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Making Measurements
Cleaning Connections for Accurate Measurements
CAUTION Agilent Technologies strongly recommends that index matching compounds
not be applied to their instruments and accessories. Some compounds, such as
gels, may be difficult to remove and can contain damaging particulates. If you
think the use of such compounds is necessary, refer to the compound
manufacturer for information on application and cleaning procedures.
To clean a non-lensed connector
CAUTION Do not use any type of foam swab to clean optical fiber ends. Foam swabs can
leave filmy deposits on fiber ends that can degrade performance.
1 Apply pure isopropyl alcohol to a clean lint-free cotton swab or lens
paper.
Cotton swabs can be used as long as no cotton fibers remain on the
fiber end after cleaning.
2 Clean the ferrules and other parts of the connector while avoiding the
end of the fiber.
3 Apply isopropyl alcohol to a new clean lint-free cotton swab or lens
Table 2-2. Cleaning Accessories
Item Agilent Part Number
Any commercially available denatured alcohol —
Cotton swabs 5080-5400
Table 2-3. Dust Caps Provided with Lightwave Instruments
Item Agilent Part Number
FC/PC dust cap 08154-44102
DIN dust cap 08154-44103
HMS10/dust cap 08154-44101