UltraWave Product Guide
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Maintenance
This section details the recommended UltraWave unit maintenance, site maintenance and testing
required to ensure proper operation.
UltraWave unit maintenance
Twice per year following major seasonal changes, inspect and clean the microwave units:
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Use a soft cloth and a mild detergent to wipe off the antenna covers.
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Verify the mounting hardware and ground connection are tight and corrosion free.
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Ensure that the mounting post is firmly anchored and plumb.
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Open the enclosure and verify that there is no contamination or moisture inside.
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Ensure that all wiring connections are tight and corrosion free.
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Connect a PC running the UCM application and perform a recalibration of the receiver unit
(select the Recalibrate button).
UltraWave site maintenance
After major seasonal changes, and following periods of severe weather:
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Verify that there are no objects within the microwave zone, or inside the required area of
clearance.
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Ensure that standing water cannot accumulate within the microwave zone (i.e., puddles) and
that running water cannot flow through the zone.
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Check the line of sight to ensure there are no significant deviations from level grade, and that
the microwave units are aimed directly at each other.
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Inspect the perimeter fences to verify that there are no access points that would allow ingress
to small animals.
As often as site conditions require:
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Keep any vegetation within the microwave zone cropped to a maximum height of 7.5 cm
(3 in.).
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For sites with significant snowfall, ensure that the snow is cleared to prevent the possibility of
a burrowing intruder gaining undetected access.
