The FOA Reference For Fiber Optics
Take the connector adapter off and wipe the surface, then air dry or dry with a lint-free wipe. Ferrules on the connectors/cables used for testing will get dirty on the sides as well as the ends by scraping off
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After the final polishing step, thoroughly clean the connectors and complete fixture surface (as in the previous in-between steps), then dry the surface using an air gun. Next, drench a