Preventive Plant Maintenance
To ensure fault-free network operation and to identify and prevent problems in advance, the routes
and repeater locations are regularly monitored. This includes regular testing of the fibre optic cable connections, inspection
of air conditioning systems, maintenance of the power supplies and emergency generators, the inspection of cable pits, and
cleaning of repeater locations.
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Testing the fibre optic cable connections at 24-month intervals
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Inspection of pits [every 12 months, regreasing the pit covers, pumping out and cleaning, visual inspection of conduit seals, visual inspection of cable sleeves and sleeve fasteners, inspection report including graphic images]
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Inspection and maintenance of air conditioning plants
Inspection and maintenance of power supply units including inspection of backup batteries
Inspection of the emergency generator and the fuel oil supply
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Inspection of the safety installations at the repeater site
Monthly external inspection of the repeater site
Maintenance of the station grounds [green space]