Mount And Ground Chassis; Tx54 Electrical Rating - Digi TX54 User Manual

Hardware setup
Maximum ambient operating temperature is limited to the lower of the maximum ambient operating
temperature of the power supply or 74° C.
Digi recommends the power supplies in the following accessory kits:
Installations up to +40° C: Digi part number 24000140
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Installations up to +70° C: Digi part number 76002079 or 76002081
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Installations up to +74° C: TRACO Power TPP-30-112J, TPP-30-115J, TPP-30-124J, and TEX120-
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Mount and ground chassis

If you intend to install the TX54 in a vehicle, follow these directions for mounting and grounding the
device.
Note Always follow the vehicle manufacturer recommendations for electrical accessories connections.
Mount the device following these general guidelines:
Device position allows easy access to all ports located on the back of the device.
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Device position allows you to easily view the LEDs located on the front of the device.
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Device location is away from direct exposure to the elements, such as sun, rain, dust, and
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similar conditions.
Device and cables should not be near high amperage or exposed to extreme temperatures.
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Device and cables should be installed in an area with adequate airflow.
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The TX54 has two mounting brackets located on the left and right sides of the device.
For DC installations (with a fixed system ground reference), ground the TX54 chassis to the system
ground reference.
For proper grounding reference:
Attach the device to a grounded metal surface.
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Connect one end of a short AWG or larger gauge wire to the upper-right grounding hole and
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connect the other end to the vehicle chassis.
Special considerations
Separate Ethernet and power cables from other wiring in the vehicle and route the cables
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away from sharp edges.
Use cable strain relief for installations in high-vibration environments.
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TX54 electrical rating

The TX54 device requires connection to a conditioned power system that meets these requirements:
Tolerance within maximum operating voltage range 5.5 VDC to 36 VDC.
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TX54 power connector
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specifications:
Wire size: 30-12 AWG
TX54 User Guide
on the front of the device requires wiring terminals with the following
Connect power
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