Appendix 1 Cleaning Fiber Optic Connections
Appendix 1.1 | Cleaning Procedures for FC/APC Connectors | 28 |
Appendix 1.2 | Cleaning Procedure for FC/APC Bulkhead Ports | 29 |
Appendix 1.2.1 Swab Method | 29 | |
Appendix 1.2.2 Compressed Air Method | 29 | |
The unit has an FC/APC angle polished optical connector for very high optical return loss performance. The units are specified into single mode fiber i.e. 9/125 micron core diameter. Full performance is specified only for low return loss optical plant - meaning that the fiber must be fusion spliced and all connections or splices must have a return loss greater than
If there is low/no signal or noisy signal at a Foxcom module, the connector should be cleaned. Dirt on the inside connector tip can impair the flow of light causing problems in signal transmission. Foxcom modules are sealed but dirt can occasionally enter during installation and alignment.
The input and output optical ports of all Foxcom equipment are known in the fiber optic world as bulkhead ports. Foxcom uses
FC/APC connectors.
The following materials are representative of the types of cleaning materials that should be used for cleaning the fiber optic ports and connectors. They are available from several suppliers.
Description | Manufacturer |
Kim wipes | Kimberly Clark |
Cletop Automatic Connector Cleaner | Cletop |
fiber optic Swab | Cletop or FIS |
fiber optic Compressed Air | Chemtronics |
Table 10 Cleaning materials
Wiping clothes should be made of lint free alcohol free nonabrasive materials. Swabs should have a tightly wrapped tip and be talcum- free. For removing dust from receptacles, a canned compressed gas is recommended. Do not use commercial compressed air because of risk of contamination.
7870 Interfacility Link Installation and User’s Guide | page 27 |
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