Cleaning Connector Receptacles
5. Inspect the connector in the adapter again by using a hand-held fiber scope or video
scope probe.
6. For LCreceptacles:
a. Insert the clean lint-free swab into the adapter.
b. Turn the swab several complete revolutions in the same direction.
7. For MPO receptacles:
a. Use a 2.5 mm clean-room swab to clean dust and debris from the fiber
termination area between the MPO alignment pins.
b. Use the tip of a 2.5 mm clean-room swab to clean the fiber termination area on the
female MPO connector.
8. Properly dispose of the swab. Never reuse a swab.
9. Repeat the cleaning process as necessary.
l Eye Safety Guidelines
l Laser and LED Safety Guidelines and Warnings
l Best Practices
l Required Tools and Equipment
Wet Cleaning Technique Using Lint-Free Swabs
This cleaning method is for advanced users only.
l Improper cleaning can cause damage to the equipment. Isopropyl
alcohol should be removed completely from the connector or
adapter. Residual liquid alcohol can act as a transport
mechanism for loose dirt on the end face. If the alcohol is allowed
to evaporate slowly off the ferrule, it can leave residual material
on the cladding and fiber core. This is extremely difficult to clean
off without another wet cleaning, which is usually more difficult to
remove than the original contaminant. Liquid alcohol can also
remain in small crevices or cavities, where it can re-emerge
during fiber connection.
l On female multi-fiber connectors, ensure that no alcohol gets into
the guide pin holes. The alcohol may come out during mating and
could contaminate your connection.
l Do not use wet cleaning on E-2000 or F-3000 connectors
because the connector can trap the alcohol and re-contaminate
the connector.
1. Verify that you are properly grounded with an anti-static wrist strap or heel strap
connected to the grounded ESDjack.
2. Remove protective end cap and store it in a small resealable container.
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