Adva FSP 3000 - Dry Cleaning Technique Using Lint-Free Swabs

Cleaning Connector Receptacles
LASERRADIATIONWARNING
Laser Radiation is present when the equipment is open and the interlocks
are defeated. Avoid exposure to the beam.
3. Clean fiber-optic connectors, as described in Cleaning Fiber-optic Connectors,
before plugging them into the receptacles.
4. If the optical receptacle is contaminated, carefully insert the extension tube of the
compressed air can into the optical receptacle and blow dry, oil-free air into the
connector. Avoid touching the adapter receptacle.
5. Carefully reconnect the optical connector plug and check for proper function. If the
performance is insufficient, repeat the cleaning procedure.
If problems persist after repeated cleaning, replace the optical module.
Return the removed module to ADVA Optical Networking Technical
Services.
6. If no optical fiber cable is reconnected, cover the connector receptacle with plugs to
avoid contamination.
l Eye Safety Guidelines
l Laser and LED Safety Guidelines and Warnings
l Best Practices
l Required Tools and Equipment
Dry Cleaning Technique Using Lint-Free Swabs
l Never clean bulkheads or receptacles without a way to inspect
them afterward.
l Read the reminders and warnings before beginning this process.
l Possible loss of service.
l Before inserting MPO connectors into OADM or breakout panel
ports, you must clean them with the procedure below. Failure to
follow this procedure may result in loss of service.
1. Verify that you are properly grounded with an anti-static wrist strap or heel strap
connected to the grounded ESDjack.
2. Remove the protective end cap and store it in a small resealable container.
3. Inspect the fiber connector in the adapter or bulkhead with a hand-held fiber scope or
video scope probe (Inspecting Fiber-optic Connector and Receptacle End Faces).
4. If the adapter is dirty, select the appropriate lint-free swab according to the connector
ferrule size.
276 FSP3000 C Hardware Guide - R1.1 - Issue:A (12/09/2016)