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Chapter 6 - Maintenance
The 3408, 3410 and 3412 units are designed to withstand the harsh environment of the
factory floor. However, preventive and routine maintenance will help keep the system in
good operating condition.
Preventive Maintenance
Preventive maintenance consists of several basic procedures that will reduce the chance
of system malfunction. Schedule preventive maintenance along with the regular equip-
ment maintenance to minimize down time.
Following are some preventive measures you can take:
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Clean the screen
using a non-residue cleaner such as a mild window cleaning solu-
tion or CRT screen cleaner. Take care not to scratch or mar the screen face.
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Base your maintenance schedule on the type of environment the system is in (i.e., if
the area is dusty, schedule maintenance more often than if it is a dry, clean area).
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Remove dust and dirt from PC components. If dust builds up on heat sinks and cir-
cuitry, an obstruction of heat dissipation could cause the unit to malfunction. If dust
reaches the electronic boards, a short circuit could occur.
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Check connections to I/O modules, especially in environments where shock could
loosen the connections. Check all plugs, sockets, and module connections.
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Remove unnecessary articles, such as drawings or manuals, from the unit. They can
obstruct air flow and create hot spots, which causes the system to malfunction.
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Do not place noise-generating equipment near the unit.
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Replace the module with the correct type. If the new module solves the problem but
the failure reoccurs, check for inductive loads that may be generating voltage and
current spikes and may require external suppression.
Xycom Recommended Hard Drive Preventative Maintenance
Xycom Automation has recognized that hard drive failures may begin to increase an av-
erage of four to five years into the life of most computers used in industrial applications.
Therefore, it is our recommendation as a preventative maintenance measure that all hard
drives used in these types of applications be replaced before the four to five year time pe-
riod to avoid any down time related to hard drive failure.
The purpose of this message is to merely bring this to our customer’s attention, to offer
alternative solutions, and to provide all of our customers with the excellent service they
deserve.
