CommScope PFU-P-E-O-060-01, Manual

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1-Port 5Gb PoE Extender Manual
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Step 8: Grounding
To ensure protection from lightning strikes and other electrical surges, the PoE extender must be
earthed. Any end device connected to the PoE extender must also be bonded to earth. Make
connections from the enclosure earth point using the M5 bolt and washer provided:
1.
A minimum 16AWG bonding connection from the Customer’s equipment earth terminal to
a reliable earth (ground) point.
2.
A minimum 16AWG bonding connection from the PoE Extender to a reliable earth
(ground) point, at or close to the earth (ground) point of the Customer’s equipment.
PoE Extender Earth Point
Step 9: Install the Solar Shield
Install the solar shield as shown below using the four Allen head screws provided and a 3 mm
Allen wrench. Tighten the screws to torque 2.5Nm (22.1 in-lb). See Table 4.2 on page 29 for
operating temperature details.