Keysight DFB Laser Source Module User’s Guide
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Cleaning Information
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Additional Cleaning Equipment
Some Cleaning Procedures need the following equipment, which is not
required to clean each instrument:
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Microscope with a magnification range about 50X up to 300X
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Microscope with a magnification range about 50X up to 300X
A microscope can be found in most photography stores, or can be
obtained through or specialist mail order companies. Special fiber-scopes
are available from suppliers of splicing equipment.
Ideally, the light source on your microscope should be very flexible. This
will allow you to examine your device closely and from different angles. A
microscope helps you to estimate the type and degree of dirt on your
device. You can use a microscope to choose an appropriate cleaning
method, and then to examine the results. You can also use your
microscope to judge whether your optical device (such as a connector) is
severely scratched and is, therefore, causing inaccurate measurements.
Ultrasonic bath
Ultrasonic baths are also available from photography or laboratory
suppliers or specialist mail order companies.
An ultrasonic bath will gently remove fat and other stubborn dirt from your
optical devices. This helps increase the life span of the optical devices.
Only use isopropyl alcohol in your ultrasonic bath, as other solvents may
damage.
