Kingfisher KI 7010B Series, Руководство по эксплуатации и техническому обслуживанию

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KI 7010B-UM-11
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OPTICAL CONNECTOR
To access the optical connectors, grasp the top corners of the
instrument, and pull off the covers.
The optical port is mounted on a swivel, which allows the connector to
be angled outwards for accessibility, and then pushed back and
covered with the snap cover to provide dirt and drop protection.
The attenuator is either PC or APC connector specific. This is
determined when ordering the instrument.
Different styles of standard and optional connector adaptors can be
easily fitted by the user. Please see the following page for instructions
on connector adaptor installation and removal.
The supplied standard connector adaptors have ceramic sleeves and
do not cause metal dust contamination.
CAUTION!
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Do not use damaged or incompatible connectors.
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When not in use, keep the test ports and connectors covered.
To minimize connectors wear, instrument can be stored without
removing the test leads. Never touch connector tips with your
fingers, since body oils and dirt can impair connector
performance.
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Use of bare fiber adaptors is not recommended, or permanent
connector damage will occur.
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For model KI7030B, extreme caution is advised if using any
optical connector arrangement where the ferrule can rotate, due
to the probability of instrument connector damage caused by
connector rotation. Regular use of such arrangements is not
advised in any case, since instrument damage becomes more
likely. We specifically suggest never to use SMA POF
connectors, since it is almost impossible to tighten them without
damaging the instrument, since there is no connector air gap in
this instance. For POF application, SC connectors are preferred
where viable.
How to clean the optical connectors:
WARNING! Disable source when cleaning optical interface. Remove
batteries before using a microscope to inspect instrument connectors.
Always clean the mating connector tip and ferrule before mating, using
approved materials.
CAUTION! Never use abrasive cleaners, or permanent connectors
damage may occur.
To clean the interface without removing the adaptor, use ‘ stick ‘ style
connector cleaner . This cleans both the adaptor and end face in one
operation. Alternatively, first remove the interchangeable adaptor to
access the glass interface. Then blow away any dust or dirt with
compressed air. If this is not sufficient, then clean the interface by
rubbing a microfiber lint-free lens cleaning cloth over the surface using
small circular movements.