ATEN VS1601 User Manual

User Manual

VS1601

VS1601 User Manual

FCC Information

This is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

RoHS

This product is RoHS compliant.

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User Notice

All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual
are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer. The
manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or
implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any
warranties as to merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any of
the manufacturer's software described in this manual is sold or licensed `as is'.
Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and
not the manufacturer, its distributor, or its dealer), assumes the entire cost of all
necessary servicing, repair and any incidental or consequential damages
resulting from any defect in the software.

The manufacturer of this system is not responsible for any radio and/or TV
interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this device. It is the
responsibility of the user to correct such interference.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage incurred in the operation
of this system if the correct operational voltage setting was not selected prior
to operation. PLEASE VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE SETTING IS
CORRECT BEFORE USE.

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Safety Instructions

General

 Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference.
 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device.
 Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, table, etc.). If

the device falls, serious damage will result.

 Do not use the device near water.
 Do not place the device near, or over, radiators or heat registers.
 The device cabinet is provided with slots and openings to allow for

adequate ventilation. To ensure reliable operation, and to protect against
overheating, these openings must never be blocked or covered.

 The device should never be placed on a soft surface (bed, sofa, rug, etc.) as

this will block its ventilation openings. Likewise, the device should not be
placed in a built in enclosure unless adequate ventilation has been
provided.

 Never spill liquid of any kind on the device.
 Unplug the device from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid

or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

 The device should be operated from the type of power source indicated on

the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available,
consult your dealer or local power company.

 The device is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug. This is a safety

feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the
purpose of the grounding-type plug. Always follow your local/national
wiring codes.

 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord or cables. Route the

power cord and cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over.

 If an extension cord is used with this device make sure that the total of the

ampere ratings of all products used on this cord does not exceed the
extension cord ampere rating. Make sure that the total of all products
plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.

 T o help protect your system from sudden, transient increases and

decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or
un-interruptible power supply (UPS).

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 Position system cables and power cables carefully; Be sure that nothing

rests on any cables.

 When connecting or disconnecting power to hot-pluggable power

supplies, observe the following guidelines:
 Install the power supply before connecting the power cable to the

power supply.

 Unplug the power cable before removing the power supply.
 If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the

system by unplugging all power cables from the power supplies.

 Never push objects of any kind into or through cabinet slots. They may

touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts resulting in a risk of fire
or electrical shock.

 Do not attempt to service the device yourself. Refer all servicing to

qualified service personnel.

 If the following conditions occur, unplug the device from the wall outlet

and bring it to qualified service personnel for repair.

 The power cord or plug has become damaged or frayed.
 Liquid has been spilled into the device.
 The device has been exposed to rain or water.
 The device has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged.
 The device exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need

for service.

 The device does not operate normally when the operating instructions

are followed.

 Only adjust those controls that are covered in the operating instructions.

Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage that will
require extensive work by a qualified technician to repair.

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Rack Mounting

 Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to

the rack, extended to the floor, and that the full weight of the rack rests on
the floor. Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front
stabilizers for joined multiple racks before working on the rack.

 Always load the rack from the bottom up, and load the heaviest item in the

rack first.

 Make sure that the rack is level and stable before extending a device from

the rack.

 Use caution when pressing the device rail release latches and sliding a

device into or out of a rack; the slide rails can pinch your fingers.

 After a device is inserted into the rack, carefully extend the rail into a

locking position, and then slide the device into the rack.

 Do not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the

rack. The total rack load should not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit
rating.

 Ensure that proper airflow is provided to devices in the rack.
 Do not step on or stand on any device when servicing other devices in a

rack.

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