AMX Distribution Matrix Octaire - Manual (Page 19)

Installation and Setup
15 Octaire Instruction Manual
Installation and Setup
Site Recommendations
When placing the enclosure, follow the recommendations and precautions in this section to reduce
potential installation and operation hazards. For general specifications, see
page 13; for individual signal
specifications, see the “Signal Types and Specifications” chapter (see page 39).
Environment
Choose a clean, dust free, (preferably) air-conditioned location.
Avoid areas with direct sunlight, heat sources, or high levels of EMI (Electromagnetic
Interference).
Chassis Accessibility
Make sure the front and rear panels of the enclosure are accessible, so that you can monitor the LED
indicators. Leaving adequate clearance at the rear will also allow for easier cabling and service.
Power
The source’s electrical outlet should be installed near the router, easily accessible, and properly
grounded. Power should come from a building branch circuit. We recommend that a second, independent
branch be used for the second AC inlet feed to the enclosure (see page 27). Use a minimum breaker
current rating of 30
A for 110 V or 15 A for 230 V.
To avoid an overload, note the power consumption rating of all the equipment connected to the circuit
breaker before applying power.
General Hazard Precautions
These recommendations address potential hazards that are common to all installations:
Elevated Operating Temperature
The maximum rated ambient temperature for Octaire enclosures is 113° F (45° C).
All equipment should be installed in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum
rated ambient temperature. In a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of
the rack environment may be greater than the ambient room temperature.
Caution: To protect the equipment from overheating, do not operate in an area that exceeds
113° F (45° C) and follow the clearance recommendation below for adequate airflow.
Airflow Restriction
Octaire enclosures are designed to adequately dissipate the heat they produce under normal operating
conditions; however, this design is defeated when high heat-producing equipment is placed directly
above or below an enclosure.
Caution: To prevent overheating, avoid placing high heat-producing equipment directly above or
below the enclosure. The system requires a minimum of one empty rack unit above and below
(three empty rack units are recommended). Verify that the openings on the sides of the enclosure
are not blocked and do not have restricted air flow.