Mount And Ground Chassis - Digi TX54 User Manual

Hardware setup
Note Always follow the vehicle manufacturer recommendations for electrical accessories connections.
All components used in the electrical connection to the vehicle should be UL listed. See also
ground chassis.
Alternate installations
The TX54 shall be powered by a Certified ITE LPS power supply or a Direct Plugin Class 2 output
transformer rated at either 12 VDC/2.5 A or 24 VDC/1.25 A minimum. Supplies shall be suitable for the
ambient for which they are installed.
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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