CORNING TKT-PNP User manual

1. General
1.1 It is highly recommended that every connector is
cleaned before each mating. This procedure describes how
to use a Corning Cable Systems TKT-PNP Cleaning Kit
Figure 1) to clean connectors and connector adapters
found in Plug & Play systems trunks and modules.
1.2 The TKT-PNP connector cleaning kit provides
tools and materials needed for cleanings during connector-
ization, system installations, and reconfigurations.
Individual components are available from Corning Cable
Systems to replenish depleted kits.
1.3 This issue includes updated corporate information.
2. Precautions
2.1 General Precautions
2.2 Laser Handling Precautions
2.3 Chemical Precautions
2.3 Cable Handling Precautions
3. Tools and Materials
3.1 The following tools and materials are included in
the TKT-PNP kit:
• Universal connector cleaning cassette
p/n 2104359-01)
• MTP®Cleaning Tool p/n 2104466-01)
• Alcohol -soaked wipes p/n 1508001-01)
• 3-in. long foam-tipped swabs p/n 2104067-10)
• 1.25 mm ferrule cleaning sticks p/n 2104023-10)
• 2.5 mm ferrule cleaning sticks p/n 2104065-02)
Corning Cable Systems
SRP-006-093
Issue 3 April 2008
Page 1 of
Corning Cable Systems TKT-PNP Cleaning Kit
for Plug & Play™ Systems
Safety Glasses
WARNING:Corning Cable Systems strongly recom-
mends that you wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from
accidental injury when using alcohol-soaked wipes.
WARNING: Laser light can damage your eyes.
Laser light is invisible. Viewing it directly does not cause
pain. The iris of the eye will not close involuntarily as when
viewing a bright light. Conse uently, serious damage to the
retina of the eye is possible. Never look into the end of a fiber
or at a connector in a microscope which may have a laser
coupled to it. Should accidental eye exposure to laser light be
suspected, arrange for an eye examination immediately.
SRP-006-093 (311 89)
Isopropyl Alcohol
WARNING: Flammable. Flash point 59° F. Can
cause irritation to eyes on contact. In case of eye contact, flush
eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. Inhaling fumes may
induce mild narcosis. In case of ingestion, consult a physician.
Use with ade uate ventilation.
CAUTION: Fiber optic cable is sensitive to excessive
pulling, bending and crushing forces. Consult the cable specifi-
cation sheet for the cable you are installing. Do not bend cable
more sharply than the minimum recommended bend radius.
Do not apply more pulling force to the cable than specified. Do
not crush the cable or allow it to kink. Doing so may cause
damage that can alter the transmission characteristics of the
cable- the cable may have to be replaced.
MTP
With
Pins
®
MT-RJ
With
Pins
Pin-
less
1. Opentheflap.Notethetwopin-clearance
runnersunderthecloth cleaningstrip.
2.Turnthetoothedwheel onestroketo
accessanunusedlengthofthestrip.
3.Placetheconnectorendfaceonthe
properareaof thestrip(seeflaplabel).
4.Maketwopassesonthestrip in the
directionofarrows.
Corning Cable Systems [phone] p/n 2104359-01
Universal ConnectorCleaningCasette
Lint Free Presaturated
Wipe
96% Isopropyl Alcohol
Lint Free Presaturated
Wipe
96% Isopropyl Alcohol
Lint Free Presaturated
Wipe
96% Isopropyl Alcohol
Figure 1

4. Connector Cleaning Using the Cassette
4.1 This section describes how to use a Corning Cable
Systems Universal Connector Cleaning Cassette to clean
fiber optic connectors Figure 2).
4.2 The Universal Connector Cleaning Cassette uses a
special cloth tape over two pin-clearance runners to clean
the connector end face of either MT-RJ or MTP®con-
nectors which have guide pins Figure 3). The center sec-
tion of the cleaning area between the two runners may be
used to clean any pin-less connector, including single fiber
connectors ST®-compatible, SC, FC, or D4).
4.3 Open the flap on the connector cleaning cassette.
Note the two pin-clearance runners under the cleaning
strip, and the corresponding connector designations on the
flap label Figure 4).
4.4 Turn the toothed-wheel one stroke to access a fresh
area of the cleaning strip Figure 5).
Note: If dirt or contamination is visible on the desired area of
the strip upon opening the flap, 9-10 strokes of the wheel will
access a full 76 mm (3 in.) length of fresh cleaning strip.
4.5 To clean a connector:
a) Remove the connector dust cap.
b) Place the connector end-face on the appropriate
area of the cleaning strip.
c) Using light pressure,make two passes on the strip
in the direction of the arrows on the label Figure 6).
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MTP
With
Pins
®
MT-RJ
With
Pins
Pin-
less
1. Open the flap. Note the two pin-clearance
runners under the cloth cleaning strip.
2. Turn the toothed wheel one stroke to
access an unused length of the strip.
3. Place the connector endface on the
proper area of the strip (see flap label).
4. Make two passes on the strip in the
direction of arrows.
CorningCable Systems(828) 327-5000p/n 2104359-01
Universal Connector Cleaning Casette
MT-RJ
With
Pins
Pin-
less
MTP
With
Pins
®
MT-RJ
With
Pins
Pin-
less
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CorningCable SystemsAll trademarksare
theproperty oftheir respectiveholders.
Flap
Wheel
Toothed
wheel
Flap
Cleaning strip
Pin clearance
runners
Figure 2
Connector
Cleaning strip
Guide pin Pin
Clear-
ance
Runner
End-face
Figure 3
MT-RJ
With
Pins
Pin-
less
MTP
With
Pins
®
Flap
Area for pin-less or
single-fiber
connectors
Pin clearance
runner for MT-RJ
connectors
Pin clearance
runner for MTP
connectors
MT-RJ
With
Pins
Pin-
Toothed wheel
Figure 4
Figure 5
MT-RJ
With
Pins
Pin-
less
Figure 6

4.6 Make a visual check of the connector.
• If the connector is satisfactory, immediately mate it in
the appropriate adapter or sleeve, or replace the dust cap.
• Repeat steps 4.5 a) through c) if additional cleaning is
necessary.
5. Using the MTP Connector Cleaning
Tool
5.1 This section describes how to use a Corning Cable
Systems MTP Connector Cleaning Tool to clean fiber
optic connectors Figure 2).
5.2 To clean the MTP connector installed in a module:
a) Remove the guide cap from the MTP Cleaning Tool
Figure 7) Do not touch or contaminate the cleaning tape.
b) Remove the dust cap from the MTP adapter
Figure 8).
c) Being careful not to slant the MTP cleaning tool while
inserting its tip into the MTP adapter Figure 9). Do not
overly exert force during insertion as this may cause damage
to both the connector and the cleaning tool.
d) Rotate thumb wheel. A "click" indicates end of cleaning
process Figure 9).
Notes: Do not attempt to rotate dial in the wrong direction. If
there is resistance in rotating the dial, remove the MTP cleaner
from adapter and make sure that there is no sizable debris
inhibiting the cleaning process.
Do not attempt to disassemble and re-use cleaning tape. This can
cause damage to connector end face. Do not pull the cleaning
tape - only use the dial.
e) Replace guide cap and adapter dust cap after cleaning.
6. Using Cleaning Sticks and Swabs for
Connectors Installed in Modules
6.1 When using cleaning sticks and swabs to clean
connectors and connector adapters:
• Do not touch and contaminate the cleaning swap or
stick.
• Do not overly exert force during insertion as this may
cause damage to the connector.
• Dispose of the swab or stick after one use.
Single-fiber connectors
6.2 To clean the single-fiber connectors installed in a
Plug & Play module Figure 10):
a) Remove the dust cap from the adapter.
b) Insert the appropriate cleaning stick into the adapter
and make three 360° twists with light pressure against
the connector
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Guide cap
Cleaning tape
Dial
Figure 7
Adapter
Figure 8
Figure 9
Cleaning stick
Figure 10

MTRJ connectors
6.3 To clean an MTRJ connector installed in a Plug &
Play module Figure 11):
a) Remove the dust cap from the adapter.
b) Insert a dry swab p/n2104067-10) into the adapter and
make three 360° twists with light pressure against the
connector end-face.
Cleaning Excessively Dirty Connectors
6.4 Connectors which have been subjected to harsh
environments dust, etc.) without dust cap protection, may
require cleaning beyond that provided by the cleaning cas-
sette, the MTP Cleaning tool, or dry swabs or cleaning
sticks. To clean such connectors see the information for
Tool Kit TKT-CCK and SRP-006-073, Section 5.
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Cleaning swab
Figure 11
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