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Cleaning Information
What do I need for proper cleaning?
• Microscope with a magnification range about 50X up to 300X
• Ultrasonic bath
• Warm water and liquid soap
• Premoistened cleaning wipes
• Polymer film
• Infrared Sensor Card
Microscope with a magnification range about 50X up to 300X
A microscope can be found in most photography stores, or can be
obtained through or specialist mail order companies. Special fiber-
scopes are available from suppliers of splicing equipment.
Ideally, the light source on your microscope should be very flexible.
This will allow you to examine your device closely and from
different angles.
A microscope helps you to estimate the type and degree of dirt on
your device. You can use a microscope to choose an appropriate
cleaning method, and then to examine the results. You can also use
your microscope to judge whether your optical device (such as a
connector) is severely scratched and is, therefore, causing
inaccurate measurements.
Ultrasonic bath
Ultrasonic baths are also available from photography or laboratory
suppliers or specialist mail order companies.
An ultrasonic bath will gently remove fat and other stubborn dirt
from your optical devices. This helps increase the life span of the
optical devices.
Only use isopropyl alcohol in your ultrasonic bath, as other solvents
may damage.
Warm water and liquid soap
Only use water if you are sure that there is no other way of cleaning
your optical device without corrosion or damage. Do not use hot