MGate 5111
Getting Started
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Wiring Requirements
ATTENTION
Safety First!
Be sure to disconnect the power cord before installing and/or wiring your MGate 5111.
Wiring Caution!
Calculate the maximum possible current in each power wire and common wire. Observe all electrical codes
dictating the maximum allowed current for each wire size.
If the current goes over the allowed maximum, the wiring could overheat, causing serious damage to your
equipment.
Temperature Caution!
Be careful when handling the MGate 5111. When plugged in, the MGate 5111’s internal components generate
heat, and consequently the board may be too hot to touch.
You should also observe the following common wiring rules:
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Use separate paths to route wiring for power and devices. If power wiring and device wiring paths must
cross, make sure the wires are perpendicular at the point of intersection.
NOTE
Do not run signal or communication wiring and power wiring in the same wire conduit. To avoid interference,
wires with different signal characteristics should be routed separately.
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You can use the type of signal transmitted through a wire to determine which wires should be kept separate.
The rule of thumb is that wiring that shares similar electrical characteristics can be bundled together.
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Keep input wiring and output wiring separate.
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When necessary, we strongly advise labeling wiring to all devices in the system.
