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Maintenance
Service Interval
Preparation
Caution
Many components within the mainframe are susceptible to static discharge
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damage. Service the mainframe only in a static-free environment. Observe
standard handling precautions for static-sensitive devices while servicing the
mainframe. Always wear a grounded wrist strap, or equivalent, while servicing
the mainframe.
Cleaning
Caution
Always power-off the mainframe (using the main power switch on the rear of the
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mainframe) and disconnect the power cord before cleaning or servicing the
mainframe.
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This chapter describes basic maintenance procedures you can perform on
the PXI-1000 mainframe.
Clean the mainframe fan filters at a maximum interval of six months.
Depending upon the amount of use and ambient dust levels in the operating
environment, the filters may require more frequent cleaning.
Clean dust from the mainframe exterior (and interior) as needed, based on
the operating environment. Periodic cleaning increases reliability.
The information in this section is designed for use by qualified service
personnel. Read the
For Your Safety
before attempting any procedures in this chapter.
Cleaning procedures consist of exterior and interior cleaning of the
mainframe and cleaning the fan filters. Refer to your module user
documentation for information on cleaning the individual CompactPCI
or PXI modules.
section at the beginning of this manual
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