Codan Radio Communications CASC165A Manual De Usuario

Safety Information

Cascade System Modules Operation Guide

OG-CASC-SYS-MOD-1-0-0P

SUBRACK AND FRONT PANEL SAFETY

•  A qualified service person is required to access the front panel area, even with equipment 

energized

•  An unqualified user should not remove the front panel as no access is required to this area for 

any routine operation of the system 

•  The CASCADE subrack and modules should be well ventilated and free from high humidity and 

excess dust and dirt

Front Panel Installed – User Access

Heat Hazard

•  Recirculated air may be hot in some scenarios 
•  Handles may remain hot after exposure to high ambient air 

temperature within specifications

Mechanical

Improperly secured front panel may fall on operator

Radiation

Acoustic noise level may be hazardous, especially in multi-rack 

configurations

Front Panel Assembly Removed – Qualified Personnel

Energy Hazard

•  All PSU +48V outputs and connected FIB circuits can source 

hazardous energy levels

•  PSU–PA power harness may remain energized at hazardous energy 

levels after disconnection from PSU side (PA input capacitor charge)

Heat Hazard

•  TRx front panel may become hot under continuous operation

•  PA front panel and heatsink fins may become hot under continuous or 

intermittent operation

•  All metalwork may remain at hazardous temperature following 

prolonged high ambient conditions

Mechanical

•  Rough edges are present on the subrack; lacerations are possible 

while adding or removing modules and connectors.

•  Operator may crush finger between rackframe and module handle 

when inserting leftmost or rightmost TRx module