A- 2 Keysight N9912-90001 User’s Guide
Connector Care Review
Handling and Storage
Do Do Not
— Keep connections clean
— Extend sleeve or connector nut
— Use plastic end-caps during storage
— Touch mating-plane surfaces
— Set connectors contact-end down
— Store connectors or adapters loose
Visual Inspection
Do Do Not
— Inspect all connectors carefully
— Look for metal particles, scratches, and dents
— Use a damaged connector—ever
Connector Cleaning
Do Do Not
— Try compressed air first
— use isopropyl alcohol
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— Clean connector threads
— Use any abrasives
— Get liquid into plastic support beads
Gaging Connectors
Do Do Not
— Clean and zero the gage before use
— Use the correct gage type
— Use correct end of calibration block
— Gage all connectors before first use
— Use an out-of-specification connector
Making Connectors
Do Do Not
— Align connectors carefully
— Make preliminary connection contact lightly
— Turn only the connector nut
— Use a torque wrench for final connection
— Apply bending force to connection
— Over Tighten preliminary connection
— Twist or screw any connection
— tighten past torque wrench "break" point
a. Cleaning connectors with alcohol shall only be done with the DC power cord removed, in a well-venti-
lated area, and with the power to the FieldFox turned OFF. Allow all residual alcohol moisture to evapo-
rate, and the fumes to dissipate prior to energizing the instrument.
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