GarrettCom DX40 manual Cleaning Fiber Optic Devices, Cleaning Connectors, Cleaning Optical Ports

CHAPTER 2 - Installation

Maintenance

If you have not saved the original shipping container then place the unit in a box so that normal shipping activities will not cause any damage to the unit. GarrettCom Utility Networks has no responsibility for the product during return shipping. For more warranty information, see “Warranty” on page ii, and for details for the requirements for returning equipment, see “Return Of Equipment” on page iii.

2.4.2 Cleaning Fiber Optic Devices

This section covers the cleaning requirements and procedures for the fiber optic cable connectors and the optical ports on the DX40. Clean the connectors after each use and the optical ports when contamination is suspected or there is a performance degradation which may be attributable to contamination. All fiber optic connectors and optical ports should be capped with dust caps when not in use.

The cleaning materials used should be rated for fiber optic devices. Specifically cloth, wipes and swabs should be lint-free, non-abrasive and free of additives. Cleaning fluids should be restricted to optical-grade isopropyl alcohol. Canned (compressed) air should be used to blow out dust and particulate matter and to dry residual isopropyl alcohol after cleaning.

2.4.2.1Cleaning Connectors

These instructions are recommended each time a fiber optic connector is used. Clean the fiber optic connectors as follows:

1.Blow out any dust or particulate matter from the connector end, using canned air.

2.Wipe out the connector end surfaces with a cloth or pad saturated in isopropyl alcohol.

3.Blow dry the connector surfaces, using canned air, by directing the air flow across the tip but not directly down onto the tip.

4.Using care not to touch the fiber tip, install a dust cap or connect to an optical port.

2.4.2.2Cleaning Optical Ports

These instructions are recommended only when there is evidence of contamination or when reduced performance has been detected. Clean the optical ports as follows:

1.If required, remove the fiber optic connector from the optical port and clean the connector as described in “Cleaning Connectors,” above.

2.Insert the extension tube, supplied with the canned air, into the canned air nozzle and blow out the optical port. Use care not to touch the bottom of the optical port.

3.Reconnect the fiber optic connector removed in step 1.

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