2.
Safety Information
Read the following safety information before using the PoE Midspan unit.
2.1
General Guidelines
Read the following safety information before carrying out any installation, removal, or maintenance procedure on the
PoE Midspan. Warnings contain directions to be followed for the safety of personal and product.
2.2
Warnings
• Read installation instructions in
before connecting Midspan to its power source.
before connecting Midspan-to-Midspan power backup.
• Only trained and qualified personnel must be allowed to install, replace, and service this equipment.
• Midspan must be connected using a grounded power cord, as defined in
• This ITE device must be connected to PoE (power supply over Ethernet) networks only, without routing to other
networks.
• The power cord must not be attached to the surface of the building or pass-through walls, ceilings, floors, and
similar openings in the building structure.
• Steps must be taken to prevent physical damage to the power cord, including proper routing.
• This product relies on building installation for short-circuit (over-current) protection. Use only a fuse or circuit
breaker not higher than 15 A for 120 V
AC
(U.S.) or 10 A for 230 V
AC
(international).
• All wiring and connections must conform to NFPA 70 (NEC)
• Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during lightning storms.
• A voltage mismatch can damage the equipment and can pose a fire hazard. If voltage indicated on the label is
different from the power outlet voltage, do not connect Midspan to this outlet.
• For shelf-mounted equipment, verify that surface is stable and strong enough to support the equipment. Do not
stack more than
four
Midspan units.
• While disposing this product, follow all local laws and regulations.
•
Data
and
Data and Power
ports of the Midspan are shielded RJ45 data sockets. They cannot be used as Plain
Old Telephone Service (POTS) sockets. Only connect RJ45 data connectors to these sockets.
• Associated Ethernet wiring must be limited to the inside of the building.
2.3
Power Cord
To replace the power cord, ensure to meet the local requirements.
• To ensure a reliable connection to an AC mains supply, the equipment provides an appliance IEC60320 inlet to
connect a detachable power supply cord.
• Power socket outlet must be located near Midspan and easily accessible.
Note:
The only way to power OFF the unit is to disconnect the power cord from the outlet.
• This unit operates under Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) conditions, according to IEC/EN60950-1 or ES1
according to IEC/EN 62368-1. Conditions are maintained only if the equipment to which the unit is connected
also operates under SELV/ES1 conditions.
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Safety Information
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