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5 Maintenance
The recommended maintenance schedule for the ATS-6501 is outlined in Table 5-1.
Although this schedule is sufficient for most applications, it may be necessary to increase the
number of scheduled maintenance events for extremely dusty or dirty environments. Contact
Symmetricom if there are questions about the scheduled maintenance cycle.
A minimal amount of maintenance is required for the ATS-6501. It is designed to
operate continuously over long periods of time with little to no interaction. The primary factor in
maintaining a working unit is to verify that it remains dust free and the antenna and antenna cable
are in good condition. The following maintenance schedule is applicable.
Interval
Maintenance Required
Monthly None
Semi-Annual None
Annual 1.
Fan Filter
1
2.
Antenna inspection
3.
Internal inspection
2
Table 5-1. Maintenance Schedule
5.1 Internal Inspection
The internal inspection of the ATS-6501 is necessary to ensure that all components are
relatively free of dust and particles that may cause electronic components to fail. The following
instructions outline the required steps in performing an internal inspection of the ATS-6501.
1.
Shut the system down.
2.
Remove the top of the ATS-6501.
3.
Visually inspect the various components and make sure that an excessive amount of dust
is not present. Excessive dust can be removed by using compressed air or vacuum
cleaner to clean the electrical components of any accumulated dust.
4.
Use a vacuum cleaner to clean the fan filter of any accumulated dust.
5.
Re-install the cover on the ATS-6501.
6.
Restart the system.
5.2 Antenna and Antenna Cable Inspection
The Antenna and antenna cables are a common source of failure because they are
exposed to harsh environmental elements. The following process outlines the steps required in
performing an inspection of the antenna and antenna cable.
1.
Follow the antenna cable from the rear of the ATS-6501 to the antenna. Look for any
severe bends in the cable or damage to the shielding of the cable.
2.
Remove any severe bends in the cable and replace any cables that have damaged
shielding.
3.
Examine the portions of the cables that are exposed to the elements. Look for signs of
excessive weathering such as a deterioration of the outermost insulator. Replace any
cables that appear severely weathered.
1
In extreme operating environments it may be necessary to clean the fan filter more frequently.
2
Internal inspections are only required if the fan filter is extremely dirty.
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