M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions Tips for Preventing Damage 15
Tips for Preventing Damage 1
General tips to prevent unnecessary repairs
Use proper connector care and connection techniques
• Proper connector care and connection techniques are critical for
accurate, repeatable measurements, and for extending the life of your
devices.
• Prior to making connections, be sure to read all of the connector care
information provided with your product.
• Follow the connector care and connection techniques listed in the
following tables.
Handling and Storage
DO DO NOT
Keep connectors clean Touch mating-plane surfaces
Extend sleeve or connector nut Set connectors contact-end down
Use plastic end caps during storage
Visual Inspection
DO DO NOT
Inspect all connectors carefully before every
connection
Use a damaged connector - ever
Look for metal particles, scratches, dents
Gauging Connectors
DO DO NOT
Clean and zero the gauge before use Use an out-of-spec connector
Use the correct gauge type
Use correct end of calibration block
Gauge all connectors before first use
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