Re: [Karlnet] Warning Don't take pictures of running KN105/205

[Dan Metcalf <dan.metcalf@wbsysnet.com>]

So using a solid metal enclosure should not be an issue.

Dan

TerabeamTechnical Services wrote:

> Norm/Mark, you guys really know how to keep me busy!.
>
> I apologize for any inconvenience this issue may have caused. We found this
> issue while researching a customers complaint that his unit rebooted during
> a lightning storm.I was assured by the customer that he was not utilizing a
> clear plastic enclosure!.The Watchdog Chip (board id #U11) is a Surface
> Mounted Device (SMD) that reacts BADLY from the flash when it is
> photographed.This was not perceived as an issue because most enclosures (no
> more Tupperware!) will not allow light penetration. The following is from
> the IC Product Data sheet:
>
> *Special Precautions for the micro SMD Package
> As with most integrated circuits, the LM3706 and LM3707
>
> are sensitive to exposure from visible and infrared (IR) light
>
> radiation. Unlike a plastic encapsulated IC, the micro SMD
>
> package has very limited shielding from light, and some
>
> sensitivity to light reflected from the surface of the PC board
>
> or long wavelength IR entering the die from the side may be
>
> experienced. This light could have an unpredictable affect on
>
> the electrical performance of the IC. Care should be taken to
>
> shield the device from direct exposure to bright visible or IR
>
> light during operation.
>
> ====================================================================
>
> Thanks
>
> Reg Mallory
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Norm Young" <lists@applegatebroadband.net>
> To: "Karlnet Mailing List" <karlnet@WISPNotes.com>
> Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2004 10:29 PM
> Subject: Re: [Karlnet] Warning Don't take pictures of running KN105/205
>
>
>  
>
> > I did the same thing!  Actually, I suspect it's the RF pulse (wideband)
> >    
> sent
>  
>
> > out by the rapid discharge of the neon bulb.  Quite a bit of current
> >    
> there,
>  
>
> > and at a high voltage I believe.
> > Sort of an EMP issue.
> >
> > Norm
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Mark McKibbin" <mark@team.dcsi.net.au>
> > To: "Karlnet Mailing List" <karlnet@WISPNotes.com>
> > Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2004 7:15 PM
> > Subject: [Karlnet] Warning Don't take pictures of running KN105/205
> >
> >
> > I just finished a new repeater and thought I'd take a picture of it,
> > after the flash went off it rebooted! It happened with the KN105 and
> > KN205 I assume one of the chips is photo sensitive so I would advise
> > photo taking before you go live.
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > Mark McKibbin
> > DCS Internet
> > 64 Queen St
> > Warragul
> > Victoria   3820
> > Australia
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> > Fax +61 356 220 617
> > mark@team.dcsi.net.au
> > www.dcsi.net.au
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Steve Cox Mail [mailto:loomiss@cox.net]
> > Sent: Sunday, 14 November 2004 3:36 AM
> > To: Karlnet Mailing List
> > Subject: Re: [Karlnet] Re: Attention to the Karlnet Big Wigs
> >
> > Look at www.mikrotik.com for more info.
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Mike Clark" <mike@aerolina.com>
> > To: "'Karlnet Mailing List'" <karlnet@WISPNotes.com>
> > Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2004 7:01 AM
> > Subject: RE: [Karlnet] Re: Attention to the Karlnet Big Wigs
> >
> >
> >    
> >
> > > ???? What is MT?
> > >
> > > Pardon my ignorance, please.
> > >
> > > Mike Clark
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: karlnet-bounces@WISPNotes.com
> > >      
> > [mailto:karlnet-bounces@WISPNotes.com]
> >    
> >
> > > On Behalf Of Alex Phillips
> > > Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2004 8:58 AM
> > > To: 'Karlnet Mailing List'
> > > Subject: RE: [Karlnet] Re: Attention to the Karlnet Big Wigs
> > >
> > > MT runs on anything x68.  WRAP is my choice.  In total, it is slightly
> > > higher than kn50.  But availability is worth a little higher cost.
> > > Wisp-router.com) and Lonnie (Staros.com) both have good pricing on
> > > these.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: karlnet-bounces@WISPNotes.com
> > > [mailto:karlnet-bounces@WISPNotes.com] On Behalf Of Dan Metcalf
> > > Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2004 8:44 AM
> > > To: Karlnet Mailing List
> > > Subject: Re: [Karlnet] Re: Attention to the Karlnet Big Wigs
> > >
> > > Alex Phillips wrote:
> > >
> > >      
> > >
> > > > I have heard that Doug Karl no longer works for KN.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >        
> > > He was the CTO? Now he is gone?
> > >
> > > what hardware does MT run on? what can be used for a client that is as
> > > affordable as the kn50?
> > >
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