
Cleaning/inspecting optical connectors
Fiber cleaning
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365-372-304R7.1
Issue 1, November 2007
B - 1 1
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1
Using the appropriate CLETOP stick cleaner (2.5 mm for SC, ST, and FC connectors, 1.25
mm for LC connectors) dampen the stick cleaner with Ethyl alcohol using the alcohol
wipe. Insert the stick cleaner into the adapter rotating the stick 360 degrees while
inserting. Push/rotate stick until the stick cleaner makes contact with the connector. Apply
slight pressure upon contact and rotate stick 360 degrees at least three (3) times.
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2
Remove the stick cleaner rotating it upon removal.
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3
Using a dry CLETOP stick cleaner of appropriate diameter, repeat the above cleaning
procedure. This procedure will clean the side walls of the adapter and the endface of the
circuit pack connector.
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4
Gently insert the Video Fiber Scope probe into the port until the fiber ferrule comes into
view.
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5
Verify that the fiber ferrule is clean. Repeat
through
if the fiber does not
meet the requirements specified in
“Connector inspection” (p. B-9)
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Summary of Contents for Data Multiplexer Explore 1665
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