User`s manual

DA-660 Hardware User’s Manual Introduction
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Connecting the Hardware
This section describes how to connect ThinkCore DA-660 to serial devices. We cover Wiring
Requirements, Connecting the Power, Connecting to the Network, Connecting to a Serial
Device, and Connecting to the Console Port.
Wiring Requirements
ATTENTION
Safety First!
Be sure to disconnect the power cord before installing and/or wiring your DA-660.
Wiring Caution!
Calculate the maximum possible current in each power wire and common wire. Observe all
electrical codes dictating the maximum current allowable for each wire size.
If the current goes above the maximum ratings, the wiring could overheat, causing serious
damage to your equipment.
Temperature Caution!
Be careful when handling DA-660. When plugged in, DA-660’s internal components generate
heat, and consequently the outer casing may feel hot to the touch.
You should also observe the following common wiring rules:
y 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 intersection point.
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.
y 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.
y Keep input wiring and output wiring separate.
y Where necessary, it is strongly advised that you label wiring to all devices in the system.
Connecting the Power
To power on the ThinkCore DA-660, connect the power line to the DA-660's AC/DC power
connector (located on the right side of the rear panel) using the power cord that is shipped with the
product. Then, turn on the power switch. The device takes about 30 seconds to boot up. Once the
device is ready, the Ready LED on the front panel will light up, and the DA-660 model name and
firmware version will appear on the LCM display.