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Chapter 6: Maintenance
Diagnostics
The Remote Control Software includes a diagnostic function which carries out a
number of checks to verify the correct functioning of the detector. A good time to
run these tests is as a part of planned maintenance. To call up diagnostic mode,
click View > Diagnostics from the menu bar, or click the toolbar button shown
below.
The following message opens.
The software will then scan the loop for up to 127 detectors. For a single
detector, wait until the first detector has been identified and the window indicates
that it is scanning for Detector 2, then click Cancel.
The following window appears:
Select an entry from the list, and then click Diagnostics. The software will then
commence the system tests. During the "Aspirator and flow" test, the aspirator
will suddenly slow down, but this is a normal part of the test and no cause for
alarm.
When the test has finished and no problems have been found, the following
screen appears:
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