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Optical Fiber Connector Inspection and
Cleaning
Overview
You should regularly check the fiber connector for dust, dirt, or damage before you
connect to any external optic. The use of a dirty, or improperly cleaned, fiber
connector can lead to serious damage to the laser (Figure C-6 on page C-7 illustrates
possible fiber failures).
IPG Photonics is not responsible for any damages due to contaminated connectors.
Tampering with the fiber connectors without training by IPG voids the warranty.
For cleaning a fiber connector, you need the following materials:
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Powder free rubber gloves or finger cots
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Lint free optical cleaning wipes and/or swabs
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Acetone (optical grade, water free)
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Compressed air (oil free, water free)
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Microscope (IPG model or equivalent)
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Light Source
Figure C-1.
Materials for Cleaning a Fiber Connector
Summary of Contents for QCW YLR-150
Page 4: ...ii Preface Audience...
Page 10: ...viii...
Page 30: ...1 20 Overview of the YLR Series Fiber Lasers Additional Safety Resources...
Page 43: ...2 13 Using Your Device Unpacking Instructions Figure 2 9 Unpacking a Unit from a Cardboard Box...
Page 45: ...2 15 Using Your Device Unpacking Instructions Figure 2 10 Unpacking a Unit from a Wooden Crate...
Page 57: ...2 27 Using Your Device Using the YLR Series Figure 2 13 24 Pin Connector Interfaces...
Page 64: ...2 34 Using Your Device Using the YLR Series Figure 2 16 Main Menu Screen...
Page 66: ...2 36 Using Your Device Using the YLR Series Figure 2 17 Sub Menus Screen...
Page 68: ...2 38 Using Your Device Using the YLR Series Figure 2 18 Sub Menus Screen...
Page 70: ...2 40 Using Your Device Using the YLR Series Figure 2 19 Sub Menus Screen...
Page 72: ...2 42 Using Your Device Using the YLR Series Figure 2 20 Sub Menus Screen...
Page 74: ...2 44 Using Your Device Using the YLR Series Figure 2 21 Sub Menus Screen...
Page 76: ...2 46 Using Your Device Using the YLR Series...
Page 138: ...4 48 Pulse Shaping Using the Pulse Shaper Program...
Page 153: ...A 9 Web User Utility Configuring a LAN Connection for Ethernet...
Page 154: ...A 10 Web User Utility Configuring a LAN Connection for Ethernet...
Page 164: ...C 8 Optical Fiber Connector Inspection and Cleaning Overview...
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