User guide

Veloce 50 Operating Manual

7.3 HOW TO PREVENT DAMAGE AND ENSURE A LONG LIFE TO YOUR

TRANSDUCERS

Here is a list of point forms that will help the user to prevent damages and ensure long life to his transducers. If you

are working with a team or if it is the first time you are working with fiber-optic devices, it is a good idea to use this

page as a reminder at your application location.

 Keep the fiber-optic connector surface clean.

 When the transducer is not in use, always plug a protective cap on the connector.

 Avoid allowing fiber-optic connectors to drop or scrape on hard surfaces.

 Avoid sharp radius turns in the fiber-optic cable (radius less than 10 mm).

 Avoid tension or twisting of the fiber-optic cable.

 Avoid pinch points and “scissors” when setting in place the transducer.

 Do not pull on fiber-optic cable to clear tangles; carefully unwind instead.

 If you are spooling the fiber, verify that the tie wraps or metal ties remain loose.

 When installing the transducer try to avoid bending force or shear force on the transducer tip.

 The strain transducer external sheathing must be kept clean until it is bonded. The transducer

should be protected to prevent grease, dust or dirt exposure.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at FISO Technologies. Our customer

support will be more than please to help you.

7.4 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

7.4.1 INSPECTION

The unit should be inspected regularly to detect wear, damage or missing parts and to ensure that the

mounting screws or brackets do not work loose.

The power cord should be inspected as well to ensure that the female part is clean of dirt or any other

substance that could otherwise become conductive or hazardous, that the male terminals do not show

sign of crack, bend or corrosion and that the plastic insulation is not damaged.

Any non-conformity detected on the unit or the power cord should be reported immediately to your

responsible body or to FISO's Technical Support Team.

7.4.2 C

LEANING

The unit should be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive build-up of dust or any other potential

contaminant.

To clean the unit, use a soft cloth dampened with soaped water; make sure that no liquid drips from the

cloth that could introduce moisture inside the unit.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at FISO Technologies. Our customer

support will be more than pleased to help you.