EKI-7708 Series User Manual
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2.1
Installation Guidelines
The following guidelines are provided to optimize the device performance. Review
the guidelines before installing the device.
Make sure cabling is away from sources of electrical noise. Radios, power lines,
and fluorescent lighting fixtures can interference with the device performance.
Make sure the cabling is positioned away from equipment that can damage the
cables.
Operating environment is within the ranges listed range, see “Specifications” on
page 2.
Relative humidity around the switch does not exceed 95 percent (noncondens-
ing).
Altitude at the installation site is not higher than 10,000 feet.
In 10/100 and 10/100/1000 fixed port devices, the cable length from the switch
to connected devices can not exceed 100 meters (328 feet).
Make sure airflow around the switch and respective vents is unrestricted. With-
out proper airflow the switch can overheat. To prevent performance degredation
and damage to the switch, make sure there is clerance at the top and bottom
and around the exhaust vents.
2.1.1
Connecting Hardware
In this instruction, it will explain how to find a proper location for your Modbus
Gateways, and how to connect to the network, hock up the power cable, and connect
to the EKI-7708 Series.
2.2
Verifying Switch Operation
Before installing the device in a rack or on a wall, power on the switch to verify that
the switch passes the power-on self-test (POST). To connect the cabling to the power
source see “Power Supply Installation” on page 21.
At startup (POST), the System LED blinks green, while the remaining LEDs are a
solidy green. Once the switch passes POST self-test, the System LED turns green.
The other LEDs turn off and return to their operating status. If the switch fails POST,
the System LED switches to an amber state.
After a successful self-test, power down the switch and disconnect the power cabling.
The switch is now ready for installation on its final location.
2.3
Installing the Switch
2.3.1
DIN Rail Mounting
The DIN rail mount option is the quickest installation option. Additionally, it optimizes
the use of rail space.
The metal DIN rail kit is secured to the rear of the switch. The device can be mounted
onto a standard 35mm (1.37”) x 75 mm (3”) height DIN rail. The devices can be
mounted vertically or horizontally. Refer to the following guidelines for further
information.
Note!
A corrosion-free mounting rail is advisable.
When installing, make sure to allow for enough space to properly install
the cabling.
Summary of Contents for EKI-7708 Series
Page 14: ...Chapter 1 1Product Overview ...
Page 23: ...Chapter 2 2Switch Installation ...
Page 39: ...Chapter 3 3Configuration Utility ...
Page 45: ...Chapter 4 4Managing Switch ...
Page 161: ...Chapter 5 5Troubleshooting ...