Standard Recommended Procedure 003-794-AEN | Issue 14 | March 2020 | Page 27 of 27
6.5
Changing the Polarity of an MTP
®
Adapter and Connector
If it is necessary, the polarity of an MTP adapter may be reversed. To do so:
Figure 35
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Reverse Polarity of an MTP Adapter
If it is necessary, the polarity of an MTP connector may be reversed. For instructions on how to do so, reference
Standard Recommended Procedure (SRP) 006-407-QSG-AEN, Field Tool for MTP
®
PRO Connectors Quick Start
Guide.
6.6
Connector Care and Cleaning — Post Initial Mating
NOTE:
Connector care and cleaning should only be necessary after the initial connector mating during testing
and troubleshooting of the network.
a. Clean connectors and adapters using the recommended cleaning tools or kits for the connector type.
•
LC connector and adapter cleaning: use cleaning tool part number CLEANER-PORT-LC
•
MTP connector and adapter cleaning: use cleaning tool part number 2104466-01
b. Always keep dust caps on connectors and adapters when not in use.
c. Ensure dust caps are clean before reuse.
d. When troubleshooting, clean the connector before re-mating, especially for test equipment patch
cords (jumpers).
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Be sure to clean both connectors that are being mated.
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