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* [[Media:Checklist_Web_GUI.pdf|GUI commands checklist]] (Web GUI, missing some steps not implemented in the GUI)
 
* [[Media:Checklist_Web_GUI.pdf|GUI commands checklist]] (Web GUI, missing some steps not implemented in the GUI)
 
* [[Media:Checklist HDDs replace.pdf|Camera system servicing checklist]]
 
* [[Media:Checklist HDDs replace.pdf|Camera system servicing checklist]]
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=== Checklist for refurbish, repair, upgrade before shipping or before heading on a trip ===
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* [[Media:Checklist_in_lab_refurbish_shipping_trip.pdf|Checklist for configuration and testing in lab]] (requires some knowledge of the camera system)
  
 
=== General User Interface via the web ===
 
=== General User Interface via the web ===
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* [[Using the GUI for Regular Maintenance#Check hard drive storage space|Check hard drive storage space]]
 
* [[Using the GUI for Regular Maintenance#Check hard drive storage space|Check hard drive storage space]]
 
* [[Using the GUI for Regular Maintenance#Check GPS status|Check GPS status]]
 
* [[Using the GUI for Regular Maintenance#Check GPS status|Check GPS status]]
* [[Using the GUI for Regular Maintenance#Format HDDs|Format HDDs]]
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* [[Manual_Maintenance#3._Format_the_new_drives_after_replacing|Format HDDs]]
 
* [[Using the GUI for Regular Maintenance#Run interval control test|Run testing software]]
 
* [[Using the GUI for Regular Maintenance#Run interval control test|Run testing software]]
  
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* [[Formatting the CF Card|Format the CF Card]]
 
* [[Formatting the CF Card|Format the CF Card]]
 
* [[Manual_Maintenance#Replacing_embedded_PC_board|Replacing the embedded PC]]
 
* [[Manual_Maintenance#Replacing_embedded_PC_board|Replacing the embedded PC]]
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* [[Replacing hard drives]], incl what models are recommended
  
 
This is recommended [[Camera_Maintenance_Toolkit|minimal toolkit]]. This is a [[Camera_servicing_kit|comprehensive servicing]] kit we use on field trips in Australia.
 
This is recommended [[Camera_Maintenance_Toolkit|minimal toolkit]]. This is a [[Camera_servicing_kit|comprehensive servicing]] kit we use on field trips in Australia.
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* [[DFNSMALL observatories BIOS configuration]] - including jumpers - for Commell LE-37D PC
 
* [[DFNSMALL observatories BIOS configuration]] - including jumpers - for Commell LE-37D PC
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* [[DFNSMALL observatories BIOS configuration - Advantech]] - including BIOS update - for Advantech MIO 5250 PC
  
 
==== DFNSKITs ====
 
==== DFNSKITs ====

Latest revision as of 10:38, 17 January 2024

Servicing and deployment checklists

Printable PDF checklists with steps what to do on a remote site.

Checklist for refurbish, repair, upgrade before shipping or before heading on a trip

General User Interface via the web

When servicing cameras, the GUI is your first port of call. It can be used to

For full instructions on it's use, see Using the GUI for Regular Maintenance.

Physical HW maintenance

You will also occasionally be required to:

This is recommended minimal toolkit. This is a comprehensive servicing kit we use on field trips in Australia.

Manual Maintenance using commandline (Todo: move this link and recategorise content within)

If you are ever required to perform any manual maintenance, use the following links for information on the following topics, or see the general Manual Maintenance page.

Advanced Usage

DFNSMALLs

DFNSKITs

DFNEXTs

FireOPALs