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Cleaning Information
What do I need for proper cleaning?
Dust and shutter caps
All of Agilent Technologies’ lightwave instruments are delivered
with either laser shutter caps or dust caps on the lightwave adapter.
Any cables come with covers to protect the cable ends from
damage or contamination.
We suggest these protected coverings should be kept on the
equipment at all times, except when your optical device is in use.
Be careful when replacing dust caps after use. Do not press the
bottom of the cap onto the fiber too hard, as any dust in the cap can
scratch or pollute your fiber surface.
If you need further dust caps, please contact your nearest Agilent
Technologies sales office.
Isopropyl alcohol
This solvent is usually available from any local pharmaceutical
supplier or chemist's shop.
If you use isopropyl alcohol to clean your optical device, do not
immediately dry the surface with compressed air (except when you
are cleaning very sensitive optical devices). This is because the dust
and the dirt is solved and will leave behind filmy deposits after the
alcohol is evaporated. You should therefore first remove the alcohol
and the dust with a soft tissue, and then use compressed air to blow
away any remaining filaments.
If possible avoid using denatured alcohol containing additives.
Instead, apply alcohol used for medical purposes.
Never try to drink this alcohol, as it may seriously damage to your
health.
Do not use any other solvents, as some may damage plastic
materials and claddings. Acetone, for example, will dissolve the
epoxy used with fiber optic connectors. To avoid damage, only use
isopropyl alcohol.
Cotton swabs
We recommend that you use swabs such as Q-tips or other cotton
swabs normally available from local distributors of medical and