EXFO IQS-1700 High Performance Power Meter for IQS-500/600 - Manual (Page 45)

High Performance Power Meter 37
5 Preparing Your High
Performance Power Meter for
a Test
The OHS-1700 Optical Head can be used with connectorized or
nonconnectorized fiber (using the FOA-3000 and BFA-3000 Bare Fiber
Adaptor). Each head has its own port, onto which you can connect a fiber.
Ensure you use the appropriate adaptors such as the FOA-3000 or the
BFA-3000 to combine your power meter to the optical head. You also have
to clean optical fibers properly before connecting them to your unit.
Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers
To connect the fiber-optic cable to the port:
1. Inspect the fiber using a fiber inspection microscope. If the fiber is
clean, proceed to connecting it to the port. If the fiber is dirty, clean it as
explained below.
2. Clean the fiber ends as follows:
2a. Gently wipe the fiber end with a lint-free swab dipped in isopropyl
alcohol.
2b. Use compressed air to dry completely.
2c. Visually inspect the fiber end to ensure its cleanliness.
I
MPORTANT
To ensure maximum power and to avoid erroneous readings:

Always inspect fiber ends and make sure that they are clean as
explained below before inserting them into the port. EXFO is
not responsible for damage or errors caused by bad fiber
cleaning or handling.

Ensure that your patchcord has appropriate connectors. Joining
mismatched connectors will damage the ferrules.