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18.1 Cleaning of Optical Interfaces
Interfaces must be kept clean. Special alcohol may be used to clean optical outputs. Always replace
protective dust caps when the unit is not being used. Always keep the protective dust caps clean.
Also, the outside of the ports should be periodically cleaned.
18.2 Necessity of Cleaning
The diameter of an optic core is 9um, and the diameter of dust and other particulates ranges from 1/100
to 1/1/10 um. Comparatively speaking, the size of a single speck of dust (and other particulates) can cover
a significant portion of an optical fiber, and therefore degrade the performance of the PRO TP-P6.
Additionally, the power density may actually burn the dust into the optical fiber, creating further damage.
As an example, 0dBm optic power may produce about 16000000W/m*m power density in single mode
fiber. In this were the case, measurement would be inaccurate and the damage would be irreversible.
18.3 Safety Instructions Before Cleaning
a) Make sure the PRO TP-P6 is turned off when cleaning
b) Any operations contradictory to the instructions may result in serious laser injuries.
c) Make sure the Laser Source is turned off when cleaning the connectors.
d) When the PRO TP-P6 is in operation, always avoid looking directly into the optical output. Although
laser radiation is invisible, it can, and will, burn the retina, causing serious injury to the eyes.
e) Be cautious of electric shock, and make sure that the A/C power is disconnected from the PRO TP-
P6 before cleaning. Always use dry or moist, soft cloth to clean the outside of the PRO TP-P6. Never
attempt to clean the inside of the TP-P6. If you suspect that the inside has been contaminated,
please contact your local PRO service representative for further instructions.
f) Please do not add any unauthorized accessories to the TP-P6, or attempt to adjust the unit in ay
way, other than through the built-in software interface.
g) For maintenance, always send the unit to an authorized PRO repair center.
18.4 Typical Cleaning Tools
a) Optical fiber cleaner (for cleaning of optical connectors)
b) Optical fiber cleaning rod (for cleaning of optical outputs)
c) Optical fiber cleaning tissue (for cleaning optical interfaces)
d) Isopropyl alcohol
e) Cotton ball
f) Lint-free Tissue
g) Cleaning brush
h) Compressed air
18 Maintenance and Calibration
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