Mounting
Location considerations
Follow these guidelines to mount the BACnet Router:
• Ensure that the mounting surface can support the
router and any user-supplied enclosure.
• Mount the router in the proper orientation. Horizontal
is preferred, but vertical is acceptable.
• Mount the router on an even surface in wall mount
applications whenever possible.
• Mount the router in areas free of corrosive vapors and
observe the environmental limitations listed in the
Technical specifications section.
• Do not mount the router on surfaces that are prone
to vibration, such as duct work, or in areas where
electromagnetic emissions from other devices or
wiring can interfere with router communication.
• Allow sufficient space for cable and wire runs and
terminal connections.
• Mount the power supply above the router to ensure
adequate heat dissipation and to position close to the
power wiring conduit.
• Do not install the router in an airtight enclosure. Make
sure the enclosure offers sufficient ventilation to
ensure the temperature in the enclosure does not
exceed 50°C (122°F).
• Mount the router so that the enclosure wall or the
transformer does not obstruct ventilation of the
router housing.
Dimensions
Figure 2: BACnet Router dimensions, mm (in.)
Mounting the BACnet Router for DIN
rail mount applications
1. Securely mount a 19 cm (7 1/2 in.) or longer section
of 35 mm (1 1/8 in.) DIN rail in the required space.
2. On the device, extend the two lower mounting
clips.
3. Hang the top of the device to the DIN rail clip. Then
press the device against the DIN rail and hold in
place while you push up on the lower mounting
clips to secure the device.
Figure 3: Rear view of the BACnet Router secured with
mounting clips in latched positions
Mounting the BACnet Router for wall
mount applications
Use the holes in the three mounting clips for wall mount
applications. To mount the BACnet Router on a vertical
surface, complete the following steps:
1. Pull the bottom two mounting clips downwards to
their extended positions.
2. Mark mounting hole locations on the wall using the
dimensions shown in Figure 2, or hold the bracket
against the wall and mark the hole locations
through the mounting clips. The screw holes on
the BACnet Router can accommodate M4 and #8
screws.
3. Drill holes in the wall based on the locations
marked in Step 2. Insert wall anchors for each hole
if necessary.
4. Hold the device in place, insert the screws through
the mounting clips and into the screw holes, and
then carefully tighten all screws.
Important: Do not overtighten the mounting
screws. Overtightening the screws can
crack the BACnet Router wall mount feet or
housing.
Mounting the BACnet Router in a panel
To mount the BACnet Router in a panel, follow these
requirements:
• Mount the panel in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
• Mount the device in the panel following the guidelines
in the Location considerations and Mounting sections
of this document.
Wiring overview
Power supply, network, and
communication connections
See Figure 1 for the location of the power supply terminal,
network communication terminals, Ethernet port, and
USB connections. All terminal blocks are removable.
This device can integrate to an MS/TP field controller (FC)
trunk. The rules, guidelines, and wiring considerations for
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