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13. Maintenance
There are no user-serviceable components within the terminal.
All hardware maintenance must be completed by 4RF or an authorized service centre.
Do not attempt to carry out repairs to any boards or parts.
Return all faulty terminals to 4RF or an authorized service centre.
For more information on maintenance and training, please contact Customer Services.
Caution: Electro Static Discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy the sensitive electrical components in
the terminal.
Routine maintenance
Every six or twelve months, for both ends of the link, you should record the RSSI and SNR levels as
well as checking the following:
Item What to check or look for
Equipment shelter environment Water leaks
Room temperature
Excessive vibration
Vermin damage
Terminal mounting Firmly mounted
Antenna cable connections Tight and dry
Antenna cable and its supports Not loose or suffering from ultra-violet degradation
Antenna and its mounting hardware Not loose, rusty or damaged
Safety earth Connections tight
Cabling intact
DC system Connections tight
Voltage in normal limits
Batteries (if installed) Connections tight
Electrolyte levels normal