About This Guide; Audience; Structure; Precautions - Patton SmartNode 4970A Series User Manual

About this guide

This guide describes the SmartNode 4970A hardware, installation and basic configuration. For detailed soft-
ware configuration information refer to the Trinity Software Configuration Guide and the available Configura-
tion Notes.

Audience

This guide is intended for the following users:
Operators
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• Installers
Maintenance technicians
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Structure

This guide contains the following chapters and appendices:
Chapter 1, starting on page 13, provides information about router features and capabilities
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• Chapter 2, starting on page 18, contains an overview describing router operation and applications
• Chapter 3, starting on page 20, provides hardware installation procedures
• Chapter 4, starting on page 25, provides quick-start procedures for configuring the SmartNode router
Chapter 5, starting on page 30, contains information on contacting Patton technical support for assistance
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Appendix A, starting on page 33, contains compliance information for the router
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Appendix B, starting on page 36, contains specifications for the routers
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Appendix C, starting on page 40, provides cable recommendations
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Appendix D, starting on page 46, describes the router's ports and pin-outs
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Appendix E, starting on page 49, lists the factory configuration settings for SmartNode 4970A
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• Appendix F, starting on page 51, describes the Reset button functions
• Appendix G, starting on page 54, provides license information that describes acceptable usage of the soft-
ware provided with the SmartNode 4970A
For best results, read the contents of this guide before you install the router.

Precautions

Notes and cautions, which have the following meanings, are used throughout this guide to help you become
aware of potential SmartNode device problems. Warnings relate to personal injury issues, and Cautions refer to
potential property damage.
Note
The shock hazard symbol and WARNING heading indicate a potential electric
shock hazard. Strictly follow the warning instructions to avoid injury caused by
electric shock.
WARNING
Calls attention to important information.
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