4 - Installation recommendations
4.1 To achieve optimum operation:
• Install the PoE SW4 indoors in
a dry, well-ventilated, dust-free
environment.
• Ensure that the device is correctly
fitted to a rack or placed on a stable
surface.
• Switch off the device before
connecting or disconnecting the
connected peripheral devices.
• Antistatic precautions:
Dust can lead to electrostatic
adsorption. To protect the device
against damage from static electricity,
keep the environment of the device
clean, dry and well ventilated (regular
dusting is required).
• Disconnect the mains supply from the
device when you are performing the
cleaning operations.
4.2 Cable type to use
Choose the appropriate cable according to the distance between the equipment to
connect and the PoE SW4.
- Up to 200 metres: Use a category 5 Ethernet cable.
- From 200 to 300 metres: Use a category 6 Ethernet cable.
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• Use the power supply adaptor
included to supply power to the
device.
Ensure that the input voltage matches
the value stated on the device label.
• Connect the device power
supply after making all the other
connections.
• Do not open the device unit.
• Place the device away from strong
currents.
• Ensure that the device is correctly
earthed.
• Do not obstruct the ventilation slots,
maintain a free space of 10 cm on
each side of the device.
• Do not place any heavy or large object
on the device.
• For equipment connected to the
power grid, the socket outlet must be
installed close to the equipment and
readily accessible.