9
Maintenance
9.1
Maintenance plan
During operation, the device works maintenance-free.
Depending on the assignment location, the following preventive maintenance tasks
may be required for the device at regular intervals:
Table 7: Maintenance plan
Maintenance work
Interval
To be carried out
by
Check device and connecting cables
for damage at regular intervals.
Depends on ambient conditions and
climate.
Specialist
Clean the optical fiber and measur‐
ing head.
Depends on ambient conditions and
climate.
Specialist
Check the screw connections and
plug connectors.
Depends on the place of use, ambi‐
ent conditions or operating require‐
ments. Recommended: At least every
6 months.
Specialist
Check that all unused connections
are sealed with protective caps.
Depends on ambient conditions and
climate. Recommended: At least
every 6 months.
Specialist
9.2
Cleaning
NOTICE
Equipment damage due to improper cleaning.
Improper cleaning may result in equipment damage.
■
Only use recommended cleaning agents and tools.
■
Never use sharp objects for cleaning.
b
If the usual measuring sensitivity is not achieved with known measuring objects or
if incorrect measurements occur, check the front lens on the measuring head and
the optical fiber ends and clean them if necessary.
9.2.1
Clean optical fiber with cleaning rod
Important information
NOTICE
Use only dry and unused cleaning rods.
NOTICE
There is an anti-reflective coating on the fiber end and on the front lens of the measur‐
ing head which is damaged by chemical reaction.
b
Do not use aggressive solvents for cleaning.
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