Advantech EKI-5624PI, User Manual

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EKI-5729PI & EKI-5624PI User Manual 9
2.1 Installation Guidelines
The following guidelines are provided to optimize the device performance. Review
the guidelines before installing the device.
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Make sure cabling is away from sources of electrical noise. Radios, power lines,
and fluorescent lighting fixtures can interference with the device performance.
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Make sure the cabling is positioned away from equipment that can damage the
cables.
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Operating environment is within the ranges listed range, see “Specifications” on
page 1.
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Relative humidity around the switch does not exceed 95 percent (noncondens-
ing).
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Altitude at the installation site is not higher than 10,000 feet.
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In 10/100 and 10/100/1000 fixed port devices, the cable length from the switch
to connected devices can not exceed 100 meters (328 feet).
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Make sure airflow around the switch and respective vents is unrestricted. With-
out proper airflow the switch can overheat. To prevent performance degradation
and damage to the switch, make sure there is clearance at the top and bottom
and around the exhaust vents.
2.1.1 Connecting Hardware
In this instruction, it will explain how to find a proper location for your Modbus Gate-
ways, and how to connect to the network, hock up the power cable, and connect to
the EKI-5729PI & EKI-5624PI.