LumaSense Technologies LumaSHIELD Controller User Manual
LumaSHIELD Guide: Cleaning Probes and Connectors
Purpose
To ensure reliable measurements and long life of the
probe and conditioner fiber optic connector, it is recommended that the probe connector be wiped before and
after each connection. It is also recommended to clean
the conditioner connectors once in a while, depending on
instrument usage.
This document provides some guidelines for care and
cleaning of the fiber optic connectors.
Materials Needed
• Fiber optic connector cleaner
• Plastic foam swabs
• Methanol/ Isoproponol
• In-adaptor ferrule cleaner - 2.5mm
Cleaning the Probe Connector
Always clean the connector ferrule end face with the
included connector cleaner before each connection.
Failure to do so can result in permanent damage to the
connector caused by hard particles trapped between the
fiber optic end faces.
1. LumaSense recommends cleaning the connector via
the use or the Fiber Optic Connector Cleaner. Ensure
a new cleaning surface by advancing cloth tape and
tear off excess tape as required.
2. Softly press connector on a pristine portion of the
cloth tape and drag it across the tape while rotating
the connector. Up to 6 connectors may be cleaned
before advancing tape.
Cleaning the Conditioner
Connector
1. Provided in the cleaning kit, swab sticks are required
to insure a proper cleaning which are available at
most electronic stores. Avoid using cotton swabs.
Take a swab and wet it with a few drops of isopropanol - avoid acetone.
2. In rotating motion, smoothly insert the swab in the
internal connector of your conditioner. Rotate the
swab gently in order to swamp the entire internal
connector surface. Repeat step #1 and 2, 3 times and
always use new swabs stick. To prevent scratches on
the connector, always use soft tip swab stick.
How to prevent damage and ensure a long probe life
Here is a list of points that will help the user to prevent probes damages and ensure long life to his probes. LumaSense
recommends using this page as a reminder at your application location.
• Keep the fiber-optic connector surface clean – adopt the habit of cleaning the connector at each use.
• When the probe is not in use, always plug a protective cap over the connector.
• Avoid dropping the connector or scraping it on hard surfaces.
• Avoid sharp bending radius in the fiber-optic cable (radius less than 10mm).
• Avoid tension or twisting of the fiber-optic cable.
• Avoid pinch points and “scissors” when setting in place the probe.
• Avoid pulling on the fiber-optic cable to clear tangles; carefully untwine it instead.
• When spooling the fiber, verify that the tie wraps or metal ties remain loose.
• When installing the probe, avoid bending or shear force on the probe tip.
• When handling the strain gauge, the external sheathing strain gauge must be kept clean until it is bonded.
The gauge should be protected to prevent from grease, dust or dirt exposure.
Preventative Maintenance
Inspection
The unit should be inspected occasionally to detect wear,
damage or missing parts and to ensure that the mounting screws or brackets are not loose.
The power cord should be inspected as well to ensure
that the female part is clean from dirt or from any other
substance that could otherwise become conductive or
hazardous; that the male terminals do not show sign of
crack, bend or corrosion and that the plastic insulation is
not damaged.
Cease using the system should any non-conformity
detected on the unit or on the power cord. Contact
LumaSense for assistance.
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Cleaning
The unit should be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive
build-up of dust or any other potential contaminant.
To clean the unit, use a soft cloth dampened with soaped
water; make sure that no liquid drips from the cloth that
could introduce moisture inside the unit.
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LumaSHIELD Guide - Cleaning Probes and Connectors -EN 514-0003-01 Rev. A 10/14/13
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