User's Manual Part 1

March 29, 2006 Part ######A revision 00a-DRAFT 21
Chapter 2: Site Preparation
Environmental Requirements
Before you begin installing the base station, 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
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Temperature
The base station is designed to be installed in a temperature-controlled environment. Table 2.5 shows
the ambient temperature requirements.
Humidity
The base station is designed to be installed in a humidity-controlled environment. Table 2.6 shows the
humidity requirements.
Altitude
Certain components in the base station are sensitive to altitude. Table 2.7 shows the altitude
requirements.
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WARNING: Failure to meet the following requirements may result in personal injury
and cause damage to or destruction of the base station 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 +60°C (–40°F to +140°F)
Table 2.5 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 2.6 Humidity Requirements
Operational State Altitude Requirement
Operating –60 m to +1800 m (–197 feet to +5904 feet)
Table 2.7 Altitude Requirements