Adva FSP 3000 - Cleaning Fiber-Optic Connectors

Cleaning Fiber-optic Connectors
LASERRADIATIONWARNING
Never look directly into an optical fiber connector or into a non-terminated
receptacle during service operations by using optical instruments, such
as a magnifier or hand-held scope, unless you are absolutely certain that
no laser radiation is being emitted from the receptacle or the fiber.
Figure 84: Damaged, Dirty, and Clean Fiber Ends
l Eye Safety Guidelines
l Laser and LED Safety Guidelines and Warnings
l Best Practices
l Required Tools and Equipment
Cleaning Fiber-optic Connectors
One of the most important aspects of fiber cabling is ensuring the cleanliness of the cable
ends. One speck of dust or a fingerprint can severely compromise cable transmission
capability. With MPO cables, this possible hazard is compounded because of multiple
fibers and channels per cable.
Cleaning Methods 270
General Cleaning Process 270
Dry Cleaning Technique Using Reel-type Cleaners 271
Dry Cleaning Technique Using Lint-Free Wipes 272
Wet Cleaning Technique Using Lint-Free Wipes 273
Vendor-Specific Cleaning Techniques 274
FSP3000 C Hardware Guide - R1.1 - Issue:A (12/09/2016) 269