A method and a system for cleaning fiber-optic connectors utilizing
compressed-gas cans are disclosed. In one preferred embodiment, a solvent
delivery sub-system (200) consisting of a fiber-optic connector
interfacing unit (250) and a solvent spraying device (260) is reviewed.
In another preferred embodiment, a solvent/contaminant removal sub-system
(300) comprising of a compressed-gas can (340), a pressure regulator
(345), a particle filter (347), a heating element (349), and a
fiber-optic connector interfacing unit (310) is detailed. An additional
preferred embodiment (400) is disclosed wherein the solvent delivery and
removal sub-systems being integrated. For both the solvent delivery and
the solvent/contaminant removal sub-systems, the compressed-gas cans may
be obtained commercially. The improved art disclosed herein offers an
effective and low cost solution to cleaning fiber-optic connectors.