Data subject to change without notice│M36082│Issue B│2020-02-21
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proper gauging
proper connecting techniques
Failure to detect and remove dirt or metallic particles on a mating plane surface can degrade
repeatability and accuracy and can damage any connector mated to it. Improper connections,
resulting from bad connection techniques, can also damage these devices.
7.1
Cleaning Connectors
A sufficient cleaning of the connectors is essential to ensure the integrity of the RF connections.
Connector interfaces, especially the outer conductor, should be kept clean and free of dirt and other
debris.
Use only denatured alcohol as a solvent.
Use the proper size of cotton swab. Tweezers and a small piece of
cotton can also be used.
Only dampen the swab. Do NOT saturate it.
Gently rotate the swab around the inner conductor being careful not to
stress or bend the pin.
Never put lateral pressure on the connector’s inner conductor. The inner
conductor does not require cleaning.
Verify that no extraneous material remains in the connector after
cleaning.
Verify that the inner conductor has not been bended or damaged.
ATTENTION
Do NOT use other cleaning fluids or solvents. Do NOT use water.
Do NOT put cotton swabs in at an angle. Otherwise you will damage the
connectors.
Do NOT use too large cotton swabs. Otherwise you will damage the
connectors.
Standard cotton swabs are too large to fit in the smaller connector
types. Appropriately sized swabs can be purchased through a medical-
lab-type supply centre.
