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Heresy or Breakthrough: Fibre Optic Cleaning Without Inspection and Call for an "Open Architecture" Fibre Optic Precision Cleaning Procedure

Received: 27 April 2022     Accepted: 26 May 2022     Published: 20 June 2022
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A new inspection device defines the three-dimensional nature of connector surface areas and potential debris in unseen and previously uncharacterized surfaces. Inspection and cleaning procedures emerged in 2006. There are limitations within these that are resolved with color digital photography of the three-dimensional surfaces rather than the limited two-dimensional perspectives of IEC 61300-3-35. The result is an update of cleaning processes that (only) consider 15-20% of a two-dimensional diameter of the area commonly termed an horizontal ‘end face’. Advanced inspection reveals not only the remaining ‘horizontal end face’, but also introduces and adds vertical surfaces to the ‘end face’ that result in a logical, obvious, and heretofore disregarded three-dimensional structure. (Figure 1) As well, the advanced inspection device reveals connector adapters which are commonly understood to be a source of cross-contamination of one connection to the other. Until this time, there has been no practical means to view connection adapters and alignment sleeve components. (Figure 2) All of these various surfaces may have debris that currently area not considered and are soil points that may induce cross-contamination. These surfaces, as to present an accurate definition of the connector, require redefinition from two dimensions to three. The results of this logical advance bring enhanced cleaning procedures, new tools, and more reliable transmissions for all fiber optic deployments. This means than instead of multiple recleaning, first time cleaning is more possible and successful deployments more probable. When existing standards were first written in 2006, there was less need for precision cleaning and inspection of these surfaces. As fibre optic capacities and transmission speeds have increased, awareness of the three-dimensional nature of connector surfaces leads network designers, installers, and researchers to adopt a higher standard of inspection and precision cleaning to meet the ever-advancing sciences of fibre optic transmission of all types. Each is equally mission critical and one open architecture cleaning procedure follows the crafts person and contractor and is written into specific network designs. In so doing, the network design itself becomes a training tool for subsequent deployments. A new inspection device defines the three-dimensional nature of connector areas and potential debris in unseen and previously uncharacterized surfaces. With IEC 61300-3-35, inspection and cleaning procedures emerged. There are limitations. One procedure is possible: adaptable to all cleaning products in a vendor neutral way.

Published in Engineering and Applied Sciences (Volume 7, Issue 3)
DOI 10.11648/j.eas.20220703.11
Page(s) 29-35
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Keywords

Fibre Optic Cleaning, Fibre Optic Inspection, IEC 61300-3-35, Auto-detect Fibre Optic Inspection

References
[1] “Cisco Follow Up Study”. 12 June 2006. Susan Max, Paul Blair, Edward Forrest. ITW Chemtronics. Kennesaw, GA. USA.
[2] A video study of various cleaning methods and procedures: 2009 Edward J. Forrest. ITW Chemtronics. Kennesaw, GA. USA.
[3] “A Comparison Study of Cleaning Methods for all Fiber Optic Connectors” Edward J. Forrest, Jr. 2016 Amazon.com. RMS Labs. Marietta, GA. USA.
[4] The need for a single cleaning standard for OEM and OSP fiber optic connections. Paul Blair, Edward Forrest-2006. ITW Chemtronics. Kennesaw, GA. USA.
[5] “HFE versus 99.9% to cleaning complex soils”: James Fitzgerald, Chemtronics® 2003. “99.9% IPA cleaning comparison to precision hydrocarbon of complex soils”, James Fitzgerald, 2003. ITW Chemtronics. Kennesaw, GA. USA.
[6] “Generic Requirements for Optical Fiber Connector Cleaning Products” Telcordia GR-2023-Core. 2011.
[7] “Inspection and Cleaning Procedures for Fiber−Optic Connections” Document ID: 51834 Cisco® 2006. Extracted from the Internet.
[8] “Generating Static Field Contamination”. (White Paper and Video). Chemtronics® 2009. Susan Max, Paul Blair, Edward Forrest. ITW Chemtronics. Kennesaw, GA. USA.
[9] “Field Proven Methods: Cleaning Fiber Optics and Generating Static Field Contamination: Precision Cleaning Fiber Optic Connections” Chemtronics®. Susan Max, Paul Blair, Edward Forrest. 2009.
[10] “A Comparison of Hydrofluoroether and Other Alternative Solvent Cleaning Systems” Jason Kehrem. The 3M Company 2009. Minneapolis. USA. Extracted from The Internet.
[11] The reader is referred to www.fiberopticprecisioncleaning.com and YouTube® (edforrest) for extensive study and understanding of the 3D nature of debris.
[12] “The Impact of Primary and Secondary Contamination© on all Fiber Optic Connector Surfaces” Edward J. Forrest, Jr. 2019. RMS Labs. Marietta, GA. USA.
[13] EXFO, Anthony Lowe-2012. AFL-Sean Adam-2019.
[14] Proprietary, secured under NDA-2008.
[15] Extant approval PIDS, CIFA, SSI are proprietary under NDA.
[16] Standards available from IEC (and others) are not reproducible.
[17] USA Patent #6,865,770, US 833,6149B2, and foreign patents: Edward J. Forrest, Jr. Assigned to Illinois Tool Works.
[18] “Fiber Optic Connector End Face Contamination Procedure. CISCO EDCS-519772” 2009. Uncontrolled version of “Company Confidential” available on The Internet.
[19] “A Critical and Constructive View of Zone Cleaning and Inspection Standards of a Fiber Optic Connection”. Edward J. Forrest. Paul Blair. 2012. ITW Chemtronics, Kennesaw, GA. USA.
[20] Wikipedia/Britannica 3M™ Electronic Surfactant 4200.
[21] “The many problems of using IPA for cleaning fiber optics”. Edward J. Forrest, Jr. Cabling and Installation Maintenance Magazine October 1, 2016. RMS Labs. Marietta, GA. USA.
[22] “The Impact of Primary and Secondary Contamination on all Fiber Optic Connector Surfaces: Edward J. Forrest, Jr. OFC Proposal. 2018. RMS Labs. Marietta, GA. USA.
[23] “How We Do and Should Not; Should and May Not Clean a Fiber Optic Connection”. Edward J. Forrest, Jr. 2016 www.amazon.com RMS Labs. Marietta, GA. USA.
[24] USA Patent 10,578,847 B2. Edward J. Forrest, Jr.
[25] “99.9% Isopropanol Absorption Rate of Water from Air.” Susan Max. March-2004. ITW Chemtronics-USA.
[26] “Residual Contamination on Fiber Optic End Faces from Use of Polar Alcohols in Cleaning” Paul Blair and Edward J. Forrest, Jr. June-2002. ITW Chemtronics-USA.
[27] “Craftspersons, Marketing, and Subject Matter Experts. Various roles to establish fiber optic precision cleaning criteria”. Edward J. Forrest, Jr. January-2022. RMS Labs-USA.
[28] “A study of a commonly used and popular eyeglass lens tool to clean fiber optic surfaces”. Edward J. Forrest, Jr. April-2022. RMS Labs-USA.
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