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Cleaning Connections for Accurate Measurements
Cleaning a non-lensed connector
CAUTION
Do not use any type of foam swab to clean optical fiber ends. Foam swabs can
leave filmy deposits on fiber ends that can degrade performance.
1
Apply pure isopropyl alcohol to a clean lint-free cotton swab or lens paper.
2
Clean the ferrules and other parts of the connector while avoiding the end of
the fiber.
3
Apply isopropyl alcohol to a new clean lint-free cotton swab or lens paper.
4
Clean the fiber end with the swab or lens paper.
Do
not
scrub during this initial cleaning because grit can be caught in the
swab and become a gouging element.
Table 6-3. Cleaning Accessories
Item HP Part Number
Isopropyl alcohol 8500-5344
Cotton swabs 8520-0023
Small foam swabs 9300-1223
Compressed dust remover (non-residue) 8500-5262
Table 6-4. Dust Caps Available for Lightwave Instruments
Item HP Part Number
Laser shutter cap 08145-64521
FC/PC dust cap 08154-44102
Biconic dust cap 08154-44105
DIN dust cap 5040-9364
HMS10/HP dust cap 5040-9361
ST dust cap 5040-9366
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