Maxxsonics High Definition Video Server MAXX-2400HD - Manual (Page 21)

MAXX-2400HD Owner’s Manual Page 21
Static Discharge
Static electricity discharge is accepted by most people as an inevitable consequence of living in
a dry area. It is also a result of floor coverings that may enhance appearances, but are
inappropriate for use around critical broadcast equipment. Static discharge can do two adverse
things:
• Discharge into a connector can—and will—destroy internal circuitry of equipment. The result
will usually be difficult to diagnose.
• Discharge to equipment frames or wiring can crash a CPU and take the station off the air. The
event may seem random or unrelated to static, but it is clearly a catastrophic event—and one
that can repeat indefinitely.
Several steps can be taken to protect equipment from static discharge:
• Do not install critical broadcast equipment (video servers) in a room with carpeting.
• Connect equipment racks directly to the utility safety ground with a heavy copper conductor.
• Do not operate equipment which has a lifted safety ground (green frame ground wire).
• Consider installing a humidifier to reduce the likelihood of static discharge.
About Server Software
The MAXX-2400HD is shipped with its application programs and operating system installed.
The first time that it is started, it must be connected to a keyboard, monitor and mouse. The
server will ask you to accept the Software Licensing Agreement before it will operate. This
screen will only appear during the initial startup. Refer to the Maintenance chapter of this
manual if it becomes necessary to reinstall software.