ThingMagic M6e - Manual (Page 32)

Environmental Specifications
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32 Hardware Overview
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature
The M6e module may be considered as a single electronic component. It is designed so
that all the internal components have safe margins to their thermal limits when the heat
spreading plate (bottom, non-labeled side) does not exceed 70°C. The heat spreading
plate temperature must not exceed 70 degrees C. Heat sinking will be required for high
duty cycle applications.
When heat spreading plate reaches 70°C, the RF Shield (top, antenna connector side)
may exceed 70°C, this is acceptable.
Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) Specification
IEC-61000-4-2 and MIL-883 3015.7 discharges direct to operational antenna port
tolerates max 1200 Volt pulse.
Note
Survival level varies with antenna return loss and antenna characteristics.
See
ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD) Considerations for methods to increase ESD
tolerances.
W A R N I N G !
The M6e antenna ports may be susceptible to damage from Electrostatic
Discharge (ESD). Equipment failure can result if the antenna or
communication ports are subjected to ESD. Standard ESD precautions
should be taken during installation and operation to avoid static
discharge when handling or making connections to the M6e reader
antenna or communication ports. Environmental analysis should also be
performed to ensure static is not building up on and around the
antennas, possibly causing discharges during operation.