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Appendix B: Troubleshooting &
Maintenance
The OXY5500 is a maintenance-free instrument, although some components
may need cleaning or replacement. This chapter contains instruction for
cleaning, replacement and general troubleshooting information.
Optical Output
The SMA connector is a high precision optical component. For optimal
performance, keep it dry and clean. Always use the rubber cap to close the
output when not in use.
Cleaning the Instrument
The housing should be cleaned only with a moist cloth to avoid electro-static
discharge.
SMA-fiber connector
The SMA-fiber connector of the sensor can be cleaned only with a lint-free
cloth. The sensor tip may be rinsed only with distilled water or ethanol.
Oxygen probe
The sensor tip can be cleaned as needed. Use caution when using this cleaning
procedure to avoid removing the protective coating and causing possible
damage.
Tools and materials
• Ethanol (or equivalent)
• Clean container
• Lint-free wipes
Never use benzene, acetone, isopropyl alcohol or other organic
solvents to clean the sensor tip.
This procedure applies to the OP-3, OP-6 and OP-9 probes.
Never use benzene, acetone, isopropyl alcohol or other organic
solvents to clean the sensor tip.