Cleaning and Inspection - Normann Engineering

1. Cleaning and Inspection

Before and after every activity with an optical connector, it should be cleaned. This will prevent damage to the fiber end faces. We recommend that you use a One-Click Cleaner (OCC A / OCC B) or the AFL Cletop cleaning tape, for example.

Dirty plugs not only reduce the transmission performance, but can also permanently damage the optical fiber. After cleaning, you can use a fiber optic microscope to examine the connector end faces for dirt and damage.

The automated pass / fail tests of the microscopes from VIAVI enable a uniform assurance of the connector quality.

Fujikura One-Click Cleaner

Ergonomic and comfortable design, easy cleaning
Precise mechanical cleaning guarantees constant results
Each cleaning is done with a fresh piece of cleaning tape
Low cost per cleaning
Available for 2.5 mm (ST, SC, FC) and 1.25 mm (LC and MU) connections
ODC version available

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AFL Cletop Cleaning Tape

Compact and lightweight design, ideal in the laboratory, on production lines and during assembly
Constant cleaning results without IPA alcohol, which is toxic and flammable and leaves residue on the fiberglass
Excellent antistatic properties, prevents dust from accumulating on the fiberglass
Practical reclosing button, only exposes the tape during cleaning to minimize unwanted dust
Refillable and cost effective cleaning tape
Over 400 cleaning processes per belt

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One-Click Cleaner and Cletop Cleaning Tape

P5000i Handheld Microscope

Dirty or defective plugs are the main cause of problems in optical networks. With the fiber microscope you can get this challenge under control and assess the quality of fiber ends at transitions. The P5000i USB microscope can be used with VIAVI measuring devices as well as with smartphones, tablets and PCs.

Evaluation of the fiber end faces at the push of a button
Creates clarity about the quality of optical connections
IEC standards can be certified

Interface: via USB to laptops, PCs, Android devices or VIAVI measuring devices
Weight: 110 g
Dimensions: 140 x 46 x 44 mm
Light source: blue LED, 100,000+ hours lifespan

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FiberChek Probe

The FiberChek fiber microscope with integrated touch screen enables end-face inspection without an additional device.

Fully automated fiber testing with a complete solution
Integrated touch screen with live fiber display
Results storage in the device or externally
Auto focus and auto centering

Interfaces: Bluetooth, WLAN and USB.
Weight: 272 g
Dimensions: 218 x 50 x 131 mm
Light source: blue LED, 100,000+ hours lifespan
Display: 128 x 128 x 1.5 inch OLED touchscreen

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