User Manual

December 16, 2002 Part 003609A revision 01 25
Chapter 2: Site Preparation
Environmental Requirements
Before you begin installing the NPM, read the following environmental
requirements. Ensure that each requirement is met before proceeding with the
installation and consult your MOPs for procedures concerning building
requirements, hazardous materials and waste, and environmental systems.
Temperature
The NPM is designed to be installed in a temperature-controlled environment.
Table 2.4 shows the ambient temperature requirements for the NPM.
Humidity
The NPM is designed to be installed in a humidity-controlled environment.
Table 2.5 shows the humidity requirements for the NPM.
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WARNING: Failure to meet the following requirements may result in
personal injury and cause damage to or destruction of the NPM basestation
and surrounding equipment.
Operational State Temperature Requirement
Operating +5°C to +40°C (+41°F to +104°F)
Short-term operation (less than 96 hours/year) –5°C to +50°C (+23°F to +122°F)
Storage –40°C to +70°C (–40°F to +140°F)
Table 2.4 Temperature Requirements
Operational State Humidity Requirement
Operating 5% to 85% relative humidity, noncondensing
Short-term operation (less than 96 hours/year) 5% to 90% relative humidity, noncondensing
Storage 5% to 95% relative humidity, noncondensing
Table 2.5 Humidity Requirements