Agilent Technologies 85032F, User'S And Service Manual

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3-6 85032F
Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Devices
Cleaning Connectors
2. Clean the Connector Threads
Use a lint-free swab or cleaning cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol to remove any
dirt or stubborn contaminants on a connector that cannot be removed with compressed
air or nitrogen. Refer to Table 6-2 on page 6-4 for a part number for cleaning swabs.
a. Apply a small amount of isopropyl alcohol to the lint-free cleaning swab.
b. Clean the connector threads.
c. Let the alcohol evaporate, then blow the threads dry with a gentle stream of clean,
low-pressure compressed air or nitrogen. Always completely dry a connector before
you reassemble or use it.
3. Clean the Mating Plane Surfaces
a. Apply a small amount of isopropyl alcohol to a new swab.
b. Clean the center and outer conductor mating plane surfaces. Refer to Figure 2-1 on
page 2-4. When cleaning a female connector, avoid snagging the swab on the center
conductor contact fingers by using short strokes.
c. Let the alcohol evaporate, then blow the threads dry with a gentle stream of clean,
low-pressure compressed air or nitrogen. Always completely dry a connector be you
reassemble or use it.
4. Inspect Each Connector
Inspect the connector again to make sure that no particles or residue are present.