Barco MTP Fiber optic cleaning kit - R9871290

Product Overview

Dust and oil on a fiber end face are the most common cause of intermittent links and signal loss on a fiber-based video system, and multi-fiber MTP/MPO connectors are especially sensitive because a single contaminated fiber can degrade an entire trunk. The Barco MTP Fiber Optic Cleaning Kit, article number R9871290, gives staging and install crews the tools to inspect and clean MTP/MPO and opticalCON terminations before mating. It supports the fiber transport used by Barco Event Master systems such as the E2, S3, and EC-210, where expansion-link fiber carries video between processor and screens. Keeping end faces clean protects link reliability across every load-in.

Product Description

This cleaning kit is intended for the multi-fiber MTP/MPO connectors found throughout the Barco expansion-link fiber ecosystem, including the rugged MPO24 trunk cables and the opticalCON breakout points used on show floors. Proper end-face cleaning is a routine part of fiber maintenance: contamination introduced during repeated mate and de-mate cycles in rental staging is removed before it can cause attenuation or reflections. Crews use the kit as part of pre-show checkout to confirm clean connections at the processor frame and at remote screen-side electronics.

This kit pairs with the rugged fiber cable kits such as the 300M Rugged MPO24 Kit and the 100M Rugged MPO24 Kit, and supports the connectors on the 4-Port Rack Mount MTP to opticalCON Adapters. Browse the full range of Barco fiber transport gear in the Barco collection.

Key Features

• MTP/MPO connector cleaning — Designed for the multi-fiber end faces used across Barco fiber transport.
• opticalCON support — Cleans the breakout connectors found at processor and screen-side patch points.
• Pre-show maintenance — Removes dust and oil contamination introduced during repeated mating cycles.
• Link reliability — Helps prevent attenuation, reflections, and intermittent signal on fiber video runs.
• Staging-ready — Portable tooling suited to field use during load-in and checkout.
• Event Master ecosystem — Supports fiber used by Barco E2, S3, and EC-210 processing systems.

Typical Applications

• Large-event and rental staging — Pre-show fiber connector inspection and cleaning during load-in.
• Fixed install with long cable runs — Routine maintenance of permanent fiber terminations.
• Broadcast and control rooms — Keeping critical fiber links clean in always-on environments.
• Arena and stadium video — Servicing fiber runs to distant displays.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What connectors is this kit for? It is intended for multi-fiber MTP/MPO end faces and the opticalCON breakout connectors used in Barco fiber transport systems.

Why is fiber cleaning necessary? Dust and oil on end faces are a leading cause of signal loss and intermittent links; cleaning before mating preserves connection quality.

Does it work with the rugged MPO24 cable kits? Yes, it supports the MTP/MPO terminations on Barco rugged fiber cable kits and their opticalCON breakout adapters.

When should the kit be used? As part of pre-show checkout and routine maintenance, especially after repeated mate and de-mate cycles in rental staging.