Rockwell Automation 6177R-Mxxx Industrial Non-display Computers - Manual (Page 7)

Industrial Non-display Computers 7
Rockwell Automation Publication 6177R-IN001G-EN-P - July 2013
Installation Guidelines
Follow these guidelines to make sure your product provides safe and reliable service:
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The installation site must have sufficient power.
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The enclosure must have sufficient space around air inlets and outlets to provide the
circulation necessary for cooling. Never allow air passages to become obstructed.
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The ambient air temperature must not exceed the maximum operating temperature.
Consider heat produced by other devices in the enclosure. You may need a user-supplied
fan, heat exchanger, or air conditioner to meet this condition.
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The humidity of the ambient air must not exceed specified limits and must avoid
condensation.
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In dry environments, static charges build up easily. Proper grounding of the equipment
through the AC power cord helps to reduce static discharges, which may cause shocks
and damage electronic components.
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The enclosure or cover must remain in place at all times during operation. The cover
provides protection against high voltages inside the product and inhibits
radio-frequency emissions that might interfere with other equipment.
ATTENTION: To maintain an electrically safe installation, the AC powered products must be
plugged into a grounded outlet.
TIP Hot air rises. The temperature at the top of the enclosure is often higher than the temperature
in other parts of the enclosure, especially if air is not circulating.
IMPORTANT The product can operate at a range of extremes. However, the life span of any electronic device
is shortened if you continuously operate the product at its highest, rated temperature.