Rohde & Schwarz R&S ATS1000, Instruction Handbook Manual

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Inspection and Maintenance
R&S
®
ATS1000
68 Instructions Handbook 1179.2983.02 ─ 01
8.4.3.1 Cleaning the Gasket
The contact surface of the gasket can become soiled, for example through sweat or
grease from fingerprints. Clean the gasket every 100
000 cycles to maintain RF shield-
ing.
To clean the door's gasket
1. Open the door as described in Chapter 7.3.3, "Opening the Door" , on page 46.
2. Deactivate the chamber as described in Chapter 7.2, "Deactivating the Chamber" ,
on page 43.
3. Use the following cleaning equipment and materials:
● Soft, lint-free cleaning cloth
● Alcohol
● Soft brush
4. Carefully use the dry soft brush to pre-clean the gasket.
5. Carefully use the cloth and alcohol to remove any soiling from the gasket's nickel-
coated contact surface.
6. Optionally, activate the chamber as described in Chapter 7.1, "Activating the
Chamber" , on page 43.
8.4.3.2 Cleaning the Chamber
If the inside or outside of the chamber is soiled, clean it.
To clean the chamber
1. If you want to clean only the outside, you can leave the chamber closed.
Otherwise, open the door as described in Chapter 7.3.3, "Opening the Door" ,
on page 46.
2. Deactivate the chamber as described in Chapter 7.2, "Deactivating the Chamber" ,
on page 43.
If you want to clean only the outside, proceed to
step 4 .
3. Clean the interior of the chamber with a vacuum cleaner.
Operate the vacuum cleaner at a low power setting and move its nozzle carefully to
avoid damaging the absorber material in the chamber.
4.
NOTICE! Do not use liquid cleaning agents such as contact spray. Liquid agents
can cause electrical interfaces and mechanical parts to malfunction or to be dam-
aged.
Clean the outside of the chamber with a dry cloth.
Do not touch the gasket.
5. Optionally, activate the chamber as described in Chapter 7.1, "Activating the
Chamber" , on page 43.
Performing Maintenance Tasks