Fluke Versiv, User Manual

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Versiv Cabling Certification Product Family
Users Manual
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Always clean and inspect the endfaces in fiber connectors before
you make connections. Fluke Networks recommends that you use
a mechanical device, such as the Fluke Networks IBC OneClick
Cleaner, to clean connectors on network equipment. If you do not
have such a device, if the device does not clean the connector
sufficiently, or when you clean connectors on test reference cords,
use other optical-grade supplies such as wipes and solvent.
Figure 30 shows the equipment you use to clean and inspect fiber
endfaces.

Warning

To prevent possible eye damage caused by
hazardous radiation:

Do not look directly into optical connectors. Some
optical equipment emits invisible radiation that can
cause permanent damage your eyes.

Before you clean an endface, turn off any optical
sources (laser or LED) that are connected to the
fiber.

When you inspect endfaces, use only magnification
devices that have the correct filters.

Caution
To prevent damage to connectors and to keep
contamination off of endfaces:

Always cover unused connectors and adapters with
protective caps.

Always keep unused protective caps in a clean,
sealed container to prevent contamination.