Installation Guide

4007998 Rev B Prisma Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter Module Installation Instructions 15
Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines
Optical Connector Cleaning Overview
Cleaning fiber-optic connectors can help prevent interconnect problems and
therefore aid system performance. When optical connectors are disconnected and
reconnected, the fiber surface can become dirty or scratched. The goal of cleaning the
fiber optic connectors is to remove all dust and contaminants without leaving any
residue.
Required Equipment
The following equipment is required to clean the ends of fiber-optic connectors.
• CLETOP or OPTIPOP ferrule cleaner (CLETOP Type A for SC, Type B for LC)
• Compressed air (also called “canned air”)
• Lint-free wipes moistened with optical-grade (99%) isopropyl alcohol
• Bulkhead swabs for LC or SC type connectors (choose appropriate type)
• Optical connector scope
Tips for Optimal Fiber-Optic Connector Performance
Follow these guidelines to ensure optimal connector performance.
• Do not connect or disconnect optical connectors while optical power is present.
• Always use compressed air before cleaning the fiber-optic connectors.
• Always use end caps on connectors when they are not in use.
• Always use compressed air to clean the end caps.
• If you have any degraded signal problems, clean the fiber-optic connector.
• Advance a clean portion of the ferrule cleaner reel for each cleaning.
• Turn off optical power before making or breaking optical connections in order to
avoid microscopic damage to fiber mating surfaces.
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