Cleaning The Gx2-Ea1000C*/* Optical Bulkhead Fitting - Motorola GX2 EA1000C Series User Manual

Installation and Setup
The GX2-HSG* is now ready to accept the GX2-EA1000C*/*. However, before you insert
the GX2-EA1000C*/* into the GX2-HSG*, you need to perform some basic cleaning
procedures on the optical interfaces.
It is highly recommended that the following cleaning procedures be performed prior to
installing the GX2-EA1000C*/* in the GX2-HSG*. GX2-EA1000C*/* installation and
routine maintenance should be performed by properly trained personnel. In all cases they
should be aware of and observe the following warnings associated with fiber optic
transmitters:
D A N G E R !
Laser Hazard! Invisible laser radiation when the module is operating and the interlock defeated. Avoid
direct exposure to the beam. Do not look into the optical connector or a fiber connected to the output
of a laser module. Laser output is invisible and eye damage can result.
C A U T I O N !
Handle fiber carefully and avoid sharp bends, strain, or pinching. Avoid contacting the highly polished
end of the exposed fiber at the connector by keeping the protective boot in place when practical.
C A U T I O N !
Use of controls or adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those specified herein, may
result in hazardous laser radiation exposure.
While some models of the GX2-EA1000C*/* do not have SC/APC type connectors,
cleaning procedures similar to the following are recommended as appropriate for the
connector type installed.

Cleaning the GX2-EA1000C*/* Optical Bulkhead Fitting

To ensure the specified output power of the GX2-EA1000C*/* is achieved out of the
optical bulkhead fitting, it is important to clean all the optical interfaces.
To clean the barrel of the optical bulkhead fitting:
1. Set the GX2-EA1000C*/* on a clean flat surface.
2. Carefully open the shutter of the optical bulkhead fitting.
3. Gently clean the barrel of the optical bulkhead fitting with a lint-free swab as
illustrated in Figure 9.
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