Keysight Technologies 85054B, User'S And Service Manual

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85054B 3-5
Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Devices
Cleaning Connectors
b. Clean the connector threads.
c. Let the alcohol evaporate, then blow the threads dry with a gentle stream of clean,
low-pressure compressed air or nitrogen. Always completely dry a connector before you
reassemble or use it.
3. Clean the Mating Plane Surfaces
a. Apply a small amount of isopropyl alcohol to a lint-free cleaning swab.
b. Clean the center and outer conductor mating plane surfaces. Refer to
Figure 2-1 on
page 2-3 . When cleaning a female connector, avoid snagging the swab on the center
conductor contact fingers by using short strokes.
c. Let the alcohol evaporate, then blow the connector dry with a gentle stream of clean,
low-pressure compressed air or nitrogen. Always completely dry a connector before you
reassemble or use it.
4. Inspect
Inspect the connector again to make sure that no particles or residue are present.