• Connecting Power to a DC-Powered MX240 Router with Normal-Capacity Power
Supplies on page 201
• Replacing an MX240 DC Power Supply Cable on page 343
• General Electrical Safety Guidelines and Electrical Codes for MX240 Routers
• DC Power Cable Specifications for the MX240 Router on page 160
• Site Electrical Wiring Guidelines for MX Series Routers on page 477
DC Power Cable Specifications for the MX240 Router
DC Power Cable Lug Specifications—The accessory box shipped with the router includes
the cable lugs that attach to the terminal studs of each power supply (see
Figure 47 on page 160).
Figure 47: DC Power Cable Lug
Crimp area
6 AWG conductor
All measurements in inches
0.28
diameter
each hole
2.25
0.25 0.370.625
g001188
0.55
End view
0.08
CAUTION: Beforerouter installationbegins, a licensed electricianmust attach
a cable lug to the grounding and power cables that you supply. A cable with
an incorrectly attached lug can damage the router.
NOTE: The same cable lug is used for the grounding cable.
DC Power Cable Specifications—You must supply four DC power cables that meet the
following specifications: 6-AWG (13.3 mm
2
), minimum 60° C wire, or as required by the
local code.
Related
Documentation
• Connecting Power to a DC-Powered MX240 Router with Normal-Capacity Power
Supplies on page 201
• Installing an MX240 DC Normal Capacity Power Supply on page 258
• Connecting an MX240 DC Power Supply Cable on page 207
• Calculating Power Requirements for MX240 Routers on page 137
• DC Power Source Cabling for the MX240 Router on page 159
• Site Electrical Wiring Guidelines for MX Series Routers on page 477
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