Operations and Maintenance Manual

MPR 4.1

Reader Maintenance Instructions

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4. Check ground connectivity for exterior ground connection to reader system ground

Attention: Pre-authorized lane closure is required before continuing with this procedure.

Note: For each port, go into the web interface and disable the port to be tested.

1. Disconnect and inspect in-line lightning suppressor.

2. Disconnect and inspect the exterior RF feedline cable and connectors exposed to the elements.

3. If corrosion is visible, replace the corroded connector and, if necessary, cut out the entire corroded portion

of the feedline cable. The antenna may require replacement if the mating female connector is corroded.

4. When reconnecting connectors after inspection is complete, discard and replace self-amalgamating tape.

Every 4 1/2 years:

Note: The CMOS battery is not field-replaceable.

1. Replace the CMOS battery.

Antenna replacement

Note: The Reader does not need shutting down to replace an antenna.

Prerequisites: Connect a service laptop to the Lane Controller port to access the web interface.

Refer to Connecting a service laptop to the Reader, page 34.

Removing an antenna

1. Go to the Channels web page.

Result: The following screen appears.