Inspecting & Cleaning Lemo SMPTE Fiber Optic Connectors

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Why is keeping connecters, adapters & bulkheads clean so critical? Because fiber connectors must physically make contact and the smallest spec of dirt or dust can cause signal degradation or complete loss of signal.
Always Clean & Inspect Before You Connect!
The Lightel CI-1100-A2 is a portable hand-held video microscope with LCD display for inspecting fiberoptic connector endfaces. For single mode and multimode connectors.
The IBC One-Click Fiber Cleaner Cleans harsh environment 2.0mm based connector systems - SMPTE 304M, SMTPE 358M and MIL PRF 28876. Cleans plug and socket terminals. Insert the one-click cleaner into the insulator and push until an audible "click" is heard. The cleaner uses a mechanical push action to advance an optical grade cleaning tape.

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Our very own Dan walks us through Inspecting & Cleaning Lemo SMPTE Fiber Optic Connectors.

[@Bharatkibaat454]

Good

[@Ukulele81]

Can you use M20 one-click cleaner with cap fully removed to clean the ferrule without removing the adjustment sleeve? If no, why?

[@markertek]

Hello! You must remove the alignment sleeves first. The clicker will not reach to touch the endface with the alignment sleeve in place.

[@Ukulele81]

Even with clicker tip fully exposed? You have one removable part still attached in this video.

[@roadcorreo9017]

@@Ukulele81 Uku is Correct. the M 20 does clean the two ceramics NO NEED TO REMOVE The Aliment Sleeves

[@drewruggles3983]

What tip is needed on the Lightel scope?

[@markertek]

Hi Drew! You would use these tips: Lightel PT2-LEMO/PC/F Tip for LEMO Female Connectors - Markertek part # LTL-PT2LEMOPCF Lightel PT2-U2.0/PC/M Universal 2.0mm Probe Tip for PC Male Termini & LEMO F2Markertek part # LTL-PT2U20PCM p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px Arial; color: #444444; -webkit-text-stroke: #444444; background-color: #f9f9f9} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.2px Arial; color: #888888; -webkit-text-stroke: #888888; background-color: #f9f9f9} span.s1 {font-kerning: none}