
• Mount the NCE in a horizontal, upright orientation.
• Mount the NCE on an even surface in wall mount applications whenever possible. If you must
mount the network engine on an uneven surface, be careful not to crack the mounting clips or
network engine housing when tightening the screws. Use shims or washers to mount the NCE
evenly on the mounting surface.
• Mount the NCE in areas free of corrosive vapors, and observe the environmental limitations
listed in the
Technical specifications
section.
• Allow sufficient space to accommodate cable and wire connections. See Figure 1.
• Do not mount the network engine where the ambient temperature may exceed 50°C (122°F).
• Do not mount the network engine on surfaces that are prone to vibration or in areas where
electromagnetic or radio frequency emissions can interfere with network engine communication.
• Do not obstruct the network engine housing ventilation holes.
• Do not mount a power transformer below the network engine.
On applications where the network engine is mounted inside a panel or enclosure, follow these
additional guidelines:
• Do not install the network engine in an airtight enclosure.
• Do not install heat-generating devices in the enclosure with the network engine that may cause
the ambient temperature to exceed 50°C (122°F).
Wall mount applications
Use the holes in the three mounting clips for wall mount applications.
To mount the network engine on a wall or other vertical surface, complete the following steps:
1. Ensure that all three mounting clips are inserted into the back of the network engine housing
and then pulled outward and snapped firmly into the extended position. See Figure 2.
2. Mark the location of the three wall mount holes using the dimensions in Figure 1, or hold the
network engine up to the wall as a template and mark the locations.
3. Drill holes in the wall at the locations marked in Step 2 and insert wall anchors, if necessary.
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