Kingfisher KI 2300 Series, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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PUSH ON OPTICAL CONNECTOR
KI2000 UM-6
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How to clean the optical connectors
Always clean the mating connector tip and ferrule before mating, using
approved materials.
CAUTION! Never use abrasive cleaners or permanent instrument
damage may occur.
Power Meter:
The recessed glass power meter interface does not make contact with
inserted connectors; there is a slight air gap. Therefore, it will not wear
and only needs occasional cleaning.
First remove the interchangeable connector adaptor, then use a soft
brush, alcohol, air can, or ‘Blu Tac‘ to clean the recessed glass interface.
Light Source:
WARNING! Disable source when cleaning optical interfaces.
To clean the interface without removing the adaptor, use a “stick” style
connector cleaner. This cleans both the adaptor and end face in one
operation.
Alternatively, first remove the interchangeable adaptor to access the
optical interface. Then blow away any dust or dirt with compressed air. If
this is not sufficient, then clean the interface by rubbing a lint-free lens
cloth over the surface using small circular movements.
Connector Wear: Fiber Optic Connectors usually have a design life of
around 1,000 insertions before they are worn out.
So, if your instrument has had considerable use, the removable
connector adaptor may be worn out and need replacing.
CAUTION! FC style through connectors fail easily. The problem is that
the connector anti-rotation spigot can be mis-aligned, but the screwed
housing can still be tightened. This is a fault in the connector design that
is beyond our control, users must just be aware of the problem. Usually,
the result is that ceramic sleeve inside the instrument adaptor gets
broken.
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