
Connecting the EX9251 to Power
IN THIS SECTION
Connect Earth Ground to an EX Series Switch | 82
Connecting AC Power to an EX9251 Switch and Powering on the Switch | 92
Connecting DC Power to an EX9251 Switch and Powering on the Switch | 95
Connect Earth Ground to an EX Series Switch
IN THIS SECTION
Parts and Tools Required for Connecting an EX Series Switch to Earth Ground | 83
Special Instructions to Follow Before Connecting Earth Ground to an EX Series Switch | 89
Connecting Earth Ground to an EX Series Switch | 91
To ensure proper operation and to meet safety and electromagnetic interference (EMI) requirements,
you must connect an EX Series switch to earth ground before you connect power to the switch. You
must use the protective earthing terminal on the switch chassis to connect the switch to earth ground
(see
).
You must install the EX Series switch in a restricted–access location and ensure that the chassis is
always properly grounded. EX Series switches have a two–hole protective grounding terminal provided
on the chassis. See
for the location of the earthing terminals on various EX Series
switches. Under all circumstances, use this grounding connection to ground the chassis. For AC-
powered systems, you must also use the grounding wire in the AC power cord along with the two-hole
grounding lug connection. This tested system meets or exceeds all applicable EMC regulatory
requirements with the two-hole protective grounding terminal.
Ensure that a licensed electrician has attached an appropriate grounding lug to the grounding cable you
supply. Using a grounding cable with an incorrectly attached lug can damage the switch.
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