Juniper MX104 - Chapter 15 Connecting the MX104 Router to Power; Connecting the MX104 Router to Earth Ground

CHAPTER 15
Connecting the MX104 Router to Power
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Connecting the MX104 Router to Earth Ground on page 113
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Connecting AC Power Cords to the MX104 Router on page 115
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Connecting DC Power Cables to the MX104 Router on page 117
Connecting the MX104 Router to Earth Ground
To ground the 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
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Grounding lug, Panduit LCD10-10-L
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Grounding cable that meets the following specifications:
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For AC systems—Use a 14-AWG (2.08 mm
2
) 90
°
C wire
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For 24 V systems—Use 6-AWG (13.3 mm
2
) 60
°
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 on the front of the router. 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.
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