5General InformationIntroductionThe purpose of this User’s Guide is to explain how to use and maintain Noyes test equipment. Pleasecheck our web site at www.AFLtele.com/go/Noyes for updates to this manual, software updates, andadditional application information. If you have any questions about your instruments and recommendedaccessories, or if you need technical or sales support, please contact Noyes Customer Service.Contacting Noyes Customer ServiceYou may call Noyes Customer Service between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., United States Eastern Time, as follows:Phone: 800-321-5298 • 603-528-7780Fax: 603-528-2025Email: NoyesTechSupport@AFLtele.comUnpacking and InspectionThese instruments have been carefully packed in accordance with standard shipping procedures. Examinethe equipment for damage that may have occurred during shipment. If you find any damage, pleasecontact Noyes.Recommended AccessoriesYou will need fiber optic test jumpers to connect instruments to the fiber optic system under test. A testjumper must have the same core and cladding size as the fiber under test. The connector at one end ofthe test jumper must mate with the optical port on each instrument. The connector on the other end mustmate with the fiber optic system under test.A Connector adapter is required to mate fiber optic test jumpers.An OPM optical port must be equipped with an adapter cap. A variety of adapter caps, connectoradapters, and test jumpers with a variety of lengths and connector styles are available from AFL - Noyes.Optical ports and connector end faces must be kept free from dirt or other contaminates to ensureaccurate measurements and operation.For cleaning connector end faces on OLS light sources, test jumpers, and in fiber frames or adapters, useoptical quality cleaning fluid such as AFL FCC2 connector cleaning fluid and AFL CCT molded cleaningtips.For cleaning OPM optical ports and adapter caps, use lint-free optical cleaning wipes such as AFLFiberWipes and optical quality cleaning fluid such as AFL FCC2 connector cleaning fluid (or IPA - ReagentGrade Isopropyl Alcohol 99% or better) and a can of filtered compressed air.Visit our web at www.AFLtele.com/go/Clean for more information.