Cleaning Objective Lenses; Replace Electrodes - ADInstruments AD300 Manual De Usuario

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5.4 Cleaning Objective Lenses

If the objective lense's surface becomes dirty, normal observation of
the core position may be incorrect, resulting in higher splice loss or poor
splicer operation. Therefore, clean both of them at regular intervals.
Otherwise, dirt may accumulate and become impossible to
remove.Cleaning Objective Lenses
<1> Before cleaning the objective lenses, always turn off the splicer.
Do not hit or touch tip of electrode when cleaning it.
<2>Gently clean the surface of lenses (X-axis and Y-axis) with an
alcohol-impregnated thin cotton swab. Using the cotton swab, start
at the center of the lens and move the swab in a circular motion until
you spiral out to the edge of the lens surface. Remove excess alcohol
from the mirror surface with a clean dry swab. The lens surface
should be clean and free of streaks or smudges.
<3> Turn on the power and make sure no smudges or streaks are visible
on the monitor screen. Press X/Y to change the screen and check
the state of the lens surface on both the X- and Y-screens. Perform
dust check.

5.5 Replace Electrodes

Electrodes wear with use and also must be cleaned periodically due
to silica oxide buildup. It is recommended that the electrodes should be
replaced after 1,000 arc discharges. When the number of arc discharges
reaches a count of 1,000, a message prompting to replace the electrodes is
displayed immediately after turning on the power. Using the electrodes
without a replacement will result in greater splice loss and reduced splice
strength.
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