Instructions for printing the binder that accompanies this presentation is here:

Cassini Maintenance Training v2a Handout.pdfCassini Maintenance Training v2a slides.pdfCassini Maintenance Training v2.odp"note: actually ver2a"

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Syllabus - Cassini Maintenance Training

System Introduction

Identification (Front/Back & Testhead)
Block Diagrams (40 GHz)
Power Supply, ON/OFF
Emergency Off (EMO)
Aux Rack
Guru & System Controller Disaster Recovery
Starting Cassini
RIFL

Routine Care & Maintenance

Daily, Periodic and Annual PMC Procedure
Basic Care with PKZ, Coax
Service Plans
Transient Instruments & Cak Kits
Calibration Process
Inspecting & Special Cal Buttons
Diagnostic Testplan Review

Troubleshooting

Breakpoints & Control
Limits, Graphs
Disabling Tests
Basic, Normal Troubleshooting Tree
Common Scenario (Example)
Source Basics, Block Diagram
Common Source Failures
Troubleshooting Hints
Find Phase Lock Errors with Averaging

Wrap-up and Review

Exchanging TIMs
Sending Data to RI
Guru Object Class Definitions
How to Get Information
How to Get Help from RI



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Printed Manual

Cassini Maintenance Manual

1 - Planning

Site Preparation Guidelines for CASSINI and RI7100A&C
Cassini Footprint - Cassini 16 Infrastructure
Cassini Footprint - 56 Small Infrastructure
Cassini Footprint - 57 Large Infrastructure
RI Safety Guidelines for Hazards - Cassini

2 - Setup

Cassini 16 Diagram (Location and Descriptions)
Unpacking a Cassini 16 from Shipping Crate
Setting Up the Cassini 16 Test System for the First Time
Setup System Networking (TCP/IP and FTP)
Guru Server Install & Setup Instructions

3 - Routine Care & Maintenance

Cassini Regular (Daily) Maintenance
Cassini Periodic Maintenance (Verify TIMs)
Diagnose and Verify Cassini TIMs
Checking Wear Levels of Relays and Attenuators (% Life Remaining)
Cassini Fixture Care and Maintenance
RF Connector Care - Handling coax cables

4 - Calibration

Cassini System Calibration Procedure
Diagnostic Test Plan Review
Calibration of Test Fixtures
Calibration Kit Maintenance for Cassini

5 - Using the System Controller

Guru Applications
Import, Export, & Recover Files with Guru Browser
Connect to Guru Server with Guru Address Book
Transferring Test Data with Guru Agents
Backup System with Guru
Restore, Sync, and Log System Controller with System
System Software Errors & Recovery
Monitor Error and Warning Messages

6 - Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting - Cassini System
Troubleshooting - Breakpoint & Control
Troubleshooting - Limits in Service Plans
Troubleshooting - Visualizing Data (Graphs)
Troubleshooting - Basic Diagnostic Process
Troubleshooting - Common Scenario & Source Basics
Calibration Issues - Restoring Fixture Calibration Data
Advanced Troubleshooting - Opening a TIM

7 - Service and Shipment

Exchanging Cassini Modules
Exchanging Cassini Modules
Exchanging Cassini 16 System Controller
Packing and Shipping a Cassini TIM
Shipping a Cassini Fixture
Preparing a Cassini 16 System for Shipping
End of Life: Decommissioning of Cassini Systems