... SplicingLet’s return to the subject of splicing, to discuss its relation to the ODF. The splicing of OSP fibers to connectorizedpigtails, to allow termination panel access to the OSP fiber, can ... termination panel is to protect the terminations, while allowing easy access to the installedconnectors. The termination panels should be able to adapt easily to any standard style of connector/adapter. ... 7Connector CleaningReliable optical networks require clean connectors. Any time a connector is mated to another, both connectors shouldbe properly cleaned and inspected. Dirty connectors are...