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Maintenance
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Preventive maintenance consists of several basic procedures that will reduce the chance of
system malfunction. Schedule preventive maintenance along with the regular equipment
maintenance to minimize down time.
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Clean the screen using a nonresidue cleaner such as a mild window cleaning solution or
CRT screen cleaner. Take care not to scratch or mar the screen face.
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Base your maintenance schedule on the type of environment the system is in (i.e., if the
area is dusty, schedule maintenance more often than if it is a dry, clean area).
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Check connections to I/O modules, especially in environments where shock could
loosen the connections. Check all plugs, sockets, and module connections.
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Remove unnecessary articles, such as drawings or manuals, from the unit. They can
obstruct air flow and create hot spots, which causes the system to malfunction.
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Do not place noise-generating equipment near the unit.
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Replace the module with the correct type. If the new module solves the problem but
the failure reoccurs, check for inductive loads that may be generating voltage and
current spikes and may require external suppression.
XYCOM RECOMMENDED HARD DRIVE PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
Xycom Automation has recognized that hard drive failures may begin to increase an av-
erage of four to five years into the life of most computers used in industrial applica-
tions. Therefore, it is our recommendation as a preventative maintenance measure
that all hard drives used in these types of applications be replaced before the four to
five year time period to avoid any down time related to hard drive failure.
The purpose of this message is to merely bring this to our customer’s attention, to of-
fer alternative solutions, and to provide all of our customers with the excellent service
they deserve.
Any questions regarding this issue may be directed to our support center at sup-
[email protected]
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Please note Xycom recommends frequent back ups of your hard drive, especially before beginning any
preventative maintenance procedures.
CHEMICAL COMPATIBILITY
Certain combinations of chemical environments, temperature, and stress can adversely
affect parts made from thermoplastic resin. For this reason, material which may come
in contact with 3015 monitors should be carefully evaluated under end-use conditions
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