User's Manual

Axell BSF3604-490-510-DP-AC (61-103001) Repeater

Product Description and User’s Manual

The Cleaning Procedure:

Dry Cleaning

ATTENTION! Invisible laser radiation might be emitted from disconnected fibers or

connectors. Do not stare into the beams or view directly with optical

instruments.

1. Before cleaning the optical connectors on the OMU it is advisable to clean the connector of

the mating cable being attached to the optical port.

An unclean optical connector is often the cause for reduced system performance. A bit of dust or

oil from a finger can easily interfere with, or block light. Fortunately, it is very easy to clean the

connector. Be sure to use the correct procedure for the given connector. When disconnected, cap

the SC/APC connector to keep it clean and prevent scratching the tip of the ferrule.

Use a product specially designed for the

purpose, such as the Cletop type S

Cassette Cleaner.

2. Begin by dry cleaning the F/O bulkhead connector (shown below is the Fujikura One-Click

in use).

IMPORTANT

Always make sure there is a way of inspecting the connector after

cleaning. Cleaning can actually leave the end-face in a worse condition,

since alcohol residue is one of the most difficult contaminants to

remove.

3. Remove the protective cap

from the cleaning-head end of the

“One Click” cleaner, lift the

protective end-cap on the fiber

connector and offer-up the end to

the fiber connector.

4. With the cleaning-head end

fully engaged in the connector, push

until an audible “click” is heard

5. Without fully withdrawing the

cleaning head end push it in

again twice more, each time until an

audible “click” is heard.

6. Withdraw the “One Click”

cleaner and replace the protective

end cap.

7. Inspect the fiber connector using a Fiberscope. On the PC monitor, verify that there is no

contamination present on the connector end-face.

8. If the connector is dirty, clean it with a wet cleaning technique followed immediately by dry

cleaning. This is to remove any remaining residue from the wet clean (the following steps

demonstrate a wet cleaning technique).