EXFO OTH-7000, User Manual

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Maintenance
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OTH-7000
Cleaning SC or LC Connectors
Cleaning SC or LC Connectors
You can clean the connectors of your unit using a mechanical cleaner.
To clean a connector using a mechanical cleaner:
1.
Insert the mechanical cleaner into the optical adapter, and push the
outer shell into the cleaner.
Note:
The cleaner makes a clicking sound that indicates that the cleaning is done.
2.
Verify connector surface with a fiber inspection probe (for example,
EXFO’s FIP).
W
ARNING
Never look directly into a live fiber. It could cause serious eye
damage. Always use a Fiber Inspection Probe.
W
ARNING
Before cleaning the connectors, you should suspend the tests to
avoid hazardous radiation exposure.