SurfBeam® 2 Pro Portable Terminal Operations Guide
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5.2
Fielded Daily Maintenance and Inspection
The following checks need to be performed on a daily basis while the system is deployed:
Check the antenna exterior for dirt/debris buildup and clean as necessary
Ensure all levers and knobs are secure
Ensure cables are hand tightened by turning each connection clockwise until the cable connection point
appears fully seated
Figure 5-1: Cable Connections
Inspect all electrical connectors for broken, loose, or corroded parts, and missing and/or loose hardware
Check all wiring and coaxial cables for cuts, nicks, burns, or abraded insulation; bare or damaged wires; sharp
V bends; pinched wires; broken or loose lacing, tie wraps, and clamps
Perform a Site Survey (refer to section 2.1) to verify that nothing has changed in regards the surrounding
environment (e.g., a vehicle has not parked in front of the unit, etc.)
5.3
Fielded Monthly Maintenance and Inspection
The following checks need to be performed on a monthly basis while the system is deployed:
Check the hardware securing the antenna to the ground
Check the hardware securing the modem assembly
Check all Coarse Adjustment levers and knobs for tightness
Check for dirt penetration and signs of moisture
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If sand, dirt or other debris is found, use a brush or vacuum to remove the foreign matter
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If moisture exists, allow the unit to dry
Check that the antenna heat-sinks are clear of debris
Inspect all electrical connectors for broken, loose, or corroded parts, and missing and/or loose hardware
Check all wiring and coaxial cables for cuts, nicks, burns, or abraded insulation; bare or damaged wires; sharp
V bends; pinched wires; broken or loose lacing, tie wraps, and clamps
Perform a Site Survey (refer to section 2.1)
Fine-tune the Azimuth and Elevation (refer to section 3.4)
5.4
Inactive Monthly/Quarterly Maintenance and Inspection
The following checks need to be performed on a monthly basis while the system is placed in storage:
Perform a complete assembly using the instructions provided in sections 2.3 and 3 (this process includes
assembly, point and peaking, achieving modem lock, and allowing the unit to stay connected to the network
for 20-30 minutes)
Check all Coarse Adjustment levers and knobs for tightness
Check for dirt penetration and signs of moisture
o
If sand, dirt or other debris is found, use a brush or vacuum to remove the foreign matter
o
If moisture exists, allow the unit to dry
Check that the antenna heat-sinks are clear of debris
Inspect all electrical connectors for broken, loose, or corroded parts, and missing and/or loose hardware
Check all wiring and coaxial cables for cuts, nicks, burns, or abraded insulation; bare or damaged wires; sharp
V bends; pinched wires; broken or loose lacing, tie wraps, and clamps
