How to Clean the Optical Transceiver
During the use of the optical transceiver, there will be
light attenuation and packet loss. The technicians may consider the quality of
the module and the line attenuation. However, there is one thing that must not
be ignored, that is, the cleaning of the optical module.
Generally, the optical transceiver is not contaminated when
it is purchased and used. The ports of the new optical transceiver we purchased
are clean, and the dust plugs are also there, so they will not be polluted.
However, sometimes the optical transceiver may be contaminated when the optical
transceiver is bought and left unused, or the device is plugged in and the dust
plug is unplugged without time to use it. Now we will talk about the cleaning
of the optical transceiver.
Optical module cleaning is not like wiping the table and
mopping the floor. We need to prepare optical module cleaning rods and
anti-static gloves. First of all, we must wear anti-static gloves before
cleaning to prevent static electricity from damaging the optical transceiver
due to friction between fingers and the module. Insert the optical module
cleaning rod into the interface of the optical module and rotate it clockwise
for a few seconds, then pull out the cleaning rod. If the pollution is serious,
the above operation can be repeated several times. After cleaning, put on the dust
cap (the dust cap must be clean) to avoid secondary pollution.
When cleaning the optical transceiver, don’t forget to
clean the fiber jumper. Fold the fiber wiper more than two times to avoid
touching the fiber connector to other places during cleaning. Soak the fiber
wiper with absolute ethanol and gently press the fiber connector plug. On the
wiping cloth and rotate in one direction.
