10.14. RipEX maintenance
Note
Period
Action
Quarterly
Visual check – Antenna:
Draining hole on dipole must be downward pointing
There should be no damaged elements on the antenna
Angle of elevation of antenna
Azimuth (angle of horizontal deviation) in accordance with design
Annually
Visual check – Coaxial Cable:
Mechanical damage
Solar degradation
Entire cable correctly mounted to surface
Connectors tightened to function optimally
Self-vulcanizing tape used for all connections requiring insulation
PSV & RF measurements
Annually
Visual check – Cabinet:
Mechanical damage
Damage resulting in lower categorization for cabinet coverage
Bushings for running cables
Annually
Visual check – Electricity Supply:
Insulation damage
Connection to terminals
Annually
Visual check – Accumulator:
Capacity in accordance with customer requirements
Condition of the accumulator
Annually
Functionality check – power source:
Overcharging
Accumulator damage
Annually
Full utilization
of provided protective coverings
Annually
Remove
any items which are not part of the installation
Annually
Fix
and secure makeshift installations correctly
As required
Check
grounding connections
As required
Check
lightning arrester : connectors must be tightened
Annually
Check
data connectors connected including securing screws
Monthly
Evaluate
the RSS and DQ values as a preventive measure against
the failure of the connection. RSS and DQ values be similar to
those at time of comissioning.
Monthly
Check
activity logs to detect abnormalities in data transmissions
Monthly
Check
if internal temperature alarm has been triggered
As required
Check
that firmware is latest stable version – upgrading FW
recommended when new features required
If you are unsure on any of the above please contact RACOM technical support.
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