User Manual

Cleaning Tips

Clean Test Cables and FUT

Connector end faces must be kept free from dirt or other contaminates to ensure accurate

measurements and operation. It is important to keep connectors on the launch and receive

cables and those on the Fiber Under Test (FUT) clean. Follow your company’s approved cleaning

procedures.

Cleaning the Optical Ports

CAUTION! Before conducting the following procedures be sure to have the M200 turned OFF.

To access the SM or MM OTDR Port

Rotate the adapter base counterclockwise

approximately four times.

Pull the adapter directly out away from the

universal adapter mount.

To access the VFL Port

Unscrew the adapter counterclockwise

and pull the adapter straight out to

expose the ferrule.

Cleaning the Exposed Ferrule (two methods)

I. Noyes Cleaning Procedure

Lean a can of FCC2 back (30°), press the

button on FCC2 to ll the well.

Dip a CCTP stick into the well of the FCC2 to

dampen the tip with optical cleaning ﬂuid.

Place the damp tip over the ferrule to be

cleaned.

Rotate the tip clockwise 10 revolutions while

applying varying pressure to create a gentle

pumping action where the tip contacts the

ferrule.

Discard the CCTP stick after using both tips.

II. If using lint-free optical cleaning

pads and isopropyl alcohol

Be sure to use 99% IPA that has not

been contaminated.

Dampen the wipe with the alcohol and

gently wipe the exposed ferrule. Then

dry the ferrule using a new optical

wipe.

Cleaning the adapters

Use a can of ltered compressed air (held vertically), blow out any contaminants from the

adapter.

Once completed, replace the adapter over the ferrule, centering it onto the alignment pin.

Tighten the adapter base.