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262 Keysight N9923-90001 User’s Guide
Connector Care Review
Handling and Storage
Do Do Not
—Keep connections clean
—Extend sleeve or connector nut
—Use plastic end-caps during storage —Touch mating-plane surfaces
—Set connectors contact-end down
—Store connectors or adapters loose
Visual Inspection
Do Do Not
—Inspect all connectors carefully
—Look for metal particles, scratches, and dents —Use a damaged connector—ever
Connector Cleaning
Do Do Not
—Try compressed air first
—use isopropyl alcohol
a
—Clean connector threads
—Use any abrasives
—Get liquid into plastic support beads
Gaging Connectors
Do Do Not
—Clean and zero the gage before use
—Use the correct gage type
—Use correct end of calibration block
—Gage all connectors before first use —Use an out-of-specification connector
Gaging Connectors
Do Do Not
—Align connectors carefully
—Make preliminary connection contact lightly
—Turn only the connector nut
—Use a torque wrench for final connection —Apply bending force to connection
—Over Tighten preliminary connection
—Twist or screw any connection
—tighten past torque wrench “break” point
a. Cleaning connectors with alcohol shall only be done with the DC power cord removed, in a well-venti-
lated area, and with the power to the FieldFox turned OFF. Allow all residual alcohol moisture to evapo-
rate, and the fumes to dissipate prior to energizing the instrument.