Preventive Maintenance - Symmetricom TimeProvider 5000 User Manual

Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

Preventive Maintenance
The TimeProvider 5000 requires minimal preventive maintenance. Ensure the unit
is not exposed to hazards such as direct sunlight, open windows, water, or extreme
heat. See Environmental
compatibility conditions that may cause damage.
Caution: To avoid electromagnetic discharge damage to the circuitry,
never attempt to vacuum the TimeProvider 5000.
Caution: To avoid damage, under no circumstances should the
interior chassis of the TimeProvider 5000 be allowed to come in
contact with water.
Table 6-1 lists preventive maintenance measures to be performed periodically. Do
not disassemble components just for the purpose of inspection.
Table 6-1. Preventive Maintenance
Item
Chassis Inspect for dirt or foreign
material
Cables Inspect for pinched, worn or
damaged cable
Connectors Inspect for loose or damaged
connector
Safety Considerations
Follow your company's safety guidelines and policies when working on or around
live equipment.
ESD Considerations
Maintenance personnel should wear ESD wrist straps when installing or working on
all TimeProvider 5000 equipment and modules. Plug the user-supplied wrist strap
into the TimeProvider 5000. Place IMC and IOC modules into static-free bags when
not in use.
328 TimeProvider 5000 User's Guide
Requirements, on page 42, for electromagnetic
Inspection
Clean the exterior of chassis with
a soft dry cloth
Replace pinched, worn or
damaged cable at the first
opportunity
Tighten loose connectors. If
damaged, replace the connector
and/or cable at the first opportunity
Corrective Action
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Interval
Periodically
Periodically
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