SX8 User Manual
G-‐UM-‐00004 Rev 006
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MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
Maintenance
Warning
Devices with malfunctioning lasers must be
returned to the manufacturer for repair.
Cleaning the Unit
1.
Unplug the unit from the line power.
2.
Clean the enclosure with a damp cloth.
3.
Do not plug the unit back in until it is completely dry.
Cleaning the Connector Ends (for Bulkhead Versions only)
1.
Clean all connector ends with a lint-‐free tissue and alcohol
before every mating. See the Cleaning Connectors section.
2.
Loosen the retaining screws of the connector panel, and remove
the panel carefully to access the internal connectors.
3.
Remove the connector from the mating sleeve in the panel.
4.
Clean the connector end faces and mating sleeve in accordance
with the Cleaning Connectors section.
5.
Reinstall the connectors onto the panel.
6.
Reinstall the connector panel. To avoid damaging the input and
output port fibers, make one or two large loops in the fibers
when replacing the panel.
Cleaning Connectors
Warning
Connecting damaged or dirty fibers to the unit
can damage the connectors on the unit.
Never force an optical connector. Some
connectors have a ceramic ferrule that can easily
be broken.