FS One-Push Fiber Cleaner Introduction for Use

Updated on Nov 12, 2021 by

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Ensuring the cleanliness of fiber optic connections is vital for optimal performance in optical communication networks. Whether your optical interfaces are installed in racks, boxes, or subrack terminals, fiber optic cleaning has never been easier. FS One-Push Fiber Cleaner, features a compact design specifically tailored for fiber optic cables, adapters, and transceivers. Curious about how to use FS One-Push Fiber Cleaners? Dive into this article now!

FS One-Push Fiber Cleaner Overview

One-Push Fiber Cleaner is used to clean connectors in fiber optic cables, adapters and transceivers. By inserting the fiber optic cleaner into the connector, a mechanical pushing can be acted to advance the optical grade cleaning tape. Simultaneously, the cleaning tip rotates to ensure effective yet gentle cleaning of the fiber end-face. Depending on the type of fiber optic connector, FS has three types of fiber optic cleaners, 1.25mm fiber optic cleaner for LC/MU connector, 2.5mm fiber optic cleaner for SC/ST/FC/LSH connector, and MPO/MTP® cleaner for MPO/MTP® connector. FS one-push fiber cleaner works with two brands: NEOCLEAN®-M and US Conec IBC™. The following are specific descriptions and user guides for the two brands of cleaners for different connectors.

FS LC/MU One-Push Fiber Cleaners User Guide

1.25mm one-push 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 750 cleanings to remove a variety of contaminants including dust and oils. FS LC/MU one-push fiber cleaner is designed for cleaning LC fiber patch cables, LC FHD® fiber splice cassettes, and LC FHD® fiber adapter panels, and optical transceivers with LC connectors. It is compatible with FS's entire range of LC connector products.

The US Conec IBC™ Brand Cleaner LC² is specially designed for LC duplex 1.25mm connectors for UPC and APC polishes, with half the cleaning time of simplex cleaning tools. Below is a video guide for using the LC/MU Optical One-Push Pen Cleaner.

You can also check the following guide for cleaning connectors installed in adapters (Bulkhead Applications)

1. Remove the attachment from the guide.
2. Insert until the guide tip touches inside the adapter.
3. Push the slider to start cleaning the connector end face until you hear an audible “click” sound indicating the cleaning process is complete.

Cleaning connectors installed in adapters (Bulkhead Applications)

1. Remove the cap from the end of the attachment.
2. Insert the connector into the tip hole.
3. Push the slider to start cleaning the connector end face until you hear an audible “click” sound indicating the cleaning process is complete.

FS SC/FC/ST/LSH One-Push Fiber Cleaners User Guide

2.5mm one-push cleaner can clean SC, ST, FC and LSH connectors in adapters and expose 2.5mm ferrules. Simple one-push action cleans ferrule end face in device adaptors. The replaceable cleaning cartridge can perform 750+ cleaning to reduce fiber optic cleaning costs. FS SC one-push fiber cleaner is designed for cleaning SC fiber patch cables, FHD® MTP® to SC cassettes, and SC FHD® fiber adapter panels. It is compatible with FS's entire range of SC connector products.

Below is a video guide for using the SC/FC/ST/LSH One-Push Fiber Cleaner.

FS MPO/MTP® One-Push Fiber Cleaner User Guide

MTP®/MPO-8/12/24 One-Push Fiber Cleaner

NEOCLEAN®-M MPO/MTP® one-push cleaner is designed to clean MPO and MTP® multi-fiber connectors used in data centers and other high-density optical networks, which simplifies fiber optic cleaning of the ferrule end-face of both MPO/MTP®. Similar to other FS one click fiber cleaners, the MPO/MTP® one click fiber cleaner offers over 600 cleaning cycles and showcases an innovative "push" cleaning design. This design efficiently cleans MTP®/MPO-8/12/24 or MTP®/MPO-16 fibers, saving valuable time. With a mechanical push action, the cleaner advances the optical grade cleaning tape while effectively and gently cleaning the connector's end-face.

MTP®/MPO-16 One-Push Fiber Cleaner

US Conec IBC™ Brand MPO II and MTP®-16 One-push cleaners, specifically designed for MPO/MTP®-based systems with a remarkable capacity of over 500 cleaning cycles. The tools are capable of cleaning MPO connectors mounted in bulkhead adapters, card edges, backplanes, and unconnected cable assemblies. They perform well on both female (without pin guide) and male (with steel pin guide) connectors and can clean both flat (UPC) and 8˚ angle (APC) MT ferrules.

FS MTP®/MPO one-push fiber cleaner is designed for cleaning MTP®/MPO fiber cables, MTP®/MPO convention cassettes, MTP®/MPO mesh cassettes, MTP®/MPO fiber optic panels. It is compatible with FS's entire range of MTP®/MPO connector products. Below is a video guide for using the MTP/MPO One-Push Fiber Cleaner.

You can also check the following guide for cleaning connectors installed in adapters (Bulkhead Applications)

1. Pull off the protective cap.
2. Insert the cleaning tool into the bulkhead and push the cleaner until you hear a “click” sound.

Cleaning Connectors Not Installed In Adapters

1. Uncover the protective cap cover.
2. Insert the patch cord into the cleaning tool, and push the cleaner until you hear a “click” sound.

Conclusion

FS One-Push Fiber Cleaner is an essential tool for maintaining the cleanliness and optimal performance of fiber optic connections. By following the user guides and video tutorials provided by FS, users can easily clean their connectors. One click fiber cleaner offers a cost-effective and reliable solution for maintaining pristine optical communication networks. If you still have questions about fiber optic cleaning, please read How Much Do You Know About Fiber Connector Cleaning? for more information.