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Cleaning the Instrument Interfaces
To ensure absolute measurement integrity, it is essential that all
instrument interfaces are cleaned before each use. Tempo recom-
mends using a lint-free cloth, such as Texwipe TX404, and reagent-
grade isopropyl alcohol to clean the SOC and UCI interfaces of the
525N optical test set.
NOTE: It is essential that the connectors and interfaces to be mated
are cleaned each and every time before connecting or re-connecting
them to anything—instrument inputs/outputs, transmission equip-
ment, patch panels, etc.
To clean the interfaces, do the following:
1. Remove the SOC or UCI adapter in accordance with the pre-
ceding instructions.
2. Wipe once across the interface with a clean lint-free cloth, such
as Texwipe TX404. When cleaning a SOC interface, take care
not to press too firmly to avoid breaking the detector window.
NOTE: If the interface is extremely dirty, reagent-grade isopropyl
alcohol will be required to clean it. Moisten the lint-free cloth with
alcohol and wipe once across the interface. Make sure all residual
alcohol has completely evaporated before proceeding to the next step.
3. Re-install the SOC or UCI adapter in accordance with the pre-
ceding instructions.
Cleaning a UCI Adapter
For increased durability, most UCI adapters incorporate a ceramic
alignment sleeve that must be cleaned every time before a connector
is mated. Failure to clean the sleeve prior to mating a connector will
result in endface contamination and inaccurate measurements.
NOTE: UCI adapters incorporating a ceramic sleeve do not require
frequent cleaning. Such adapters must be handled carefully to avoid
sleeve breakage.
To clean a UCI adapter, do the following:
1. Remove the adapter from the inter-
face.
2. Insert a new cleaning wand into
the through-hole of the adapter until
it stops.
3. Twist the wand, remove it and dis-
card. Do not reuse the cleaning wand.
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