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Maintenance
This chapter describes basic maintenance procedures for the PXI-1011
chassis.
Maintenance Procedures
Service Interval
Clean the chassis fan filters at a maximum interval of six months.
Depending upon the amount of chassis use and ambient dust levels in the
operating environment, the filters may require more frequent cleaning.
Clean dust from the chassis exterior and interior as needed, based on the
operating environment. Periodic cleaning increases reliability.
Preparation
The information in this section is designed for use by qualified service
personnel. Read the
For Your Safety
section at the beginning of this
document before attempting any procedures in this chapter.
Caution
M a n y components within the chassis are susceptible to static discharge damage.
Service the chassis only in a static-free environment. Observe standard handling
precautions for static-sensitive devices while servicing the chassis. Always wear a
grounded wrist strap, or equivalent, while servicing the chassis.
Cleaning
Cleaning procedures consist of cleaning the exterior and interior of the
chassis and fan filters. Refer to your PXI module documentation for
information on cleaning the individual CompactPCl or PXI modules.
Caution
A l w a y s power off the chassis and disconnect the power cable before cleaning or
servicing the chassis.
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