
PDL5 User Manual
PDL5-UM-00001 Rev 001
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MAINTENANCE AND
TROUBLESHOOTING
Maintenance
Warning
Devices with malfunctioning lasers must be returned to the
manufacturer for repair.
Cleaning the Unit
1.
Unplug the unit from the line power.
2.
Clean the enclosure with a damp cloth.
3.
Do not plug the unit back until it is completely dry.
Cleaning the Connector Ends
1.
Clean all connector ends with a lint-free tissue and alcohol before
every mating. See the “CLEANING CONNECTORS” section on page
36.
2.
Loosen the retaining screws of the connector panel, and remove the
panel carefully to access the internal connectors (Figure 15).
3.
Remove the connector from the mating sleeve in the panel.
4.
Clean the connector end faces and mating sleeve in accordance with
the “CLEANING CONNECTORS” Section on page 36.
5.
Reinstall the connector onto the panel.
6.
Reinstall the connector panel. To avoid damaging the input and
output port fibers, make one or two large loops in the fibers when
reinstalling the panel.