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Cleaning Tips
Clean Test Cables and FUT
It is important to keep connector end-faces on the launch and receive cables and those on the
Fiber Under Test (FUT) clean, to ensure accurate measurements and operation.
IMPORTANT! Inspect optical connectors after cleaning to ensure cleaning was successful and to
verify the end-face is not damaged (cracked, pitted, etc.).
CAUTION! Never view a live ber. Laser radiation is harmful to eyes.
Follow your company’s approved cleaning procedures.
AFL recommends cleaning test cables using a Cletop cassette cleaner or a One-Click Cleaner.
Cleaning the Optical Ports
CAUTION! Before conducting the following procedures be sure to have the OTDR turned OFF.
Cleaning the OTDR and VFL optical ports without removing the adapters
AFL One-Click Cleaner method
• Remove the protective dust cover from the tip of the One-Click Cleaner.
• Insert the tip of the One-Click Cleaner into the optical port adapter and gently press the body of
the One-Click Cleaner until an audible “click” is heard.
• Remove the One-Click Cleaner.
AFL FCC2 fluid and CCT stick method
• Lean a can of FCC2 back (30°), press the button on FCC2 to ll the well.
• Dip a CCT stick into the well of the FCC2 to dampen the tip with optical cleaning uid.
• Place the damp tip over the ferrule to be cleaned.
• Rotate the tip clockwise 10 revolutions while applying varying pressure to create a gentle
pumping action where the tip contacts the ferrule.
• Discard the CCT stick after using both tips.
Cleaning the optical ports with adapters removed
Removing connector adapters for cleaning and inspection
To access the OTDR Port
• Rotate the adapter base counterclockwise approximately four times.
• Pull the adapter directly out away from the universal adapter mount to expose the ferrule.
To access the VFL Port
• Unscrew the adapter counterclockwise and pull the adapter straight out to expose the ferrule.
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