Cisco Systems D200 DLP-D205 Clean Fiber Connectors with CLETOP, 19-4, Purpose, Tools/Equipment

Chapter 19 DLPs D200 to D299

DLP- D205 Clean Fiber Connectors with CLETOP

Step 3 Blow-dry using filtered air.

Step 4 Use an inspection microscope to inspect each fiber connector for dirt, cracks, or scratches. If the connector is not clean, repeat Steps 1 to 3.

Step 5 Insert the fiber connector into the applicable adapter or attach a dust cap to the fiber connector.

Note If you must replace a dust cap on a connector, first verify that the dust cap is clean. To clean the dust cap, wipe the outside of the cap using a dry, lint-free wipe and the inside of the dust cap using a CLETOP stick swab (14100400).

Step 6 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).

DLP-D205 Clean Fiber Connectors with CLETOP

	Purpose		This task cleans the fiber connectors with CLETOP.
	Tools/Equipment		“Type A” Fiber Optic Connector Cleaner (CLETOP reel)
			Optical receiver cleaning stick
	Prerequisite Procedures		None
	Required/As Needed		Required
	Onsite/Remote		Onsite
	Security Level		None
Step 1	Remove the dust cap from the fiber connector.
Step 2	Press the lever down to open the shutter door. Each time you press the lever, you expose a clean wiping
	surface.
Step 3	Insert the connector into the CLETOP cleaning cassette slot, rotate one quarter turn, and gently swipe
	downwards.
Step 4	Use an inspection microscope to inspect each fiber connector for dirt, cracks, or scratches. If the
	connector is not clean, repeat Steps 1 to 3.
Step 5	Insert the fiber connector into the applicable adapter or attach a dust cap to the fiber connector.
	Note	If you must replace a dust cap on a connector, first verify that the dust cap is clean. To clean the
		dust cap, wipe the outside of the cap using a dry, lint-free wipe and the inside of the dust cap
		using a CLETOP stick swab (14100400).
Step 6	Return to your originating procedure (NTP).

	Cisco ONS 15454 SDH Procedure Guide, R7.2
19-4	October 2007