Atec Fluke-OF-500 - Manual (Page 64)

OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR
Users Manual
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Cleaning the Loss/Length Connectors
Always clean and inspect fiber connectors before making
connections. Use 99 %-pure isopropyl alcohol and optical-
grade wipes or swabs to clean the connectors as follows:
Cleaning the OUTPUT Connector
1 Touch the tip of a 2.5 mm lint-free foam swab in
alcohol; then touch the swab to an alcohol-soaked
cleaning pad.
2 Push the swab into the adapter; twist it around 3 to 5
times against the endface, then remove and dispose
of the swab.
3 Dry the endface with a dry swab by twisting it around
in the adapter 3 to 5 times.
4 Inspect the connector regularly with a fiber
microscope, such as the Fluke Networks
FiberInspector Video Microscope.
Cleaning the INPUT Connector
Note
Typically, the input connector requires cleaning
only if it has been touched.
1 Remove the connector adapter to expose the
photodiode lens (see Figure 21).
2 Use the method described under "Cleaning the
Output Connector" above to dampen a swab with
alcohol.
3 Twist the damp swab around against the lens 3 to 5
times; then twist a dry swab around against the lens 3
to 5 times.