SS-OCT System Base Unit
Chapter 1: Introduction
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1.2.1. Optical Cleaning
Good performance and image quality of the OCT imaging system relies on clean optical connections. Whenever
using the Thorlabs OCT system, the following guidelines for optical fiber connection should be followed:
1) Always make sure that the light source is switched off when you clean the fiber.
2) Always inspect and clean the fiber end before plugging it into a receptacle.
3) Always cover the fiber end that is not in use with a fiber cap or dust protection cover.
The cleaning procedure sucess could be visualized using a fiber inspection scope.
Figure 1
Fiber Inspection Scope FS201
1.2.2.
Fiber Cleaning Techniques Using the FBC1
This section details how to clean fiber bulkheads and fiber connectors using the FBC1 one-step cleaner.
Using Extended Mode
Figure 2
FBC1 Extended Mode
To use extended mode, pull the tip outward while simultaneously pushing down on the lock button. Extended
mode is useful for panels with multiple bulkhead connectors or other tight spaces.
