
Tandberg Data
Mounting Specifications
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Tandberg SLR Reference Manual
4-7
4.4. Power Dissipation
The SLR7/50/60/75/100/140 Drive dissipates typically 23.1 Watts when running, and 7.2
Watts in stand-by. Part of this energy is dissipated in the cartridge itself while the tape is
running. To avoid unnecessary temperature build-up when the Drive is in the idle mode, i.e.
when the tape is not running, the Drive enters the
Stand-by mode
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The maximum allowed internal temperature in the Drive in operating mode is limited by the
media. The specifications for most Imation cartridges are 5 - 40°C, humidity at 20 - 80 %, and
maximum Wet Bulb temperature is set to 26°C. (See also Section 3.3.1).
Care should be taken, when designing a system, to provide sufficient cooling possibilities to
meet the cartridge specifications above.
IMPORTANT!
Do NOT cover the ventilation holes in the chassis when mounting the Drive! The Drive must
NEVER be mounted or placed top or bottom-flush against a flat surface as this will impede air
flow! Allow at least 10 mm (0.4") clearance to the table top if testing the Drive!
It should be noted that in some applications it may be necessary to provide forced ventilation.