EXFO FG-750 - Manual (Page 259)

Maintenance
Fiber Guardian 245
Cleaning Other Types of Connectors
Cleaning Other Types of Connectors
Connectors that do not fall under the EUI or switchable connector
categories can be cleaned using a mechanical cleaner. Depending on the
type of connector, you will use a different cleaner.
To clean a connector using a mechanical cleaner:
1. Insert the mechanical into the optical adapter, and push the outer shell
into the cleaner.
Note: The cleaner makes a clicking sound that indicates that the cleaning is done.
2. Verify connector surface with a portable fiber-optic microscope (for
example, EXFO’s FOMS) or fiber inspection probe (for example,
EXFO’s FIP).
When you have finished cleaning the connectors and have reconnected
the optical fibers, you can resume all optical route testing.
W
ARNING
Verifying the surface of the connector with a fiber-optic microscope
WHILE THE UNIT IS ACTIVE WILL result in permanent eye damage.
Single-fiber mechanical
cleaner (FC, SC, LC)
Multifiber mechanical
cleaner (MTP/MTO)