Maintenance
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CT440
Cleaning Optical Connectors
Cleaning Optical Connectors
To ensure measurement accuracy and prevent loss of optical power, you must verify that
optical connectors are clean every time you connect a fiber.
Handle optical fiber with appropriate care and preserve the integrity of optical connectors
by keeping them free of contamination.
Before starting:
Make sure you have the following material:
Optical grade cleaning cotton swabs
Clean compressed air
Isopropyl alcohol
Fiberscope or similar if available
To clean optical connectors:
1.
Turn the CT440 off (see
on page 21) and unplug the power
supply cord from the wall socket.
2.
Gently clean the connector end, with the following instructions:
2a.
Hold the can of compressed air upright and spray the can into the air to purge any
propellant.
2b.
Spray the clean compressed air on the connector to remove any loose particles or
moisture.
2c.
Moisten a clean optical swab with isopropyl alcohol and lightly wipe the surfaces
of the connector with gentle circular motion.
2d.
Spray the clean compressed air on the connector again to remove any loose
particles or isopropyl alcohol.
2e.
Check that the connector is clean with a fiberscope (or similar).
I
MPORTANT
To reduce the need for cleaning, immediately replace protective caps on the optical
connectors when not in use.
I
MPORTANT
Use only high quality cleaning supplies that are non-abrasive and leave no residue.
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