User's Manual
DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL
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Cisco 1240 Connected Grid Router Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 6 Installing the Router
Basic Hardware Installation
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.
Caution When connecting the router AC power connector, always connect the router end of the cable first. When
removing the AC power connector, always disconnect the router end of the cable last.
Step 1 Verify that the unit is grounded as described in the chapter Mounting the Router.
Step 2 Verify that the SD flash memory module is installed correctly as described in the chapter Using the SD
Flash Memory Module.
Step 3 Turn off power to the AC power source at the designated circuits.
Step 4 Align the notch in the AC power cable connector (Figure 6-5) with the key in the router AC power
connector, then push the cable connector into the router connector. When the cable connector is fully
seated, rotate the cable connector ring clockwise until hand-tight.
Step 5 Confirm the router antennas are connected to the router before you apply power to the router.
Step 6 Connect the other end of the AC power cable to the power source, using the instructions that came with
the connecting device.
Step 7 Turn on AC power at the designated circuits. The router will power on and boot the software image.










