• ramses
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Topic: UFX+ and 1-2 XTC - case / max temperature

I read in the UFX+ and XTC manual, that the RME devices may be operated up to 50°C.

I have the following 2 RU rack, with 23cm depth:
https://www.thomann.de/de/thon_rack_2he … ompact.htm
- on top: UFX+
- below: XTC

Between UFX+ and top of the case
and between XTC and UFX+ I kept most space between the devices so that air can flow a little.

Temperature is currently at 40.6°C, is this ok and tolerable ?!

Later I plan to expand my setup: UFX+ and 2 XTC in this 3 RU compact rack:
https://www.thomann.de/de/thon_3he_compact_rack.htm

What do you think, is this doable 3 devices in 3 RU compact rack ?

Or do I need to take a 4 RU rack to have the possibility for more space between the 3 RME devices ? Like this here:
https://www.thomann.de/de/thon_rack_4he … ompact.htm

BR Ramses - UFX III, 12Mic, XTC, ADI-2 Pro FS R BE, RayDAT, X10SRi-F, E5-1680v4, Win10Pro22H2, Cub14
  • Ulrich
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Re: UFX+ and 1-2 XTC - case / max temperature

Where exactly do you measure the temperature?

I am interested in that kind of practical advice on rack mounting XTC, ADI 8QS, too.

  • ramses
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Re: UFX+ and 1-2 XTC - case / max temperature

I measure with a cheap measuring device which u usually get for a few bucks to measure room temp.

It comes with an external sensing element the sensor head has ~0,5cm which is ~0,2 inch.

So I can put it between rack elements and move it around, center, more to the left, more to the right, etc.

BR Ramses - UFX III, 12Mic, XTC, ADI-2 Pro FS R BE, RayDAT, X10SRi-F, E5-1680v4, Win10Pro22H2, Cub14

4 Reply by ramses (edited by ramses 2016-10-21 16:11:07)

  • ramses
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Re: UFX+ and 1-2 XTC - case / max temperature

At the moment it looks like this .. ~42 °C.

How will it be with 3 RME devices, UFX+ and 2 XTC ? Eventually temperatures sum up more then ?

May I take a 3 RU eco rack which would be nicer from optical aspects or
would it be better for the 3 devices to be distributed with more space between each other in a 4RU rack ?!

Or are these devices simply running this warm around 42°C ?

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/96192996/RME/forum/Racks%20024.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/96192996/RME/forum/Racks%20025.JPG

BR Ramses - UFX III, 12Mic, XTC, ADI-2 Pro FS R BE, RayDAT, X10SRi-F, E5-1680v4, Win10Pro22H2, Cub14