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Table1-1 Temperature requirements
Temperature
Range
Operating temperature
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature
–40°C to +70°C (–40°F to +158°F)
Humidity
Maintain appropriate humidity in your equipment room, as described in
•
Lasting high relative humidity can cause poor insulation, electricity leakage, mechanical
property change of materials, and metal corrosion.
•
Lasting low relative humidity can cause washer contraction and ESD and cause problems
including loose mounting screws and circuit failure.
Table1-2 Humidity requirements
Humidity
Range
Operating humidity
5% to 95%, noncondensing
Storage humidity
5% to 95%, noncondensing
Cleanliness
Dust buildup on the chassis might result in electrostatic adsorption, which causes poor contact of
metal components and contact points. In the worst case, electrostatic adsorption can cause
communication failure.
Table1-3 Dust concentration limit in the equipment room
Substance
Concentration limit (particles/m
3
)
Dust particles
≤ 3 x 10
4
(No visible dust on desk in three days)
NOTE:
Dust particle diameter ≥ 5 µm
The equipment room must also meet limits on salts, acids, and sulfides to eliminate corrosion and
premature aging of components, as shown in
Table1-4 Harmful gas limits in the equipment room
Gas
Max. (mg/m
3
)
SO
2
0.2
H
2
S
0.006
NH
3
0.05
Cl
2
0.01
