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5.0 Mechanical Installation
A vertical rack space of 1U (1¾" / 10½mm) deep is required. Adequate
ventilation must be provided for by allowing sufficient room around the sides
and rear of the unit for the circulation of air (See Figure 5.1).
If the TCS-80X are likely to undergo extreme vibration through extensive road
trucking and touring, it is advisable to support the unit(s) at the rear and/or
sides to lessen the stress on the front mounting flange. Failure to do so may
impair reliability and will invalidate the warranty. The necessary support can
generally be bought ready-built, as a rack tray. As with any low-level signal
processing electronics, it is best to avoid mounting the unit(s) next to a strong
source of magnetic radiation, (for example, a high power amplifier), to help
keep residual noise levels in the system to a minimum. The front of the unit
should not be exposed to long term sunlight, as this can have a detrimental
effect on the display lens.
The internal power supply regulators are mounted on the case sides and use
this as their heatsink. After a period of time in an enclosure, the metal case
will feel hot to the touch, but this is quite normal and should not be a cause
for alarm.
Installation
Fig 5.1 Unit dimensions.
Fig 5.2 Rack
dimensions.
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