Cleaning and Inspecting Fibers and Ports
300
Installation and Commissioning Manual
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2012
ADVA AG Optical Netw
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ADVA Conf
idential
Procedure
Step 1
Review the contents of the Safety Guide. Also observe all caution
statements in this section.
Step 2
Check the operating status of the equipment and the current hazard
level. If any module in the system is operating in “Forced On” mode,
this could have an effect on the hazard level of the NE.
Step 3
Clean fiber-optic connectors, as described in
Cleaning Fiber-Optic
Connector Plugs
, before plugging them into the receptacles.
Step 4
If the optical receptacle is contaminated, carefully insert the extension
tube of the compressed air can into the optical receptacle and blow
dry, oil-free air into the connector. Avoid touching the adaptor recep-
tacle.
Step 5
Carefully reconnect the optical connector plug, and check for proper
function. If the performance is not sufficient, repeat the cleaning pro-
cedure.
Step 6
If no optical fiber cable is reconnected, cover the connector recepta-
cle with plugs to avoid contamination.
End of Procedure
CAUTION
Caution - Laser Radiation is present when the equipment is open and
the interlocks are defeated. Avoid exposure to the beam.
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Note
If problems persist after repeated cleaning, replace the optical
module. Send the removed module to ADVA Technical Support.