Patton electronic 5200 manual About this guide, Audience, Structure

About this guide

This guide describes the SmartNode 5200 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 14 provides information about router features and capabilities

•Chapter 2 on page 18 contains an overview describing router operation and applications

•Chapter 3 on page 20 provides hardware installation procedures

•Chapter 4 on page 25 provides initial procedures for configuring the SmartNode router

•Chapter 5 on page 31 contains information on contacting Patton technical support for assistance

•Appendix A on page 34contains compliance information for the SmartNode

•Appendix B on page 36 contains specifications for the routers

•Appendix C on page 39 provides cable recommendations

•Appendix D on page 41 describes the router’s ports and pin-outs

•Appendix E on page 43 lists the factory configuration settings for SmartNode 5200

•Appendix F on page 48 provides license information that describes acceptable usage of the software pro- vided with the SmartNode 5200

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

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