Procedure 6-16: Clean pluggable transmission module
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Overview
This procedure describes the Lucent recommended method for
cleaning uninstalled pluggable transmission modules using specific
tools and materials that have been proven to be effective in the
assembly and testing of optical transmission equipment.
Important! Pluggable transmission modules are shipped with a
dust plug installed into the optical ports to maintain cleanliness
during storage and/or transportation. It is recommended that the
dust plug be kept in place to maintain cleanliness until the optical
fiber is connected. With proper care and handling, cleaning the
pluggable transmission modules should not be necessary.
Because a major source of contamination is often a contaminated
mating connector, it is extremely important to clean the connector
ferrule end surface each time before making connections. To
clean the connector ferrule end surface, refer to
Clean optical fibers, dual LC adapters and LC lightguide
buildouts (LBOs)” (6-214)
Required equipment
The following equipment is required to perform this procedure.
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CLETOP stick cleaner (1.25 mm for LC connectors)
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Canned dry nitrogen or air (electronics grade)
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Stereo zoom scope with coaxial illumination (200x)
Before you begin
Prior to performing this procedure, refer to
and
“Electrostatic discharge” (1-13)
in
Procedure
Complete the following steps to clean a pluggable transmission
module.
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1
Remove the protective dust plug from the pluggable transmission
module. Keep the dust plug clean until reinstalled later, if required.
Supporting procedures
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365-372-333 R2.1
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