BIOPAC Systems opSens TSD 180 User manual

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IMP0044 How to clean the probes and conditioner connectors.doc www.biopac.com
Cleaning the BIOPAC TSD180/181 probe connector
Always clean the connector ferrule end face with the included connector cleaner before each
connection. Failure to do so can result in permanent damage to the connector caused by hard particles
trapped between the fiber optic end faces.
Step 1 Step 2
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Clean the connector with the Fiber Optic
Connector Cleaner. Ensure a new cleaning
surface by advancing cloth tape and tear
off excess tape as required.
Softly press connector on a pristine portion
of the cloth tape and drag it across the tape
while rotating the connector. Up to 6
connectors may be cleaned before
advancing tape.

Opsens inc. 2014 Jean-Talon Nord, bureau 125, Québec QC, G1N 4N6 Canada ℡418.682.9996 418.682.9939 www.opsens.com
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Cleaning the conditioner connector
Step 1
Provided in the cleaning kit, swab sticks are required to insure a proper cleaning which are
available at most electronic stores. Avoid using cotton swabs. Take a swab and wet it with a few
drops of isopropanol - avoid acetone.
Step 2
In rotating motion, smoothly insert the swab in the internal connector of your conditioner. Rotate
the swab gently in order to swamp the entire internal connector surface. Repeat step #1 and 2, 3
times and always use new swabs stick. To prevent scratches on the connector, always use soft
tip swab stick.

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How to prevent damage and ensure a long life to your BIOPAC TSD180/181 probes
Tips to prevent probes damages and ensure long probe life:
Keep this page as a reminder at your application location.
•Keep the fiber-optic connector surface clean – adopt the habit of cleaning the connector
at each use.
•When the probe is not in use, always plug a protective cap over the connector.
•Avoid dropping the connector or scraping it on hard surfaces.
•Avoid sharp bending radius in the fiber-optic cable (radius less than 10mm).
•Avoid tension or twisting of the fiber-optic cable.
•Avoid pinch points and “scissors” when setting in place the probe.
•Avoid pulling on the fiber-optic cable to clear tangles; carefully untwine it instead.
•When spooling the fiber, verify that the tie wraps or metal ties remain loose.
•When installing the probe, avoid bending or shear force on the probe tip.
•When handling the strain gauge, the external sheathing strain gauge must be kept clean
until it is bonded. The gauge should be protected to prevent from grease, dust or dirt
exposure.
Preventive maintenance
Inspection
The unit should be inspected occasionally to detect wear, damage or missing parts and to ensure
that the mounting screws or brackets are not loose.
The power cord should be inspected as well to ensure that the female part is clean from dirt or
from any other substance that could otherwise become conductive or hazardous; that the male
terminals do not show sign of crack, bend or corrosion and that the plastic insulation is not
damaged.
Cease using the system should any non-conformity detected on the unit or on the power cord.
Contact BIOPAC for assistance.
Cleaning
The unit should be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive build-up of dust or any other potential
contaminant.
To clean the unit, use a soft cloth dampened with soaped water; make sure that no liquid drips
from the cloth that could introduce moisture inside the unit.
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