MBF-40 SMR700/SMR800 PS REPEATER
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL
www.cobham.com/wireless Date: 28-Jan-16 Cobham Wireless – Coverage
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Rev. 2.1 Doc. No. 00046UM
4. With the cleaning-head end fully engaged in the
connector, push until an audible “click” is heard
5. Without fully withdrawing the cleaning head end
push it in again twice more, each time until an
audible “click” is heard.
6. Withdraw the “One Click” cleaner and replace
the protective end cap.
7. Inspect the Fiber connector using a Fiberscope. On the PC monitor, verify that there is no
contamination present on the connector end-face.
8. If the connector is dirty, clean it with a wet cleaning technique followed immediately by dry
cleaning. This is to remove any remaining residue from the wet clean (the following steps
demonstrate a wet cleaning technique).
Wet F/O Cleaning Procedure
ATTENTION!
Invisible laser radiation might be emitted from disconnected fibers or connectors. Do not stare
into beams or view directly with optical instruments.
1. Lightly moisten a new lint-free wipe with 99% isopropyl alcohol. (Step 1 below).
Tip: Have a dry lint-free swab available for immediately drying after performing the wet-cleaning.
2. Lightly press and turn a clean lint-free swab in the moistened area of the wipe to moisten the
swab. It is important that the swab is not too wet. (Step 2 below).
3. Insert the moistened lint-free swab into the bulkhead adapter. Lightly press and rotate several
times in the same direction. (Step 3 below).
Figure 6-1: Wet-Cleaning Technique
4. Immediately use a dry lint-free swab to clear any remaining alcohol residue.
NOTE: Do not re-use any of the wipes and/or swabs. Dispose of them properly.
5. Follow steps 3 to 6 of Dry Cleaning above
6. Re-inspect the Fiber using the Fiberscope. On the PC monitor, verify that there is no
contamination present on the connector end-face.
7. If the Fiber is still dirty, go back to step 1 (Wet Cleaning) and repeat the entire process.
NOTE: The entire wet/dry cleaning cycle should only be used twice, if the Fiber is still dirty after two cycles of
wet/dry cleaning seek advice from the Cobham Wireless Support Desk.