Appendix A Preventive Maintenance - THORLABS MFF101 User Manual

Appendix A
The equipment contains no user servicable parts. There is a risk of
electrical shock if the equipment is operated with the covers removed.
Only personnel authorized by Thorlabs Ltd and trained in the
maintenance of this equipment should remove its covers or attempt any
repairs or adjustments. Maintenance is limited to safety testing and
A.1 Cleaning
Disconnect the power supply before cleaning the unit.
Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent,
The outside of the unit may be cleaned with a soft cloth, lightly dampened with water
or a mild detergent.
A.2 Troubleshooting
If an unexpected obstruction to the flipper motion is encountered, the control system
interface software disables the current to the drive channel, which may or may not
result in the channel being disabled. After the obstruction is removed, the unit should
first be disabled to clear any fault codes, then re-enabled.
In the event of a breakdown, or malfunction of the product please contact Thorlabs
Tech Support. Contact details are contained in Chapter 4 .
Preventive Maintenance
cleaning as described in the following sections.
Never allow water to get inside the case.
Do not saturate the unit.
e.g. alcohol or benzene.
Warning
Warning
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