3025SW Master Control Switching & Channel Branding
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2.14. MOUNTING
The control panels are equipped with rack mounting rails and fit into a standard 19” 1RU or 2RU rack
space. To securely fasten the frame to the equipment rack, make sure that all four mounting screws
on each mounting rail are tightened securely.
2.15. COOLING
The control panel is designed to cool using normal convection air currents. There are no fans in the
control panels. Adjacent equipment may be mounted immediately to the top and bottom of the unit.
CAUTION: To ensure adequate cooling, care should be taken to ensure that
the air inlets and exhaust openings on the sides of the unit are free of
obstructions.
2.16. USE OF SHIELDED CABLES
In order to maintain the electromagnetic (EMI) shielding integrity of the control
panel it is recommended that shielded cables be used to connect the signals to
the various modules wherever possible. For all ports using shielded cables
(Serial RS232/422, etc.) both ends of the shield must be grounded.
2.17. REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
Figure 2-13: Rear of 1RU and 2RU Control Panel
The rear panel connections to the 1RU and 2RU panels are identical. The following sections provide an
overview of the connections.