Lantronix
ION219-x Install Guide
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Site Requirements
To assure normal operation and avoid unnecessary maintenance, plan the site configuration, and prepare the
site before installation. After installation, make sure that the site maintains an ambient temperature of 0°C to
+50°C (+32°F to +122°F).
Caution
: To prevent the chassis from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum
recommended ambient tempe50°C (+122°F).
AC Power
See the related ION Power Supply user Guide for input voltage, current, power, and other operating ranges.
Caution
: The power outlet must be located near the equipment and must be easy to access.
WARNING
: If the voltage indication on the label is different from the power outlet voltage, DO NOT plug the
chassis into that receptacle. A voltage mismatch can cause equipment damage and may pose a fire hazard.
WARNING
: Take care not to overload the circuit that supplies power to the chassis. Failure to observe this
warning could result in a fire.
WARNING
: The chassis must be grounded. Make sure that the host is connected to earth ground during normal
use. Failure to observe this warning could result in electrical shocks.
Plant Wiring
The following guidelines consider the plant wiring and cabling at your site. When planning the location of the
chassis, consider the distance limitations of signaling, electromagnetic interference (EMI), and connector
capability.
When wires are run from any significant distance in an electromagnetic field, interference can occur between
the field and the signal on the wires.
If wires exceed recommended distances, or if wires pass between buildings, consider the potential for lightning
strikes. The electromagnetic pulse (EMP) caused by lighting or other high-energy phenomena can easily couple
enough energy into unshielded cable to destroy electronic devices.
Site Environment
The chassis can operate as a standalone system or can be mounted in a rack in a secure wiring closet. It requires
a dry, clean, well-ventilated environment. An internal fan system pulls air from the front of the system and
exhausts it through the chassis rear. The flow of ambient air must be maintained to ensure proper operation.
If the airflow is blocked or restricted, or if the intake air is too warm, an over temperature condition will occur.
To ensure normal operation and avoid unnecessary maintenance, plan your site configuration, and prepare your
site before installation. After installation, make sure the site maintains an ambient temperature of 0°C to +50°C
(+32° to +122°F). Keep the area around the chassis as dust free as possible.
Equipment Racks
Multiple chassis can be rack-mounted with little or no clearance above and below them. However, when
mounting the chassis in a rack with other equipment or when placing it on the floor with other equipment
located close by, ensure that the exhaust from other equipment does not blow into the intake of the chassis.
