JDS Uniphase SB Series, User Manual

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Getting Started – 14
1. Blow the sleeve with filtered compressed air (Figure 6).
Figure 6: Connector Cleaning (connector type can vary)
2. Apply optical grade isopropyl alcohol or optical grade ethanol (do not use rubbing alcohol)
to a small area of a lint-free towel and rub the end of the ferrule over the wet area.
3. Wipe the ferrule on a dry area of the lint-free towel.
4. Using the dusting gas or compressed air, blow the end of the ferrule.
5. Apply the alcohol or ethanol to a lint-free pipe cleaner or swab and wipe off the remaining
parts of the connector.
6. With the other end of the pipe cleaner or swab, dry the areas cleaned.
7. Using the dusting gas or compressed air, blow the areas cleaned.
Installing the Switch
Warning
In sensitive applications, to avoid shock and vibration, do not mount the switch
in non-rigid racks or on top of raised floors or tables. Avoid use with high-
impact doors that lack impact-reducing bumpers upon closing.
To install the switch:
1. Place the SB switch into its intended operating location.
2. Avoid blocking the ventilation holes at the back and at the bottom of the instrument.
3. Do not pull on the fibers exiting through the rear-panel strain relief. Excessive force can
damage the optics.
4. Route the fiber cables in such a way as to avoid creating bends that have a radius of less
than 1.5 cm; do not lay cables across sharp corners or tie bundles of cables together
tightly.
5. Reattach the AC power cord and reinitialize the switch.