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™ Ethernet Gateway Version 3 Product Manual 

Copyright 2014 © Packet Power, LLC. 

 

 

Device Placement 

 

  Never inside of a metal structure (exterior of the rack) 

  Ideally with-in 30-100 feet of another Packet Power device (gateway or monitoring 

module) 

  2-

4” (5-10 cm) away from a large metallic surface or mounted on a non-metallic 

platform (use the mounting bracket for optimal placement    

 

Higher is better; always try and locate the monitoring node at the highest point that               

allows an unobstructed path to another monitoring node or gateway     

 

 

Gateway Placement 

 

  Gateway module(s) should be located 10-30 meters from one or more 

monitoring nodes (ideally line of site).  

  Locate the gateway at a height above monitoring nodes when possible 

  Use the same guidelines noted in device placement (do not locate inside 

metallic cabinets or directly on metal surfaces)  

  Use the Gateway mounting bracket for optimal placement and signal strength 

  Redundant Gateways are advised for any critical environment 

  One Gateway can support up to 300 Packet Power monitoring devices; 

additional Gateways will improve polling speeds 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Ethernet Gateway Version 3

Page 1: ...Packet Power Ethernet Gateway Version 3 Users Manual Version 1 1 ...

Page 2: ...ot attempt to disassemble the product as potentially severe electrical shock may result Installation and maintenance must be performed by qualified personnel Follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of electrical shock and damage to equipment Store in a clean dry location Clean with a dry cloth Intended for indoor use only do not install in a wet location Adhere to all local electrical c...

Page 3: ...roved by Packet Power LLC might cause harmful interference and void the FCC authorization to operate this product Pursuant to part 2 1091c of the FCC rules device is categorically excluded from routine RF Exposure regulations Industry Canada IC Compliance Statement This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This de...

Page 4: ...are advised for any critical environment additional Gateways should be placed in midway or in the opposite end of the device constellation when possible Gateway Types There are various Gateway models These include the standard Gateway designed to communicate exclusively with the Packet Power EMX portal Modbus TCP IP output versions enterprise and solo and SMNP output versions solo and enterprise A...

Page 5: ...vided or any 5 VDC source to the DC input of the Gateway The Gateway can be powered using PoE Power over Ethernet using a splitter and 5VDC PoE source Once energized the Gateway will indicate it s firmware version then device ID number also found on the top label of the Gateway followed the IP address may be blank if operating DHCP mode note that the IP address may take up to two minutes to displa...

Page 6: ...ing an IP Address To configure the IP address of the Gateway enter the setup menu by pressing and holding the selection button for three seconds Use short clicks of the button to advance through the menu until the Set IP option appears Click and hold Set IP The LCD will show DHCP On or DHCP Off Click and hold the button to toggle between DHCP on and off To set a static IP address click and hold DH...

Page 7: ...described above After the DNS Server address is set you will need to reboot to have implement your changes Do this by pressing HOLD when Reboot is displayed Booting will show on the display while the unit reboots and implements your changes To leave the configuration menu without having changes take effect click and HOLD the Exit You can find additional information including details on the SNMP MI...

Page 8: ...al Monitor modules away from metallic surfaces and optimize signal strength It can be secured to mounting structures using bolts screws or adhesive tabs provided Bracket with Gateway Typical Mounting Configurations The bracket is intended for wall mounting or surface mounting Orientation of the Gateway is not critical Mounting Surface Dimensions holes and cut outs are intended for use with cable t...

Page 9: ...the highest point that allows an unobstructed path to another monitoring node or gateway Gateway Placement Gateway module s should be located 10 30 meters from one or more monitoring nodes ideally line of site Locate the gateway at a height above monitoring nodes when possible Use the same guidelines noted in device placement do not locate inside metallic cabinets or directly on metal surfaces Use...

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