Sepura STP8000 Series User manual

TETRA Terminal Product
Care Guide
STP9000, STP8000 & STP8X Series
PD-T201405/1

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Contents
TETRA Terminal Product Care Guide 1
Cleaning 4
External surfaces 4
Connectors 4
Antenna 5
Battery compartment contacts 5
Specialist cleaning 6
Sanitising 6
Salt water 6
Care during operation 7
Body-worn operation 7
Protective case 7
Routine Maintenance 8
Casing 8
Antenna 8
Battery 8
Storage 9
Storing batteries 9
Smartcards and MircoSD cards 9
Sepura terminals are manufactured to meet strict international design
standards and guidelines for environmental and operational compliance. The
terminal does not require regular servicing, however, it is recommended that
the terminal is routinely cleaned and inspected to ensure that the product
continues to operate correctly and reliably. This guide describes the
processes for cleaning the product to ensure that the product is kept in good
working condition.
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Cleaning
To maintain the product in good working condition, it is recommended that the
terminal is cleaned regularly.
Warning! Always obey your local health and safety procedures when using
potentially harmful cleaning solutions.
Warning! Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should be worn
when cleaning the product.
External surfaces
Caution! Do not use chemicals, aerosols or abrasive cleaners. Chemical
coatings must not be applied to any part of the terminal or battery.
Clean the external surfaces, including the screen, after operation using a lint free
soft cloth.
Using a soft brush, remove any dust or debris from the area around the bottom of
the Navi-knob and the antenna. Ensure that the area around each key on the
keypad is cleaned to remove any dust and debris from around the edge of the key.
On the back of the terminal, use a soft brush to clean the areas around the battery
and all other areas where dust and debris can collect.
Remove more stubborn contaminants using a damp cloth soaked in a mild
detergent and warm water. Do not use a sponge with an abrasive surface.
Allow the terminal to dry before operating. Do not dry the terminal using a
microwave oven or any other heating device.
Connectors
Connectors require periodic cleaning, but not necessarily daily cleaning, to ensure
that the contacts are clean and the connector is maintained in good working
condition.
All connectors can be cleaned using a cotton bud, a soft brush or a lint free soft
cloth that is either dry or soaked in a mild detergent. If a mild detergent is used,
ensure that the connector is left to dry completely before use.
If you have removed any connector cover, refit the cover as described in the
relevant product user guide.
Important note: It is recommended that the supplied connector covers are
fitted when the terminal is in use without an accessory fitted.
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Warning! STP8X Series terminals must not be used without the covers fitted.
Using the STP8X terminal without covers fitted may invalidate the compliance
rating of the product.
Antenna
You can clean the antenna connector on the terminal and the connector on the
antenna using a soft brush. If you have removed the antenna, refit the antenna and
secure to finger-tight and then apply another 1/4 turn.
Battery compartment contacts
Before cleaning, power off the terminal then remove the battery.
Remove the battery and clean the contacts inside the compartment using a dry lint
free soft cloth or soft brush.
Warning! Do not use a damp cloth or other cleaning fluids on the battery
compartment contacts.
The contacts on the battery can be cleaned using a dry lint free soft cloth or soft
brush.
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Specialist cleaning
Sometimes the terminal may be subjected to conditions that require additional
cleaning such as salt water, mud, body fluid and foul substances such as sewage.
If the product has been subjected to contamination, seek advice from your local
Health and Safety authority.
Sanitising
If sanitation of the terminal is required, Clinell universal sanitising wipes may be
used.
Caution! Regular use of this sanitising product may degrade the hard coat
protection of the product key mat.
Always read the instructions for using the sanitising product carefully and obey all
safety instructions relating to the use of the cleaner.
Salt water
Salt water is a corrosive and may damage the terminal. Use a protective case to
reduce the risk the potential risk of damaging the product in this enviroment.
If the STP9000 or STP8X terminal is exposed to salt water, clean as follows:
Briefly immerse the product into fresh clean water.
Gently shake the terminal to clear any water from behind the keypad.
Allow the terminal to dry before operating. Do NOT dry the terminal using a
microwave oven or other heating device.
Important note! For all other terminals, contact with salt water should be
avoided.
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Care during operation
Sepura TETRA terminals are designed to comply with international standards
governing the use of the occupational wireless devices in harsh environments.
However, it is important that you take precautions to prevent damage to the
terminal whist in use. Sepura has a range of accessories designed to protect the
terminal during operation.
Body-worn operation
TETRA terminals are designed to be worn on the body (chest) or attached to a
belt, either around the waist or across the chest. Body-worn operation will improve
accessibility to the terminal whilst you are working and potentially reduce the risk
of damage caused by accidentally dropping the terminal. When body-worn, the
terminal must always be secured. Sepura supplies a range of accessories
designed for securing your terminal whilst body-worn.
Protective case
The use of a protective case is advised to prevent cosmetic damage to the terminal
and potentially extend its working life. Careful consideration should be taken to
select a suitable protective case when the product is used in harsh environments.
Sepura provides a range of protective cases specifically designed to for your
terminal when fitted with either a standard or high-capacity battery. The cases are
designed for body-worn operation and have various attachment options.
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Routine Maintenance
To ensure that your product is kept in good working condition, it is recommended
that regular inspections are performed to check for damage or worn parts. Any part
of the product that is damaged must be replaced to ensure that the product
remains within its safety compliance ratings. If you are not sure if the damage
affects the safety compliance ratings of your product, contact your Service
Provider.
Casing
Check the casing for any penetrating scratches that may affect the product safety
compliance ratings. Surface scratches, those that do not penetrate the casing, are
unlikely to affect the operation or compliance ratings of the product.
Check that all accessories or covers are fitted and secured. Operating the product
without accessories or covers fitted may affect the safety compliance ratings of the
product.
Antenna
Power off the terminal. Inspect the antenna for any signs of damage. Replace the
antenna if it shows any signs of damage such as cracks in the surface.
Battery
Check the battery for any signs of damage. Replace any battery that shows signs
of damage.
Ensure that the battery fits securely into the battery compartment.
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Storage
Terminals and batteries can be stored for periods of time under certain conditions.
The maximum length of storage time and the conditions of storage vary between
the terminal models and battery types.
Storing batteries
Batteries should not be stored attached to the terminal. Always remove the battery
before placing into storage.
All batteries have a finite life and they will deteriorate if they are not charged on a
periodic basis.
For more information about storing and charging batteries, refer to our Batteries
Endurance document MOD-13-1654.
Smartcards and MircoSD cards
If the terminal is fitted with a Smartcard or Micro SD card, these must be removed
before placing the terminal into storage.
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