Grounding the MX80 Router
You ground the router by connecting a grounding cable to earth ground and then attaching it to the chassis grounding points using two SAE 10-32 screws. You must provide the grounding cables (the cable lugs are supplied with the router). For grounding cable specifications, see MX80 Router Grounding Specifications. To ground the MX80 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 (see Figure 1).
- Secure the grounding cable lug with the screws. The holes are sized for SAE 10-32 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.
Figure 1: Grounding Points on the MX80 Router
