Nematron iPC-Fanless Series with N2800 CPU - Manual (Page 14)

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Document No. DOC-IPC-003,
User Manual iPC-Series & nPC300, Rev B Rel. 12-2013
Page 14 of 24
nPC300 Unit Installation
The nPC300 is intended to be mounted on the flat surface on the inside of a NEMA Type 1, 4/4x or
NEMA 12 enclosure. See the specifications section for the dimensions and mounting dimensions required for
mounting this unit.
When selecting an enclosure remember to allow adequate space around the computer for good air
flow. Do not block air flow around the unit except for the mounting surface. The computer can be mounted on
a horizontally or vertically to a wall or shelf within the enclosure. The unit is designed to work in environments
up to 50 degrees Centigrade ambient temperature inside the enclosure. Remember to account for heat
dissipated from other equipment that may be installed inside the same enclosure.
Rack Mount Unit Installation
The i PC1900 with a rack mount front panel is intended to be mounted to a 19.0” wide rack in a NEMA
Type 1 or better enclosure. The unit can be mounted using standard rack mount hardware (not supplied) via
the eight (4 each side) counter-bored holes in the front of the panel. The front panel is intended to be mounted
in a vertical heig
ht of 9 U (16.0”) on the rack. This unit is not NEMA sealed when mounted like the panel
mount versions.
When selecting an enclosure remember to allow adequate space around the rear side of the computer
for good air flow. The unit is designed to work in environments up to 50 degrees Centigrade ambient
temperature inside the enclosure. Remember to account for heat dissipated from other equipment that may be
installed inside the same enclosure.
Enclosed Unit Installation
The enclosed iPC-Series products are intended to be stand-alone NEMA Type 1 units. These are
required to be mounted to a VESA style mount with a minimum load rating of 40 pounds. A desktop stand,
wall mount, or articulating arms are examples of VESA style mounts that can be utilized. These units are
vented for air flow and are not dust or water proof. Care should be taken to not utilize these units in areas
where high concentration of particulate matter or moisture are present. If these conditions do exist then the
use of the panel mount versions in an appropriate NEMA 4, 4x, or 12 enclosure should be considered. The
warranty may be voided if high levels of moisture or particulate matter are determined to be the cause of a
failure. The ePC-Series
–EN units (except fanless version) have a filter over the CPU fansink to filter incoming
air. This filter should be carefully removed and cleaned periodically depending on service conditions. In some
applications this may need to be checked and cleaned often.
These units are designed to work in environments up to 50 degrees Centigrade ambient temperature
around the enclosure. Impeding the airflow around this unit or clogged filters will severely affect the reliability of
the unit by raising the internal temperature. Assure that there is adequate airflow around the unit.
NEMA Type 1 is not sealed against water and/or dust; it is simply provides protection from operators
shocking themselves. It also offers a certain amount of fire containment it the event of a catastrophic failure
inside the unit. As stated previously NEMA 1 is not waterproof or dust proof and is not intended to be utilized
in environments exhibiting high levels of these conditions.
Example of an Enclosed Unit Mounted
To an Articulating Arm