Eventide ARGUS 5000 - Keeping Your Argus in Good Condition

Keeping your Argus in Good Condition
The Argus does not normally require preventive or corrective maintenance.
However, you can damage it by not following certain commonsense precautions.
Mechanical damage caused by improper handling is not covered under the warranty.
Cleaning the Screen
Using isopropyl alcohol or a mild glass cleaner, moisten a non-abrasive wipe (e.g.,
Baxter Cleanroom Wipes) and wipe the glass using short, smooth strokes. Do not use
any abrasive material or aggressive cleaners. Acetone and other organic solvents
should not be used. Replacing the screen is a time-consuming and expensive
procedure.
Removing the Argus from the Aircraft Panel
The Argus is held in the panel by a clamp tray and connector contact pressure. To
remove the Argus, loosen the upper two clamp tray screws, and pull the unit out of
the panel using the slots machined in the left and right sides of the Argus panel as
areas to apply force. Special tools are available for this purpose. DO NOT PULL
ON THE ON/OFF/BRT KNOB!
Using the Front Panel Connector
The front panel connector (behind the removable cap) is used for exchanging data
with and downloading data from a computer. Before inserting a plug in this
connector, be sure the plug is clean. Getting an oil film or other grime in this
connector can cause an intermittent contact which may result in selftest errors and
other problems.
July 1999 Argus 5000/7000 Ver. 5.xx Reference Manual Part#141003 6