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Chapter 2: How to Clean Fiber Endfaces
How to Use Wipes, Swabs, and Solvent
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To Clean the Optical Connectors on the Modules
To clean the optical connectors on the modules, first use the
procedure given under “To Clean Bulkhead Connectors”.
If a connector is very dirty or the procedure above does not make
it clean, use this procedure:
1 Unscrew the adapter on the connector.
2 Clean the ferrule or photodiode lens with a dry, optical-grade
wipe made for fiber optic connectors.
3 Use a video probe to inspect the connector. If necessary, clean
and inspect the connector again.
4 If the connector stays dirty, use a wipe that is moist with
optical-grade solvent to clean the endface. Dry the ferrule or
lens with a dry wipe.
To Clean Fiber Adapters
At regular intervals, clean fiber adapters with a swab and fiber
optic solvent. Dry with a dry swab.
To Clean Connector Ends
1 Use a video probe to inspect the connector. If it is dirty,
continue to step 2.
2 Touch the tip of a fiber optic solvent pen or swab soaked in
solvent to a lint-free dry wipe or fiber cleaning card.
3 Wipe the connector end-face across the solvent spot, then
back and forth once across the dry area of the wipe or card.
4 Use a video probe to inspect the connector. If necessary, clean
and inspect the connector again.
Note
For some connector types, such as VF-45, it is
necessary to use a different method to clean the
endface.