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VXI-1200 User Manual
Maintenance
5
Chapter
This chapter describes basic maintenance procedures you can perform
on the VXI-1200 FlexFrame.
This chapter describes procedures for inspecting and cleaning the
VXI-1200, removing and replacing mainframe components, and
isolating problems to the module level. Refer to Chapter 4,
Understanding the VXI-1200, for theory of operation information.
Service Strategy
The service procedures in this manual describe removal and
replacement procedures to repair the VXI-1200 to the module level.
Module-level repairs are accomplished by exchanging faulty modules
with known good modules or parts. No component-level repair is
provided in this manual.
Service Interval
Clean the power-supply filter and mainframe module fan filter at a
maximum interval of six months. Depending upon the amount of use
and ambient dust levels in the operating environment, the filters may
require more frequent cleaning.
Clean dust from the mainframe exterior (and interior) as needed, based
on the operating environment. Periodic cleaning reduces instrument
breakdown and increases reliability.