Teledyne Field Wizard 2101 - Manual (Page 53)

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2101 Field Wizard
Section 5 Maintenance
5.1 Maintenance
Overview
This section explains the maintenance requirements of the 2101
Field Wizard.
The Field Wizard is designed to perform reliably in adverse con-
ditions with a minimal amount of routine service requirements.
To keep your system working properly, you should check the des-
iccant and channel conditions at regular intervals.
Maintenance intervals are affected by many variables. Humidity
levels obviously affect the service life of the desiccant, and the
amount of debris in the stream can drastically alter the channel
conditions.
As a guide, for a basic system installed in an environment with
moderate humidity levels, the maintenance interval should not
exceed three months. A basic system is defined as:
• a single 2100 Series Module,
• powered by a fresh pair of alkaline lantern batteries,
• recording readings at the default intervals of 15
minutes.
Experience is often the best tool to use when establishing
minimum maintenance intervals for your system. Until you have
gained an understanding of the A-V Module’s operation under
differing environmental conditions, a weekly maintenance
interval is recommended.
5.1.1 Cleaning The Field Wizard case may be cleaned using a soft cloth and a
mild detergent. Do not use an abrasive cleanser, or you might
scratch the surface of the case. Be particularly careful when
cleaning the display screen; scratches will make it difficult to
read the display
Before cleaning, make sure that all the protective connector caps
are in place to avoid damage to any of the connectors. You should
also ensure that no water or cleanser enters the desiccant unit.
5.2 Maintenance Kit Some of the parts mentioned in the Maintenance section of this
manual are available in a maintenance kit.
Kit number 60-2009-001 contains O-rings for the connectors and
desiccant cartridge, a desiccant assembly, and a 1.5 pound con-
tainer of silica gel desiccant.
You can order the kit by calling Teledyne Isco’s Customer Service
Department.
Teledyne Isco, Inc.
Customer Service Dept.
P.O. Box 82531
Lincoln, NE 68501 USA
Phone: (800) 228-4373
(402) 464-0231
FAX: (402) 465-3022
E-mail: [email protected]