Magma EBU User Manual

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♦  Handle all sensitive components at an ESD workstation. If 

possible, use anti-static floor pads and workbench pads.  

♦  Handle components and boards with care. Don’t touch the 

components or contacts on a board. Hold a board by its edges 
or by its metal mounting bracket.  

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. Therefore, consideration should be 
given to installing the equipment compatible with the maximum ambient 
temperature (Tma) Specified by the manufacturer. 

Reduced Air Flow - Installation of the equipment in a rack should be 
such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the 
equipment is not compromised. 

Mechanical Loading - Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be 
such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven 
mechanical loading. 

Circuit Overloading - Consideration should be given to the connection 
of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of 
the circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply writing. 
Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be 
used when addressing this concern. 

Reliable Earthing - Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment 
should be maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply 
connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g. use 
of power strips).