
PDL5 User Manual
PDL5-UM-00001 Rev 001
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Figure 14: Removing Connector Panel
Cleaning Jumper Connectors
Warning
Connecting damaged or dirty fibers to the unit can damage the
front-panel connectors of the unit.
Never force an optical connector. Some connectors have a
ceramic ferrule that can easily be broken.
Optical cable ends need to be cleaned before using them with the unit. The
following items are required for cleaning the connector:
Filtered compressed air or dusting gas
Lint-free swab and lint-free towels
Optical grade isopropyl alcohol or optical grade 200° ethanol
(do not use
rubbing alcohol, which contains 30% water)
To clean the connectors:
1.
Blow the sleeve with filtered compressed air.
2.
Apply optical grade isopropyl alcohol or optical grade ethanol to a
small area of a lint-free towel and rub the end of the ferrule over
the wet area.
3.
Wipe the ferrule on a dry area of the lint-free towel.
4.
Using the dusting gas or compressed air, blow the end of the ferrule.
5.
Apply the alcohol or ethanol to a lint-free pipe cleaner or swab and
wipe off the remaining parts of the connector.
6.
With the other end of the pipe cleaner or swab, dry the areas
cleaned.