Cleaning Dirty Fiber Optic Connectors

WARNING: Optical Safety. Under normal viewing conditions there is no hazard from the Transmit LED. It is recommended however that the LED is not viewed through any magnifying device while it is powered on. It is advisable that the fiber TX port and fiber cable ends are never viewed directly when powered-up.

AVERTISSEMENT: La sécurité optique. Il n'y a pas de risques du Transmit LED sous conditions normales. Cependant, il est recommandé de ne pas voir le LED avec une verre grossiant quand le matériel est allumé. Il est aussi conseillé que le port fibre TX et les cables fibre ne soient jamais vus lorsque le matériel est allumé.

WARNUNG: Optische Sicherheitsmassnahmen. Unter normalen Umstaenden besteht keine Gefahr durch die sendende Lumineszenzdiode (LED). Es wird jedoch empfohlen diese LED, wenn sie im Betrieb ist, niemals mittels irgenwelcher Art von Vergroesserungsgeraeten zu betrachten. Es ist ratsam mit dieser Glasfaser Sendeleitung und den Lictwellenleiter Enden keinen direkten Augenkontakt zu haven wenn sie im Betrieb sind.

To prevent dirt and dust from collecting on the fiber optic connectors, avoid touching all surfaces after cleaning the connectors, and keep all unused ports covered.

Fiber optic transceivers are sensitive optical devices that need to be handled carefully. If dirt collects on the fiber optic connectors, you may notice the following:

To clean fiber optic connectors on the ATM Module:

1 .   Remove any accumulated dust or debris from the connector by blowing canned air over all surfaces.

Do not use commercial compressed air or house air, because of the risk of oil contamination.

3Com recommends Chemtronics' Ultrajet® or the Triangle Tool Group's Liqui-Too! Dust-A-Way.

2 .   Reconnect the cable to the port to see if the dusting corrected the problem.

If the LED still indicates a problem, clean the cable connectors.

To clean the cable connectors:

1 .   Gently wipe the port with a lint-free, non-abrasive swab. 3Com recommends Microswabs by Texwipe.

2 .   Gently wipe the connectors with a lint-free, non-abrasive wipe or pad. 3Com recommends Texwipe Pads.

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