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2
The visual area of the ferrule endface (ferrule and fiber) as observed
by the inspection system/scope should be free of any contaminates.
Repeat the Cleaning Procedure if the fiber endface does not meet the
following requirements:
•
No fixed type of contamination (contaminates that remain at the
same location after 3 wet-dry cleaning cycles), regardless of size,
is allowed in the restricted area of the glass fiber endface.
Important: The restricted area is defined as ~66 microns (mm)
diameter for both singlemode and multimode fibers.
•
No chips, cracks or scratches are allowed near the core of the
glass fiber endface.
•
No large floating (loose) contaminates are allowed on the glass
fiber and ceramic ferrule endface.
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3
After the connector has been verified to be cleaned, it should be
immediately inserted into the adapter buildout of the optical
component. This will assure maximum cleanliness and effectiveness of
the connector.
No LOOSE
contamination or
particulate fibers in
viewing area.
If not removable in 3
cleaning attempts, it
is defined as fixed
particulate, and is
acceptable outside
the restricted area.
Monitor
Viewing
Area
No Loose or No Fixed
Contamination
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Core
Fiber
Procedure 6-15.3: Optical fiber and
connector inspection
Supporting procedures
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