9
Maintenance
9.1
Maintenance
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 20: Maintenance schedule
Maintenance work
Interval
To be carried out
by
Clean the front plates of the device
and external antennas, e.g., of metal
dust
Cleaning interval depends on ambi‐
ent conditions and climate.
Specialist
Check screw connections and plug
connectors
Interval depends on the place of use,
ambient conditions, or operational
regulations. Recommended: At least
every 6 months.
Specialist
Check that the unused connections
are sealed with protective caps or
plugs
Interval depends on ambient condi‐
tions 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.
■
Never use sharp objects for cleaning.
b
In case of contamination (e.g., by metal dust), carefully clean the front panel of the
device and, if applicable, the front panels of any external antennas using a soft,
damp cloth (with a mild cleaning agent) to ensure the full read and write speed is
maintained.
b
The device must be cleaned regularly from the outside to guarantee heat dissipa‐
tion and therefore operation. Particular attention must be paid to ensure that the
cooling fins are free from dust and dirt. Clean using a dry towel or an industrial
vacuum cleaner. Do not use cleaning agents.
MAINTENANCE
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