Environmental Requirements
The location of your transceiver and the layout of the environment are important considerations for proper
operation. Equipment placed too close together, inadequate ventilation, and inaccessible enclosures can
cause malfunctions and shutdowns, and can make maintenance difficult.
Install the transceiver so that you can access both the bottom for power and data connections, and the top for
the antenna connection. Ensure that the enclosure door can be opened far enough for easy access to the
interior of the device.
If you are currently experiencing shutdowns or an unusually high number of data errors with your existing
equipment, these precautions and recommendations may help you isolate the cause of failure and prevent
future problems:
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Ensure that the location has adequate air circulation. Electrical equipment generates heat. Without
adequate air circulation, ambient air temperature may not cool equipment to acceptable operating
temperatures.
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Always follow ESD-prevention procedures described in the Preventing Electrostatic Discharge
Damage to avoid damage to equipment. Damage from static discharge can cause immediate or
intermittent equipment failure.
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Ensure that the chassis cover and cable glands are secure and water-tight.
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Ensure that the antenna is fully connected (finger tight is adequate) and the antenna connection is
free of moisture and debris.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN CABLE GLANDS. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE ANTENNA.
Finger tight is adequate.
Power Guidelines and Requirements
Check the power at your site to ensure that you are receiving “clean” power (free of spikes and noise). Install
a power conditioner if necessary.
The RC5 EASS IP65 transceiver uses a fully isolated Class 2 power supply module. The class 2 power
supply is internationally safety certified* for AC voltage input within the range of 100VAC to 240VAC. No
manual selection of input voltage is required.
The NEMA enclosure for the RC5 EASS IP65 is non-conductive and poses no electric shock hazard when
fully closed and latched.
Warning:
Enclosure must be closed when device is in use. Access must be controlled with a lock on
the chassis door, or access to the installation area must be controlled.
* Meanwell APV-12-12 Class 2 power supply is certified to UL8750, CSA C22.2 No.250.0-08, ENEC BIS
IS15885, EN61347-1, EN61347-2-13, EN62384 Independent, EAC TP TC 004 IP42 approved.
