Multi fiber connector: Visual inspection and cleaning guide

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Multi fiber connector: HUBER+SUHNER AG Fiber Optics FOBUFiber connectivity Indoor FCI DOC-0000761071 Date: 26 August 2016 Page 1 of 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 6 REQUIRED CLEANING TOOLS 6 DRY CLEANING FIBER ENDFACE 7 WET CLEANING FIBER ENDFACE 8 WET CLEANING CONNECTOR IN MODULE 8 WET CLEANING PINS

nonappropriate tools and accessories. Any installation performed by unqualified personnel voids the product warranty provided by HUBER+SUHNER.

1 Multi fiber connector: HUBER+SUHNER AG Fiber Optics FOBUFiber connectivity Indoor FCI DOC Date: 26 August 2016 Page 1 of 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION 2 VISUAL INSPECTION 3 MICROSCOPE INSPECTION (SELECTION OF REQUIRED TOOLS) 3 MICROSCOPE INSTRUCTIONS 4 TYPE OF CONTAMINATION 5 CLEANING GUIDE: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 6 REQUIRED CLEANING TOOLS 6 DRY CLEANING FIBER ENDFACE 7 WET CLEANING FIBER ENDFACE 8 WET CLEANING CONNECTOR IN MODULE 8 WET CLEANING PINS 8 WET CLEANING PIN HOLES 8 HUBER+SUHNER disclaims any liability resulting from incorrect installation and use, including any damages resulting from the use of nonappropriate tools and accessories. Any installation performed by unqualified personnel voids the product warranty provided by HUBER+SUHNER. All due care and attention must be exercised when performing the installation of these products. For advice concerning the general handling of these products please contact HUBER+SUHNER.

2 Page 2 of 8 GENERAL INFORMATION After the unpacking of a MTP / MPO product there is a 100% visual controll of the connector necessary. If there is a containment remove it accordingly to this cleaning guide. Do as follows: 1. Visual control of the ferrule surface, pin, and pin hole. 2. Inspection of the fiber endface with the correct microscope. 3. Only clean contaminated areas if really necessary. Preventive cleaning is not recommended. 4. Always reinspect connector after cleaning. 5. Connect only clean connectors.

3 Page 3 of 8 VISUAL INSPECTION Check ferrule surface Pins, pin hole Pits and scratches Only clean it if necessary. MICROSCOPE INSPECTION (SELECTION OF REQUIRED TOOLS) Microscope Different adapter for different MPO connector

4 Page 4 of 8 MICROSCOPE INSTRUCTIONS Choose appropriate adapter MTP / MPO connector needs adapter for proper guidance Beware of right key orientation Adjust contrast Move knob wheel to each fiber position Choose correct magnification factor

5 Page 5 of 8 TYPE OF CONTAMINATION Clean ferrule surface Dirty ferrule surface Clean fiber endface Debris, Dust Liquid residue with dust

Page 6 of 8 CLEANING GUIDE: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 1.

Only use wet cleaning if dry cleaning is not sufficent or connector is

After dry cleaining always inpect again.

cleaning brush Tissue For wet cleaning Male Flat cleaning area limited

6 Page 6 of 8 CLEANING GUIDE: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 1. Only clean if necessary. 2. Only use wet cleaning if dry cleaning is not sufficent or connector is really dirty. 3. After wet cleaning always use dry cleaning. 4. After dry cleaining always inpect again. REQUIRED CLEANING TOOLS Male Pins with cleaning swap Female Pin holes with cleaning brush Tissue For wet cleaning Male Flat cleaning area limited Female Flat cleaning area Used with MTP / MPO connector without adapter Male and Female Cleaning area limited Used with MPO connector with MTP / MPO adapter white adapter to clean connector only.

Page 7 of 8 DRY CLEANING FIBER ENDFACE Choose right cleaning tool

to 3 times prepare cleaning tool MTP / MPO with adapter push

Repeat cleaning 2 to 3 times MTP / MPO without adapter Use adapter

7 Page 7 of 8 DRY CLEANING FIBER ENDFACE Choose right cleaning tool for male and female only use clean tissue once repeat cleaning 2 to 3 times prepare cleaning tool MTP / MPO with adapter push cleaning tool into adapter click indicates one cleaning step Repeat cleaning 2 to 3 times MTP / MPO without adapter Use adapter from cleaning tool click indicates one cleaning step Repeat cleaning 2 to 3 times

Page 8 of 8 WET CLEANING FIBER ENDFACE Wet cleaning swap with Isopropyl alcohol or distilled water wet tissue band with swap Use clean tissue Wet tissue with Isopropyl alcohol

from all side including top and around the ferrule surface WET CLEANING PINS Wet sticks with Isopropyl alcohol or distilled water Clean the pins from all side including top

8 Page 8 of 8 WET CLEANING FIBER ENDFACE Wet cleaning swap with Isopropyl alcohol or distilled water wet tissue band with swap Use clean tissue Wet tissue with Isopropyl alcohol or distilled water Only use each area once Repeat cleaning 2 to 3 times WET CLEANING CONNECTOR IN MODULE Wet sticks with Isopropyl alcohol or distilled water Clean the pins from all side including top and around the ferrule surface WET CLEANING PINS Wet sticks with Isopropyl alcohol or distilled water Clean the pins from all side including top and around the ferrule surface WET CLEANING PIN HOLES Wet sticks with Isopropyl alcohol or distilled water Clean the pins from all side including top and around the ferrule surface

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