Stinger® MS+ Getting Started Guide
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Determining the Operating
Status
Before you begin
Before you begin, verify that the following tasks are complete:
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Set up the Stinger hardware (as either a free-standing or rack-mounted unit)
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Connected cables and console terminal to the Stinger unit
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Set up the workstation to configure the Stinger unit
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Connected the workstation to the Stinger unit
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(Optional)
Connected the system clock source
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(Optional)
Connected the remote alarms
Connecting power to a Stinger unit
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Caution
Before connecting power, see the
Edge Access and Broadband Access Safety and
Compliance Guide
for safety instructions and circuit regulatory information.
Warning
Verify that the power is off or disconnected at the source before beginning
this procedure.
To connect the unit to dc power:
1
Verify that the correct power source is available for the Stinger unit.
2
Verify that the dc power cables comply with national standards and specifications
as described in IEC 60950 and are terminated in number 10 ring lugs.
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Figure 3-1 shows how to connect power to the Stinger unit. Be sure to attach a
power cable to each set of power connectors as follows. Both power cables must
be connected at all times when the unit is in operation.
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Verify that the power switch on the power filters is set to the OFF position.
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Locate the number 10 studs on the back of the unit.
