dCS 954 User Manual | Manual for Standard Software Version 1.5x |
dCS Ltd | June 2000 |
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Operating Conditions
The dCS 954 has no ventilation slots or fan cooling. It dissipates relatively low power, so that usually allowing natural convection provides enough cooling in most circumstances. It is sensible, however, to not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators, hot air ducts or in direct strong sunlight.
Operating conditions should be such that internal temperature does not exceed 70°C substantially, as read out from the internal temperature sensor (see the menu function Heat on page Error! Bookmark not defined.). This will tend to be met if the ambient temperature is below 50°C, although it will depend a bit on how the unit is positioned. Internal temperature should not fall below 0°C, and should be a
Figure 35 below shows the rise of internal temperature for the middle unit of three stacked as in a rack, with support plates between. Allowing 3 cms between units gives reasonable cooling.
If in doubt, the easy test is – the dCS 954 is happy to work anywhere a human is.
Excess temperature (deg C)
dCS 9xx EXCESS TEMPERATURE
(Measured as dCS 954)
Middle unit of 3, in box with "shelf plates"
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Unit spacing (cms)
Figure 35 – Temperature rise above ambient for a unit in a stack of 3 with poor
ventilation
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