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Maintenance Tips
Cleaning Optical Ports
CAUTION!
Before conducting the following procedures be sure to have the instruments turned OFF.
Optical ports must be kept free from dirt or other contaminants to ensure accurate measurements and
operation. Always clean all test jumpers before conducting the test procedures outlined in this Guide. It is
important to keep dust caps in place when instruments are not being used.
For cleaning connector end faces on OLS light sources, test jumpers, and in fiber frames or adapters, use
optical quality cleaning fluid such as AFL FCC2 connector cleaning fluid and AFL CCT molded cleaning
tips.
For cleaning OPM optical ports and adapter caps, use lint-free optical cleaning wipes such as AFL
FiberWipes and optical quality cleaning fluid such as AFL FCC2 connector cleaning fluid (or IPA -Reagent
Grade Isopropyl Alcohol 99% or better) and a can of filtered compressed air.
Cleaning OPM Optical Ports
1. Unscrew the adapter cap from the adapter cap mount.
2. Use lint-free optical cleaning wipes such as AFL FiberWipes and optical quality cleaning fluid such as
AFL FCC2 connector cleaning fluid.
Note:
if using isopropyl alcohol (IPA), be sure to use 99% pure IPA that has not been contaminated.
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Dampen a portion of the wipe with the cleaning fluid.
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Gently wipe the exposed OPM port starting with the wet section of the wipe and pulling it to the
dry section.
Note:
Starting with the wet cleaning and finishing in the dry improves cleaning action, reduces static
buildup, and finishes with the end-face dry.
3. Using a can of filtered compressed air (held vertically), blow out any contaminants from the adapter
cap.
4. Replace the adapter cap once the cleaning is complete.
Cleaning OLS Optical Ports without removing adapters
AFL One-Click Cleaner method
1. Remove the protective dust cover from the tip of the One-Click Cleaner.
2. Insert the tip of the One-Click Cleaner into the optical port adapter and gently press the body of the
One-Click Cleaner until an audible “click” is heard.
3. Remove the One-Click Cleaner.
Cleaning OLS Optical Ports with Adapters Removed
1. Rotate the adapter base counterclockwise approximately four times.
2. Pull the adapter directly out away from the adapter mount.
3. Perform one of the following:
AFL FCC2 fluid and CCT stick method
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Leaning the FCC2 can back (30°), press the button on the FCC2 to fill the well.
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Dip the CCTP tip into the well of the FCC2 to dampen the tip with optical cleaning fluid.
