9-6 Cleaning connectors
6200 Packet-Optical Platform Installation, Commissioning, and Testing Procedures
Release 1.1 009-6200-201 Draft Issue 1
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Procedure 9-2 (continued)
Cleaning optical connectors and adapters on patch cords
Step Action
11 While the ferrule is still wet with solvent, dry as follows:
— Put a clean, optical grade, lint-free cloth (or equivalent) on a flat
surface.
— Gently press the ferrule on the cloth and wipe in one direction.
— Rotate the connector one quarter of a turn and wipe again.
Note 1: Do not allow the alcohol to dry on the ferrule. The alcohol can leave
a film on the surface.
Always use a new, clean cloth for each connector. Make sure you use only the
untouched sections of the cloth.
If a flat surface is not available or if the ferrule is not clean enough, use a
cleaning cassette according to the manufacturer instructions.
12 Insert the connector into a fiber microscope and examine the connector. If it
is still dirty, repeat step 10 and step 11. Otherwise, go to step 13 on page 9-7.
Note: If the fiber-optic is still dirty or scratched after multiple attempts of
cleaning, polish or replace the fiber-optic.
DANGER
Risk of personal injury
Ensure there is no laser light in the fiber-optic cable that
you want to scope.
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