360 Systems MAXX-6T - Manual (Page 12)

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Page 12 MAXX 6T Owner’s Manual
Recommended UPS Models
The following makes of continuous conversion UPS systems are suitable for use with 360 Systems’
MAXX 6T products:
• APC Smart-UPS 2200-XL
• Eaton/Powerware Corporation, Model 9125, www.powerware.com
This unit is available in several different configurations to accommodate various current load
and power failure support times.
The minimum requirement for a single MAXX 6T is 500 Watts.
RFI/EMI interference
Many people are not aware that cell phones can attain a very substantial power output, even when
no conversation is taking place. You may have experienced the effect of a cell phone interfering
with a common desk phone or radio placed nearby. Carrying a cell phone into a machine room
where it is in close proximity to broadcast equipment and its associated wiring is unwise. They are
able to interfere with serial control commands, video synchronization, and in some cases can crash
the CPU in equipment.
Some major broadcasters prohibit the carrying of cell phones into certain machine areas. 360
Systems believes that the risk of undesired equipment behavior from their RF fields is very real.
Static Discharge
Static electricity discharge is accepted by most people as an inevitable consequence of living in a
dry area. It is, rather, a result of floor coverings that may enhance appearances, but are
inappropriate for use around critical pieces of broadcast equipment. Static discharge can do two
adverse things:
• Discharge into a connector can—and will—destroy internal circuitry of equipment. The result
will always be difficult to diagnose and repair. This includes the unconnected ends of cables
connected to the equipment.
• Discharge to equipment frames or wiring can cause unpredictable behavior including data loss
and crashes that can take the station off the air. Several steps can be taken to protect equipment
from static discharge:
• Do not install critical broadcast equipment (video servers) in a room with carpeting.
• Connect equipment racks directly to an earth ground with a heavy copper conductor.
• Do not operate equipment with a lifted safety ground (green frame ground).
• Install a humidifier to reduce the level of static discharge.