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Fiber Cleaning
Cleaning Pluggable Optics Module
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Lucent Technologies - Proprietary
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365-372-327 R2.0
Issue 1, October 2003
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Cleaning Pluggable Optics Module
Purpose
This task describes the Lucent recommended method for cleaning
pluggable optics modules using specific tools and materials that have
been proven to be effective in the assembly and testing of optical
transmission equipment.
Important!
Pluggable optics modules are shipped with a water-
tight process plug installed into the optical ports to maintain
cleanliness during storage and/or transportation. It is recommended
that the process plug be kept in place to maintain cleanliness until
the optical fiber is connected. With proper care and handling,
cleaning the pluggable optics modules should not be
necessary.Because a major source of contamination is often a
contaminated mating connector, it is extremely important to clean
the connector ferrule end surface each time before making
connections.
Procedure
Complete the following steps to clean a pluggable optics module.
Step 1
Remove the protective process plug from the pluggable optics module.
Keep the process plug clean until reinstalled later, if required.
CAUTION
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When performing this step hold the canned dry nitrogen or air
upright. If the canned dry nitrogen or air is held upside down,
inert gas may be released onto the connector surface. The inert
gas leaves contamination on the connector surface that can not
be removed.
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Step 2
While holding the canned dry nitrogen or air, position the tip of the
nozzle extension as close as possible, but not close enough to make
physical contact, to the sleeve inside the port receptacle and make three
consecutive short blows (approximately one second each).
Repeat this step for the other port.