HP 86060C Series, User Manual

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General Information
Care of Fiber-Optic Connectors
Cleaning optical connectors
C A U T I O N The connectors on the switch are not easily cleaned. Before connecting cables
to the the lightwave switch it is very important they are cleaned following the
procedures in this section.
The procedures in this section provide the proper steps for cleaning fiber-
optic cables. The initial cleaning, using alcohol as a solvent, gently removes
any grit and oil. If a caked-on layer of material is still present, this can happen
if the beryllium-copper sides of the ferrule retainer get scraped and deposited
on the end of the fiber during insertion of the cable, a second cleaning should
be performed. It is no uncommon for a cable or connector to require more
than one cleaning.
C A U T I O N Hewlett-Packard strongly recommends that index matching compounds not be
applied to their instruments and accessories. Some compounds, such as gels,
may be difficult to remove and can contain damaging particulates. If you think
the use of such compounds is necessary, refer to the compound manufacturer
for information on application and cleaning procedures.
Table 1-7. Cleaning Accessories
Item HP Part Number
Isopropyl alcohol 8500-5344
Cotton swabs 8520-0023
Small foam swabs 9300-1223
Compressed dust remover (non-residue) 8500-5262