Quick Start Guide N5511A-K26
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Care and Maintenance
Cleaning Connectors
Basic Cleaning Procedure
1.
Inspect the connectors for dust, dirt, metal fragment, oils or film, and debris.
2.
Blow off any dust with a filtered, clean supply of compressed air.
3.
Add a few drops of high-purity isopropyl alcohol to a small cleaning swab (do not apply
alcohol directly to the parts).
4.
Gently wipe connecting surfaces with the end of the cleaning swab.
5.
Blow dry with compressed air.
6.
Inspect and repeat cleaning procedure if necessary.
Cleaning connectors with alcohol shall only be done with the N5511A-K26 removed from the
system, and in a well-ventilated area. Allow all residual alcohol moisture to evaporate and the
fumes to dissipate prior to reconnecting the N5511A-K26 to the system.
When using isopropyl alcohol to clean connectors do not allow the liquid to flow down inside the
connector. This may cause measurement errors due to residue inside the connector. If possible
keep the connector facing down.