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Reader Maintenance
C.1.
Visually Inspect all Readers and Antennas (6 months) Visually Inspect all Readers and Antennas (6 months) Visually Inspect all Readers and Antennas (6 months) Visually Inspect all Readers and Antennas (6 months)
Every six (6) months, visually inspect the reader and antennas for visible
damage.
C.2.
Inspect Reader Support Hardware (6 months) Inspect Reader Support Hardware (6 months) Inspect Reader Support Hardware (6 months) Inspect Reader Support Hardware (6 months)
Every six (6) months, inspect all reader mounting hardware for excessive
corrosion, looseness, or damage. Inspect the mounting structure, universal
mounting bracket, and U-bolts.
C.3.
Inspect Power and Communication Connections Inspect Power and Communication Connections Inspect Power and Communication Connections Inspect Power and Communication Connections
(6 months)
(6 months) (6 months) (6 months)
Every six (6) months, inspect all reader power and communication cable
connections. Verify the voltage levels at the reader are within specification.
See Chapter 8 – Specifications for detailed information.
C.4.
Inspect and Clean Antenna Radome (6 months) Inspect and Clean Antenna Radome (6 months) Inspect and Clean Antenna Radome (6 months) Inspect and Clean Antenna Radome (6 months)
Every six (6) months, inspect all reader antenna radomes and remove any
build-up of foreign substances. . Use water and mild detergent to clean the
radome if necessary.
C.5.
Check Reader Error Log (3 months) Check Reader Error Log (3 months) Check Reader Error Log (3 months) Check Reader Error Log (3 months)
Every three (3) months, check the reader error log. If the lane system is not
constantly monitoring the reader for warning and error conditions, check the
reader error log as often as necessary. Please note that all messages
reported in the error log do not necessarily indicate that there is an issue
with the reader. Please refer to the Protocol Reference Guide document for
additional details on error messages.
C.6.
Verify Antenna Mapping (as required)
Verify Antenna Mapping (as required) Verify Antenna Mapping (as required)
Verify Antenna Mapping (as required)
If a particular travel lane is experiencing reduced reader performance, verify
the antenna mapping for that lane. Readjust antenna as required.