Maintenance Procedures
This section describes the guidelines and procedures of maintenance, which will ensure fault-free operation of your Analyzer.
The maintenance of the Analyzer consists in cleaning of the instrument, factory calibrations, and regular performance tests.
Instrument Cleaning
This section provides the cleaning instructions required for maintaining the proper operation of your Analyzer.
To remove contamination from parts other than test ports and any connectors of the Analyzer, wipe them gently with a soft cloth that is dry or wetted with a small amount of water and wrung tightly.
It is essential to keep the test ports always clean as any dust or stains on them can significantly affect the measurement capabilities of the instrument. To clean the test ports (as well as other connectors of the Analyzer), use the following procedure:
– using compressed air remove or loosen the contamination particles;
– clean the connectors using a lint-free cleaning cloth wetted with a small amount of ethanol and isopropyl alcohol (when cleaning a female connector, avoid snagging the cloth on the center conductor contact fingers by using short strokes);
– dry the connector with low-pressure compressed air.
Always completely dry a connector before using it.
Never use water or abrasives for cleaning any connectors of the Analyzer. Do not allow contact of alcohol to the surface of the insulators of the connectors.
When connecting male-female coaxial connectors always use a calibrated torque wrench.
| WARNING | Never perform cleaning of the instrument if the power cable is connected to the power outlet. | |
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Factory Calibration
Factory calibration is a regular calibration performed by the manufacturer or an authorized service center. We recommend you to send your Analyzer for factory calibration every three years.
Performance Test
Performance test is the procedure of the Analyzer performance verification by confirming that the behavior of the instrument meets the published specifications.
Performance test of the Analyzer should be performed in accordance with Performance Test Instructions.
The Analyzer software is provided with System > Performance Test submenu for automatic verification execution.
Performance test period is one year.