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Agilent Technologies
Cleaning Procedures for Lightwave Test and
Measurement Equipment Pocket Guide
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Preserving Connectors
Listed below are some hints on how to keep your connectors
in the best possible condition.
Making Connections
Before you make any connection you must ensure that all
cables and connectors are clean. If they are dirty, use the
appropriate cleaning procedure.
When inserting the ferrule of a patchcord into a connector or
an adapter, make sure that the fiber end does not touch the
outside of the mating connector or adapter. Otherwise you will
rub the fiber end against an unsuitable surface, producing
scratches and dirt deposits on the surface of your fiber.
Dust Caps and Shutter Caps
Be careful when replacing dust caps after use. Do not press
the bottom of the cap onto the fiber as any dust in the cap can
scratch or dirty your fiber surface.
When you have finished cleaning, put the dust cap back on, or
close the shutter cap if the equipment is not going to be used
immediately.
Always keep the caps on the equipment when it is not in use.
All Agilent Technologies lightwave instruments and accesso-
ries are shipped with either laser shutter caps or dust caps. If
you need additional or replacement dust caps, contact your
nearest Agilent Technologies Sales/Service Office (see “Agi-
lent Service and Support” on page 48).
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