Tapco T-231 General Precautions and Considerations, Rack Mounting, Thermal Considerations

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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS

Rack Mounting

The T•231 is designed to be mounted in a standard rack. It requires two rack spaces (2U = 3.5”). It also requires 7.5” depth inside the rack, not counting the rear connectors. When designing your rack, put the heavier items at the bottom and the lighter items toward the top.

Secure the front panel of the T•231 to the front of the rack using four screws with soft washers to prevent scratching the panel.

Thermal Considerations

Avoid mounting the T•231 directly over devices that produce heat, such as power amplifiers. As with all electronic components, it is best to provide cool air circulation around the T•231 to avoid overheating. The ambient temperature should not exceed 113˚ F (45˚ C).

AC Power Considerations

Be sure the T•231 is plugged into an AC outlet that is able to supply the specified voltage, and the AC Select switch is set to the correct voltage.

Be sure the AC outlet can supply enough current to allow full power operation of all the components plugged into it, especially if there are power amplifiers plugged in. The outlet should be a three-prong socket that matches the power cord.

WARNING: Bypassing the plug’s safety ground pin can be dangerous. Don’t do it!

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Contents T231 Portable Cart Warning Safety InstructionsWhat me, read a manual? Things To Remember Getting StartedContents Whazzit Used For? IntroductionAbout Graphic Equalizers Constant Q DesignHere’s a quick glance at the features packed into the T231 In-line with Main Outputs Hookup DiagramsTypical Hookup Alternate HookupInput Level T231 FeaturesFront Panel Features EQ SlidersLine Cord Socket and Fuse Rear Panel FeaturesAC Select Switch GND Lift SwitchThermal Considerations General Precautions and ConsiderationsAC Power Considerations Rack MountingTroubleshooting Appendix a Service InformationWarranty Service Repair Tapco Service DepartmentAppendix B Connections T231 Specifications Appendix C Technical InfoRange T231 Block DiagramT231 Typical Frequency of each Instrument and Voice Frequency ChartTapco Limited Warranty Tapcogear.com