Proper connector care and connection techniques are critical for accurate and repeatable measurements. The following table contains for tips on connector care.
Prior to making connections to your analyzer, carefully review the information about inspecting, cleaning, and gauging connectors. For course numbers about additional connector care instruction, contact Keysight Technologies.
Connector Care Table
Handling and Storage | |
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—Keep connections clean —Extend sleeve or connector nut —Use plastic end-caps during storage | —Touch mating-plane surfaces —Set connectors contact-end down —Store connectors or adapters loose |
—Inspect all connectors carefully —Look for metal particles, scratches, and dents | —Use a damaged connector—ever |
—Try compressed air first —use isopropyl alcohola —Clean connector threads | —Use any abrasives —Get liquid into plastic support beads |
—Clean and zero the gage before use —Use the correct gage type —Use correct end of calibration block —Gage all connectors before first use | —Use an out-of-specification connector |
— connectors carefully —Make preliminary connection contact lightly —Turn only the connector nut —Use a torque wrench for final connection | —Apply bending force to connection —Over Tighten preliminary connection —Twist or screw any connection —tighten past torque wrench “break” point |
a.Cleaning connectors with alcohol shall only be done with the DC power cord removed, in a well-ventilated area, and with the power to the FieldFox turned OFF. Allow all residual alcohol moisture to evaporate, and the fumes to dissipate prior to energizing the instrument.