SX8 User Manual
G-‐UM-‐00004 Rev 006
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Optical cable ends need to be cleaned before using them with the unit.
The following items are required for cleaning the connector:
•
Filtered compressed air or dusting gas
•
Lint-‐free swab
•
Lint-‐free towels
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Optical grade isopropyl alcohol or optical grade 200° ethanol
(do not use rubbing alcohol, which contains 30% water)
To clean the connectors:
1.
Blow the sleeve with filtered compressed air.
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.
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.
4.
Wipe the ferrule on a dry area of the lint-‐free towel.
5.
Using the dusting gas or compressed air, blow the end of the
ferrule.
6.
Apply the alcohol or ethanol to a lint-‐free pipe cleaner or swab
and wipe off the remaining parts of the connector.
7.
With the other end of the pipe cleaner or swab, dry the areas
cleaned.
8.
Using the dusting gas or compressed air, blow the areas
cleaned.
Figure 3: Connector (Connector Type May Vary)
Ferrule