Pentra 801–8 Pentra 80 - User Manual - RAB108EA3. Operational conditions3.1. Environment, page 1-83.2. Location, page 1-83.3. Grounding, page 1-93.4. Humidity/Temperature conditions, page 1-93.5. Electromagnetic environment check, page 1-93.6. Environmental protection, page 1-93.7. Transportation and storage conditions, page 1-103.8. Installation, page 1-103.9. Interconnections, page 1-113.10. Racks, page 1-123.1. EnvironmentThe operation of the Pentra 80 should be restricted to indoor location use only! Operationof the instrument at altitudes of over 3000 Meters (9800 feet) is not recommended. The in-strument is designed for safety from voltages surges according to INSTALLATION CATEGORY IIand POLLUTION DEGREE 2 (IEC EN 61010-1).Please contact your local ABX Diagnostics representative for information regarding operationlocations, when it does not comply with the recommended specifications.3.2. LocationThe Pentra 80 should be placed on a clean and leveled table or workbench.Please note that the Pentra 80 and printer weigh approximately 55 kilograms (121 lbs).Avoid exposure to sunlight.Place your instrument where it is not exposed to water or vapor.Place your instrument where it is free from vibration or shock.Place your instrument where an independent power receptacle can be used.Use a receptacle different from the one used by a device that easily generate noise such asa centrifuge, etc...Provide a space of at least 20 cm (8 inches) at the back of the instrument for arranging thepower cable and tubings.The Power switch and Input voltage supply connection should always be accessible!When positioning the system for operational use, leave the required amount ofspace for easy accessibility to these items