iDirect 3000 series, Installation And Safety Manual

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46 iDirect 3000 series™ Satellite Router Installation and Safety Manual
5.6 Maintaining the Remote
The IDU requires basic maintenance to keep it running efficiently and to prolong its
life. However, the only maintenance you need to perform on the unit, without
explicit directions from iDirect Technologies, is to maintain the temperature of the
IDU and keep its external areas free from dust or dirt.
NOTE: There are no user-serviceable parts within the iDirect 3000 series™
Satellite Router. Do not attempt to repair/replace a malfunctioning or
defective component/module. Doing so may void the warranty.
5.6.1 Temperature Control
The IDU has a built-in temperature sensor. The temperature sensor measures the
actual circuit board temperature. If the board temperature exceeds a defined
threshold, the IDU alerts the NMS about the high temperature condition. See
Chapter 4, Specifications , for the proper temperature range.
Various conditions can cause the IDU chassis to have an elevated internal
temperature, such as:
• Objects blocking the enclosure vents
• Dust accumulated on the enclosure or the vents
• Ambient temperature elevated beyond the specified limits
5.6.2 Dust Removal
A dusty environment requires frequent maintenance. With the unit powered down,
use a slightly damp cloth with the excess moisture wrung out (not a saturated,
dripping-wet cloth) to wipe away the dust that collects on the outside of the
enclosure.
Vacuum the dust off the enclosure vents. Vacuum the circuit board through the
enclosure vents, if possible.