In order for your fiber optic cables to work efficiently and last a long time, you need to take good care of them. Here are some of the things you can do to take good care of your drives:
How to handle fiber optic cables
The way you handle cables has a huge impact on how they perform and last. One of the things you need to do is protect the exposed fiber endface from coming into contact with all surfaces. This is to prevent the chip at the end of the cable from being scratched when it comes into contact with hard surfaces. Also, avoid touching the exposed fiber with your finger to avoid leaving oil residue.
If your cable is fastened with zip ties, avoid over-tightening it. This is to prevent the cables from resulting in microbends and excessive attenuation. If you don’t know how tight it is, ask a professional for help.
During installation or when making changes, it is common to pull on the cable. When pulling the cable, always use the grommet. The cable should never be pulled directly to avoid breaking the glass.
It is always recommended that you regularly inspect the cable for defects. When performing the inspection, avoid doing so while looking directly at the end of the fiber while the cable is still connected to the laser source. This is to avoid damaging your eyes. Before performing the inspection, make sure that the fiber is disconnected from the laser source.
Once you are done with the fiber installation, do not use your bare hands to clean the work area. The reason for this is to prevent the piece of glass from getting stuck in your hands. Due to its small size, it may be impossible to get the glass out of your hands. This makes it impossible for you to do your job.
fiber optic cable cleaning
One of the most important things to do with your cables to keep them working effectively is to clean them regularly. There are many ways to clean cables: you can use compressed air, isopropyl alcohol, or lens paper. When cleaning, make sure that the cable does not come into contact with your fingers and the surface. Also, make sure not to bend the cable, as bending the cable causes internal breakage. Once you have used a cleaning product, you should never use it again. This is to prevent contamination.
