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— Contents
RF-8000E Operations Manual
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WARNING
- This equipment is intended to be grounded. If you are not using the power supply
provided by Peninsula Engineering Solutions, you will need to connect the grounding conductor of
your power source to the grounding terminal located on the bottom of the unit; or, connect a
grounding conductor between the unit’s ground terminal and your ground point. For safe operation,
always ensure that the unit is grounded properly as described in this manual.
Do not connect or disconnect the power cable to the equipment when the other end of the cable is
connected to the dc power supply.
Servicing of this product should be performed by trained personnel only. Do not disassemble this
product. By opening or removing any covers, you may expose yourself to hazardous energy parts.
Incorrect re-assembly of this product can cause a malfunction, and/or electrical shock when the unit
is subsequently used.
Do not insert any objects of any shape or size inside this product while powered. Objects may contact
hazardous energy parts that could result in a risk of fire or personal injury.
Do not spill any liquids of any kind inside this product.
Top and bottom vent openings are provided for cooling and ventilation. To protect this product from
overheating, do not cover or block any of the vent openings.
Always ensure sufficient amount of space is provided above and below this product.
This product can be installed in a standard 19-inch rack. Check the size and clearance requirements
for this product and ensure that enough clearance is provided for installation.
Considerations should be given to the mechanical loading of the rack, mounting supports and the
equipment to avoid potential hazards.
If this product is to be powered from the same source as other units, ensure that the power supply
circuit is not overloaded.
When installed in a rack, always ensure that proper airflow is provided for this product.
The maximum ambient temperature for this product is 60°C. When installed in a closed or multi-unit
rack, consideration should be given to installing this equipment in an environment compatible with the
maximum ambient temperature.
Protection from RF Burns
It may be hazardous to look into or stand in front of an active antenna aperture. Do not stand in front
of or look into an antenna without first ensuring that the associated radio transmitter or transmitters
are switched off. Do not look into open waveguides when the radio transmitter is active.
Proper Disposal
The manufacture of the equipment described herein has required the extraction and use of natural
resources. Improper disposal may contaminate the environment and present a health risk due to the
release of hazardous substances contained within. To avoid dissemination of these substances into
our environment, and to lessen the demand on natural resources, we encourage you to use the
appropriate recycling systems for disposal. These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials
found in this equipment in a sound way. Please contact your supplier for more information on the
proper disposal of this equipment.