ETC Net3 Conductor Setup Manual page 2

ETC Setup Guide
Rack Mount Kit Setup
The 1U Half Width Rack Mount Kit (4260K1001) is provided for the Net3 Conductor when
installing to a standard 19" rack enclosure. This kit is 1U half width and capable of holding a
second Net3 gateway style device (side by side) for mounting into a standard 19" rack enclosure.
A blanking plate is provided to fill the second space in the 1U rack mount kit. This blanking plate
can be installed on either side of the rack mount bracket, opposite the Net3 Conductor, as
needed.
Rack Mount Considerations
• Elevated Operating Ambient - If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the
operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room
ambient. Care should be taken to not operate the processor in an enclosed environment
above 100°F.
• Reduced Air Flow - When installing the processor in an equipment rack, the rack must be
vented and have adequate airflow to maintain an operating temperature below 100°F.
• Mechanical Loading - Mounting of the equipment in an equipment rack should only be
accomplished with the ETC rack hardware kit in a horizontal orientation to assure even
mechanical loading in the rack to avoid hazardous or dangerous loading conditions.
• Circuit Overloading - Use only a supplied ETC power supply of 12V DC / 5A. When installed
in an equipment rack consideration should be given to the connection to the rack power
source to avoid overloading of the rack circuit or supply wiring. Appropriate consideration
of the rack or power distribution in the equipment rack should be applied during
installation.
• Reliable Grounding - Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained.
Particular attention should be given to any supply connections other than directions to the
branch circuit (e.g. use of power strips).
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