About This Guide; Audience; Structure; Precautions - Patton SmartNode 5540E Series User Manual

About this guide

This guide describes the SmartNode 5540E and 4140E Series hardware, installation and basic configuration.
For detailed software configuration information refer to the
available Configuration 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 15, contains what you need to quickly start using the SmartNode device.
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• Chapter 2, starting on page 18, provides information about router features and capabilities
• Chapter 3, starting on page 25, contains an overview describing router operation and applications
• Chapter 4, starting on page 29, provides SmartNode device installation procedures
Chapter 5, starting on page 37, leads you through the steps to set up a new SmartNode device and down-
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load a configuration
• Chapter 6, starting on page 44, contains information on contacting Patton technical support for assistance
• Appendix A, starting on page 47, provides compliance info for the SmartNode devices
Appendix B, starting on page 49, contains specifications for the routers
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Appendix C, starting on page 54, provides cable recommendations
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Appendix D, starting on page 58, describes the router's ports and pin-outs
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Appendix E, starting on page 61, describes how to obtain factory configuration settings for the SmartNode
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device
Appendix F, starting on page 63, describes the Reset button functions
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Appendix G, starting on page 68, describes installing optional rack ears
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Appendix H, starting on page 70, describes installing optional DIN rail mounting clip
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Appendix I, starting on page 74, provides the End User License Agreement
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For best results, read the contents of this guide before you install the SmartNode device.

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.
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