GarrettCom P62 Manual De Usuario

Magnum P62-Series Hardened Switches                               Installation and User Guide (11/03)

 

 

 

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This chapter provides instructions for installing Magnum P62-Series units. 

 

The location of a Magnum P62-Series Hardened Switch is dependent upon the physical 

layout of the network. The rugged 18-gauge sheet steel case that acts as a heat sink will normally 

protect the P62-Series from accidental damage in any application setting.  Install P62F models so 

that the metal case of the unit is in contact with a metal surface (such as a pedestal in the earth or 

an equipment enclosure box) which does not exceed the ambient rating of the unit.  Install mP62 

models mounted vertically, attached to any wood or metal surface or in free air. 

Designed primarily for specific applications such as roadside traffic data collection and 

control stations, unheated and or high temperatures locations, above-the-ceiling mounts in 

commercial buildings, industrial boiler rooms, mines and quarries, irrigation and pipeline 

facilities, on-board ships, cell towers, data communication huts and pedestals, aeronautical 

installations and military sites, the Magnum P62s support DC power input for high reliability and 

AC power for convenience in out-of-the way locations. Locate the P62-Series unit near any AC 

power (or any 20-60VDC three-wire (+, GND, -) power source for DC models) that is within the 

range of the unit. When installing the unit, be sure to maintain an open view of the top surface to 

visually monitor the status LEDs. 
 
3.1.1 

The Magnum P62-Series Hardened Switch should be securely mounted in a vertical 

position with appropriate screws.  Rubber “feet” (if any) that would insulate the case from metal-

to-metal contact with the mounting surface should be removed. The full temperature rating of the 

P62F unit cannot be achieved if it is not properly mounted on metal.   

The Magnum P62-Series Hardened switches are quite heavy (3.5 lbs, 1.6 Kg)  because 

of its 18-gauge high-strength steel case enclosure. Because of its weight, it is very important to 

select a sturdy place and carefully attach it to metal surface. Attaching P62F’s to a metal surface 

is necessary to allow the thermal heat transfer from the case, achieving rated ambient temperature 

specifications. The mP62’s can be mounted on any material. 
 
3.1.2 Mounting 

Each Magnum P62-Series Hardened Switch is normally  mounted with screws in a 

vertical (cables at the bottom) position. The base plate of the unit has screw holes cut out, two top 

and two bottom. The spacing for the mounting screws is a rectangle 3.35” x 7.92” (8.5cm x 

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