Installation guide

Mobility and Logistics, Traffic Solutions

Sopers Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7ER

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Version 1 Status Issued

Last Editor Carl Rabe Date 11-Dec-2014

Document Name Stratos Outstation General and ICM Handbook Document No. 667/HB/52250/000

SAFETY INFORMATION

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT DUE TO THE HAZARDS PRESENT WITHIN THE

STRATOS OUTSTATION ALL

POWER TO THE UNIT IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE

WORKING ON THE UNIT (EXTERNAL MONITORED SUPPLIES MAY STILL BE

CONNECTED WHEN THE UNITS MAINS SUPPLY HAS BEEN ISOLATED). WHERE A

RISK ASSESSMENT AND METHOD STATEMENT FOR THE WORKS TO BE

COMPLETED AND / OR THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OEM EQUIPMENT BEING

INSTALLED OR REMOVED ALLOWS, LIVE WORKING MAY BE CONSIDERED.

Safety of Maintenance Personnel

In the interests of health and safety, when using or servicing this equipment the following

instructions must be noted and adhered to:

 Only skilled or instructed personnel with relevant technical knowledge and experience,

who are also familiar with the safety procedures required when dealing with modern

electrical/electronic equipment are to be allowed to use and/or work on the equipment.

All work shall be performed in accordance with the Electricity at Work Regulations

1989 or the relevant local, state and government regulations.

 Such personnel must take heed of all relevant notes, cautions and warnings in this

Handbook and any other Document or Handbook associated with the equipment

including, but not restricted to, the following:

 The equipment must be correctly connected to the specified incoming power

supply.

 The equipment must be disconnected / isolated from the incoming power supply

before removing any protective covers or working on any part from which the

protective covers have been removed.

 Any power tools must be regularly inspected and tested.

 Any ladders used must be inspected before use to ensure they are sound and not

damaged.

 When using a ladder, before climbing it, ensure that it is erected properly and is not

liable to collapse or move. If using a ladder near a carriageway, ensure that the

area is properly coned and signed.

 Any personnel working on site must wear the appropriate protective clothing, e.g.

reflective vests, etc.

There are various RJ45 connectors used to connect to peripheral boards

within the Stratos Outstation. Most are not Ethernet ports (See Figure 4) and

should not be connected to other equipment, including PCs to avoid damage

to the Stratos Outstation or user equipment.

The configuration process should only be carried out by persons who are adequately

trained, have a full understanding of the needs of the county or region were the unit is to

be used and are experienced in the tasks to be undertaken.