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3.2 Cabling
Before using the Control Panel for the first time, check that all cables are
correctly wired and fastened.
All cables attached to the Control Panel must be shielded.
• The shield of the Ethernet cable must be connected to ship ground or an
Ethernet switch to which the Control Panel is connected.
• In the DC power cable the shield of the cable must be connected to ship
ground at the power supply.
3.2.1 Cable requirements
3.2.2 Grounding
The ground stud is located at the rear side of the
Control Panel. To connect the Control Panel to ship
ground, do as follows:
1. Connect a ground cable of shortest possible length
and minimum 4 mm
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cross section to the Ground
stud and fasten it with the wing nut.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to ship ground.
Cable Description
Power cable Included in the delivery.
Length: 2.5 m with AWG 16 wires and a custom
connector at one end. If you are going to use another
cable or extend the supplied cable, make sure the cables
are dimensioned correctly.
Ethernet cable Shielded Cat. 5E or higher (STP or FTP). The maximum
length is 100 m.
Ground stud
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