CHAPTER 16
Connecting the Router to Ground
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Connecting the ACX1000 or ACX1100 Router to Earth Ground on page 89
Connecting the ACX1000 or ACX1100 Router to Earth Ground
To ground the DC-powered router, you need the following tools:
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Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2
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ESD grounding wrist strap
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Two SAE 10-32 screws and flat washers (not provided)
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Grounding lug, Panduit LCD6-14BH-L or equivalent (not provided)
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Grounding cable, minimum 14 AWG (2 mm
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) 90° C wire (not provided)
You ground the router by connecting a grounding cable to earth ground and then attaching
it to the chassis grounding points. To ground the router:
1. Verify that a licensed electrician has attached the cable lug provided with the router
to the grounding cable.
2. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to an approved site ESD grounding point. See the instructions for your site.
3. Ensure that all grounding surfaces are clean and brought to a bright finish before
grounding connections are made.
4. Connect the grounding cable to a proper earth ground.
5. Detach the ESD grounding strap from the site ESD grounding point.
6. Attach an ESD grounding strap to your bare wrist and connect the strap to one of the
ESD points on the chassis.
7. Place the grounding cable lug over the grounding points on the front of the chassis
(see Figure 21 on page 90).
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