Installation and Setup
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Instruction Manual – DXLink™ Twisted Pair Transmitters/Receiver
Installation and Setup
Site Recommendations
When placing the DXLink Transmitters and Receivers in an installation, follow the recommendations and precautions in
this section to reduce potential setup and operation hazards.
Environment
Choose a clean, dust free, (preferably) air-conditioned location.
Avoid areas with direct sunlight, heat sources, or high levels of EMI (Electromagnetic Interference).
Multi-Format TX, HDMI TX and HDMI RX Accessibility
Make sure the front of each module is accessible, so that you can monitor the LED indicators. Leaving adequate
clearance at the rear will also allow for easier cabling and service.
Power
The power source’s electrical outlet should be installed near the module, easily accessible, and properly grounded.
Power should come from a building branch circuit. To avoid an overload, note the power consumption rating of all the
equipment connected to the circuit breaker before applying power.
General Hazard Precautions
These recommendations address potential hazards that are common to all installations.
Important:
DXLink twisted pair cable runs for DXLink equipment shall only be run within a common building.
“Common building” is defined as: Where the walls of the structure(s) are physically connected and the
structure(s) share a single ground reference.
Elevated Operating Temperature
The maximum rated ambient temperature is 104° F (40° C) for DXLink Transmitters and Receivers. All equipment
should be installed in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient temperature. In a
closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the
ambient room temperature.
Caution:
To protect the equipment from overheating, do not operate in an area that exceeds 104° F (40° C)
and follow the clearance recommendation below for adequate airflow.
Airflow Restriction
The modules are designed to adequately dissipate the heat they produce under normal operating conditions; however,
this design is defeated when high heat producing equipment is placed directly above or below the modules.
Caution:
To prevent overheating, avoid placing high heat producing equipment directly above or below the
modules. We recommend
allowing plenty of clearance above the vent holes on top of the modules. Do not
place anything directly on top of the modules that would restrict airflow through the vent holes on top.
Reliable Earthing (Grounding)
Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained. If not using a direct connection to the branch circuit
(e.g., plugging into a power strip), pay particular attention to supply connections (not applicable when power is supplied
from an Enova DGX Digital Media Switcher or Enova DVX Solution via a DXLink line). When using DXLink Power
from a switcher, we recommend wiring a technical ground for the ungrounded sources/destinations with respect to the
DXLink Transmitters/Receivers and switcher (see page 47).
