Fiber Dos And Donts

Set up your fiber cleaning process for success with our "Dos and Don'ts" training. Use this comprehensive review of cleaning fiber end-faces for new or refresher training to ensure your fiber optic networks perform reliably and at optimal speed. Find the best selection of tools and kits at: sticklerscleaners.com//

ISO 9001:2015 Registered. ©MicroCare 2020. All rights reserved.

SUBSCRIBE to our VIDEOS to stay UP-TO-DATE on the critical cleaning industry: bit.ly/Watch-Sticklers-Videos
Follow us on
LINKEDIN: linkedin.com/company/microcare-corporation/
TWITTER: twitter.com/MicroCareNews
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/MicroCareCorporation/
WEBSITE: sticklerscleaners.com/

TRANSCRIPT:
In our post COVID 19 world
millions more people are relying on digital communication
through fiber optic networks.
Since contamination is the biggest threat to fiber signals
successful fiber optic cleaning is essential
to ensure flawless network performance and reliability.
Here are the do's and don'ts to set up
your fiber cleaning process for success.
Wipe down your work surface and tools
before starting the fiber cleaning.
A good once-over with a general purpose pre-saturated wipe
removes dirt, dust and any contaminant
that might be lurking.
Wash your hands before handling your clean tools
and any fiber optic connectors.
Plain soap and water work best.
Don't apply moisturizer to your hands prior to cleaning.
This attracts more contaminants and causes moisturizer oils
to transfer onto the cleaning wiper stick
potentially contaminating the end-face
you are trying to clean.
Don't wear disposable gloves when working with wipes
and sticks. Gloves are a carrier
of all kinds of microscopic contaminants.
Always keep a ready supply of cleaning fluids
and tools on hand.
Purchase a ready to use fiber optic cleaning kit
that includes everything needed to clean
most commonly used connectors.
When cleaning end-faces, always remember to use
the three-step process of inspect, clean, inspect.
Start with your inspection. Be safe and treat all termini
as though they are laser-energized.
Don't look directly at laser-energized fiber optic termini
with your eyes and don't expose skin
to direct or scattered radiation.
Only view the termini with equipment
engineered to safely inspect fiber optic end-faces.
Most laser and LED light sources used in fiber optics
operate in the near infrared and infrared wavelengths
and can cause significant damage
in the form of corneal, retinal or skin burns.
Do a thorough examination of your job site.
Different environments require different cleaning methods.
For example, very dirty construction sites
typically require wet to dry fiber cleaning
using a fiber optic cleaning fluid and cleaning sticks.
While cleaner areas like inside finished offices
are better suited to using mechanical clicker tools.
Determine which cleaning technique is needed
for the contaminant and the fiber optic end-face.
Do you need a wipe, a stick or cleaning fluid?
Identify which one you need
in order to clean most effectively.
Start cleaning based on your inspection.
Clean in an enclosed area when possible.
If there is a lot of dust and debris,
wipe the outside of the mated pair
before disconnecting to remove the heavy soil first.
Don't wipe the end-face of the fiber optic on your clothing.
This is not a cleaning mechanism and will add contamination.
Do use an optical grade cleaning fluid that is ultra pure,
nonflammable, static-dissipating and residue-free.
It should also be in a hermetically sealed,
non refillable container to prevent
cross-contamination and spilling.
Do use high-quality wipes and sticks to prevent linting
and cross-contamination of the fiber end faces.
Do throw away all wipes and sticks after each use.
This ensures that the contaminants picked up by the cleaning
materials won't end up back on the next end-face.
Do use the Wet-Dry Cleaning Method, as recommended
by the IPC, iNEMI and other fiber industry organizations.
Do clean both ends of the mated pair before you mate them.
This prevents embedding debris into the end-faces
that can cause permanent scratches and pits.
Inspect again.
Don't forget to repeat the inspection process.
This is critical to make sure the end-faces in the system
are perfectly clean and will function reliably.
If there are any contaminants left on the end-faces,
repeat the cleaning process with a new wipe, stick
or other cleaning tool until it inspects as clean.
Perform routine inspections when installing
or servicing fiber optic connections.
Clean connectors are the key to reliable networks
and achieving optimal speed.
Clean it right the first time.
Leaving contaminants on the end-faces can degrade
the system performance or cause a complete shutdown
with constantly rollbacks and time-consuming
troubleshooting and repairs.
View our training on the Wet-Dry Cleaning Methods
so you can achieve perfectly clean
fiber optics splices and connectors.

Author

Ariyani

Como educador, estou profundamente engajado no desenvolvimento dos estudantes em ambiente escolar, adotando métodos pedagógicos que valorizam conexões genuínas e são movidos por inovação e fervor. É minha vocação guiar os alunos na jornada de se tornarem uma geração notável, empregando estratégias de ensino amplamente aclamadas por prestigiadas instituições acadêmicas ao redor do globo - events.zulekhahospitals.com