Rockwell Automation 2090-SCVPx Fiber Optic Cable Installation Quick Reference - Manual (Page 10)

10 Fiber Optic Cable Installation
Publication 2090-QR001D-EN-P – April 2005
Cleaning Techniques for Fiber Optic Cables
Proper cleaning of the fiber optic cable ends and transceivers is essential to
minimize system attenuation. Dirty fiber optic cables cross contaminate
their mating transceivers. Conversely a dirty transceiver contaminates its
mating fiber optic cable.
There are a variety of ways to clean fiber optic components.
Cleaning Fiber Optic Cable Ends
Use a wet wipe to loosen particles on the end of the cable connector using a
circular or straight wiping motion while using care to avoid wiping over area
of pad that has already been used. Do not use a back and forth scrubbing
action. Always use a clean area of the swab for each connector. When in
doubt use a fresh wipe. Follow up the wet wipe cleaning with a dry wipe to
remove any residue. Use canned air to remove any lint from the cable end.
Cleaning Fiber Optic Transceivers
Choose an optical grade lint free swab that fits easily into the transceiver
barrel. The swab should be gently placed into the barrel of the connector
and rotate no more than one turn. Do NOT rotate back-and-forth or
round-and-round because debris may be ground into the transceiver.
Swabs should only be used ONCE. Use a dry clean swab and insert into
barrel and rotate once. Discard swab. Use canned air to blow out the barrel.
Fiber Optic Cable Installation and Handling Instructions
For more detailed information on the proper care, handling, and installation
of these cables see the Fiber Optic Cable Installation and Handling
Instructions
manual, publication number 2090-IN010x-EN-P. This
manual can be downloaded free of charge in pdf format from the
following website:
http://literature.rockwellautomation.com