| Cletop fiber connector cleaner from AFL | | | | 1) Cletop Cassette (Standard). This is the original |
| Telecommunications is a rugged palm-sized handheld | | | | version with proved reliability. The original was not |
| reel cleaner that offers dry optical connector cleaning. | | | | discontinued or made obsolete because it is still the |
| This product series have become the industry | | | | preferred product of many users. |
| standard dry cloth based reel cleaner. Many fiber optic | | | | 2) Cletop-S Series - Second generation cleaner |
| manufacturers and telecom carriers in the world have | | | | offering the same Cletop cleaning performance with |
| adapted this reel cleaner as their connector cleaning | | | | "Drop-in" replacement tape cartridge and ergonomic |
| protocol. | | | | design that works equally well for left or right handed |
| Cletop cleaners offer excellent anti-static properties | | | | operators. |
| for static sensitive applications and to minimize | | | | The two products look somewhat alike, they both |
| reattachment of dust to ferrule after cleaning. A simple | | | | offer exactly the same quality cleaning performance |
| push button shutter operation exposes cleaning tape | | | | and, in most cases, they both cost exactly the same. |
| only when in use while minimizes unwanted dust. Each | | | | However Type S cassette cleaner does offer some |
| replacement tape can clean up to 400 wipes. | | | | advantages. |
| Cletop cleaner cleans fiber optic ferrules (connector | | | | 1) More rugged, ergonomic design. |
| endfaces) and allow users to quickly change the | | | | 2) Slide open lock for easier access to replacement |
| disposable cleaning tape. This makes it an inexpensive | | | | cartridges. No tools required. |
| tool suitable for the lab and field use. | | | | 3) Integrated replacement cartridge offers quicker, |
| Why Should You Clean Optical Connectors?o Pits and | | | | easier "drop-in" tape change. |
| scratches are often caused by dirto Dust, dirt, oils, etc. | | | | 4) Central push button operation offers ease of use |
| are everywhere and will migrate to exposed | | | | for left handed and right handed operators. |
| connector end-faceso Dirty connectors attenuate | | | | 5) Anti-static body and replacement cartridge. |
| signal levels and can increase digital bit error rateso | | | | How to Choose Cletop Cleaners |
| Always clean both connectors when mating/unmating | | | | Here is a guideline on choosing the type of cleaner that |
| to avoid contamination transfer | | | | suits your needs. |
| Cletop Cleaner Product Series | | | | 1) Cletop-A and Cletop-SA - Designed for single 2. |