CAUTION: You must use an appropriate torque-controlled tool to ghten the hex-
nuts on the DC power cable connector. Do not overghten the hex-nuts. Applying
excessive torque damages the terminal block and the wiring tray.
• Power cable or cables appropriate for your geographical locaon to connect DC power to the
PTX10001-36MR. We recommend you use a 4 AWG gauge DC power cable such as a Panduit/
LCDX4-14AH-L. The cable lugs are provided with the power supplies.
The DC power supply in a PTX10001-36MR is a hot-removable and hot-insertable eld-replaceable
unit. You can remove and replace it without powering o the router or disrupng router funcons. You
do, however, need to remove power from the power supply before aempng to remove the unit.
WARNING: A DC-powered PTX10001-36MR is intended for installaon only in a
restricted-access locaon.
CAUTION: Do not mix AC and DC power supplies in the same chassis.
NOTE: Each power supply must be connected to a dedicated power source outlet.
To connect DC power to a PTX10001-36MR:
1. Aach an ESD grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect the strap to an approved site ESD
grounding point.
2. Ensure that the power supplies are fully inserted in the chassis and the latches are secure.
3. Depending on the input power source, set the DC input current selector (DIP switch) to 80 A or
60 A.
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