Choose a Site
1. Choose a Site
Follow these guidelines to select a site for your PortMaster.
Environment
Choose a clean and dust free environment.
Choose a secure, flat surface area for desktop installation.
Choose an air conditioned area if possible.
Choose an area without direct sunlight, close proximity to heat sources, or high
levels of electromagnetic interference (EMI).
Chassis Accessibility
Provide 3 inches (8cm) clearance at the rear of the PortMaster for cabling purposes.
Air Flow and Cooling
Provide 3 inches (8cm) around all vent openings of the PortMaster for proper air
flow.
Power Guidelines
Ensure that the power source of the PortMaster is properly grounded and falls
within the internal power supply rating. The PortMaster 2 series operates correctly
at any AC voltage from 100V to 260V and frequencies from 50Hz to 60Hz.
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