Installation and Operation

Mounting the Switcher

The MTP SW6 can be set on a table, mounted on a rack shelf, or mounted under a desk, podium, or tabletop.

Tabletop use

Four self-adhesive rubber feet are included with the switcher. For tabletop use, attach one foot at each corner of the bottom side of the unit and place the unit in the desired location.

Rack shelf mounting

For optional rack mounting, mount the switcher using any of the following rack mounting options:

•RSU 129 9.5" deep 1U universal rack shelf kit (part #60-190-01)

•RSB 129 9.5" deep 1U basic rack shelf (part #60-604-01)

•RSU 126 6" deep universal rack shelf kit (part #60-190-10)

•RSB 126 6" deep basic rack shelf (part #60-604-10)

UL guidelines

The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) requirements pertain to the installation of the switcher into or onto a rack.

1. Elevated operating ambient — If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Therefore, consider installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the +122 °F (+50 °C) maximum ambient temperature (Tma) specified by Extron.

2. Reduced air flow — Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.

3. Mechanical loading — Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.

4. Circuit overloading — Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.

5. Reliable earthing (grounding) — Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (such as

the use of power strips).

Rack shelf mounting instructions

1. Remove feet from the bottom of the MTP SW6 if installed.

2. Mount the switcher on the rack shelf, using two 4-40 x 3/16" screws in opposite (diagonal) corners to secure it to the shelf (figure 2-1).

3.	Install blank panel(s) or other unit(s) on the rack shelf.
4.	Attach the rack shelf to the rack using the supplied bolts.
	6" Deep Rack Shelf
	1/2 Rack Width Front False
	Faceplate

Front false faceplate uses 2 screws.

(2) 4-40 x 3/16" Screws

Use 2 mounting holes on opposite corners.

Figure 2-1 — Mounting the switcher unit on a 6" rack shelf

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