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iDirect Evolution X5 Satellite Router Installation and Safety Manual 35
Maintaining the Remote
4.10 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 Evolution X5 Satellite
Router. Do not attempt to repair/replace a malfunctioning or defective
component/module. Doing so may void the warranty.
4.10.1 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 3, "Specifications" on page
9 , 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
4.10.2 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.