User`s guide

EtherXtend User’s Guide 13

SAFETY, REGULATIONS, AND CERTIFICATIONS

This chapter describes how to prepare your site for the installation of the

EtherXtend platform. It includes the following topics:

• Grounding and isolation, page 13

• Installation safety precautions on page 13

• EMI Notices, page 16

• ACTA Customer Information, page 16

• Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity, page 18

• CE Marking, page 19

• Contacting Global Service and Support, page 19

• Technical Support, page 19

• Service Requirements, page 20

Grounding and isolation

The EtherXtend system cards and subassemblies use an integrated frame and

logic ground system as follows:

• The EtherXtend device and logic ground are bonded.

• Cable shielding is terminated on the EtherXtend system device ground.

When the AC plug is not grounded, it is recommended to ground the device

using minimum 16-gauge wire to a building or earth ground.

Installation safety precautions

Avoid creating a hazardous condition by maintaining even weight distribution

within the device.

Maximum operating temperature should not exceed 65

C (149

F). Observe

the maximum recommended operating temperature as indicated here.