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Maintenance
FTB-500
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Cleaning VFL-Type Connectors
Cleaning VFL-Type Connectors
VFL-type connectors are fixed on your unit and can be cleaned using a
mechanical cleaner.
To clean a connector using a mechanical cleaner:
1.
Insert the cleaning tip into the optical adapter, and push the outer shell
into the cleaner.
Note:
The cleaner makes a clicking sound to indicate that the cleaning is done.
2. Verify connector surface with a fiber inspection probe (for
example, EXFO’s FIP).
W
ARNING
Verifying the surface of the connector with a fiber-optic microscope
WHILE THE UNIT IS ACTIVE WILL result in permanent eye damage.