Maintenance
Keysight
N4374B Lightwave Component Analyzer, User’s Guide
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Why is it important to clean optical devices?
In transmission links optical fiber cores are about 9 µm
(0.00035“) in diameter. Dust and other particles, however, can
range from tenths to hundredths of microns in diameter. Their
comparative size means that they can cover a part of the end of
a fiber core, and thus degrade the transmission quality. This
will reduce the performance of your system.
Furthermore, the power density may burn dust into the fiber
and cause additional damage (for example, 0 dBm optical power
in a single mode fiber causes a power density of approximately
16 million W/m2). If this happens, measurements become
inaccurate and non-repeatable.
Cleaning is, therefore, an essential yet difficult task.
Unfortunately, when comparing most published cleaning
recommendations, you will discover that they contain several
inconsistencies. We want to suggest ways to help you clean your
various optical devices, and thus significantly improve the
accuracy and repeatability of your lightwave measurements.
What do I need for proper cleaning?
Standard cleaning equipment
Before you can start your cleaning procedure you need the
following standard equipment:
• Dust and shutter caps
• Isopropyl alcohol
• Cotton swabs
• Soft tissues
• Pipe cleaner
• Compressed air
Dust and shutter caps
All
Keysight
Technologies lightwave
instruments are delivered with either laser shutter caps or dust
caps on the lightwave adapter. Any cables come with covers to
protect the cable ends from damage or contamination.
We suggest these protective coverings should be kept on the
equipment at all times, except when your optical device is in
use. Be careful when replacing dust caps after use. Do not press
the bottom of the cap onto the fiber too hard, as any dust in the
cap can scratch or pollute your fiber surface.
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