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Chapter 5 maintenance, Inspection and cleaning, Troubleshooting – Bird Technologies ACM Series-Manual User Manual

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Chapter 5

Maintenance

This chapter contains troubleshooting instructions, part information,
and specifications for the Bird Antenna & Cable Monitor.

Inspection and Cleaning
This unit requires only simple and routine maintenance.

1. Wipe off dust and dirt regularly.

Note:

Use a soft, clean cloth dampened with mild detergent.

2. Check connectors, connector pins, and cables for damage.

Note:

If needed, clean the connectors using a self-drying

contact cleaner that leaves no residue.

Troubleshooting
The Bird Antenna Monitor has no operator serviceable parts. Any

required service must be performed at an authorized service facility.
The table below contains troubleshooting information for problems

which can occur during normal operation. This manual cannot list all

malfunctions that may occur, or their corrective actions. If a problem

is not listed or is not corrected by the listed actions, notify a qualified

service center.

CAUTION

Do not use harsh or abrasive detergents for cleaning.

WARNING

Disconnect the unit from the RF power source and

the AC line before any disassembly. The potential

for electrical shock exists.

Problem

Possible Cause

Correction

Operation/Test LED
does not illuminate

No DC power

Check power source.

Defective LED

Return the unit to an
authorized service center.

Alarm LED does not
illuminate

Defective LED

Return the unit to an
authorized service center.

High VSWR

Dirty connectors

Clean connectors.

Defective connectors

Replace connectors.

Shorted or open
transmission line

Have the line serviced.