Id300 Short-Pulse Laser Source Operating guide
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4.3 Cleaning the Fibre Ends
The patch cord fibre ends connected to the id300 SPLS optical input port must be kept
clean at all times to ensure minimum loss and to reduce reflection.
1. Gently wipe the fibre end with a lint-free swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol (98%
pure or better).
2. Dry using clean compressed air.
4.4 Cleaning the Laser Port
To ensure optimum performance, the optical port should be kept as clean as possible.
It is recommended to connect before the first use of the detector an optical fibre patch
cord to the id300 SPLS optical input port. This patch cord should then be used for all
connections of the module to a device under test. In case of inappropriate insertion
losses, the end connector of this patch cord can be easily cleaned by the user.
Nevertheless, if the optical port needs to be cleaned,
Remove the protective cap
Insert a lint-free stick dipped in isopropyl alcohol and gently wipe the
receptacle
Dry using a dry lint-free stick.