Preparing for Installation
Tropos 5210 MetroMesh Router Installation Guide
7
Power Source
The Tropos 5210 MetroMesh router supports the following options for connecting to a power
source:
AC power source (3-wire service) — 3W(P+N+PE) or 3W(2P+PE); 100-480 VAC, 50/60
Hz
NEMA plug, for streetlight photoelectric control power tap (2-wire service) —2W(2P) or
2W(P+N); 100-480 VAC 50/60 Hz
In Europe, a suitably rated plug provided by the installer
For Tropos 5210 HFC products, 40-90 V~, 50/60 Hz. 2.2A
Warning
Connect the AC powered outdoor system only to a rated power source. Do not connect to a
power source of other voltage.
Caution
You must install an external grounding wire if the Tropos 5210 MetroMesh router is installed
on a non-metal pole or if the metal installation structure is not properly grounded. You must
also ground the outdoor data protection device to a bonded pipe or ground rod. Make sure
that grounding is complete before you connect power to the Tropos 5210 MetroMesh router.
Caution
For Tropos HFC products:
You must install an external grounding wire to the chassis
grounding screw (
Figure 21
on page 35). You must also ground the outdoor data protection
device to a bonded pipe or ground rod. Make sure that grounding is complete before you
connect power to the Tropos 5210 HFC router. The unit must be properly grounded to the
protective earth screw.
Safety
Installing the Tropos 5210 MetroMesh router can pose a serious hazard. Be sure to take
precautions to avoid the following:
Exposure to high voltage lines during installation
Falls when working at heights or with ladders
Injuries from dropping tools and equipment
Contact with AC wiring
