EXFO PM-1600 High-Speed Power Meter - Manual (Page 104)

Maintenance
94 PM-1600
Cleaning Detector Ports
Cleaning Detector Ports
Regular cleaning of connectors will help maintain optimum performance.
To clean detector ports,
1. Remove the detector protective cap and the connector adapter (FOA).
2. If the detector is dusty, remove dirt with compressed air.
3. Take a cleaning tip from the package (supplied with EXFO’s power
meters) being careful not to touch the soft end of the swab.
4. Moisten the cleaning tip with only one drop of isopropyl alcohol.
I
MPORTANT
To help keep the detectors and adapters clean, EXFO recommends
that you install protective caps when the unit is not in use. You
should also clean the fiber ends before every connection.
I
MPORTANT
Alcohol may leave traces if used abundantly. Avoid contact between
the tip of the bottle and the cleaning tip, and do not use bottles
that distribute too much alcohol at a time.
Maintenance
94 PM-1600
Cleaning Detector Ports
Cleaning Detector Ports
Regular cleaning of connectors will help maintain optimum performance.
To clean detector ports,
1. Remove the detector protective cap and the connector adapter (FOA).
2. If the detector is dusty, remove dirt with compressed air.
3. Take a cleaning tip from the package (supplied with EXFO’s power
meters) being careful not to touch the soft end of the swab.
4. Moisten the cleaning tip with only one drop of isopropyl alcohol.
I
MPORTANT
To help keep the detectors and adapters clean, EXFO recommends
that you install protective caps when the unit is not in use. You
should also clean the fiber ends before every connection.
I
MPORTANT
Alcohol may leave traces if used abundantly. Avoid contact between
the tip of the bottle and the cleaning tip, and do not use bottles
that distribute too much alcohol at a time.