When installing monitoring systems in a new or existing area, one should ensure that the heating, ventilation, and airconditioning
(HVAC) specifications for the room (e.g., ambient temperature, relative
humidity, and air exchanges) can support the operation requirements of the monitor(s)
(Hynman, 2003). Heat dissipation is a critical monitoring parameter (measured in BTU/hr
or watts) to consider when the room draws call for the equipment to be located in a confined
space like a cabinet.