters to avoid the inside of the adapters or the
surface of the connectors from getting dirty when not using the connectors.
Appendix B Cable and Connector Specifications
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