BSS Audio TCS 80X, User Manual

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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.