Reference
Information
This section discusses the specifications, part numbers, and accessories for the MPS601.
Topics that are covered, include:
• Mounting Options
• DataViewer
• Updating Firmware
Mounting Options
The MPS601 is housed in 1U tall, half rack width, six inches deep metal enclosure,
rack- or desk-mountable. The switcher can be mounted through-desk or rackmounted with
optional rack mount brackets. The switcherscan also be surface-mounted under a table,
desk, or podium, or on a wall, using an optional under-deskmounting kit
(see www.extron.com).
UL Rack Mounting Guidelines
The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines pertain to the safe installation of the
MPS601 in a rack.
1. Elevated operating ambient temperature — If installed in a closed ormulti-unit
rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environmentmay be
greater than room ambient temperature. Therefore, install the device in an environment
compatible with themaximum ambient temperature (Tma = +122 °F, +50 °C) specified
by Extron.
2. Reduced air flow — Install the equipment in a rack so that the amount of air flow
required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
3. Mechanical loading — Mount the equipment in the rack so that a hazardous
condition is not achieved due to unevenmechanical loading.
4. Circuit overloading — Connect the equipment to the supply circuit and consider the
effect that circuit overloadingmight have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring.
Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when
addressing this concern.
5. Reliable earthing (grounding) — Maintain reliable grounding of rack-mounted
equipment. Pay particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections
to the branch circuit (e.g. use of power strips).
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