Media Technology Systems ION8.8 User Manual
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Aug‐09
Figure 3-4: Vertical mounting in riser or cabinet
Rack
Mounting
of
ION8.8:
The MTS ION 8.8 is built to industry standard 19”/48.25cm,
rack
mount
dimensions,
and
is
1U
–
1.75”/4.45cm
in
front
panel
height.
Use
four
screws
of
appropriate
thread
pitch
and
size
to
your
rack.
The
ION
is
designed
as
a
single
rack
height
unit
using
heavy
gauge
metals
for
strength.
As
a
matter
of
form
with
any
low
profile
rack
mounted
product
it
is
advisable
to
consider
supporting
the
rear
to
avoid
stress
on
cables
and
adjacent
products.
Most
rack
systems
have
available
hardware
to
provide
this
support
where
needed.
In
fixed
installations
rear
support
is
recommended.
In
any
portable
or
mobile
system,
it
is
mandatory.
Air Flow and Cooling Requirements
:
The ION family of products, generally do not require special consideration for air‐flow
or
spacing
from
other
products.
However
caution
should
be
exercised
when
mounting
in
proximity
to
any
heat
generating
device,
such
as
an
amplifier.
Heat
is
the
enemy
of
all
electronics,
reducing
the
product
life
and
reliability.
The
MTS
ION4.4
is
designed
to
operate
in
temperatures
from
0
to
+50degrees
Centrigrade.
The
ION8.8
is
designed
to
operate
in
temperatures
from
+10
to
+40degrees
Centrigrade
A/C Mains Power Connection
:
MTSI IONs
are designed to operate on all standard A/C
Power voltage and frequencies found Worldwide. There is no requirement to set
Voltage
or
Frequency
selectors
etc.
Power Cable
: Use only the power supply and cable supplied with the ION.
Incoming Power Requirements: Make sure that the power circuit, cables, sockets,
breakers
etc.,
feeding
your
ION
are
rated
to
support
the
power
indicated
on
the
rear
panel
of
your
ION
(in
Watts).
Care
should
be
taken
to
assure
that
the
power