If you cannot fulfill the space requirement (as typically happens in a
rack-mount situation), and if you are not sure whether the ambient
temperature can be kept in the specified range while the dSPACE
system is running, take the following steps:
1. Measure the temperature of the output airstream of the
uninstalled box and of the box installed in a rack with other
devices under operating conditions.
Measurement condition: Measure the temperature of the output
airstream after executing a typical real-time application (for
example, a dSPACE demo application) on the hardware for at least
15 minutes.
2. Compare the two measured temperatures. If the difference
exceeds 10 ºC (18 ºF), you must take suitable measures to improve
the rack installation (for example, by using air ducts or external
cooling devices) to lower the temperature of the output airstream.
Measures in borderline
situations
The fans of the PX20 have a dust filter. You have to check the dust
filter for dirt at least once a year. More frequent checks may be
necessary depending on the operating conditions. If the dust filter is
dirty, you must replace it.
N O T I C E
A dirty dust filter blocks the input air stream and increases
the temperature in the box, which may shorten the life of
the hardware components.
dSPACE provides a pack of three replacement dust filters with the
order number: FILTER_PAD_PX20. For instructions, refer to How to
Check and Replace the Dust Filter of an Expansion Box on page 50.
Checking and replacing the
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