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Cleaning Tips
Clean Test Cables and FUT
Connector end faces must be kept free from dirt or other contaminates to ensure accurate
measurements and operation. It is important to keep connectors on the launch and receive
cables and those on the Fiber Under Test (FUT) clean. Follow your company’s approved cleaning
procedures.
Cleaning the Optical Ports
CAUTION!
Before conducting the following procedures be sure to have the M200 turned OFF.
To access the SM or MM OTDR Port
Rotate the adapter base counterclockwise
approximately four times.
Pull the adapter directly out away from the
universal adapter mount.
To access the VFL Port
Unscrew the adapter counterclockwise
and pull the adapter straight out to
expose the ferrule.
Cleaning the Exposed Ferrule (two methods)
I. Noyes Cleaning Procedure
Lean a can of FCC2 back (30°), press the
button on FCC2 to fill the well.
Dip a CCTP stick into the well of the FCC2 to
dampen the tip with optical cleaning fluid.
Place the damp tip over the ferrule to be
cleaned.
Rotate the tip clockwise 10 revolutions while
applying varying pressure to create a gentle
pumping action where the tip contacts the
ferrule.
Discard the CCTP stick after using both tips.
II. If using lint-free optical cleaning
pads and isopropyl alcohol
Be sure to use 99% IPA that has not
been contaminated.
Dampen the wipe with the alcohol and
gently wipe the exposed ferrule. Then
dry the ferrule using a new optical
wipe.
Cleaning the adapters
Use a can of filtered compressed air (held vertically), blow out any contaminants from the
adapter.
Once completed, replace the adapter over the ferrule, centering it onto the alignment pin.
Tighten the adapter base.
