Omega RD-MV100 Series User Manual page 48

2.2 Installing the Recorder
Installation Location
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Install the recorder in a location that meets the following conditions. See also the normal
operating conditions described in section 14.7, "General Specifications."
For safety reasons, don't mount the recorder with the back panel downwards.
• Well-ventilated location
To prevent overheating, install the recorder in a well-ventilated location. A space of
50 mm or more from the right, left and top surface of the recorder is recommended.
• Minimum mechanical vibrations
Choose an installation location with the minimum mechanical vibration.
• Horizontal
Install the recorder horizontally. (However, the recorder can be reclined up to 30
degrees when the front feet are up.)
Note
• Condensation may occur if the instrument is moved to another place where both the ambient
temperature and humidity are higher, or if the temperature changes rapidly. In addition,
measurement errors will result when using thermocouples. In this case, let the instrument
adjust to the new environment for at least one hour before using the instrument.
• The lifetime of the LCD may be shortened if the recorder is used in a high-temperature
environment over a long period of time. When installing the recorder in a high-temperature
environment (greater than 40°C), we recommend the backlight brightness of the LCD be set
to a low setting. For setting the LCD brightness, see section 7.14.
Do not install the instrument in the following places :
• In direct sunlight or near heat sources
Install the recorder in a place with small temperature fluctuations near room
temperature (23°C). Placing the instrument in direct sunlight or near heat sources
can cause adverse effects on the internal circuitry.
• Where an excessive amount of soot, steam, moisture, dust, or corrosive gases
are present
Soot, steam, moisture, dust, and corrosive gases will adversely affect the recorder.
Avoid such locations.
• Near strong magnetic field sources
Do not bring magnets or instruments that produce electromagnetic fields close to the
recorder. Operating the recorder in strong magnetic fields can cause errors in the
measurements.
• Bad angle for viewing the screen
Because the recorder uses a 5.5" TFT color LCD, it is difficult to view the display from
an extreme angle. Please install the recorder so that the monitor can be viewed from
the front.
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