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Maintenance
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Maintenance
The entire design of the HailSens IoT has been with an eye on limiting maintenance efforts.
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The transducer plate is tilted by 10°. This ensures that rain washes debris from the plate.
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The powder-coated sensor body is weather resistant.
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Inlets and outlets are through standard connectors. If properly used, no room is left for insects to intrude into the
sensor body.
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The unit does not need any consumables and has no moving mechanical parts.
5.1
Overall Visual Check
During site visits check the sensor for mechanical damage.
Check whether all cables are properly connected and that no mechanical strain is exerted on cables, leads or wires.
The sensor electronics box is equipped with an earth stud. Check whether the stud is properly connected to an earth
pike or to an electrically conductive part of the mounting pole.
Visually inspect the transducer plate for visible cracks or rifts. Visible cracks or rifts – even if they are clearly inside the
plate – will impact the measurement. The transducer unit must be replaced. Spare parts can be ordered separately:
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HailSens Transducer - Spare Part. Article Number: MON11_SMATRSCHSTRDCR
5.2
General Cleaning
Cleaning is only required when systems are either installed in polluted or dusty environments. Cleanse the system
when clear marks of dirt are seen.
Thoroughly pre-rinse with warm water to loosen and wash away surface material, grit and grime.
Using a moist non-abrasive sponge, gently wash with a mild diluted soap or detergent.
Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm clean water. To prevent water spots, thoroughly dry the glazing with a dry soft cloth.
5.2.1
Do’s and Don’ts
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Do not use abrasive cleaners.
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Do not use high alkaline cleaners (high pH or ammoniated).
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Do not leave cleaners sitting on polycarbonate (transducer plate) for periods of time; wash off immediately.
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Do not apply cleaners under direct sunlight or at elevated temperatures.
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Do not clean the polycarbonate transducer plate with any unapproved cleaners. When in doubt, seek guidance.
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Using scrapers, squeegees, razors or other sharp instruments may permanently scratch the polycarbonate
transducer plate.
