IMC Networks 3 User Manual

 

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Install the chassis first before installing any modules into an iMediaChassis.   

When installing the chassis, be sure to observe the following precautions to prevent 
electrical or mechanical damage: 

1.  Stay within the chassis’ power rating to prevent overload of supply circuits or 

damage to any overcurrent protection and supply wiring. 

2.  Maintain reliable ground, especially when connecting to a power strip instead of 

directly to a branch circuit. 

3.  Protect the chassis from exposure to sunlight and electrical or magnetic fields. 

4.  Ensure that the equipment rack remains stable, even with the addition of the 

chassis and its associated cabling. 

To install a 6-slot Rack Mount chassis: 

1.  Have four #10 screws and four clip nuts available (hardware may vary 

depending on rack type).  The rest of the hardware is supplied with the unit.  

2.  Locate a suitable location in the rack for installation and secure the clip-nuts 

onto the mounting rails.  Use screws to attach the chassis to the rack.   

3.  Plug the chassis into a reliable, filtered power source. 

4.  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 in an environment compatible with the 
maximum ambient temperature (Tma) specified by the manufacturer.  

5.  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.  

6.  Mechanical Loading - Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be 

such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven 
mechanical loading.  

7.  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 over current protection and supply wiring.  

8.  Reliable Grounding - Reliable grounding of Rackmounted 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).