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Maintenance
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T200S
Cleaning the Optical Connector
Cleaning the Fan Grid
To ensure proper cooling of the T200S from the fan, the cooling fan grid located on the rear
panel (see
Rear panel
on page 3) must not be dusty, you must clean it regularly.
To clean the fan grid:
1.
Turn the T200S off (see Turning off the T200S on page 18) and unplug the power supply
cable from the wall socket.
2. Using a duster or a slightly moist cloth, gently clean the external grid of the fan without
pressing it.
Cleaning the Optical Connector
To ensure measurement accuracy and prevent loss of optical power, you must regularly
verify that the optical connector of the T200S is clean.
Handle optical fiber with appropriate care and preserve the integrity of optical connectors
by keeping them free of contamination.
To clean the connectors:
1.
Disable the laser output.
2. Make sure you have the following material:
³
Clean compressed air
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Optical grade cleaning swabs
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Connector cleaner pen
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Fiberscope or similar if available
C
AUTION
Do not use a vacuum cleaner to clean the fan as this may apply excessive force to it
and cause damage to the fan.
I
MPORTANT
To reduce the need for cleaning, immediately replace protective caps on the optical
connectors when not in use.
I
MPORTANT
Use only high quality cleaning supplies that are non-abrasive and leave no residue.