Installing Into A Rack Enclosure - Comtech EF Data LBC-4000 Installation And Operation Manual

LBC-4000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System
Installation
The equipment contains parts and assemblies sensitive to damage by Electrostatic
Discharge (ESD). Use ESD precautionary procedures when touching, removing, or
inserting PCBs.
As shown in Figure 2‐1 – Once opened, inspect the shipment:
Step Task
1 Keep all shipping materials for storage or reshipment.
2 Check the packing list to ensure the shipment is complete.
Inspect the equipment for any possible damage incurred during shipment.
3
Contact the carrier and Comtech EF Data immediately and submit a damage report if
damage is evident to the shipment.
4 Review the manual carefully to become familiar with operation.
5
2.2

Installing Into a Rack Enclosure

When mounting the LBC-4000 into a rack enclosure (
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PROPER GROUNDING PROTECTION IS REQUIRED. The equipment must be
connected to the protective earth connection at all times. It is therefore
imperative that the unit is properly grounded, using the ground stud provided
on the unit rear panel, during installation, configuration, and operation.
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PROPER AIR VENTILATION IS REQUIRED. In a rack system where there is
high heat discharge, provide forced-air cooling with top- or bottom-mounted
fans or blowers.
For information about custom rack enclosures, contact Comtech EF Data
Customer Support during normal business hours or visit the Comtech EF
Data Web site (www.comtechefdata.com/support.asp).
Chapter Sect. 2.2 Installing Into a Rack Enclosure
Make sure there is adequate clearance inside the enclosure, especially
o
at the side for air ventilation.
Air temperature inside the rack enclosure should
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°
(122 F).
2–2
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Figure 2‐2
):
never exceed 50
°
C