Equipment Testing - scope MPA3 User Manual

PREFACE
Equipment Applications
It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of the Scope products for any given
application. Scope, including its subsidiaries and Distributors, cannot provide specific advice within
this manual, as each application will require independent evaluation. Common sense dictates that
certain applications may require back up systems to cover in the event of mains or equipment failure.
All applications should be thoroughly assessed by the installer in conjunction with the customer so as
to minimize risk. Scope has no control of the use and application of the frequencies issued by the
FCC or OFCOM. Some equipment that is individually licensed may have a greater degree of protection than
other equipment that is operated on a FCC License Assignment basis. The following information,
however, may be of benefit.

Equipment Testing

Range tests should be carried out at least once a week on portable radio equipment, more often when
critical criteria apply. This should involve testing the unit past the limit of its required working range.
Good working practice dictates that a suitable system installation log, covering both portable and fixed
equipment must be generated, together with a record of the dates when the system has been
manually checked and/or serviced, (with the aid of suitable test equipment etc.) enabling the system
performance to be compared with the original installation data.
The frequency of the tests required will vary between applications. If portable equipment has been
dropped or is worn by a person involved in an accident, the unit should be tested again before re-use.
It must be stressed that the physical range tests are essential and that any construction work or
movement of plant or equipment could alter the signalling capability of the unit. Radio equipment, like
any other requires servicing from time to time to ensure that it is operating to its optimum
performance. It is therefore essential that equipment is inspected and tested by authorized service
centres at least once a year.
Literature
Scope Communications UK Ltd, the manufacturer, in conjunction with its distributors operates a policy
of continual improvement, and therefore reserve the right to modify or change any specifications
without prior notice.
While every possible care has been taken in the preparation of this manual, Scope does not accept
any liability for technical or typographical errors or omissions contained herein, nor for incidental or
consequential damage arising from the use of this material.
Liability
Scope does not accept liability for any damage or injury, howsoever caused as the result of misuse of
this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the equipment is operated in the
manner for which it was intended and that it is the correct item of equipment for the required task.
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