NTT Advanced Technology NEOCLEAN F Series User manual

NEOCLEAN-F series User’s Manual
1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing the "NEOCLEAN-F" optical connector cleaner. This
product is a pen-type optical fiber connector cleaner that cleans the ferrule end face
of the optical connector. Please read this instruction manual carefully to ensure
proper use.
2. Safety Instructions
Caution
・This product should only be used for cleaning optical
connectors. Otherwise, it may not function properly.
・Because of its slender shape, accidental eye contact may
cause blindness or other serious eye injury. Please handle this
product carefully.
・Be careful not to get injured by hitting your hand against the
surrounding equipment during operation when using this
product in a small area.
・Do not touch the cleaning thread. Otherwise, cleaning
performance may be impaired.
・Pay special attention so that excessive force is not applied to
the tip where the cleaning thread passes. Otherwise, it may be
deformed or damaged.
Prohibited
・Do not use this product forcibly in a confined space so that it
is difficult to operate. Otherwise, this product or cleaning target
may be damaged.
・Do not use for lens type optical receptacles such as
transceivers and optical measurement equipment. Otherwise,
the optical lens may be damaged.
・Do not disassemble, repair by yourselves or modify the main
unit. It can affect performance.
・Do not attach anything other than this product to the
attachment string/strap. Otherwise, the string may break,
resulting in damage or injury.
※"NEOCLEAN" is a registered trademark of NTT Advanced Technology Corporation.
Pen-type optical fiber connector cleaner

3. Part Names and Features
3-1. Part Names
(This is explained using NEOCLEAN-F12.)
3-2. Features and Specifications
Despite its light weight and compact size, it can clean over 1000 connector end
face with one unit. The cleaning ability is enhanced by using a special thread for
cleaning optical connectors. Antistatic materials are used for plastic parts. It is also
easy to use, with its excellent shape for portability and the attachment of a simple
strap.
Specifications
Product name
NEOCLEAN-F12
NEOCLEAN-F25
Model No.
ATC-NF-12
ATC-NF-25
Compatible connector
LC, MU
SC, FC, ST, E2000
Guide color
Blue
Red
Size
163(L) x 22(H) x 15(W) mm
without attachment
Weight
Approx. 20 g
Usages
More than 1000 times
(In case of LC/PC for F12 and SC/PC for F25)
Thread remaining
confirmation window
Guide
Body
machine
Label
Adjustment rubber
"▲KEY (APC)" mark
Attachment
Attachment string and strap

4. How To Use
4-1. Checking the remaining thread
Check the remaining amount of thread from the
confirmation window on the side of the body before use.
When the thread is little, the yellow stop tape will be
visible. At that time stop using the cleaner and prepare
another cleaner. If used up to the limit, the adhesive on
the stop tape may adhere to the connector.
4-2. How to clean the optical connector inside the device (in the adapter)
①Remove the attachment and insert the guide straight into the adapter.
②Lightly push the cleaner in until the body stops. Cleaning is completed with a
"click" sound.
4-3. How to clean the single optical connector (plug)
①Remove the cap of the attachment, and insert the cleaner straight into the ferrule
of the connector (plug) so that the ferrule enters the tip hole.
②Lightly push cleaner in until the body stops. Cleaning is completed with a "click"
sound.
stop tape
Adapter
Guide
Straight insertion
Push lightly
Connector (plug)
Cap
Straight insertion
Push lightly
Thread remaining
confirmation window

※ When cleaning the APC connector (Angled polished connector)
①Align the "▲Key (APC)" mark on the label with the key on the connector/adapter.
②After that, clean in the same way as described in 4-2 and 4-3 above.
4-4. How to hold the attachment
When cleaning the optical connector inside the device (in the adapter), hold the
attachment which is took off so that it will not get entangled with the device or
optical cable. The attachment can be held in the following two ways.
①It can be held in the attachment holder at the rear end of the body. With the notch
on the attachment facing toward the label, push the opposite side of the top of the
cap into the holder.
②When using the attachment string as a wrist strap, put it on your wrist it.
Connector
Adapter
Key
Face the mark to the key
"
▲KEY (APC)" mark
Attachment holder
Attachment
Notch

4-5. How to adjust ring size of the attachment string and strap
One of the two strings through the strap's adjustment rubber can be moved. Adjust
the size properly so that the circle through which the hands are passed.
5. Storage and disposal of products
Store away from direct sunlight, high temperatures and high humidity.
When disposing of the product, follow the regulations in your area.
・ Why do I need to clean and inspect the end face now?
White paper of the effects of contamination on the end face of the optical connector
and countermeasures is available.
https://www.ntt-at.com/product/special_cleaner01/
・ Contact
NTT Advanced Technology Corporation
Optical Products Business Unit
Email:
URL: http://www.ntt-at.com/product/neoclean/
Attachment string
Adjustment rubber
Move either string