HP 83480A User Manual

Cleaning non-lensed
lightwave connectors
Equipment
The following is a list of the items that should be used to clean non-lensed
lightwave connectors.
Isopropyl alcohol ::: :::: ::::: :::: ::::: :::: :::: :: HP part number 8500-5344
Cotton swabs ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: HP part number 8520-0023
Foam swabs ::::: :::: ::::: :::: ::::: :::: :::: ::::: HP part number 9300-1223
Compressed air ::: ::::: :::: ::::: :::: ::::: :::: ::: HP part number 8500-5262
CAUTION
Hewlett-Packard recommends you do not use any type of foam swab to clean
optical ber cable ends.Foam swabs can leave lmy deposits on ber ends
that can degrade performance. However, foam is required to clean inside bulk
head
connectors
.
Process
Before
cleaning
the
ber
end,
clean
the
ferrules
and
other
parts
of the
connector
.
Use
isopropyl
alcohol,
clean
cotton
swabs
,
and
clean
compressed
air
.
Then
use
alcohol
to
clean
the
ber
end.
Some
amount
of
wiping or
mild
scrubbing
of
the
ber
end
can
help
remove
particles
when
application
of
alcohol
alone
will
not
remove
them.
This
can
be
done
by
applying
the
alcohol
to
a
cotton
swab
and
moving
it
back
and
forth
across
the
ber
end
several
times
.
This
technique
can
help
remove
or
displace
particles
smaller
than
one
micron.
Allow
the
connector
to
dry (about
a minute)
or
dry
it
immediately
with
clean
compressed
air
. Compressed
air lessens
the chance
of deposits
remaining
on
the
ber
end after
the alcohol
evaporates.
It should
be
blown
horizontally
across
the
ber
end.
Visually inspect
the ber
end for
stray
cotton
bers
.
As
soon as the connector is dry, the connection should be made.
CAUTION
Inverting the compressed air canister while spraying will produce residue on
the sprayed surface. Refer to instructions provided on the compressed air
canister.
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HP 83480A Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	83480A
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English