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Hints and Tips
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Transmission Test Set Quick Reference Guide
Cleaning Optical Connectors
You should clean the optical connectors at regular intervals
using the following materials:
1
Disconnect the instrument from the Power Line or switch
off the laser transmitter before commencing this cleaning
procedure.
2
Remove the adapters from the optical IN and OUT ports by
flipping back the lever on the optical adapter.
3
Using the blow brush with the brush removed blow through
the ferrule of the standard flexible connector and the
adapter.
4
If the optical fibre of the fixed connector requires further
cleaning this entails disassembly of the module. This should
be carried out only by suitably trained service personnel.
5
Apply some isopropyl alcohol to a piece of the cleaning
paper and clean the barrel of the adapter. Using a new piece
of cleaning paper, clean the face of the adapter. Repeat this
operation, using a new piece of cleaning paper each time.
6
Use a blow brush or compressed air to remove any particles
of cleaning paper which may be present.
7
Replace the adapters in the optical connector. Secure in
place by clicking the retaining lever back into position.
Description
Agilent Part Number
Compressed Air Can or
Blow Brush
Isopropyl Alcohol
8500-5344
Lens Cleaning Paper
9300-0761
Swabs
5080-5400
C A U T I O N
C A U T I O N
Do not insert any tool or object into the optical IN or OUT
ports of the instrument as damage to or contamination of
the optical fiber may result.
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