PLM Series Quick Start and Field Reference Guide rev 1.0.6
5. Installation
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5. Installation
5.1 Unpacking
Carefully open the shipping carton and check for any damage to the PLM Series product or the supplied
accessories. Every Lab.gruppen product is tested and inspected before leaving the factory and should arrive
in perfect condition. If any damage is discovered, please notify the shipping company immediately. Only the
consignee may initiate a claim with the carrier or their insurers for damage incurred during shipping. Save
the carton and packing materials for the carrier’s inspection.
In addition to the PLM, the shipping carton include the following items:
PLM Series Quick Start and Field Reference Guide
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AC mains lead (power cord)
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Rear brackets for additional rack support (pair)
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Mounting hardware for above
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CD-ROM containing:
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Lake Controller software and firmware
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Release Notes
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Dolby Lake Controller User Manual
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Lake Controller User Manual PLM Addendum
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PLM Series Operation Manual
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PLM 10000Q Current Draw and Thermal Dissipation
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PLM Series Network Configuration Guide
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PLM 10000Q Technical Data
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PLM 14000 Technical Data
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PLM 10000Q A&E Specifications
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We recommend that you keep the original carton and all other packaging materials to facilitate shipping of
the PLM should the need arise.
5.2 Mounting
Airflow for cooling the PLM is from front panel (intake) to rear panel (exit). There must be nothing at the front
or rear of the rack in which the PLM is mounted – such as doors or lids - to impede the airflow.
Note that there must always be sufficient space at the rear of the PLM to permit efficient air exit (see
section 5.4) and to accommodate rear connectors and cables; allowance must be made for cable or loom
bends within a rack. In particular, the mains cable (AC cord) and its Neutrik
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PowerCon
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connector require
at least 120 mm (4.75 inches) clear rack depth behind the PLM rear panel. The PLM Series products have no
top or bottom vents; PLM’s may be stacked directly on top of each other. It may be desirable to include a 1U
spacer between PLMs to permit more convenient rear panel wiring.
5.3 Rear Mounting
Two rear support brackets, plus mounting hardware, are included with the PLM (figure 5.3a). It is recom-
mended that these are used wherever possible. They should be fitted to vertical rack rails at the rear of the
rack. Refer to figures 5.3b and 5.3c for details of their installation.
