Omega RD100B - Manual (Page 46)

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2.2 Installation
Installation Location
Install the recorder indoors in a location that meets the following conditions. See also
the normal operating conditions described in section 12.6, “General Specifications.”
• Instrument Panel
The recorder is designed for panel mounting.
• Well-Ventilated Location
To prevent overheating, install the recorder in a well-ventilated location.
For the panel cut dimensions when arranging multiple recorders, see page 2-4.
Follow the panel cut dimensions providing adequate space between instruments
when other instruments are arranged on the panel.
• Minimum Mechanical Vibrations
Choose an installation location with the minimum mechanical vibration.
Installing the recorder in a location with large mechanical vibration not only causes
adverse effects on the mechanism but also may hinder normal recording.
• Horizontal
Install the recorder horizontally (However, the recorder can be inclined up to 30
degrees backwards for panel mounting).
Note
• Condensation may occur if the recorder is moved to another place where both the ambient
temperature and humidity are higher, or if the temperature changes rapidly. In addition,
measurement errors will result when using thermocouples. In this case, let the recorder
adjust to the new environment for at least one hour before using it.
• The chart paper may be adversely affected by a rapid change in the ambient temperature and
humidity.
Do not install the instrument in the following places.
• Outdoors
• In direct sunlight or near heat sources
Install the recorder in a place with small temperature fluctuations near room
temperature (23°C). Placing the recorder in direct sunlight or near heat appliances
can cause adverse effects on the internal circuitry.
• Where an excessive amount of soot, steam, moisture, dust, or corrosive gases
are present
Soot, steam, moisture, dust, and corrosive gases will adversely affect the recorder.
Avoid such locations.
• Near Strong Magnetic Field Sources
Do not bring magnets or instruments that produce electromagnetic fields close to the
recorder. Operating the recorder in strong magnetic fields can cause errors in the
measurements.