Fiber Cleaning
Cleaning/Inspecting Optical Connectors
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365-372-334 R2.0
Issue 4, November 2004
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Cleaning/Inspecting Optical Connectors
Introduction
The procedure that follows utilizes the “Wet/Dry” method for
connector cleaning. This method first applies a “wet” solvent such as
high purity alcohol to the connector endface to dissolve/remove any
organic particulate or oily films, followed by a “dry” double clean wipe
using the CLETOP cleaning cassette.
This procedure is recommended for connector ferrules 2.5 mm and
1.25 mm in diameter associated with ST, SC, FC, and LC connectors.
The ferrule of a fiber optic connector consists of a ceramic or stainless
steel cylinder with a hole located longitudinally down the center of its
axis, allowing enough tolerance for a fiber to pass through.
All optical connectors should be cleaned prior to being connected.
Keep the protective ferrule dust cap on the connector until initiating the
cleaning process.
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Cleaning Procedure
The following cleaning procedure is acceptable for field
service/installation activities:
Step 1
Remove the dust cap from the connector ferrule, thus exposing the
connector endface.
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Step 2
Open an individual foil packet of pre-saturated isopropyl alcohol (99%
pure) wipe.
See Figure B-1, Cleaning the Ferrule Endface (page -6).
Grasp the connector housing and place the connector ferrule endface
perpendicular to the alcohol wipe.
Drag it against the wipe three (3) times in a figure eight pattern. This
action applies the alcohol solvent to the endface and initially loosens
and scrubs away organic/solid contaminates.
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