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Avoiding Accidental Grounding (Galvanic Isolation)
Avoid accidentally grounding the DCS-LAN signal by isolating front-plates, conference units and DCS-LAN connections in wall-
panels from the building ground. The DCS-LAN uses the shield as a signal ground reference and cannot contact another
ground anywhere in the connection.
Avoid Grounding in a Patch Panel
To avoid ground issues:
Plastic frames in patch panel:
this ensures that the female RJ45 connectors do not ground to the chassis of the patch
panel.
Blank space between connectors:
leave a space between each female RJ45 connector in a patch panel.
Shielding continuity:
each component in the chain must be shielded properly.
Note:
The female connectors in all MXC components units feature an air gap that isolates the chassis of the connector and the chassis of the unit preventing
any galvanic (physical and thus electrical) connection.
Properly Securing Cables
As with any cable carrying a signal, use care when installing the equipment.