Magnum P62-Series Hardened Switches Installation and User Guide (05/05)
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3.0 INSTALLATION
This chapter provides instructions for installing Magnum P62-Series units.
3.1
Locating Magnum P62F-Series 10/100Mb Ethernet Switches
The location of a Magnum P62-Series Hardened Switch is dependent upon the physical
layout of the network. The rugged 18-gauge sheet steel case that acts as a heat sink will normally
protect the P62-Series from accidental damage in any application setting. Install P62F models so
that the metal case of the unit is in contact with a metal surface (such as a pedestal in the earth or
an equipment enclosure box) which does not exceed the ambient rating of the unit. Install mP62
models mounted vertically, attached to any wood or metal surface or in free air.
Designed primarily for specific applications such as roadside traffic data collection and
control stations, unheated and or high temperatures locations, above-the-ceiling mounts in
commercial buildings, industrial boiler rooms, mines and quarries, irrigation and pipeline
facilities, on-board ships, cell towers, data communication huts and pedestals, aeronautical
installations and military sites, the Magnum P62s support DC power input for high reliability and
AC power for convenience in out-of-the way locations. Locate the P62-Series unit near any AC
power (or any 20-60VDC three-wire (+, GND, -) power source for DC models) that is within the
range of the unit. When installing the unit, be sure to maintain an open view of the top surface to
visually monitor the status LEDs.
3.1.1
Mounting position and materials
The Magnum P62-Series Hardened Switch should be securely mounted in a vertical
position with appropriate screws. Rubber “feet” (if any) that would insulate the case from metal-
to-metal contact with the mounting surface should be removed. The full temperature rating of the
P62F unit cannot be achieved if it is not properly mounted on metal.
The Magnum P62-Series Hardened switches are quite heavy (3.5 lbs, 1.6 Kg) because
of its 18-gauge high-strength steel case enclosure. Because of its weight, it is very important to
select a sturdy place and carefully attach it to metal surface. Attaching P62F’s to a metal surface
is necessary to allow the thermal heat transfer from the case, achieving rated ambient temperature
specifications. The mP62’s can be mounted on any material.
3.1.2 Mounting
dimensions
Each Magnum P62-Series Hardened Switch is normally mounted with screws in a
vertical (cables at the bottom) position. The base plate of the unit has screw holes cut out, two top
and two bottom. The spacing for the mounting screws is a rectangle 3.35” x 7.92” (8.5cm x
