Environmental requirements
Table 3 Environmental requirements
Condition
Acceptable range
Installation site
Indoor use only
Electromagnetic interference
Do not use this device in close proximity to sources of strong electromagnetic
radiation (for example, unshielded intentional RF sources). Strong electromagnetic
radiation may interfere with the proper operation of the device.
Altitude
Between sea level and 2000 m (6500 ft) above sea level
Operating conditions
• Humidity: 15–80% relative humidity (noncondensing)
• Temperature: 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F)
Note:
For optimal performance, avoid rapid or extreme fluctuations in room
temperature.
Storage and transport
conditions
• Humidity: 20–80% relative humidity (noncondensing)
• Temperature: –30°C to 60°C (–22°F to 140°F)
Thermal output
During operation, the net thermal output, based on the actual current draw of the
instrument, is expected to be approximately 960 W (3275 Btu/h).
Vibration
Ensure that the instrument is not adjacent to strong vibration sources, such as
a centrifuge, pump, or compressor. Excessive vibration will affect instrument
performance.
Pollution degree
The instrument has a Pollution Degree rating of II. The instrument may only
be installed in an environment that has nonconductive pollutants such as dust
particles or wood chips. Typical environments with a Pollution Degree II rating are
laboratories and sales and commercial areas.
The noise output of the instrument is
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60 dB when running.
Other conditions
Ensure the instrument is located away from any vents that could expel particulate
material onto the instrument components.
Avoid placing the instrument and computer adjacent to heaters, cooling ducts, or
in direct sunlight.
Network requirements
The instrument:
• Is factory-configured for IPv4 TCP/IP communication and includes an Ethernet adapter
(100/1,000 Mbps) with an RJ45-type connector for integrating the device into a local area network
(LAN).
• Can alternatively be configured for wireless networking (High Power USB WiFi Module required,
sold separately as an optional accessory).
Appendix C
Instrument specification and layout
Environmental requirements
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