Keysight 85059B Operation and Service Guide 3-9
Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Devices
Cleaning Connectors
a.
Apply a small amount of isopropyl alcohol to a lint-free cleaning
swab.
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. Gently
clean the center and outer conductor mating plane surfaces.
Refer to
. 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. Reinspect
Inspect the connector again to make sure that no particles or residue are
present.
Figure 3-5
Cleaning Illustration
