34 Installation, Support, and Maintenance Guide
Evolution X1 Satellite Router
X1 Outdoor Router Installation at a Glance
6.1 X1 Outdoor Router Installation at a Glance
Follow these guidelines when installing the X1 Outdoor Router:
• Follow the safety guidelines in Chapter 2, Safety on page 3
• When selecting the site, consider accessibility, availability of power, signal and network
cable connections, and the possibility of future expansion
• Review the ambient temperatures and other environmental specifications listed in
Table 3-4 on page 13
• Install the X1 Outdoor Router in a location where access is unobstructed
• Do not install the X1 Outdoor Router on the floor. Install only on a wall or pole.
• Use only the iDirect approved Power Module
• Ground the X1 Outdoor Router according to local codes and regulations. For ground screw
locations see Section 4.2.1, on page 20 and Section 4.2.2, on page 22.
The numbered steps in this section must be followed for successful installation of the X1
Outdoor Router. Steps refer to more detailed sections:
1. Confirm the recommended tools are available for installation. See Appendix A, Tools
Needed on page 57.
2. Unpack the router according to the instructions in Section 6.2, Unpacking X1 Outdoor
Router Equipment on page 35.
3. Check that all items have been received, see Section 6.3, Components Typically Included
in an Order on page 35.
4. Mount the router as directed in Section 6.5, X1 Outdoor Router Mounting on page 37.
5. Mount the external power module as directed in Section 6.6, External Power Module
Mounting Instructions on page 40.
6. Prepare the coax cables as directed in Appendix B, Preparing the Coax Cable on page 61.
7. Prepare the Ethernet cable and connector as described in Appendix C, Ethernet and
Console RJ45 Pinouts on page 65.
8. Connect the power supply as directed for either AC or DC power. There are three power
supply options options (Options 1, 2, 3) and two sections describing installation:
• see Section 6.4.1, Installation with AC Power Supply to the Power Module - Option 1
(AC) on page 36 for AC power supply input to the Power Module
• see Section 6.4.2, Installation with DC Power Supply to the Power Module - Option 2
and Option 3 (DC) on page 37 for either 12-36 VCD or 36-76 VDC power supply input to
the Power Module
9. Attach DC power connector from the Power Module to the Router, as described in 6.9,
Connecting the DC Power Module on page 45.
10. Follow the guidelines for applying power in Section 6.10, Powering Up the System on
page 48.
NOTE: Once the Coax cables are connected to the TX and RX ports, do not
remove or replace them as the Router is powering on.
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