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Chapter 2
Installing the Base Station
Section 2.7
Grounding the Base Station
The base station is considered to be connected to a centralized DC power system. Therefore, the power cable
should be grounded.
The base station should be permanently connected to ground/Earth with a 10 AWG cable.
DANGER!
Electrocution hazard – risk of death or serious injury. The system must be properly grounded to protect
against power surges and accumulated static electricity. It is the installer's responsibility to install this
base station in accordance with the local electrical codes.
To ground the base station, do the following:
1.
Assemble the ground connection as shown:
Figure 8: Ground Cable Assembly
1. Flatwasher 2. External Tooth Lockwasher 3. 10 AWG Isolated Ring 4. Lockwasher 5. Screw
2.
Using a 6 mm (1/4 in) square drive socket, torque the nut to 8.5 N·m (75 lbf-in).
Section 2.8
Connecting Power and Data
This section describes how to supply power to the base station and connect it to the network.
CAUTION!
Crushing hazard – risk of damage to cables. Route all power supply cables so that people cannot walk
on them or place objects on or against them.
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Section 2.8.1, "Connecting to a RUGGEDCOM RP100 or RP110"
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