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9.
Maintenance of FST-R Terminals
Maintenance for the FST-R terminal is limited to cleaning the hardened adapters as needed to maintain optimal
performance.
9.1.
DLX Cable Connector and adapter Cleaning Procedure
Clean both the optical port adapter and the drop cable connector (requires accessory kit FHD-ACC-CLNKIT1) as specified in
ADCP-96-163.
9.1.1.
DLX connector cleaning
9.1.1.1. Examine the end of the drop cable connector, note the position of the protrusions on the connector.
9.1.1.2. Locate the cleaning tape cassette that is provided with the cleaning kit.
9.1.1.3. Open the tape shutter by squeezing the lever on the underside of the cassette and then keep the shutter
open by continuing to squeeze the lever.
9.1.1.4. Hold connector facing you with the protrusions
perpendicular to the length of the cleaning cassette, tilt
the connector to the right (no more than 8-degrees) this
places the connector in the correct position for cleaning.
Note: The drop cable connector uses angled SC type
connectors. Make sure the connector end-face is point-
ing in the correct direction before starting the cleaning
motion.
9.1.1.5. With light pressure, slide the connector end-face once
across the tape in the direction shown using a smooth
linear motion. Do not press too hard and do not repeat
the cleaning motion with the same tape.
9.1.1.6. Release the lever on the underside of the cassette to
close the tape shutter.
9.1.1.7. Repeat Step 9.1.1.3 through Step 9.1.1.6
until the
connector has been cleaned three times.
9.1.2.
DLX adapter cleaning
9.1.2.1. Locate the dry swabs that are provided with the connector/adapter cleaning kit.
9.1.2.2. Insert a dry swab into the adapter as shown on picture below.
Note: Do not apply alcohol to the swab or the adapter.
9.1.2.3. While applying light pressure against the connector end-face, rotate the dry swab 360º three times.
9.1.2.4. Dispose of the dry swab after use.
9.1.2.5. When connector end-face and adapter are clean, install the drop cable connector into the optical port.
CASSETTE
CLEANING
TAPE
DIRECTION
OF CONNECTOR
MOTION
ANGLED CONNECTOR
DETAIL DRAWING
PROTRUSIONS
PROTRUSIONS
Cleaning Tools
