Figure 4-51 Cleaning the ber end face using the lens tissue on the hand
5. Repeat 4 several times on the areas of the lens tissue that have not been
used.
6. Use the compressed air to blow
o dust on the ber end face.
● When using the compressed air, keep the nozzle as close as possible to the ber
end face without touching it.
● Before using the compressed air, rst spray it into the air to expel deposits in the
compressed air.
● If the compressed air is not available, use a cleaning roll instead.
7. Use a ber microscope to inspect the ber to check whether there is any dirt.
For details, see the examples shown in "Inspecting Optical Fiber Connectors".
If the
ber end face is still dirty, repeat 1 to 6.
8. Do not touch the
ber connector after cleaning it. Connect it to the optical
port immediately. If it is not used for the time being, put a protective cap on
it.
Do not use the same cleaning area to clean the ber connector for more than one
time.
9. Turn on the laser after connecting the ber to the board.
4.1.4.5.8 Cleaning Optical Fiber Adapters Using Dustfree Absorbent Swabs
This topic describes how to clean ber adapters using dustfree absorbent swabs.
Prerequisites
There are several types of dustfree absorbent swabs available. Select appropriate
dustfree absorbent swabs based on site conditions. You can obtain the following
tools and materials from a ber cable and connector manufacturer.
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