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Step 3: Connect the Grounding Cable
NOTE:
The gateway has two grounding studs located on the right side of the front panel, as
well as a grounding screw located on the left side at the back of the gateway for
connecting to the ground when the gateway is wall mounted.
To connect the grounding cable :
1. Before making grounding connections, ensure that the grounding surfaces are
2. Connect one end of the grounding wire to the ground.
3. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist and
4. Connect the other end of the grounding cable to either the grounding studs or
For more information on grounding the gateway, see the BX7000 Multi-Access
Gateway Hardware Guide.
Step 4: Connect to a Power Source
After grounding, connect the gateway to a power source.
Connect to an AC power source
Use a power cord that has a plug appropriate to your geographical location. For
more information on AC power cord specifications, see the BX7000 Multi-Access
Gateway Hardware Guide.
Connect to a DC power source
To connect the DC power cables:
1. Before connecting to the power supply, verify that the DC power cables are
2. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist and
3. Secure each power cable lug to the terminal studs. Attach the negative wire lug
CAUTION:
Always ground the gateway before connecting power supplies.
clean and that they are brought to a bright finish.
then connect the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.
the grounding screw.
correctly labeled; and that the customer site power circuit breakers are
switched to the off position.
then connect the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.
to the negative (–) terminal stud and the positive wire lug to the positive (+)
terminal stud.
Ensure that the power connections maintain proper polarity.
BX 7000 Multi-access Gateway Getting Started Guide
Step 3: Connect the Grounding Cable
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