Maintenance
Inspection and Cleaning
Inspection and Cleaning describes how to inspect for dirt and damage. It also describes how to clean the exterior and interior of the AWG710 Arbitrary Waveform Generators. Inspection and cleaning are done as preventive mainte- nance. Preventive maintenance, when done regularly, may prevent waveform generator malfunctions and enhance its reliability.
Preventive maintenance consists of visually inspecting and cleaning the waveform generator and using general care when operating it.
How often you perform preventive maintenance depends on the severity of the environment in which the waveform generator is used. It is recommended that you perform preventive maintenance just prior to doing the generator adjustment.
General Care The cabinet helps keep dust out of the waveform generator and should normally be in place when operating the generator. The generator's front cover protects the front panel and display from dust and damage. Install the front cover when storing or transporting the generator.
Inspection and Cleaning Procedures
Inspect and clean the waveform generator as often as operating conditions require. The collection of dirt on components inside can cause them to overheat and breakdown. (Dirt acts as an insulating blanket, preventing efficient heat dissipation.) Dirt also provides an electrical conduction path that could cause an generator failure, especially under
UTION Avoid the use of chemical cleaning agents which can damage plastics used in this waveform generator. Use only deionized water when cleaning the menu buttons or front panel buttons. Use an ethyl alcohol solution as a cleaner and rinse with deionized water. Before using any other type of cleaner, consult your Tektronix Service Center or representative.
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