Getting Started Guide

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Hardware Overview and Quick Start Installation and Initial Setup
Quick Start Hardware Installation and Initial Setup
Determine the exact location where the DCM Controller will be installed
and gather the network cable you will use to connect the controller to the
network.
(For detailed instructions, see “2. Prepare the Installation Site” on page 2-3
in Chapter 2: “Detailed Hardware Installation and Initial Setup Steps.”)
3. Read and follow the installation precautions outlined below.
Warning ■ The rack or cabinet should be adequately secured to prevent it from
becoming unstable and/or falling over.
DCM Controllers that are installed in a rack or cabinet should be mounted
as low as possible, with the heaviest devices at the bottom and progres-
sively lighter devices installed above.
■ For safe operation, only install the DCM Controller horizontally, with the
bottom side down.
Cautions ■ Ensure that the power source circuits are properly grounded and use the
power cord supplied with the DCM Controller to connect it to the power
source.
■ If your installation requires a different power cord than the one supplied
with the unit, be sure to use a power cord displaying the mark of the safety
agency that defines the regulations for power cords in your country. The
mark is your assurance that the power cord can be used safely with the
unit.
■ When installing the unit, the AC outlet should be near the DCM Controller
and should be easily accessible in case it must be powered off.
■ Ensure that the DCM Controller does not overload the power circuits,
wiring, and overcurrent protection. To determine the possibility of over-
loading the supply circuits, add together the ampere ratings of all devices
installed on the same circuit as the DCM Controller and compare the total
with the rating limit for the circuit. The maximum ampere ratings are
usually printed on the devices near the AC power connectors.
■ Do not install the DCM Controller in an environment where the operating
ambient temperature might exceed 40°C (104°F).
■ Ensure that the air flow around the sides and back of the DCM Controller
is not restricted.
4. Mount the DCM Controller. The DCM Controller can be mounted in a 19-
inch telco rack, in an equipment cabinet, or on a horizontal surface.
(For more detailed instructions, see “4. Mount the Unit” on page 2-5 in
Chapter 2: “Detailed Hardware Installation and Initial Setup Steps.”)