Cleaning and Inspecting Fibers and Ports
This section contains these sub-sections:
“General Reminders and Warnings” on p.33
“Cleaning Fiber-Optic Connector Plugs” on p.34
“Cleaning and Inspecting Connector Receptacles” on p.37
“Cleaning and Inspecting Fiber Jumpers” on p.38
“Cleaning Recommendation for Optical Ports of Pluggable Transceivers” on p.45
General Reminders and Warnings
Review these reminders and warnings before inspecting and cleaning your fiber-optic
connections.
Reminders
• Always turn off any laser sources before you inspect fiber connectors, optical
components, or fiber-optic bulkhead connectors (FOBCs).
• Always make sure that the cable is disconnected at both ends or that the card or
pluggable receiver is removed from the chassis.
• Always inspect the connectors or adapters before you clean them.
• Always inspect and clean the connectors before you make a connection.
• Always use the connector housing to plug or unplug a fiber.
• Always keep a protective cap on unplugged fiber connectors to prevent
contamination.
• Always store unused protective caps in a resealable container to avoid transferring
dust to the fibers. Locate the containers near the connectors for easy access.
• Always discard used tissues and swabs properly.
CAUTION
• Always wear the appropriate safety glasses as required in your area.
Be sure that your laser safety glasses meet all applicable federal and
local regulations and are matched to the lasers used within your
environment.
• Never look into a fiber while the system lasers are turned on.
• Never use unfiltered handheld magnifiers or focusing optics to
inspect fiber connectors.
• Never connect a fiber to a fiber scope while the system lasers are
on.
FSP 3000R7 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual - Product Release 16.2 - Document Issue A 33
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