Installation And Setup; Site Recommendations; General Hazard Precautions - AMX DXLink Instruction Manual

Installation and Setup

Site Recommendations

When placing the DXLink Transmitters and Receivers in an installation, follow the recommendations and
precautions in this section to reduce potential setup and operation hazards.
Environment
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Multi-Format TX, HDMI TX and HDMI RX Accessibility
Make sure the front of each module is accessible, so that you can monitor the LED indicators. Leaving
adequate clearance at the rear will also allow for easier cabling and service.
Power
The power source's electrical outlet should be installed near the module, easily accessible, and properly
grounded. Power should come from a building branch circuit. To avoid an overload, note the power
consumption rating of all the 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 should only be run within a common
building.
Elevated Operating Temperature
The maximum rated ambient temperature is 104° F (40° C) for DXLink Transmitters and Receivers. 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
The modules are designed to adequately dissipate the heat they produce under normal operating
conditions; however, this design is defeated when high heat producing equipment is placed directly above
or below the modules.
Caution: To prevent overheating, avoid placing high heat producing equipment directly above or
below the modules. We recommend allowing plenty of clearance above the vent holes on top of the
modules. Do not place anything directly on top of the modules that would restrict airflow through the
vent holes on top.
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 (not
applicable when power is supplied from an Enova DGX Digital Media Switcher or Enova DVX Solution
via a DXLink line). When using DXLink Power from a switcher, we recommend wiring a technical ground
for the ungrounded sources/destinations with respect to the DXLink Transmitters/Receivers and switcher
(see page 45).
Instruction Manual – DXLink™ Twisted Pair Transmitters/Receiver
Choose a clean, dust free, (preferably) air-conditioned location.
Avoid areas with direct sunlight, heat sources, or high levels of
EMI (Electromagnetic Interference).
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