Appendix
G
Repairs and Maintenance
It is recommended that all WAPs, antennas, cables and connectors are inspected at regular intervals to
ensure safe and reliable operation. A maintenance checklist is provided below.
ActionInspection
Inspect the outer case for any structural damage.Structural
Check there is no excessive damage or markings to the case.
Check coaxial cable connections are securely fastened to the WAP unit.Coaxial cables
Check the coaxial cable for any damage.
Check the antennas for any damage.Antennas
Check the antennas' connections to the coaxial cable for any damage to the
insulation or connection.
Check the antennas' directional alignment.
Check that the device conguration (for single or diversity antennas)
corresponds to the physical antennas attached to the device.
Check all Ethernet cable connections are secure.Ethernet connections
Check dust covers are present and secure on unused Ethernet ports.
Check the power LED is solid red.Display LEDs
Check the status LED is blinking red (at approximately a 1 second interval).
Testing RF transmit path for WAP
1.
Stand 50M away from the ImPact WAP.
2.
Using a MinePhone handset, verify the signal strength is within
specication. (Refer to site specic commissioning data).
Testing RF receive path for WAP
1.
Stand 50M away from the ImPact WAP with two AeroScout tags.
2.
Open the web browser interface and select the STATUS > TAGS web
page.
3.
Verify that the two tags have been detected, and verify that the received
signal strength is within specication (Refer to site specic commissioning
data).
Note: A tracker server must be congured in order for the tags to be
displayed on the web interface.
Note: Please contact MST for all maintenance and repair enquiries.
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