Grounding the MX480 Router
You ground the router by connecting a grounding
cable to earth ground and then attaching it to the chassis grounding
points using UNC 1/4-20 two screws. You must provide the grounding
cable (cable lugs are supplied with the router). To ground
the router:
- Verify that a licensed electrician has attached the cable
lug provided with the router to the grounding cable.
- Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap
to your bare wrist, and connect the strap to an approved site ESD
grounding point. See the instructions for your site.
- Ensure that all grounding surfaces are clean and brought
to a bright finish before grounding connections are made.
- Connect the grounding cable to a proper earth ground.
- Detach the ESD grounding strap from the site ESD grounding
point.
- Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap
to your bare wrist, and connect the strap to one of the ESD points
on the chassis.
- Place the grounding cable lug over the grounding points
on the upper rear of the chassis. The bolts are sized for UNC 1/4-20 bolts.
- Secure the grounding cable lug to the grounding points,
first with the washers, then with the screws.
- Dress the grounding cable and verify that it does not
touch or block access to router components, and that it does
not drape where people could trip on it.
Published: 2011-09-08