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Keysight DFB Laser Source Module User’s Guide
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Cleaning Information
How to clean bare fiber adapters
Bare fiber adapters are difficult to clean. Protect from dust unless they are
in use.
Preferred Procedure
Use the following procedure on most occasions:
1 Blow away any dust or dirt with compressed air.
Procedure for Stubborn Dirt
Use this procedure particularly when there is greasy dirt on the adapter:
1 Clean the adapter by pushing and pulling a new, dry pipe-cleaner into
the opening. Rotate the pipe-cleaner slowly as you do this.
2 Clean the adapter by rubbing a new, dry cotton-swab over the surface
using a small circular movement.
3 Blow away any remaining lint with compressed air.
CAUTION
Never use any kind of solvent when cleaning a bare fiber adapter as
solvents can:
•
Damage the foam inside some adapters.
•
Deposit dissolved dirt in the groove, which can then dirty the surface
of an inserted fiber.
CAUTION
Be careful when using pipe-cleaners, as the core and the bristles of the
pipe-cleaner are hard and can damage the adapter.
