Procedure 14-3: Clean optical fibers, dual LC adapters and LC lightguide buildouts (LBOs)
Overview
This procedure describes the Alcatel-Lucent recommended method for the cleaning and inspection of optical connectors using specific tools and materials that have been proven to be effective in the assembly and testing of optical transmission equipment.
Required equipment
The following table lists required and recommended equipment for proper cleaning:
|
Product |
Model/ Description |
Comcode |
ITE # |
Installation Order # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Optical Fiber Scope |
Noyes OFS 300-200X |
408197028 |
ITE-7129 |
33712900 |
|
2.5mm Universal adapter cap |
For use with the Noyes OFS 300-200X |
408197044 |
ITE-7129D1 |
33712901 |
|
1.25mm Universal adapter cap |
For use with the Noyes OFS 300-200X |
408197069 |
ITE-7129D2 |
33712902 |
|
Video Fiber Scope* |
Noyes VFS-1 |
408552271 |
ITE-7187 |
TBD |
|
CLETOP Cleaning Cassette |
Type A Reel |
901375154 |
ITE-7137 |
33713700 |
|
CLETOP Cleaning Cassette Replacement Reel |
Type A Reel |
901375014 |
ITE-7137 D1 |
33713701 |
|
Luminex Stick port cleaners |
1.25 mm |
901375030 |
ITE-7134 |
33713400 |
|
Luminex Stick port cleaners |
2.5 mm |
901375022 |
ITE-7135 |
33713500 |
|
Luminex Cloth |
5.5" x 5.5" |
408201226 |
R6033 |
23603300 |
|
* This equipment may not be necessary at all locations. It is to be used when the ports need to be verified for cleanliness. If care is exercised when cleaning fibers, the video scope may not be needed. Note: The equipment and material listed above has been tested and proven effective when used in conjunction with this procedure. Substitution of equipment or materials is at the discretion of the user and is not recommended. | ||||
Related information
A course on connector cleaning and the connector inspection process is now offered through Alcatel-Lucent University, Course Code: LMC214H Fiber Optic Inspection and Cleaning. To learn more about this course, consult your local Alcatel-Lucent Account Representative.
The procedure that follows utilizes the Dry method for connector cleaning. This method utilizes a dry double clean wipe using the CLETOP cleaning cassette.
This procedure is recommended for connector ferrules 2.5 mm and 1.25 mm in diameter associated with LC connectors. The ferrule of a fiber optic connector consists of a ceramic or stainless steel cylinder with a hole located longitudinally down the center of its axis, allowing enough tolerance for a fiber to pass through.
All optical connectors should be cleaned prior to being connected. Keep the protective ferrule dust cap on the connector until initiating the cleaning process.
Important!
It is critical that connector faces are clean and free from particular contamination to assure proper performance and reliability of lightwave systems. With the modern high-speed, high-power, and wider-bandwidth optical transmission systems, clean connectors along the optical path are essential for successful operation.
Before you begin
Prior to performing this procedure:
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Refer to Laser safety and Electrostatic discharge in Chapter 1, Safety.
Steps
Refer to the following supporting elements to complete this procedure.
1 |
To clean the optical fibers, refer to Procedure 14-3.1: Clean optical fibers. |
2 |
To clean the fiber adapters and LBOs, refer to Procedure 14-3.2: Clean fiber adapters and circuit pack connectors. |
3 |
To inspect the optics following cleaning, refer to Procedure 14-3.3: Optical fiber and connector inspection. End of steps |