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Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to prepare the DD500E for usage.

DIN Rail mounting​

Perform the following steps to mount the DD500E on a DIN Rail:

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Connecting cables for configuration​

The DD500E has the following physical interfaces, used for configuration:

  • Upstream Configuration port - Connect the port to an available USB port on the Configuration laptop, using one of the provided USB-serial cables.
  • Downstream Configuration port - Connect the port to an available USB port on the Configuration laptop, using one of the provided USB-serial cables.
  • POWER (Upstream section) - Connect power using one of the methods described in Power.
  • POWER (Downstream section) - Connect power using one of the methods described in Power.

Connecting cables for network operation​

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  • Network cables connected to the DD500E must not exceed 3 meters in length to comply with safety certifications.
  • Using high quality STP network cables to connect the DD500E to other network devices will limit potential problems with radiating signals and interference between networking devices.

The DD500E has the following physical network interfaces:

  • IN port - Connect the port to the sending, upstream network.
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It is extremely important to make sure the correct (sending) network is connected to the IN port, or data may be sent in an unintended direction.

  • OUT port - Connect the port to the receiving, downstream network. Warning! It is extremely important to make sure the correct (receiving) network is connected to the OUT port, or data may be sent to the wrong destination.
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It is extremely important to make sure the correct (receiving) network is connected to the OUT port, or data may be sent to the wrong destination.

  • POWER (Upstream section) - Connect power using one of the methods described in Power below.
  • POWER (Downstream section) - Connect power using one of the methods described in Power below.

Power​

Both the Upstream (IN) and the Downstream (OUT) side of the DD500E must be powered. The device can be powered using either of two methods, or both:

For information on power redundancy, see Power redundancy.

Power over Ethernet (PoE)​

The DD500E can be powered using PoE where power is provided through Ethernet cables connected to the IN and OUT ports, respectively.

For PoE to work, the power source must be PoE capable. Typical solutions are:

  • PoE enabled switch ports
  • PoE injectors
  • PoE splitters

External power supply​

The DD500E can be powered by the included DIN Rail power supply connected to the Upstream and Downstream Power sockets, using the included power supply cables.

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Always allow good ventilation clearances, minimum 40mm in all directions, around the DIN Rail power supply to prevent it from overheating.

Perform the following steps to mount the external power supply on a DIN Rail:

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Startup​

When the DD500E is powered on, it performs a number of tasks before being ready for traffic and other functions

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