System and method for dust contamination prevention and removal in fiber-optic panel-mount assemblies

摘要

A system and method for preventing contamination of an array of fiber optic connectors. The system includes a housing for retaining the array of fiber optic connectors in an adjacent relation and an arrangement for delivering pressurized gas into said housing to prevent external contamination entering said housing and causing debris on a surface of one or more of the connectors. A control arrangement is provided for deactivating air flow after all optical connections are covered and protected from contamination.

主权项

1. A system comprising:
a housing for receiving and retaining a bulkhead; wherein the bulkhead is adapted to receive and retain a plurality of optical connectors that are in closely packed arrays; and an arrangement for delivering pressurized gas into said housing between ends of the plurality of optical connectors to prevent dust particles from entering a connection space therebetween.