Patton electronic 4630 Series manual About this guide, Audience, Structure

About this guide

This guide describes the SmartNode 4630 hardware, installation and basic configuration. For detailed software configuration information refer to the SmartWare Software Configuration Guide and the available Configura- tion Notes.

Audience

This guide is intended for the following users:

•Operators

•Installers

•Maintenance technicians

Structure

This guide contains the following chapters and appendices:

•Chapter 1 on page 13 provides information about router features and capabilities

•Chapter 2 on page 19 contains an overview describing router operation and applications

•Chapter 3 on page 23 provides hardware installation procedures

•Chapter 4 on page 28 provides quick-start procedures for configuring the SmartNode router

•Chapter 5 on page 37 contains information on contacting Patton technical support for assistance

•Appendix A on page 40 contains compliance information for the router

•Appendix B on page 43 contains specifications for the routers

•Appendix C on page 48 provides cable recommendations

•Appendix D on page 52 describes the router’s ports and pin-outs

•Appendix E on page 55 lists the factory configuration settings for SmartNode 4630

•Appendix F on page 57 provides license information that describes acceptable usage of the software pro- vided with the SmartNode 4630

For best results, read the contents of this guide before you install the router.

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