How to Use a One-Click Cleaner?

With the deployment of 40G and 100G systems in the data center reliable and efficient fiber installations are critical to the high performance network. Dirt, dust and other contaminants are the enemies of high-speed data transmission over optical fiber. Hence, it is critical that all optical connections are free of contaminants to avoid having application performance issue. Ideally, a properly maintained and cleaned fiber optic cable will help reduce contaminant transfer to a removable or non-removable optical interface, lessening or removing the need to clean expensive and delicate gear. With one-click cleaner you can clean optical connectors even if they are installed in racks, boxes and other sub-rack terminations, allowing you to remove all dust and dirt that could affect the perfect data transmission of the optic network. How to use a one-click cleaner? Let's read the article now.

One-Click Cleaner Overview

The one-click cleaner is an easy-to-use option for cleaning connectors on jumpers and in adapters. Simply insert the one-click cleaner into an adapter and push until an audible “click” is heard. The one-click cleaner uses the mechanical push action to advance an optical grade cleaning tape while the cleaning tip is rotated to ensure the fiber end-face is effectively, but gently cleaned. There are three types of one-click cleaners, depending on the need and the type of fiber connectors, a 1.25mm one-click cleaner for LC/MU type fibers, a 2.5mm one-click cleaner for SC/ST/FC type fibers and an MPO/MTP one-click cleaner for MPO/MTP type fibers.

Construction of 1.25mm and 2.5mm One-Click Cleaner

Before we start to learn how to use a 1.25mm and 2.5mm one-click cleaner, it’s necessary to be clear of the construction of them.

1.25mm LC/MU One-Click Cleaner User Guide

1.25mm one-click cleaner is an easy-to-use option for cleaning MU and LC connectors in adapters and exposed 1.25mm ferrules. Each In-Adapter Cleaner delivers up to 800 cleanings to remove a variety of contaminates including dusts and oils.

1. Remove the guide cap and cover from the cleaner tip.

2. Insert cleaner tip into adapter.

3. Push the cleaner body to start cleaning the connector end face until you an audible “click” sound indicating the cleaning process is complete.

1. Open the Cover of the Guide Cap.

2. Insert Cleaner Tip into adapter.

3. Push the cleaner body to start cleaning the connector end face until you an audible “click” sound indicating the cleaning process is complete.

2.5mm SC/ST/FC One-Click Cleaner User Guide

2.5mm one-click cleaner is an easy-to-use option for cleaning SC, ST and FC connectors in adapters and exposed 2.5mm ferrules. Each In-Adapter Cleaner delivers up to 800 cleanings to remove a variety of contaminates including dusts and oils.

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MPO/MTP One-Click Cleaner User Guide

MPO/MPT one-click cleaner is designed to clean MPO and MTP multi-fiber connectors used in data centers and other high density optical networks, which simplifies cleaning of the ferrule end-face of both MPO/MTP exposed connectors and connectors in adapters. As with all one-click cleaner, the MPO/MPT one-click cleaner uses the innovative push-to-clean design. The mechanical push action advances the optical grade cleaning tape while effectively and gently cleaning the end-face of the connector.

1. Pull off the guide cap.

2. Insert the cleaning tool into the bulkhead and turn the cleaning wheel backwards until “click” 2 times.

3. Carefully pull out the guide cap cover.

4. Insert the patch cord into the cleaning tool, apply slight pressure and turn the cleaning wheel backwards until “click” 2 times.

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