How To Clean Fiber Optic Cable Ends?
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1. Cut the fiber optic cable to the desired length using a fiber optic cleaver.
2. Strip the protective jacket from the cable using a fiber stripper.
3. Carefully clean the protective jacket and the exposed fiber with a fiber cleaner.
4. Visually inspect the ends of the fiber to make sure they are free of dirt, dust, and debris.
5. Connect the fiber optic connector to the fiber cable.
6. Clean the fiber ferrule end faces with a fiber optic cleaner.
7. Inspect the fiber ferrule end faces with a microscope.
8. Use alcohol wipes to clean the outside of the connector body.
9. Connect the connector to the mating adapter.
10. Inspect the connection with a microscope to make sure it is clean and free of debris.