AMX Octaire Installation & Setup, Site Recommendations, General Hazard Precautions, Environment

Installation & Setup

Installation & Setup

Site Recommendations

When placing the enclosure, follow the recommendations and precautions in this section to reduce potential installation and operation hazards. For general specifications, see page 13; for individual signal specifications, see the “Signal Types & Specifications” chapter (page 39).

Environment

Choose a clean, dust free, (preferably) air-conditioned location.

Avoid areas with direct sunlight, heat sources, or high levels of EMI (Electromagnetic

Interference).

Chassis Accessibility

Make sure the front and rear panels of the enclosure are accessible, so that you can monitor the LED indicators. Leaving adequate clearance at the rear will also allow for easier cabling and service.

Power

The source’s electrical outlet should be installed near the router, easily accessible, and properly grounded. Power should come from a building branch circuit. We recommend that a second, independent branch be used for the second AC inlet feed to the enclosure (see page 27). Use a minimum breaker current rating of 30 A for 110 V or 15 A for 230 V.

To avoid an overload, note the power consumption rating of all the equipment connected to the circuit breaker before applying power.

General Hazard Precautions

These recommendations address potential hazards that are common to all installations:

Elevated Operating Temperature

The maximum rated ambient temperature for Octaire enclosures is 113° F (45° C).

All equipment should be installed in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient temperature. In a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient room temperature.

Caution: To protect the equipment from overheating, do not operate in an area that exceeds 113° (45° C) and follow the clearance recommendation below for adequate airflow.

Airflow Restriction

Octaire enclosures are designed to adequately dissipate the heat they produce under normal operating conditions; however, this design is defeated when high heat-producing equipment is placed directly above or below an enclosure.

Caution: To prevent overheating, avoid placing high heat-producing equipment directly above or below the enclosure. The system requires a minimum of one empty rack unit above and below (three empty rack units are recommended). Verify that the openings on the sides of the enclosure are not blocked and do not have restricted air flow.

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