KINOVA
®
Communication system
User Guide
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Communication system maintenance
Introduction
The following section describes maintenance for the KINOVA
®
Communicaon system
.
Communication system maintenance and cleaning
This section describes maintenance considerations.
Cleaning instructions
Only the external surfaces of the communication adapters may be cleaned. This is done using a
damp cloth and mild detergent. The following describes the steps for cleaning the product:
• Prepare a water/soap solution using about 2 ml of dish soap for 100 ml of water
• Immerse a clean cotton cloth in the solution
• Remove the cloth and wring out thoroughly
• Gently wipe the external surface to be cleaned
Do not wash more than three times per day.
Do not immerse any part of the product under water or snow.
The product is not intended to be sterile. No sterilization process should be used on the
product.
Do not rub the external surfaces with abrasive materials.
Scheduled maintenance
This product requires no scheduled field servicing - components are not field serviceable.
Unscheduled maintenance
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, for example if the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, if the
product does not operate normally or if it has been dropped.
The product has no user-serviceable parts. Do not open.
Damaged or malfunctioning communication adapters are field replaceable, and replacement
units can be ordered from Kinova. Replacement of a communication adapter requires
configuration to pair with the existing adapter.
Updating communication adapter firmware
This section describes how to update the firmware on the communication adapters.
Before you begin
Your computer needs to be connected via a network connection to the communication
adapter to be updated. You will also need to have downloaded a .swu firmware update
package.
About this task
From time to time, it may be necessary to update the firmware on the communication
adapters. Field technicians are not able to update the underlying operating system of the
adapters, but can update the high level firmware. While connected to the communication