9. Maintenance
Although very little maintenance is required with Alpha systems, routine checks and adjustments are
recommended to ensure optimum system performance. Qualified service personnel should do repairs.
The following table lists a few maintenance procedures for this system. These procedures should be
performed at least once a year.
Warning:
HIGH VOLTAGE AND SHOCK HAZARD.
Use extreme care when working inside the shelf
while the system is energized. Do not make contact with live components or parts.
Important:
Circuit cards can be damaged by static electricity. Always wear a grounded wrist strap
when handling or installing circuit cards.
Table 8.
Sample Maintenance Log
Procedure
Date Completed
Clean ventilation openings
Inspect all system connections (re-torque as necessary)
Verify alarm/control settings
Verify alarm relay operation
9.1. Replacing a CXCi+ Controller
This procedure is for replacing a CXCi+ controller.
Write down the controller communication information: dynamic or static IP, IP address, and gateway.
1. Connect a laptop to controller per software manual; standard network cable to the Ethernet port.
2. Save the CXC configuration file (see software manual Logs and Files > Manage Configuration File
> Save Full Site Configuration).
3. Save the CXC text file if necessary:
Logs and Files > Manage Editable Text Files > Save
Dynamic Text File
. If applicable, bypass the system LVD:
a. Locate JP2 on the back of CXCi+ system shelf (see below).
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