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Maintenance
Cleaning Connections for Accurate Measurements
Cleaning Connector Savers
The two ends of the connector saver should be cleaned differently. The ferrule
fiber end of the connector saver can be cleaned in the same manner as a fiber
patch cord, or a cable, using the method described below. The recessed fiber
end of the input connector saver presents a different cleaning challenge.
Because of the limited access within the recessed end, it is not recommended
that alcohol be used in the cleaning process. If not quickly wiped away with
another cotton swab, or blown dry with compressed air, alcohol can leave a
residue which interferes with measurements. We have found that in the
recessed end of the connector saver, it is difficult to prevent this alcohol resi-
due buildup.
To clean the ferrule end of the connector saver
1
Apply isopropyl alcohol to a clean cotton swab.
Cotton swabs can be used making sure no cotton fibers remain after cleaning.
Although foam swabs can leave filmy deposits, these deposits are very thin.
The risk of other contamination buildup on the connection surface greatly out-
weighs the risk of contamination by foam swabs.
2
Clean the adapter with a wet swab.
3
Clean the adapter with a clean, dry swab.
4
Blow across the adapter using filtered, dry, compressed air.
C A U T I O N
Do not shake, tip, or invert compressed air canisters. This releases particles
from the can into the air flow. Refer to the instructions on the compressed air
canister.
Ferrule End
Recessed End
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