Agilent Technologies 85037A, Operating And Service Manual

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Caring for Connectors
This app endix pro vides a brief in tro duction to the fundamen tals of
prop er connector care, as imp ortant to go o d measuremen ts as prop er
instrumen t calibration and adjustmen t. This app endix is in tended to
pro vide basic information.
Remember
A damaged connector can destroy an y connector attac hed to it.
Basic connector care comprises three parts:
1. visual insp ection
2. cleaning
3. mec hanical insp ection
Visual Inspection
Visually insp ect all system connectors often. Examine connectors
for problems suc h as con tamination or corrosion, esp ecially on the
con tacting surfaces. Lo ok for deformed threads, burrs, scratches,
rounded shoulders, and similar signs of w ear or damage. An y visible
problem can degrade p erformance; clean, reinsp ect, and, if necessary ,
replace the connector.
Cleaning
T ry compressed air rst.
Use compressed air to lo osen particles on the connector mating
plane surfaces. Clean air cannot damage a connector, or leav e
particles or residues b ehind.
If a solven t is necessary , use only isopropyl alcohol.
If there is dirt or con tamination on a connector that y ou cannot
remov ed with compressed air, try a foam sw ab or lint-free cleaning
cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol.
Use the least amoun t of alcohol p ossible.
Av oid getting an y plastic parts in the connectors w et with the
alcohol.
Nev er spra y alcohol directly in to a connector.
Chec kthe alcohol p erio dically for con tamination.
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