Installation And Setup; Site Recommendations; General Hazard Precautions - AMX DGX1600-ENC Hardware Reference Manual

Installation and Setup

DXLink Fiber Boards
IMPORTANT: If the Enova DGX Switcher contains Enova DGX DXLink Fiber Boards, be sure to read all of the safety information for
laser products in this chapter and in the DXLink Fiber Boards chapter.
WARNING: DXLink Fiber units use laser transceivers, which are Class 1 Eye Safe per IEC 60825-1/CDRH requirements. While the
Class 1 category indicates that the invisible laser used is safe, we recommend avoiding direct eye exposure when using any optical
fiber prod□ucts (see the OSHA directive on page 118).

Site Recommendations

When placing the enclosure, follow the recommendations and precautions in this section to reduce potential installation and
operation hazards.
Environment
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Choose a clean, dust free, (preferably) air-conditioned location.
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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 Power indicator LED on the front
and the other LED indicators on the rear. Leaving adequate clearance at the rear will also allow for easier cabling and service.
Power
IMPORTANT: We recommend attaching all power cords to a surge protector (20 A) and/or an AC line conditioner.
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 strongly recommend using a dedicated line for the system's power. Use a minimum breaker
current rating of 20 A for 110 V or 10 A for 230 V.
To avoid an overload, note the power consumption rating of all equipment connected to the circuit breaker before applying power.

General Hazard Precautions

These recommendations address potential hazards that are common to all installations.
IMPORTANT: DXLink twisted pair cable runs for DXLink equipment shall only be run within a common building. "Common building" is
defined as: Where the walls of the structure(s) are physically connected and the structure(s) share a single ground reference.
Elevated Operating Temperature
The maximum rated ambient temperature for the Enova DGX Switcher is 104° F (40° 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 104° F (40° C) and follow the
clearance recommendation below for adequate airflow.
Airflow Restriction
Enova DGX Switchers are designed to adequately dissipate the heat they produce under normal operating conditions; however, this
design is defeated if 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 top and sides of the enclosure are not blocked and do not have restricted air flow.
Mechanical (Rack) Loading
When installing equipment in a rack, distribute the weight to avoid uneven mechanical loading. Note that fully loaded, the Enova
DGX 800 weighs approximately 35 pounds (15.9 kg), the Enova DGX 1600 weighs approximately 55 pounds (24.95 kg), the Enova
DGX 3200 weighs approximately 73 pounds (33.1 kg), and the Enova DGX 6400 weighs approximately 150 pounds (68.0 kg).
Circuit Overloading
When connecting the equipment to the supply circuits, be aware of the effect that overloading the circuits might have on over-
current protection and supply wiring.
Reliable Earthing (Grounding)
Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained. If not using a direct connection to the branch circuit
(e.g., plugging into a power strip), pay particular attention to supply connections.
CAUTION: We strongly recommend attaching all of the power cords to a surge protector and/or an AC line conditioner. After
powering up the enclosure, apply power to the source and destination devices.
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