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Detector Maintenance
his chapter describes how to maintain your detector in proper working order.
his includes:
How to inspect the detector
How to clean the input connector
How to gage the input connector
Mechanical Inspection
his section provides a brief introduction to the fundamentals of proper
connector care, which is as important to making good measurements as proper
instrument calibration and adjustment.
his is not intended to be a comprehensive discussion of this vital topic. For
information on connector care, refer to the
Reference Card
, part number 08510-90360.
Inspecting the onnectors
Visual and mechanical inspection of the connectors should be done periodically.
If a bad connector is accidentally attached to a good connector, the good
connector can be damaged. he time and expense involved in replacing
detectors or other devices due to damaged connectors warrants caution.
A connector is bad if one of the following conditions exist:
It fails the visual examination.
It fails the mechanical examination.
When attaching two connectors together, they do not mate smoothly.
Ag lent 85025A/B/D/E
Microwave Connector Care Quick
Detector Ma ntenance
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