Specifications
Optimux-108 Ver. 6.1  Site Requirements and Prerequisites  2-1 
Chapter  2 
Installation and Setup 
This chapter describes installation and setup procedures for the Optimux-108 
unit. 
After installing the unit, refer to 
Chapter 3
 for the operating instructions. If a 
problem is encountered, refer to 
Chapter 5
 for test and diagnostic instructions. 
Internal settings, adjustment, maintenance, and repairs may be performed only 
by a skilled technician who is aware of the hazards involved. 
Always observe standard safety precautions during installation, operation, and 
maintenance of this product. 
Before installing the product, review Handling Energized Products at the 
beginning of the manual. 
2.1  Site Requirements and Prerequisites 
The Optimux-108 device is intended for installation on desktop or 19” racks. The 
RM-33-2 mounting kit is available from RAD for mounting 1 or 2 units in a 
19” rack. For metal enclosure units RM-35 or WM-35 rack mount kits are 
available. 
Allow at least 90 cm (36 in) of frontal clearance for operating and maintenance 
accessibility. Allow at least 10 cm (4 in) clearance at the rear of the unit for signal 
lines and interface cables. 
Avoid sharp bends when planning the routing of fiber optic cables. 
The ambient operating temperature of Optimux-108 is 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F), 
at a relative humidity of up to 90%, non-condensing. 
AC-powered Optimux-108 units should be installed within 1.5m (5 ft) of an 
easily-accessible grounded AC outlet capable of furnishing the voltage in 
accordance with Optimux-108 nominal supply voltage. 
DC-powered Optimux-108 units require a -48 VDC power source, which must be 
adequately isolated from the main supply. 
Refer also to the sections describing connections of AC and DC mains at the 
beginning of the manual. 
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