The primary cause of fiber cable
failure is end-face contamination.
For top network performance, it is essential
all optical end-faces are clean and free of contami-
nants. Proper fiber optic end-face cleaning involves
two key components: specialized solvent and
lint-free wipes or swabs. Whatever your networks
configuration is, Fluke Networks provides you with
the solution to ensure your fiber connections don’t
bring your network down.
Contaminated end-face
Ordering information
Model Description
Fiber Optic Cleaning Kit includes cleaning cube
with wipes, ten cards with sealed cleaning
NFC-Kit-Case
NFC-Kit-Box
NFC-Cube
NFC-Cards-5pack
NFC-SolventPen
NFC-Swabs-1.25mm
NFC-Swabs-2.5mm
NFC-Case
zones, solvent pen, 2.5 mm port cleaning
swabs and 1.25 mm port cleaning swabs in a
rugged carrying case.
Fiber Optic Cleaning Kit includes cleaning cube
with wipes, five cards with sealed cleaning
zones, solvent pen and 2.5 mm port cleaning
swabs.
Cleaning cube with wipes cleans up to 500
end-faces
Five cards with 12 sealed cleaning zones each
– perfect for troubleshooting
Special solvent dispensed from pen (9g)
LC and MU port cleaning swabs (25 count)
SC, ST, 2.5 mm port cleaning swabs (50 count)
Carrying case for cleaning accessories
Fiber Optic Cleaning Kits
and Supplies
Eliminate the #1 cause of fiber failure
Clean end-face
NFC-Kit-Box
NETWORKSUPERVISION
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NFC-Kit-Case
NETWORKSUPERVISION
Why clean?
Prevent the #1 cause of •
fiber link failure: end-face
contamination.
Remove all contami-•
nants from fiber ports
and patch cords
including dust, oils
and buffer gels.
Avoid permanent damage from •
mating connections with
contaminants.
Ensure better network performance.•
Decrease potential downtime.•
Fiber optic kits
Include everything needed for precision •
cleaning of end-faces on both ports
and patch cords.
Specially formulated solvent dissolves •
contaminants, neutralizes static charge
and encapsulates particles for removal.
Cleaning instructions
Cleaning patch cords with cleaning cards
1. 2.
After removing
one plastic
cover, apply
a small spot
of solvent to the
starting corner of the
cleaning zone.
Cleaning patch cords with a cleaning cube
1.
Holding the connector
perpendicularly, swipe
the end-face from the
wet spot into a dry
zone.
2.
Cleaning inside ports with swabs
1.
After pulling a clean
wipe from the cube,
apply a small spot
of solvent to the
starting edge
of the
wipe.
3.
2.
Touch the swab to the wet
spot on the wipe for 3 seconds to absorb a minimal
amount of solvent. A damp
swab works better than a
wet one. Applying solvent
from the pen directly to the
swab will likely result in
excessive solvent.
A range of wipes and swabs enable •
cleaning of all styles of fiber optic
connections.
Fiber Optic Cleaning Cards are perfect for •
troubleshooting; they are small enough
to fit in a pocket and each of
its 12 cleaning zones can
be used as necessary.
Use the convenient and •
rugged carrying case for
large jobs and replenish
with the Fiber Optic Supplies
Kit box. (NFC-Kit-Case)
After pulling a clean wipe
from the cube, apply
a small spot of
solvent to the
starting edge
of the wipe.
NETWORKSUPERVISION
Holding the connector
perpendicularly, swipe
the end-face from the
wet spot into a dry
zone.
All connectors and fiber end-faces should be cleaned and inspected prior to testing.
Insert the swab into the
port and turn several times
while applying gentle
pressure. Follow
the damp swab
with a dry one,
using the same
procedure to remove
any remaining solvent
from the end-face and
alignment sleeve.