2 Installing
WARNING!
This is a general procedure. It is the installer’s responsibility to perform the installation
according to local electrical code and regulations.
Planning the installation
Identify a suitable install location. The E-MSM466-R is IP67 and NEMA 4X rated, providing
protection against water intrusion and salt fog damage. Local electrical and building codes and
regional regulations will dictate many aspects of your installation. It is recommended that you
perform transmission and reception tests at a proposed location before installing.
You will have to provide an effective earth ground for the E-MSM466-R. It is rarely sufficient to use
a metal pole for any equipment grounding. You will also need to decide how to route the Ethernet
cable from the building to the E-MSM466-R.
Preparing the weatherproof Ethernet cable
To provide a weatherproof seal, the Ethernet port on the E-MSM466-R uses a custom weatherproof
cable connector (supplied). You must terminate your Ethernet cable with this connector as described
in the following procedure. Cable length should not exceed 100 meters (300 feet).
CAUTION:
Ruggedized Ethernet cables must be used for outdoor cable runs.
1.
Carefully unpack the nine quick-disconnect items from the plastic bag, identifying all parts as
illustrated. If any parts are missing, DO NOT proceed until you get a replacement parts kit.
Figure 2 Weatherproof connector parts
5. Screw nut
1. Sealing nut
6. Body
2. Seal
7. RJ-45 plug
3. Clamp ring
8. RJ-45 Gaskets
4. Gasket
2.
If your Ethernet cable already has an RJ-45 connector on the end that will connect to the
E-MSM466-R, remove the RJ-45 connector by cutting the cable at least 1.2 cm (.5 inch) before
the RJ-45 connector. Be sure to make a clean cut with a pair of sharp angle cutters. The
complete cut (through both the cable sheath and all wires) must occur in a single cutting motion.
3.
Hold the clamp ring (3) horizontally, with its fingers to the left. Insert the seal (2) into the fingers
on the left end so that it is flush with the end of the fingers. Insert the gasket (4) into the right
end, pushing it against the ridge at the end of the threads. The gasket (4) is beveled on one
side. The beveled side should face inwards away from the screw nut (5).
4.
Thread the sealing nut (1) onto the left end of the clamp ring (3). Tighten it only enough for it
to stay attached.
5.
Hold the screw nut (5) vertically, with the open threads facing up, and drop the body (6) into
it, with the RJ-45 connector opening facing up.
Planning the installation
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