Table 16: Site Electrical Wiring Guidelines
Site Wiring
Guidelines
Factor
Signaling
If your site experiences any of the following problems, consult experts in electrical surge
limitations
suppression and shielding:
•
Improperly installed wires cause radio frequency interference (RFI).
•
Damage from lightning strikes occurs when wires exceed recommended distances or pass
between buildings.
•
Electromagnetic pulses (EMPs) caused by lightning damage unshielded conductors and
electronic devices.
Radio
To reduce or eliminate RFI from your site wiring, do the following:
frequency
•
Use a twisted-pair cable with a good distribution of grounding conductors.
interference
•
If you must exceed the recommended distances, use a high-quality twisted-pair cable with
one ground conductor for each data signal when applicable.
Electromagnet
If your site is susceptible to problems with electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), particularly
ic
from lightning or radio transmitters, seek expert advice.
compatibility
Some of the problems caused by strong sources of electromagnetic interference (EMI) are:
•
Destruction of the signal drivers and receivers in the device
•
Electrical hazards as a result of power surges conducted over the lines into the equipment
Chassis Physical Specifications for ACX7100-32C Routers
The ACX7100-32C router chassis is a rigid sheet-metal structure that houses the hardware components.
Table 17 on page 35
summarizes the physical specifications of an ACX7100-32C router and its
components.
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