Instruction Manual
RocketLinx ES8509-XT User Guide: 2000557 Rev. C Hardware Installation - 9
Hardware Installation
You can use the following subsections to install the RocketLinx ES8509-XT:
• Connect the Power
and Ground
• Connect the Digital Input and Relay Output on Page 10
• Mount the ES8509-XT
on Page 11
• Connect the Ethernet Ports
on Page 13
• Connect SFP Transceivers (Combo Ports
1-5) on Page 13
• LED Descriptions
on Page 14
• Panel Layout
on Page 15
• Reset Button
on Page 15
Connect the Power and Ground
You can use the following procedure to connect power and the ground to the ES8509-XT.
1. Connect the DC power inputs.
a. Insert positive and negative wires (12-24AWG) into the PWR+ and PWR- contacts.
Note: Power should be disconnected from the power supply before connecting it to the switch.
Otherwise, your screw driver blade can inadvertently short your terminal connections to the
grounded enclosure.
AC Power Input
AC Power Input
Power Supply
10
.5 - 60VDC
(UL Listed)
Power Supply
10
.5 - 60VDC
(UL Listed)
V-
V+
V-
V+
12 - 24AWG Wire
12 - 24AWG Wire
Wiring Power Supplies
Positive and negative power system inputs are both accepted, but PW1 and
PW2 must be applied in the same mode.