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Selecting a Site

TigerSwitch 100 units can be mounted in a standard 19-inch
equipment rack or on a flat surface. Be sure to follow the
guidelines below when choosing a location.
◆The site should:
•be at the center of all the devices you want to link and near
a power outlet.
•be able to maintain its temperature within 0° to 50° C and
its humidity within 5% to 95%, non-condensing
•provide adequate space (approximately two inches) on all
sides for proper air flow
•be accessible for installing, cabling and maintaining the
devices
•allow the status LEDs to be clearly visible
◆Make sure twisted-pair cable is always routed away from power
lines, fluorescent lighting fixtures and other sources of electrical
interference, such as radios, transmitters, e tc.
◆Make sure that a separate grounded power outlet that provides
100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, is within 8 feet of each d evice and
is powered from an independent circuit breaker. As with any
equipment, using a filter or surge suppressor is recommended.