HP 8153A - Page 234

Cleaning Fiber/Front-Panel Connectors
1. In order to clean the instrument front panel connector remove the connector
interface.
2. Apply some isopropyl alcohol to the lens cleaning paper and clean the
surface and the ferrule of the connectors.
3. Using a new dry piece of cleaning paper wipe the connector surface and
ferrule until they are dry and clean.
4. Lightly press the adhesive tape several times against the connector surface to
remove any remaining particles. After use store the tape in the container.
5. Protect the connector surface with a cap.
Cleaning Connector Interfaces
* Apply some isopropyl alcohol to the pipe cleaner and wash the inside of the
connector interface.
* Using a new dry pipe cleaner, dry the inside of the connector interface.
* Remove the brush part from the blow brush and blow air through the inside
of the interface to remove any remaining particles.
Note
If any index matching compound was used, use an ultrasonic
bath with isopropyl alcohol to clean the connector interfaces.
E-2 Cleaning Procedures