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CSA7000 Series, TDS7000 Series, & TDS6000 Series Instruments User Manual
Use the O/E-to-SMA adapter if you need to connect the Electrical Out of the
optical-to-electrical converter to input channels other than CH1, or if you need to
connect the output to other equipment. Store the O/E-to-SMA adapter on the
front of the O/E Electrical Out-to-Ch1 Input adapter.
Small dust particles and oils can easily contaminate optical connectors and
reduce or block the signal. Take care to preserve the integrity of the connectors
by keeping them free of contamination.
CAUTION. To prevent loss of optical power or damage to the optical connectors,
keep the connectors clean at all times.
When cleaning the connectors with a swab, use gentle circular motions. Use only
high quality cleaning supplies that are non-abrasive and leave no residue.
To reduce the need for cleaning, immediately replace protective caps on the
optical connectors when not in use.
Use the following items to clean optical connectors:
H Clean, dust-free compressed air
H Fiber-optic cleaning swabs
H Pure, electronics-grade isopropyl alcohol
NOTE. If isopropyl alcohol is used, care must be taken to have a truly clean,
pure, electronics-grade isopropyl alcohol source. Bottles of isopropyl alcohol
can become contaminated after several uses; the alcohol can then leave a
residue on optical connectors after drying.
Cleaning kits for optical connectors (such as the Tektronix Optical Connector
Cleaner kit number 020-2357-00) are available from a number of suppliers.
To clean optical connectors, follow these steps:
1. Remove the UCI adapter.
2. Hold the can of compressed air upright, and spray the can into the air to
purge any propellant.
O/E-to-SMA Adapter
Cleaning Optical
Connectors