Vega 30 Router User Manual
Airflow Cooling Fan Assembly Replacement
Maintenance 12.2
Issue1 Revision 1
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12.2 Airflow Cooling Fan Assembly Replacement
Fan status is indicated on the Vega 30 front panel. See Section 4.4 “Front Panel Status
Indicators” on page 33.
In the case of fan failure, the unit should be powered down immediately.
Depending on the length of time the Vega 30 Router has been running with no fan, the unit
may need to be returned for checking and repair. Contact SAM or your SAM dealer to discuss
the situation.
To replace the cooling fan:
1.
Disconnect both of the unit’s Power Supply Modules from any AC mains supply.
The unit is now not powered.
2.
Unscrew the two M3 fan assembly retaining screws and keep them for refitting. See
Figure 167
a.
3.
Detach the fan assembly from the unit and disconnect the fan’s multi-way internal
connection from the fan header within the unit, located on the unit’s internal main
board. See Figure 167b.
4.
Remove the fan assembly from the unit.
Replace and refit the fan assembly:
5.
Bring the new fan assembly up to the Vega 30 unit.
And connect the fan’s multi-way connector to the fan multi-way header on the unit’s
main board. Take care to orient the connector for the header. See Figure 167b.
6.
Secure the fan housing with the two fan assembly retaining screws.
Tighten the screws.
The fan assembly has been replaced.
Powering on the unit after fan assembly replacement:
7.
Connect the unit’s Vega 30 Power Supply Module(s) to AC mains supplies.
Turn on the mains power.
The Vega 30 unit starts up.
8.
Check that the fan is working.
9.
Wait for the unit to finish starting up and the front System indicator indicates that the
unit is ready.
10. Check that the front Fan status indicator indicates that fan status is OK.
The fan has been replaced and the unit is running again.
If the cooling fan on the Vega 30 Router should stop for any reason, then the unit should be
switched off immediately. Otherwise permanent damage may result.
Note:
Required Items:
Before starting this replacement procedure, the items required are:
•
M3 Pozi-drive screwdriver.
•
Replacement Vega-30 fan assembly before starting this procedure,
SAM Order Code: VG30-FAN.