Number 4250-2010
Revision 0.1
Date MAY 1996
Page 1 of 37
1.0 PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY
This technical instruction (TI) describes procedures for servicing and calibration testing of
Handar 540A/570A Data Collection Platforms (DCPs). This TI, as referenced in Standard
Operating Procedure 4250, Servicing and Calibration of Optical Monitoring Dataloggers,
specifically describes procedures for:
• Performing post-field inspections
• Performing post-field timing and performance checks
• Performing routine laboratory servicing and cleaning
• Checking and performing laboratory modifications
• Programming the DCP
• Performing pre-field operational tests
• Documenting all servicing tasks
• Archiving servicing, repair, and calibration records
Handar 540A/570A DCPs are used as the primary dataloggers in the IMPROVE
transmissometer network.
2.0 RESPONSIBILITIES
2.1 PROJECT MANAGER
The project manager shall:
• Verify that all Handar 540A/570A DCPs are serviced at least annually.
• Verify that calibration, timing, and transmission checks are performed on all Handar
540A/570A DCPs at least annually.
• Verify that all Handar 540A/570A DCPs are operating within factory specifications
prior to being shipped to the field for use at an operational monitoring site.
• Verify that all Handar 540A/570A DCPs that do not operate within factory
specifications are returned to Handar for factory servicing and recalibration.
• Ensure that all DCP servicing is documented and archived in accordance with the
procedures described in this TI.
2.2 INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
The instrument technician shall:
• Perform and document all servicing, modifications, calibration checks, and operational
tests.
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