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Hardware Installation Guide for the Polycom SoundStructure C16, C12, C8 and SR12
General Site Requirements
Please ensure the SoundStructure side ventilation holes have at least 1 inch of clearance from the sides of the rack to allow airflow through the device. Failure to maintain clearance for airflow may increase the operating temperature of the unit beyond its maximum operating temperature of 40° C (104° F).
With the proper side clearance, each SoundStructure device requires one rack space and does not require additional empty rack spaces above or below the device. When mounting with other equipment give consideration to having access to the audio connectors on the
When using SoundStructure with Polycom HDX video codecs, it is recommended that the SoundStructure devices be installed above the video codec.
If you are placing the device on a tabletop or other flat surface (rather than rack- mounting it), it is recommended to mount the adhesive rubber feet on the bottom of the device as shown in
Power Supply Considerations
The Polycom SoundStructure C16, C12, C8 and SR12 have the following power requirements on the line power supplied to the devices:
•Input voltage of
•Line power requirements (including 0.6 PF):
—130 VA (C16),
—115 VA (C12),
—105 VA (SR12),
—95 VA (C8)
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