Ripex Maintenance - RACOM RipEX User Manual

10.14. RipEX maintenance

Visual check – Antenna:
Draining hole on dipole must be downward pointing
There should be no damaged elements on the antenna
Angle of elevation of antenna
Azimuth (angle of horizontal deviation) in accordance with design
Visual check – Coaxial Cable:
Mechanical damage
Solar degradation
Entire cable correctly mounted to surface
Connectors tightened to function optimally
Self-vulcanizing tape used for all connections requiring insulation
PSV & RF measurements
Visual check – Cabinet:
Mechanical damage
Damage resulting in lower categorization for cabinet coverage
Bushings for running cables
Visual check – Electricity Supply:
Insulation damage
Connection to terminals
Visual check – Accumulator:
Capacity in accordance with customer requirements
Condition of the accumulator
Functionality check – power source:
Overcharging
Accumulator damage
Full utilization of provided protective coverings
Remove any items which are not part of the installation
Fix and secure makeshift installations correctly
Check grounding connections
Check lightning arrester : connectors must be tightened
Check data connectors connected including securing screws
Evaluate the RSS and DQ values as a preventive measure against
the failure of the connection. RSS and DQ values be similar to
those at time of comissioning.
Check activity logs to detect abnormalities in data transmissions
Check if internal temperature alarm has been triggered
Check that firmware is latest stable version – upgrading FW
recommended when new features required
If you are unsure on any of the above please contact RACOM technical support.
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