VXI SM8000 - Manual (Page 24)

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24 SM8000 Series Preparation for Use
O PTICAL C ONNECTIONS
The SM8000 series are all shipped with dust caps over each optical connector. These dust caps
should remain in place at all times while the instrument is not in use.
Cleaning Optical Connectors
1. Clean both connectors to remove any dirt or particles, which could decrease performance or
permanently damage the connector.
a) Using high-grade isopropyl alcohol (or equivalent) dampen a cotton swab and shake off
any excess alcohol before cleaning. The cotton swab should be moist but not wet.
b) Gently clean the surface of the connector and around the connector ferrule.
c) Allow the connectors to dry for at least one minute.
Service should only be performed by qualified personnel.
Mating Optical Connectors
1. Smoothly insert the appropriate connector ferrule into the adapter taking caution not to allow
the fiber tip to make contact with any surface. If this happens, re-clean the connector and start
again.
2. Tighten the connector finger-tight; do not over-tighten. If the loss is unacceptable, remove the
connector, re-clean both connectors and start again. These steps may need to be repeated
several times before a low-loss connection is made.
3. After the connection is made, monitor the stability of the optical throughput for a few minutes
until stable. If the loss is unacceptable, re-clean the connectors and start again.