Patton electronic 4520 manual Planning the installation

Model 4520 & 4110 Series Getting Started Guide 3 • Hardware installation

Planning the installation

Before you start the actual installation, it is strongly recommended that you gather all the information needed to install and setup the device. See table 4 for an example of what pre-installment checks you might need to carry out. Having carried out the pre-installation checks enables you to install and set up your gateway router into an existing infrastructure with confidence.

The mains outlet that is utilized to power the equipment must be within 1 foot (3 meters) of the device and shall be easily accessible.

Note When setting up your gateway router consider cable length limitations, and potential electromagnetic interference (EMI) as defined by the applicable local and international regulations. Ensure that your site is properly prepared before beginning installation.

Before installing the gateway router device, the following tasks should be completed:

•Create a network diagram (see section “Network information” on page 37)

•Gather IP related information (see section “IP related information” on page 37 for more information)

•Install the hardware and software needed to configure the SmartNode. (See section “Software tools” on page 37)

•Verify power source reliability (see section “Power source” on page 37).

When you finish preparing for gateway router installation, go to section “Installing the gateway router” on page 38 to install the device.

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