Installing The Antennas - Siemens RUGGEDCOM RX1400 Installation Manual

RUGGEDCOM RX1400
Installation Guide
IMPORTANT!
Before installing the device, note the following:
• An appropriately rated DC circuit breaker must be installed.
• Use only #16 gage copper wiring when connecting terminal blocks.
• Equipment must be installed according to applicable local wiring codes and standards.
To connect a low DC power supply to the device, do the following:
1. Connect the power supply terminal block to the device.
Figure 5: Terminal Block Wiring
1. Surge Ground Terminal
2. Connect the positive wire from the power source to the positive terminal on the terminal block.
3. Connect the negative wire from the power source to the negative terminal on the terminal block.
4. Using a braided wire or other appropriate grounding wire, connect the surge ground terminal to the chassis
ground connection. The surge ground terminal is used as the ground conductor for all surge and transient
suppression circuitry internal to the unit.
5. Connect the ground terminal on the power source to the chassis ground terminal on the device.
Section 2.4

Installing the Antennas

For increased signal coverage and improved performance, the LTE and GPS antennas are intended to be
installed in a remote location separate from the RX1400.
Installing the Antennas
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2. Negative Terminal
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3. Positive Terminal 4. Braided Ground Cable
Chapter 2
Installing the Device
5. Power Supply Terminal Block
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