HBK FS22SI, User Manual

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FS22SI
MEASURING
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To clean an optical interrogator adapter, use an appropriate cleaner (1-FSCLEANER
from HBK or similar). Insert it in the optical adapter, number
1 in Fig. 4.8 , and press it
against the inside of the connector to clean.
Alternatively, use an appropriate cotton swab (there are several cleaning swabs in the
market frequently used for telecom) embedded in isopropyl alcohol. Insert it in the opti­
cal adapter, number
2 in Fig. 4.8 , and rotate the swab always on the same direction.
Fig. 4.8 Cleaning connectors
4.4.2 Broken Connector
It may also occur that the interrogator adapter sleeve breaks. In this case, when an opti­
cal connector is inserted it does not get proper alignment and measurements are com­
promised. A broken sleeve will look as shown in
Fig. 4.9 .
Fig. 4.9 Broken connectors
To solve this problem you should contact HBK FiberSensing.