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Chapter 6 Operation Guide
change the laser without permission.
IMPORTANT :
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It is imperative that you wear powder-free rubber gloves during this cleaning
procedure! It is hereby stated that damage to the fiber connector can occur
due to mishandling, the use of incorrect cleaning procedures, or chemicals for
cleaning. This is not covered by the Maxphotonics' warranty.
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Ethanol concentration should be above 99.5% during cleaning.
2.Operating Procedures
Cleaning and maintaining according to the following procedures:
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1
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Switch off the laser power, and place the key switch on position of ''OFF'';
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2
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Remove the black outer protective sleeve and leave the white inner cap
on and clean the ber connector exterior with optical cleaner, wipe it with a clean
optical wipe and dry it with compressed air.
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3
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Place ber connector in the holder of the microscope, remove the white
inner cap from the connector.
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4
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Focus the microscope onto the connector surface so that the protective
lens can be seen clearly from the microscope.
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5
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Check the surface carefully. If some contamination is visible on the
surface, cleaning is necessary:
1. Put a few drops of alcohol onto the lint free swabs and throw away the
excessive alcohol.
2. Place the swabs on the dust via microscope.
3. Cleaning the dust carefully, and move it to the edge of lens.
4. Repeat these cleaning steps until all contamination is removed. Take a nal