Care and Cleaning of Optical Connectors
Introduction
Optical connectors are cleaned at assembly, but require recleaning when the
equipment is installed. Both the connector attached to the bulkhead adapter in the
equipment and the jumper connector that will be attached to the bulkhead adapter
must be cleaned. This section describes recommended cleaning instructions for both
halves of the connection.
Guidelines
Proper care and cleaning of optical connectors is critical to equipment operation.
Follow these guidelines when working with optical connectors:
WARNING:
Laser light hazard. Never look into the end of a fiber cable or connector. Failure
to observe this danger can result in eye damage or blindness.
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The working surfaces of optical connectors are highly polished and designed for
precision alignment. Keep them microscopically clean and free of scratches.
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Optical power readings and signal quality can seriously degrade if optical
connectors or bulkheads are mishandled or allowed to become dirty.
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Optical bulkheads on transmitters and receivers and the connector faces of optical
cables are shipped with protective caps. Do not remove caps until ready to make
connections.
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Do not touch unprotected optical connector faces. Do not allow dirt to touch the
connector to the bulkheads. Small scratches, minute traces of dirt or skin oils can
degrade signal quality.
Materials for Cleaning
The following materials are required for cleaning.
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Lint-free Wipes (tissues)
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Ethyl or Isopropyl Alcohol, >91% purity (Do not use a lesser grade. Do not use
common rubbing alcohol.)
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Filtered Canned Air
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Lint-free Swabs
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