Installation
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Eagle TX Series AMOS Based Terminal Server Technical Manual, Rev. 01
PREPARING THE SITE
The Eagle TX Series terminal server should be located centrally to the terminals and other peripherals
you plan to attach to it. In addition, make sure that your existing network can be easily attached. There
are just a few simple considerations to take into account when planning the site.
Environmental Requirements
For your Eagle TX Series product to do its best job for you, you must place it in a clean environment it is
comfortable in. Extreme temperature or humidity can cause product failure. But, it is not very
demanding—its environmental needs are similar to your own.
It is important to remember that the cleaner the environment, the more efficiently the product performs.
For example, do not place coffee cups or soda cans on top of the main enclosure where they can spill. If
spilled liquid happens to reach the circuit boards inside the product, it could cause failure.
In general, you should install your terminal server in an area where people do not eat, drink, or smoke,
since all of these activities can cause contamination problems. Try not to place the product in a high
traffic area. This typically creates more dirt and dust which can clog the air intakes of the terminal server
chassis, or a fan inside the chassis. This will cause cooling problems because of the dirt accumulation. A
side effect of a high traffic area is static electrical discharge which can cause product resets.
When you select a location for your terminal server, remember that it operates within certain temperature
and humidity ranges. Air circulation around the system is something that should be considered. Do not
put a computer in a closed closet where there is no cooling. The terminal server takes air in from the front
and bottom and exhausts air at the rear. Allow at least six inches behind the unit for ventilation. The
mounting feet give it adequate ventilation space below. Do not place the product on a carpet which can
block the air intakes on the bottom of the chassis.
Environmental Specifications
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Product external operating temperature: 60 to 90 degrees F (16 to 32.2 degrees C)
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Humidity: 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Static Electricity and Grounding
One of the greatest enemies of computers, terminals, and printers is static electricity. The chief villain is
climate: dry winds and dry seasons. If you have problems on dry and windy days when humidity is low,
static electricity could be your problem. You should also be aware that both carpets and the plastic mats
often used under desks are a prime source of static electricity.
If possible, you should place your terminal server in an uncarpeted area. If you must place it in a carpeted
area, you should treat the area with anti-static spray on a regular basis. Several of the anti-static sprays on
the market can be of considerable help. Also, using an air conditioner that controls humidity can greatly
reduce a static electricity problem.
