Table 20 on page 47 provides the required environmental conditions for normal
switch operation.
Table 20: EX Series Switch Environmental Tolerances
ToleranceDescription
No performance degradation to 10,000 feet (3048 meters)Altitude
Normal operation ensured in relative humidity range of 10%
through 85%, noncondensing
Relative humidity
■
EX2200, EX3200, EX4200, and EX4500 switches: Normal
operation ensured in temperature range of 32° F through
113° F (0° C through 45° C)
■
EX8208 and EX8216 switches: Normal operation ensured in
temperature range of 32° F through 104° F (0° C through
40° C)
Temperature
Complies with Zone 4 earthquake requirements as per GR-63, Issue
3.
Seismic
NOTE: Install EX Series switches only in restricted areas, such as dedicated equipment
rooms and equipment closets, in accordance with Articles 110–16, 110–17, and
110–18 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
Related Topics ■ Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance for EX2200
Switches
■ Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance for EX3200 and
EX4200 Switches
■ Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance for EX4500
Switches on page 52
■ Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance for an EX8208
Switch
■ Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance for an EX8216
Switch
Environmental Requirements and Specifications for EX Series Switches ■ 47
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