Kelvin Hughes Limited SXV-A1 Manuel D’Utilisation
SharpEye™ SCV & SxV X-Band Radome Radar
Chapter 11: Planned maintenance
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11 Planned maintenance
This section provides information on the recommended maintenance tasks for the Kelvin Hughes Ltd
SharpEye™ SCV & SxV transceiver systems.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
All Health & Safety warnings noted at the beginning of this handbook must be observed at all times
when inspecting the system.
ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS
It is recommended that the mounting bolts inspections are carried out at the earliest safe opportunity
after the system has been exposed to severe or adverse weather conditions, high impacts or severe
vibrations.
ISOLATE THE SYSTEM
Prior to carrying out any system inspection or maintenance procedure, the system must be fully
isolated from the DC supply using the external DC breaker.
DO NOT DISMANTLE THE RADOME
SharpEyeTM SCV and SxV systems are factory sealed units that contain no field serviceable or
repairable parts. Access to components or sub-assemblies within the system is NOT required during
installation, maintenance or operation. Opening the unit breaks tamper and waterproof seals and
voids the warranty status of the unit.
WARNING
CASING TEMPERATURE
When the system has been operating in strong sunlight or elevated temperatures, the casing surfaces may be
extremely hot.
At ambient temperatures exceeding +50°C, the SCV/ SxV baseplate temperature can exceed +70°C.
MAINTENANCE RECORD
This section has been designed to be printed, completed and retained as a maintenance record.
Please contact Kelvin Hughes Ltd for instructions is one of the tests detailed in the above procedures
fails.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Isolate the system:
Prior to carrying out any maintenance, the system must be
fully isolated from the DC supply using the external DC
breaker.
Carry out the maintenance tasks:
The required maintenance tasks should be undertaken.
Restore power and test.
On completion of the maintenance tasks, the power should
be restored and the system fully tested.
Any damage that is identified as part of an inspection should immediately be reported to Kelvin
Hughes Ltd and appropriate action taken to prevent further damage occurring.