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TSS-2470 Time Delay
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 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.
Discharge to equipment frames or wiring can crash a CPU and take
the station off the air. The event may seem random or unrelated to
static, but it is clearly a catastrophic event—and one that can
repeat indefinitely as humidity varies.
Several steps can be taken to protect equipment from static discharge:
Do not install critical broadcast equipment 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, if necessary, to reduce the likelihood of
static discharge.
About TSS-2470 Time Delay Software
The TSS-2470 Time Delay is shipped with its application programs and
operating system installed.
The first time that it is started, it must be connected to a keyboard,
monitor and mouse in order to enter the operational parameters. It is
recommended that these always be available, however once set up the
delay process will start automatically when the system powers up and
the input signals are present.
Summary of Contents for TSS-1080p
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