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10. Performing Basic Maintenance Operations
User maintenance of the T100S-HP is limited to the following:
• Cleaning optical connectors for optimum power
• Checking the performance of optical connections and cables
• User calibration (see section Calibrating the Product, p. 37 )
• Replacing the line fuse
10.1 Cleaning and Caring for Optical Connectors and Fibers
Subject
Handle optical fiber with appropriate care and keep optical connectors free of outside
contaminant to preserve optical-signal integrity.
Use the following items to clean the optical connectors:
• clean compressed air
• fiber-optic cleaning swabs
• isopropyl alcohol
Cleaning kits for optical connectors are available from many fiber optic suppliers.
Procedure 1. Hold the can of compressed air upright and spray the can into the air to purge any
propellant.
2. Spray the clean compressed air on the connectors to remove any loose particles or
moisture.
Warning
• To avoid personal injury, do not operate this equipment without the
protective cover of the chassis. Do not make any service or maintenance
of any kind to the system.
• Do not make any service or maintenance repairs of any kind to the
T100S-HP laser head. You must not remove the protective cover of the
T100S-HP laser head.
Refer servicing to authorized EXFO personnel only.
Caution
To optimize the performance of the system and to prevent loss of optical
power or damage to the optical connectors, keep the connectors clean at all
times.
When cleaning the connectors with a swab, use gentle circular motions. Use
only high quality cleaning supplies that are non-abrasive and leave no
residue.
To reduce the need for cleaning, immediately replace protective caps on the
optical connectors when not in use.
Do not over stress or sharply bend optical fiber beyond tolerances specified
by the manufacturer.