For further detail on laboratory environment requirements, please contact
Q-Lab Repair and Tester Support.
for contact information.
X
HVAC Vent
Directly Above
Tester
Figure 4.2d: Keep Tester Away from Sources of Hot or Cold Air
Other Unsuitable Environments
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Outdoors:
Rain and dust will corrode or short out electrical components.
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Metal Dust / Metal Chips:
Do not locate the tester near metal cutting machines or metal grinding machines.
Conductive metal dust or metal chips in the air will damage electronic components.
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Carbon Fibers:
Do not operate the tester where carbon fibers or carbon reinforced plastic are being cut. The
conductive carbon fibers will damage electronic components.
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Conductive Pigments:
Do not operate the tester where carbon black or other conductive pigment dust is in the air.
The conductive dust will damage electronic components.
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Other Corrosive Gases:
Do not expose the tester to acid fog, SO
2
gas, or other corrosive gases.
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Excessive Voltage:
The electrical supply to the tester must be no more than 10% higher than the voltage listed on the
nameplate.
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Low Voltage:
Recurring “brown-outs” or voltages less than 90% of the rated voltage will damage electrical
components.
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Water Leaks from Ceiling:
Water leaking onto the tester will damage electrical components.
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