IMC Networks FiberLinX - Manual (Page 21)

Chapter 5:
Technical Specifications
Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines
Fiber Optic transmitters and receivers are extremely susceptible to
contamination by particles of dirt or dust which can obstruct the optic path
and cause performance degradation. Good system performance requires
clean optics and connector ferrules.
1) Use fiber patch cords (or connectors, if you terminate your own fiber)
only from a reputable supplier; low-quality components can cause
many hard-to-diagnose problems in an installation.
2) Dust caps are installed at IMC Networks to ensure factory-clean optical
devices. These protective caps should not be removed until the
moment of connecting the fiber cable to the device. Assure that the
fiber is properly terminated, polished and free of any dust or dirt, and
that the location is as free from dust and dirt as possible.
3) Store spare caps in a dust-free environment such as a sealed plastic bag
or box so that when reinstalled they do not introduce any
contamination to the optics.
4) Should it be necessary to disconnect the fiber device, reinstall the
protective dust caps.
5) If you suspect that the optics have been contaminated, alternate
between blasting with clean, dry, compressed air and flushing with
methanol to remove particles of dirt.
Electrostatic Discharge Precautions
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause damage to your add-in modules.
Always observe the following precautions when installing or handling an
add-in module or any board assembly.
1) Do not remove unit from its protective packaging until you are ready to
install it.
2) Wear an ESD wrist grounding strap before handling any module or
component. If you do not have a wrist strap, maintain grounded
contact with the system unit throughout any procedure requiring ESD
protection.
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