TB8100 Service Manual Reciter Fault Finding 69© Tait Electronics Limited September 20063 Reciter Fault FindingImportant This equipment contains devices which are susceptible todamage from static charges. Refer to “ESD Precautions”on page 17 for more information on antistatic procedureswhen handling these devices.This chapter provides enough fault finding information to allow you to tracethe fault to an individual board in the reciter. A faulty system interface boardcan be replaced in the field. However, if the digital board or RF board isfaulty, you must return the complete reciter to your nearest CustomerService Organisation for repair or replacement.The fault finding procedures provided in this chapter assume you are familiarwith the operation of the TB8100 Service Kit and Calibration Kit.Figure 3.1 on page 71 identifies the individual boards. “Identifying theReciter” on page 70 explains how to identify the model and hardwareconfiguration of a reciter from its product code.Note For the sake of simplicity and clarity, the instructions and illustra-tions in this chapter refer to a UHF (H-band) reciter fitted withan isolated system interface board. However, the same basic pro-cedures and techniques apply to other models of reciter and systeminterface board.
