Chapter 1 BEFORE USING THE INSTRUMENT
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Cleaning the Optical Adapter
This section explains how to clean the optical adapter.
1. Make sure that the power to the instrument is turned OFF.
WARNING
Never clean the instrument if the power is ON. Laser beams are invisible to the naked
eye, but if they enter the eyes, they may cause impaired eyesight.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
For the method of turning OFF the power, refer to page 3-107.
2. Slide the optical connector cover on the top of the instrument to open it.
3. Clean the outer surface inside the optical adapter using a special cleaning stick.
Also clean the end of the optical fiber with a special cleaning stick.
Special cleaner
CLETOP
Stick-Type
Front shell
Cover of
optical fiber
cable connector
Various cleaners designed for optical adapters are available, including “CLETOP
Stick-Type” manufactured by NTT-ME.
Refer
TIP