DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Cisco 1240 Connected Grid Router Hardware Installation Guide Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA http://www.cisco.
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DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL C H A P T E R 1 Unpacking the Router This chapter includes instructions about how to unpack the Cisco 1240 Connected Grid Router and describes the items that ship with the router. This chapter includes the following sections: • Unpacking the Router, page 1-1 • Router Package Contents, page 1-2 Unpacking the Router Tip When you unpack the router, do not remove the foam blocks attached to antennas and antenna connectors.
Chapter 1 Unpacking the Router Router Package Contents DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Router Package Contents Your router kit contains the items listed in Table 1-1. Table 1-1 Router Package Contents Qty. Item 1 Cisco Connected Grid 1240 Router Router chassis 1 SD Flash memory module 1GB, 2GB, or 3GB 1 AC Power Kit Each kit includes: 1 Console cable 1 Mounting kit Description • AC power supply (integrated in router) • AC power cord, 15 ft.
DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL C H A P T E R 2 Router Hardware Description This chapter describes the major hardware features of the Cisco 1240 Connected Grid Router, including the chassis and the internal and external connectors and ports.
Chapter 2 Router Hardware Description Router Overview DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL The router provides reliable and secure real-time communication between the FAN network systems and the millions of devices that exist on the FAN, including as meters, sensors, protection relays, Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs), plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) charging stations, and distributed solar farms.
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Chapter 2 Router Hardware Description Router Overview DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Exterior Hardware Features This section illustrates the router exterior hardware features and includes a brief description of each feature. Detailed descriptions of each feature are in the Hardware Features Detailed Description, page 2-12 section later in this chapter, or in other chapters in this document.
Chapter 2 Router Hardware Description Router Overview DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Figure 2-3 Router Front with Mounting Bracket and Lock 1 2 Table 2-2 1 Router Bracket and Lock Features Description Detailed Information Mounting bracket Use the mounting bracket with the Cisco pole mount kit to install the router on a pole. For information about router mounting options and procedures, see the chapter Mounting the Router.
Chapter 2 Router Hardware Description Router Overview DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Figure 2-4 Router Right Side Exterior 1 2 Table 2-3 Router Right Side Exterior Features Description Detailed Information 1 Console port access Remove the plug shown here to access the console port. This port is described in the section Console Port, page 2-15, later in this chapter. For detailed information about connecting to this port, see the chapter chapter Installing the Router.
Chapter 2 Router Hardware Description Router Overview DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Figure 2-5 Router Left Side Exterior 1 2 Table 2-4 Router Left Side Exterior Features Description Detailed Information 1 Mounting bracket connectors (4) Mount supported brackets to the router using these connectors. For information about router mounting options and procedures, see the chapter Mounting the Router.
Chapter 2 Router Hardware Description Router Overview DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Figure 2-6 Router Top Exterior 1 2 Table 2-5 Router Top Exterior Features Description Detailed Information 1 Antenna connectors (4) Install supported integrated or external antennas in these ports. For detailed information about the router antennas, including how to find installation instructions, see the chapter About Router Antennas.
Chapter 2 Router Hardware Description Router Overview DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Figure 2-7 Router Base Exterior 1 2 5 Table 2-6 3 6 4 7 Router Base Exterior Features Description Detailed Information 1 Antenna connectors (4) Install supported integrated or external antennas in these ports. For detailed information about the router antennas and information about installation instructions, see the chapter About Router Antennas.
Chapter 2 Router Hardware Description Router Overview DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Table 2-6 Router Base Exterior Features 6 System (SYS) LED View the System LED to determine the overall operating and power status of the router. For detailed information about all the route LEDs, see the chapter Router LED Locations and States. 7 Protective vent The chassis vent relieves pressure buildup inside the router chassis. For a description of the vent, see Protective Vent, page 2-17.
Chapter 2 Router Hardware Description Router Overview DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Interior Hardware Features This section illustrates the router front panel hardware features and includes a brief description of each feature. Detailed descriptions of each feature are in Hardware Features Detailed Description, page 2-12, later in this chapter, or in other chapters in this document.
Chapter 2 Router Hardware Description Hardware Features Detailed Description DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Table 2-7 Interior (Front Panel) Features Label Description 1 ALARM 1 Connect this alarm port to an alarm system to monitor system errors and events. For more information, see Alarm Port, page 2-18. 2 SLOT 3, SLOT4, SLOT 5, SLOT 6 Install Cisco Connected Grid modules in these four Connected Grid module slots. For more information, see Connected Grid Module Slots, page 2-19.
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Chapter 2 Router Hardware Description Hardware Features Detailed Description DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Figure 2-9 Table 2-8 Cable Gland Supported Cisco Cable Glands Cisco Product ID Description CGR-IP67GLAND Contains 1 gland Specifications Specification Description Size PG 13 Cable diameters: 0.20-0.35 inches (5.08-8.
Chapter 2 Router Hardware Description Hardware Features Detailed Description DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Console Port The router features a single, asynchronous console port (see Figure 2-4 and Figure 2-11) for connecting a console or PC directly to the router. To configure the router locally, using the command-line interface (CLI), you must establish a connection to the router with a terminal session.
Chapter 2 Router Hardware Description Hardware Features Detailed Description DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL SD Flash Memory Module The router supports one Cisco Secure Digital (SD) flash memory module (see Figure 2-5 and Figure 2-12), which stores router software, configurations, and network data. For detailed information on using the SD flash memory module with the router, see the chapter Using the SD Flash Memory Module.
Chapter 2 Router Hardware Description Hardware Features Detailed Description DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL 100BASE-T Fast Ethernet Connector The router feature an external Fast Ethernet (FE) connector (see Figure 2-7) that enables you to connect the router to an Ethernet hub or switch without opening the chassis. The connector is connected to one of the four Fast Ethernet Ports inside the router chassis.
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Chapter 2 Router Hardware Description Hardware Features Detailed Description DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL • Closed—The closed setting indicates that the normal router operating condition is that no electrical current is passing through the alarm circuits (DRY contact open). If an electrical current is detected (DRY contact closed), an alarm is generated.
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Chapter 2 Router Hardware Description Hardware Features Detailed Description DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Reset Buttons Figure 2-15 Router Reset Buttons Use power and reset buttons as follows: • The CONFIG Reset button resets the router to a the system default factory configuration and reloads the router. • The PWR Reset button cycles the system but does not power off the router. For detailed instructions on using these buttons, see the chapter Installing the Router.
Chapter 2 Router Hardware Description Hardware Features Detailed Description DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Ethernet Connections The established Ethernet standard is IEEE 802.3. The router supports the following Ethernet implementations: • 1000BASE-T—1000 Mbps full-duplex transmission over a Category 5 or better unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable. Supports the Ethernet maximum length of 328 feet (100 meters).
Chapter 2 Router Hardware Description Hardware Features Detailed Description DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Specifications Specification Description Connector type RJ-45 (Copper mode) Cables Optical fiber Category 5, 5e, 6 UTP Interface speed 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T Time stamp IEEE 1588 Pinouts See Connector and Cable Specifications Serial Ports Note Currently not supported. This hardware feature will be supported in a future software release.
Chapter 2 Router Hardware Description Hardware Features Detailed Description DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Specifications Specification RS232 RS422 RS485 Connector type RJ-45 Cable Cisco serial transition cable that matches the signaling protocol Pinouts See Connector and Cable Specifications Signaling Single-ended Differential Differential Max. drivers 1 1 32 Max.
Chapter 2 Router Hardware Description Hardware Features Detailed Description DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL The router features two fiber optical SFP ports that support optional Cisco rugged SFP modules for Gigabit Ethernet connections. The ports are labeled as follows (see Figure 2-18): Note • ETH 2/1 • ETH 2/2 Interfaces ETH 2/1 and ETH 2/2 are also used by the Gigabit Ethernet Ports. For more information about how these ports are used together, see Combo Ports, page 2-26.
Chapter 2 Router Hardware Description Hardware Features Detailed Description DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Combo Ports The two Gigabit Ethernet Ports and the two Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) Ports ports are labeled identically (ETH 2/1 and ETH 2/2) because the SFP and GE interfaces share physical ports on the router. The Gigabit Ethernet ports support copper GE connections and the SFP modules support fiber optic GE connections.
Chapter 2 Router Hardware Description Hardware Features Detailed Description DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Figure 2-20 Router IRIG-B Timing Port The router features a single IRIG-B timing port (see Figure 2-20), which provides serial formatted time codes to an optional connected device. IRIG-B output provides standard time codes to so timing devices can correlate time information with network devices.
Chapter 2 Router Hardware Description Hardware Features Detailed Description DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Figure 2-21 Router USB Ports The router features two standard USB 2.0 ports for connecting and powering optional USB peripheral devices. These ports also support USB devices that are powered by an external source, such as an AC adapter or batteries, when the connected device consumes 2.5 or less power per port.
Chapter 2 Router Hardware Description Hardware Features Detailed Description DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Memory SD Flash Memory See SD Flash Memory Module, page 2-16. SDRAM The router features 1 Gb of double data rate (DDR) SDRAM. Boot Flash The router features 16 Mb of boot flash memory, consisting of two 8 Mb Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) flash devices.
Chapter 2 Router Hardware Description Hardware Features Detailed Description DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL • Monitor mode—The GPS operates in monitor mode when you upgrade the firmware that is stored in the SD Flash Memory Module. • Standby mode—When the router AC power supply fails or is not present, and the battery backup unit is providing power to the router, the GPS operates in standby mode. The GPS receiver is disabled but the GPS RAM and the real-time clock remain active.
Chapter 2 Router Hardware Description Hardware Features Detailed Description DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Specifications Specification Description Channels 12 Tracking sensitivity -160 dBm Acquisition sensitivity -148 dBM Fast TTFF (Cold start) 38 sectons Error correction Space Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS) Timing protocols NMEA (0183 v3.
Chapter 2 Router Hardware Description Hardware Features Detailed Description DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Short-Range Access Point The router features an integrated, short-range WiFi access point to support a wireless console connection to the router. Generally, the router is installed on a pole above the ground, which makes a wired console connection impractical during router operation. The WiFi connection is available only when the system software is operating.
Chapter 2 Router Hardware Description Hardware Features Detailed Description DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Specification Description Periodic rates (Range: 122 us – 500 ms) End-of-update-cycle notifications Temperature Sensor The router hardware features an internal temperature sensor used by the router software to monitor the system operating temperature. The router can be configured to generate alerts when the temperature falls outside of a user-defined temperature range.
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Chapter 3 Installation Safety and Site Preparation Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL – Working near power supplies • Look carefully for possible hazards in your work area, such as moist floors, ungrounded power extension cables, frayed power cords, and missing safety grounds. • Do not work alone if hazardous conditions exist. • Never assume that power is disconnected from a circuit. Always check.
Chapter 3 Installation Safety and Site Preparation Site Requirements DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Warning In order to comply with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, antennas for this product should be located a minimum of 7.9 in. (20 cm) or more from the body of all persons. Statement 332 Warning Do not operate the unit near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be especially qualified for such use.
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Chapter 3 Installation Safety and Site Preparation Preparing for Network Connections DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Preparing for Network Connections When setting up your router, consider distance limitations and potential electromagnetic interference (EMI) as defined by the applicable local and international regulations.
Chapter 3 Installation Safety and Site Preparation Preparing for Network Connections DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Serial DTE or DCE Devices A device that communicates over a synchronous serial interface is either a DCE or DTE device. A DCE device provides a clock signal that paces the communications between the device and the router. A DTE device does not provide a clock signal. DTE devices usually connect to DCE devices.
Chapter 3 Installation Safety and Site Preparation Required Tools and Equipment for Installation and Maintenance DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Table 3-2 Serial Signal Transmission Speeds and Distances Distance for EIA/TIA-232 Distance for X.21 and V.35 Distance for USB Rate (bps) Feet Meters Feet Meters Feet Meters 2400 200 60 4100 1250 16.4 5 4800 100 30 2050 625 16.4 5 9600 50 15 1025 312 16.4 5 19200 25 7.6 513 156 16.4 5 38400 12 3.
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DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL C H A P T E R 4 Opening the Router Chassis This chapter describes how to open the Cisco CGR 1240 Router door so that you can access the interior of the chassis, and contains these sections: • Opening the Router Door, page 4-1 • Door Features, page 4-5 Opening the Router Door To access the router interior, you must open the router front door. Many of the router hardware installation tasks require you to open the router door and access the router interior.
Chapter 4 Opening the Router Chassis Opening the Router Door DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Safety Information Before performing any of the tasks in this chapter, read the safety warnings in the Installation Safety and Site Preparation chapter. Captive Screws The router door features six captive screws, shown in Figure 4-1 (1).
Chapter 4 Opening the Router Chassis Opening the Router Door DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL • When opening the door, alternate loosening screws on each side of the chassis, in the order shown in Figure 4-1, to evenly release the door pressure. • When closing the door, do not tighten the screws on the hinge-side of the door first. Tightening the screws on the hinge-side first can place too much pressure on the door hinges.
Chapter 4 Opening the Router Chassis Opening the Router Door DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Closing the Door Step 1 Verify that the door seal is clean and that all cables are tucked back into the chassis. Step 2 To close the door, use the wrench to evenly tighten all six screws in the order shown in Figure 4-1. Step 3 Evenly tighten the screws again, in the order shown in Figure 4-1, this time using 6 to 7 foot-pounds of torque. Step 4 Replace any locking mechanism on the door.
Chapter 4 Opening the Router Chassis Door Features DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Figure 4-4 Router Door Open Door Features This section describes these door features: • Door Sensor, page 4-5 • Support for Exterior Door Lock, page 4-6 Door Sensor The chassis hardware features a pressure-sensitive alarm switch, shown in Figure 4-5, which detects when the router door opens or closes and alerts the operator to a potential security breach.
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DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL C H A P T E R 4 Mounting the Router This chapter describes the safety information, equipment, and procedures required to mount the Cisco 1240 Connected Grid Router on a vertical pole or streetlight.
Chapter 4 Mounting the Router General Safety Information for Mounting DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL General Safety Information for Mounting Before performing any of the tasks in this chapter, read the safety warnings in this section and in the Installation Safety and Site Preparation chapter. One person is required to properly and safely mount the router. Caution All mounting methods at any location are subject to the acceptance of local jurisdiction.
Chapter 4 Mounting the Router Contents of the Mounting Kits DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Figure 4-1 Pole Mount Kit Contents 1 2 x1 x2 3 4 5 6 x4 x4 x4 x4 Mounting Bracket Kit When to Use Use the Mounting Bracket Kit if you require a Cisco mounting bracket. The mounting bracket attaches to the mounting plate, and then the router is installed on the mounting bracket. Note You can optionally use any compatible mounting bracket with the Cisco Pole Mount Kit.
Chapter 4 Mounting the Router Contents of the Mounting Kits DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Figure 4-2 Mounting Bracket Kit Contents 1 x1 2 3 4 5 x4 x4 x4 x1 Band Strap Kit When to Use Use the straps in the Band Strap Kit when you mount the router on a pole larger than 5 inches (12.7 cm) in diameter. This installation also requires the Pole Mount Kit and the Strap Tool Kit.
Chapter 4 Mounting the Router Contents of the Mounting Kits DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Figure 4-3 Band Strap Kit Contents Strap Tool Kit When to Use Use the tool in the Strap Tool Kit to attach the steel straps included in the Band Strap Kit. Steel straps are required to install the mounting plate on poles larger than 5 inches (12.7 cm) in diameter. Note The tool in the Strap Tool Kit is manufactured and supported by BAND-IT. For more information about the tool, see http://www.
Chapter 4 Mounting the Router Materials and Tools You Supply DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Materials and Tools You Supply You must supply some or all of these items to mount the router on a pole. The items you supply depends on the installation procedure that you use.
Chapter 4 Mounting the Router Mounting Instructions DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Figure 4-5 Mounting Plate Features — Front and Back View Item Description 1 Carriage bolt holes (4) 2 Bracket mount holes (8) 3 Clearance holes, 3/4 in. (2) 4 Pole clamp notches (2) 5 Steel band strap slots (4) Install the Mounting Plate—Poles Up to 5 Inches in Diameter To install the mounting plate on a vertical pole up to 5 inches (12.
Chapter 4 Mounting the Router Mounting Instructions DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL What You Need • Mounting plate, carriage bolts, and clamp brackets included in the Pole Mount Kit. • Socket wrench that you provide. Step 1 Select a mounting location on the pole and place the top and bottom pole clamp bracket (1) notches against the pole.
Chapter 4 Mounting the Router Mounting Instructions DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Step 9 Use a socket wrench to evenly tighten all four carriage bolts to finish installing the mounting plate on the pole.
Chapter 4 Mounting the Router Mounting Instructions DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL What you need • Mounting plate and steel straps included in the Pole Mount Kit. • Band-It tool included in the Strap Tool Kit Step 1 Assemble the straps and the mounting plate by threading the two steel straps through the band strap slots on the mounting plate. Step 2 Select a mounting location on the pole.
Chapter 4 Mounting the Router Mounting Instructions DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Install the Mounting Plate—Through-Pole Mounting (Optional) If the pole used in your installation is made of wood, you can optionally install the mounting plate using the procedure described in this section.
Chapter 4 Mounting the Router Mounting Instructions DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Figure 4-9 Mounting Plate Installed on Wooden Pole with Through Bolts Item Description 1 Wood pole 2 5/8-in. through bolts (2) Attach the Mounting Bracket This section describes how to attach the mounting bracket to the mounting plate. Assemble Bracket Hardware Several of the procedures in this section require you to assemble the bracket hardware before installing the bracket.
Chapter 4 Mounting the Router Mounting Instructions DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Figure 4-10 Assemble Bracket Hardware Sets 3 2 1 The instructions for the procedures in this section refer to the mounting plate features shown in Figure 4-11.
Chapter 4 Mounting the Router Mounting Instructions DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Item Description 1 Pivot grooves (4) 2 Quick hang notch 3 Quick hang slots (2) 4 Wall mount holes (4) To attach the mounting bracket to the mounting plate, follow these steps and refer to Figure 4-12. The mounting plate must be installed according to the instructions in the Install the Mounting Plate on a Pole section.
Chapter 4 Mounting the Router Mounting Instructions DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Figure 4-12 Mounting Bracket Attached to Mounting Plate Install the Router on the Mounting Bracket This section describes how to attach the router to the mounting bracket. The instructions for the procedures in this section refer to the mounting bracket kit contents shown in Figure 4-2 and the bracket features described in Figure 4-11.
Chapter 4 Mounting the Router Mounting Instructions DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Step 3 Slide the router onto the bracket by inserting the hinge bolts you attached in Step 2 into the bracket quick hang slots (2). Figure 4-13 Attach Hinge Bolt to Both Sides of Router 1 2 Step 4 Attach the three remaining sets of hardware to each side of the bracket and router, as shown in Figure 4-14. Step 5 Use a socket wrench to evenly tighten all four bolts.
Chapter 4 Mounting the Router Mounting Instructions DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Figure 4-14 Attach Remaining Bolts to Bracket and Router SD Card Slot Access for Bracket-Mounted Routers When the Cisco mounting bracket is attached the router according to the instructions in this chapter, the bracket blocks access to the SD card port slot the router exterior.
Chapter 4 Mounting the Router Grounding Instructions DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Figure 4-15 Tilt Mounting Bracket for SD Card Slot Access 1 Grounding Instructions In all installations, after the router is mounted, you must properly ground the unit according to the instructions in this section before connecting network and power cables as described in Installing the Router, page 6-1.
Chapter 4 Mounting the Router Ground the Router DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Grounding Hardware The router is shipped with a grounding kit, shown in Figure 4-16. Figure 4-16 Router Grounding Kit Contents Item Description 1 Grounding lug 2 6-gauge ground wire 3 Screws (2) Materials You Supply You must provide the tools listed in Materials and Tools You Supply, page 4-6.
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DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL C H A P T E R 6 Installing the Router This chapter describes how to install the Cisco 1240 Connected Grid Router and includes the procedures for basic router installation and for optional installation steps. The procedures you follow depend on your network environment and requirements.
Chapter 6 Installing the Router Related Information DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL To prevent ESD damage, follow these guidelines: • Always use an ESD wrist or ankle strap and ensure that it makes good skin contact. • Connect the equipment end of the strap to an unfinished chassis surface. • Place a removed the memory card on an antistatic surface or in a static shielding bag. If the card will be returned to the factory, immediately place it in a static shielding bag.
Chapter 6 Installing the Router Basic Hardware Installation DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Step 2 Connect local Ethernet cable to the router exterior Ethernet connector on the base of the router (Figure 6-1). Step 3 Tighten the cable coupling ring (Figure 6-2) over the exterior router Ethernet connector to ensure an adequate seal over the connector.
Chapter 6 Installing the Router Basic Hardware Installation DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Item Description 1 Coupling ring Connecting to AC Power When connecting the router to AC power, you must ensure that the following conditions are met: • Warning Caution AC power can be readily and conveniently removed from the router. The power should not be removed by disconnecting the AC power connector on the unit.
Chapter 6 Installing the Router Basic Hardware Installation DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Caution To attach the appropriate connector the AC power cable, follow the manual or other instructions provided by the electrical equipment vendor, ensuring that you comply with the electrical codes for your installation location. Figure 6-3 Router AC Power Cable (Router Connector End) Connect to AC Power Follow these steps to connect the router AC connector (Figure 6-4) to an AC power source.
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Chapter 6 Installing the Router Basic Hardware Installation DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Power and Reset Buttons There are two reset buttons inside the router chassis (Figure 6-6): • POWER Reset—Pressing the Power button power cycles the router hardware without powering down the router. The router continues to operate during this process. • CONFIG Reset—Pressing the Reset button restores the router software configuration the factory default and power cycles the router hardware.
Chapter 6 Installing the Router Basic Hardware Installation DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Verify the Router Basic Installation After you connect the router to the network and power on the router, verify that the installation was successful by performing the checks described in this section. Check the System (SYS) LED To verify that the router has been successfully installed, check the System (SYS) LED on the router base (Figure 6-7).
