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Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco AS5400 and Cisco AS5400HPX Universal Gateways
Connecting to the Alarm Port
Connecting to the Alarm Port
Connect to the alarm port as follows:
Step 1
Insert the three-pin alarm port connector into the alarm port terminal block. (See
Figure 3-13
.)
Figure 3-13 Connecting to the Alarm Port
Note
Connect the alarm port only to a safety extra-low voltage
(SELV) source using 22
AWG, or thicker, copper wire. SELV ratings are maximum 30 Volts AC (RMS),
maximum 60 Volts DC, and maximum 50 VA Power. The alarm port is rated for 2.0
Amp maximum current.
Step 2
Strip a minimum 1/4 in. (0.625 cm) off the wire insulation to connect the stranded wires to the alarm
connector. The maximum insulation strip length is 0.31 in. (0.78 cm).
Step 3
Secure the wires to the alarm connector with screws.
Caution
The maximum tightening torque on the screws is 7 in.-lb (0.79 N-m).
Step 4
Connect the wires to strain relief clamps that are inserted into the holes in the ventilation grid.
Note
See Appendix C
“Cabling Specifications”
for alarm port cable assembly and port
pinouts.
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Alarm port
connector
Cable ties
#1
#2
#3