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Preventive maintenance | SRT LAN radar sensor S-band down-mast Service Manual
Preventive maintenance
Follow the procedures that are described in this chapter to ensure the radar system operates
at its optimum.
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Warning: High voltage is present inside the unit. Do not open the cabinet
cover before the main radar breaker has been turned to the off position. Switch
off the power supply before connecting measurement instruments inside the
unit.
! Warning: Before starting any maintenance or repair work, it is mandatory that,
for the safety of personnel, all high-voltage capacitors be short circuited by
means of an insulated screwdriver or other suitable tool.
¼ Note: All work performed on the transceiver must be recorded in the unit log book.
External inspection of the radar sensor
The operation is performed twice a year.
1 On the electric switchboard, switch OFF the radar main breaker and place a card reading
WORK IN PROGRESS - DO NOT SWITCH ON
2 On the R5000 PSU, switch the power switch to the OFF position and place a card reading
WORK IN PROGRESS - DO NOT SWITCH ON
3 Switch the safety switch to the OFF position
4 Place a card at the radar controls stating unit is being serviced
5 Check that no parts of the plastic covering the antenna have been painted
6 Check the state of the casing preservation
7 Unscrew and grease the four fastening screws of the pedestal cover to avoid corrosion and
facilitate future inspections
8 If paint has been scratched off at any point
• Degrease the part to be painted
• Scuff lightly with emery paper
• Dust off with a dry brush
• Apply a rust resistance paint system suited to harsh environments. Refer to paint supplier
instructions for details
9 Switch the safety switch to the ON position
10 On the R5000 PSU, switch the power switch to the ON position and remove the card reading
WORK IN PROGRESS - DO NOT SWITCH ON
11 On the electric switchboard, set the radar main breaker to ON and remove the card reading
WORK IN PROGRESS - DO NOT SWITCH ON
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