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Equipment Maintenance

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Cleaning Smart Docks and Sensors

StrongArm Smart Docks and Sensors are designed to operate in an industrial environment. However, ongoing dirt and debris buildup can limit their performance.

We recommend performing preventative maintenance 2x per month or as needed based on individual site conditions.

The preventative maintenance process takes approximately 20-30 minutes per docking station.

Figure 8. Supply List

  • contact cleaner (recommended WD-40 SPECIALIST)

  • 25 disposable cotton swabs per Smart Dock or 1 reusable toothbrush

  • paper towels or similar

  • isopropyl alcohol (IPA) wipes

  • microfiber towel

  • screen cleaner spray

  • disposable gloves (recommended but not necessary)

Supply List

Procedure

Warning

The Smart Dock must be plugged into an outlet and receiving power before the Smart Dock power switch is turned "On."

  1. Turn Off Smart Dock

    Switch the Power Button on the back of the Dock from “On” to “Off.”

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  2. Remove Smart Dock Power Cable

    Disconnect the Power Cable by grasping it from the raised portion near the base of the Dock. The locking collar will slide down slightly as you pull the cable away from the Dock, unlocking the cable, and allowing you to continue to pull the cable out.

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    Unplug the Power Cable from the outlet.

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  3. Turn Off Tablet

    Press and hold the Tablet Power Button on the right side of the Smart Dock for 3-5 seconds. A prompt will appear with options to power off or restart the tablet. Tap the Power Off icon.

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  4. Remove and Turn Off Sensors

    For Fuse: Remove Sensor from the Smart Dock and hold down the StrongArm logo button under the Sensor screen for 3 seconds until the screen turns black.

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    For Flex: Remove Sensor from the Smart Dock and hold down the side button for 3 seconds until the Sensor Status Light turns off.

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    Place Sensors on sheets of paper towel with the Charging Port (metal contacts at the bottom of Sensor) facing toward you.

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  5. Clean Smart Dock Sensor Cradles

    Gently spray contact cleaner into each of the Sensor Cradles on the Smart Dock and allow ~30 seconds for the cleaner to set in.

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    Use a microfiber or reusable cloth towel to wipe down any excess spray around the sides of the Sensor Cradle and metal pins until excess spray is gone.

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    Caution

    Avoid side to side movement when wiping the pins to prevent accidental damage.

  6. Clean Smart Dock Exterior

    Use an isopropyl alcohol wipe to clean the entire plastic surface of the Smart Dock.

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  7. Clean Tablet Screen

    Spray screen cleaner onto a microfiber towel and gently wipe the tablet screen with the towel to remove any dirt or residue.

  8. Clean Sensor Charging Ports

    Gently spray contact cleaner onto the Charging Port of each Sensor and allow ~30 seconds for the cleaner to set in.

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    Use a clean cotton swab or reusable toothbrush to wipe up and down along the metal pins of the Charging Port to remove dirt.

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    Use a microfiber towel to wipe away any excess dirt.

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  9. Confirm Power Switch is Off

    Confirm that the Power Switch on the back of the Dock is in the "Off" position.

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  10. Attach Power Supply to Smart Dock

    Make sure the flat side of the connector at the end of the power supply is facing down when attaching it to the back of the Smart Dock

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  11. Attach Power Supply to Outlet

    Plug the other end of the power supply into an outlet.

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  12. Turn on Smart Dock

    Switch the Power Switch on the back of the Dock from "Off" to "On."

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  13. Turn On Tablet

    Press and hold the Tablet Power Button for 5 seconds until the tablet screen turns back on.

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  14. Return Sensors to Smart Dock

    Slowly place each cleaned Sensor into an empty Sensor Cradle. Sensors will automatically turn on when connected to the Smart Dock.