russellhltn wrote:There's a check list? First I've heard of that.
Hehe. Same here.
Maybe a couple of suggestions about the form itself...
4. Verify that the you can locate the Audio backup equipment in the building:
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c. In the box above below, write in the part numbers for any audio back up equipment available.
The word "above" is used numerous places in the document, when the areas to check or fill in are actually located "below" the text.
5. Check the Receiver Status Light:
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c. If the status light is solid, write “solid” followed by the color of the light in the PIC Column
What's a "PIC Column"?
Verify that all Modulators are labeled with their channel number and language:
a. For each modulator installed:
i. Check the front of the modulator to verify that the modulator is labeled with its channel number and language. (In some cases the modulator may serve multiple purposes, is we [???] connected to a switch or patch panel. In these cases the modulator should be labeled accordingly).
ii. If the modulator(s) are labeled, mark “Yes” in the box above.
iii. If the modulator(s) are not labeled, label them, then mark “Yes” in the box above
iv. [???]
11. Verify that raw video jack in the chapel is functional.
In some newer buildings the system is designed with a raw video feed in the chapel which does not require the use of a VCR or tuner to connect to the Projector.
a. If there is no Raw video Jack in the chapel select not present in the box above
b. If there is video jack in the chapel, test it by connection the RCA video output from the jack to the Composite video input on the projector
"Raw video" refers to a type of uncompressed digital signal, and for clarity, probably shouldn't be used here. The correct term is "composite video". Also, the sentence structure of part "
b." really needs to be worked over.
12. Temperature of the satellite rack is at or below 85 degrees.
The satellite equipment is sensitive to heat. High temperatures can cause equipment malfunction, and failure. Using a thermometer, measure the temperature of the room where the satellite equipment is housed.
The heading refers to the temperature of the satellite rack, yet the measurement is of the room itself. First, I would think the room temperature would be subject to seasonal changes, especially if near an outside wall, or in an overhead area. And second, I would think the temperature of the warmest component in the rack would be far more beneficial to know. We've seen reported cases here in the forum of a piece of rack equipment running much hotter than what others were experiencing and I don't think that would affect the room temperature very much. Even without an accurate thermometer, an STS can be asked to see if any piece of gear is too hot to lay their hand on for more than 5 seconds or so. That could at least run up a flag for a more thorough investigation by the FM group.
18. Conduit Weather Head is installed and functional:
The cables form from the building should be installed in a Conduit.
19. Grounding Block is installed on the Coax cable and connected to Ground.
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a. Trace the Cable from the LNB, doe does it go to a grounding block?.
21. Dish is Free of Debris and Obstructions:
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b. If for any reason, the debris is not removed, mark “No” in the [sentence ends]
25.
Email a copy of the completed Checklist, and the associated pictures to: to
SatelliteCheck@ldschurch.org.
a. In the Subject line of the email, enter [Current Year]-Satellite System Check –[insert property number]
[Emphasize this more.]
Satellite Cabinet Information Sheet
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Ward or Stake Unity Unit Number: __ __ __ __ __ __
I'm an engineer and far from being an expert in English, but this seems like a pretty important document not to get these basic things corrected. There were other grammatical, punctuation and capitalization errors that I found, but they didn't impact the readability of the document as much as those listed above.
I happened to notice this because the tab in my Firefox browser was labeled "Wedding Day Checklist - Simpl..." and that peaked my curiosity.