Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines
Fiber Optic transmitters and receivers are extremely susceptible to contamination by particles of dirt or dust, which can obstruct the optic path and cause performance degradation. Good system performance requires clean optics and connector ferrules.
1.Use fiber patch cords (or connectors, as appropriate) only from a reputable supplier;
2.Dust caps are installed at IMC Networks to ensure
3.Store spare caps in a
4.If it is suspected that the optics have been contaminated, alternate between blasting with clean, dry, compressed air and flushing with methanol to remove particles of dirt.
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