Softing XpertClean User manual

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•Cleans connections on backplanes and jumpers
•Superior for FTTh, FTTt, and FTTn
•Effective for the widest range of contaminants
•Easy to use for quick and reliable cleaning
•Rugged and durable, great for all work sites
•Designed for 1st time cleaning of up to 600 cleanings per kit
2.5mm
CleanMachine for ST,SC,FC Fiber Optic End Faces
ST, SC, FC Connection Kit (Part #: XC-AC-CKIT-STSCFC)
Kit Contains:
1 CleanMachine tool for 2.5mm ST,SC, FC end faces
2 CleanWash fiber optic cleaning pen
1 CleanSwab 2.5mm foam swabs
1 Box of CleanStrip foam platen
1.25mm
CleanMachine for LC Fiber Optic End Faces
LC Connection Kit (Part #: XC-AC-CKIT-LC)
Kit Contains:
1 CleanMachine tool for 1.25mm LC end faces 2
CleanWash fiber optic cleaning pen
1 CleanSwab 1.25mm foam swabs
1 Box of CleanStrip foam platen
The XpertClean process is industry proven,
exceeding IEC 61300-3-35, IEC TR62627-01,
and meeting Telcordia GR-2923-CORE and SAE
Aerospace AIR6031.
Dry media can smear oils, not fully remove dry
particulates, and can create a static field that attracts
and holds onto additional debris. Wet cleaning can
oversaturate connectors, drawing up contamination
from around the ferrule as viewed in IEC 61300-3-35.
The result is unreliable cleaning processes that
provide unreliable results. Without XpertClean
additional cleaning passes, replacement jumpers or
connectors will be required.
CleanMachine
XpertClean For Optimal
Fiber Optic Cleaning
•Finger oils
•Mineral oils and grease
•Gels & pulling lubricants
•Dust, dirt & carbon
•Water & salt residue & more
Softing products are designed for optimal cleaning of
connectors using the XpertClean process. The last
thing you want performance degradation due to a
dirty fiber optic end face in the connector, or even
worse, dust on one end face ground into the end face
of the mating connector scratching the surface
causing permanent damage.
Instead, when disconnecting fiber optic connectors
or before connecting fiber optic cables, best practive
is always to clean the end face, save a picture of the
end face using your fiber optic microscope, and then
test the cable.
Features & Benefits
Precautions:
•Be sure to turn off any laser sources before inspecting any fiber connectors, optical
components, or bulkheads.
• Always wear the appropriate safety glasses. Be sure laser safety glasses meet federal and
state regulations and are matched to the lasers used in your environment.
•Never look into a fiber or bulkhead while the system lasers are on, and never connect a fiber
to a fiberscope while the system lasers are on.
•Never touch the end face of the fiber connectors.
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The CleanMachine with XpertClean
process gives first time cleaning for all
common soils:

Directions for use:
1 Extend the CleanMachine tip by pushing the
thumb notch and sliding the tip forward.
2 Depress the felt tip of the CleanWash pen on a
hard, clean surface to start cleaning solution flow.*
3 Moisten CleanMachine tip by:*
a) Removing the CleanMachine cap to expose cleaning tip
b) Touching CleanMachine opening to CleanWash pen tip
c) Depressing CleanMachine to first ‘stop’ or until resistance is felt
d) Hold for 3 seconds
Do not oversaturate the tip!
4 Insert the cleaning guide directly into the
bulkhead to be cleaned. Push in gently until
CleanMachine clicks. Recap CleanMachine
and CleanWash when finished.
5For cleaning a patch cord connector, place
cap back onto the CleanMachine tip. Flip open
top and push connector end face onto
moistened cleaning area. Depress
CleanMachine until clicking is heard. Remove
connector.
6Recap CleanMachine and CleanWash when
finished to maintain cleanliness.
*For optimal cleaning we recommend the Combination
End
Face
Wipe
Material
Wet
Dry
CleanMachine
Fast, Effective Bulk Fiber
Connector End-Face Cleaning
The CleanMachine provides a fast, simple
method of fiber optic cleaning. End faces in
bulkheads or on cable assembles are both
effortlessly cleaned the first time . . . every time.
The CleanMachine has an easy to use
mechanism that advances fabric over a
cleaning tip with just a short push and click of
the tool. Using the CleanMachine with the
CleanWash Pen is part of the fast, easy and
repeatable XpertClean process.
Remove cap for cleaning adapters and bulkheads
Flip open cap for cleaning connectors
slide connector
to the right
1. Lift cap
2. Move connector holder to the left
or right side for initial positioning
3. Insert connector into holder with
connector key turned to the left.
SC, FC, ST inserts into larger left
hole. MU and LC insert into
smaller right hole of holder.
4. Move holder only in one direction.
Do not push, only slide left or
right in one direction.
5. Do not use with cleaning liquid
6. When you see a color indicator on
cleaning material, the CleanSlide
is ready to be reordered.
CleanSlide
For hard to reach fiber
end face cleaning
Cleans connectors on back plane and on jumpers
Effective for the widest range of contaminants
Easy to use for quick and reliable cleaning
Rugged and durable, great for all work sites
Up to 600 cleanings per kit
Apply a drop of CleanWash on the cleaning tip fabric. Next, the CleanMachine
click passes the fabric over the end face, dissolving, removing and drying the end
face. This provides cleaning and drying in one simple step.
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