Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation
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MGC-100 Dongle
MGC-100 is shipped with a serial dongle installed on COM1 on the MCU
rear panel. The dongle is required for normal operation of the MCU. If the
dongle is missing, please contact support.
Connecting to the power source
You can connect to an AC Inlet or to DC power supply according to the power
system used in your site. Follow the steps appropriate to your power system.
The following restrictions apply to the conductors and connectors that may be
used to ground the unit when rack mounted:
• When using bare conductors, they must be coated with an appropriate
antioxidant compound before crimp connections are made. Tinned,
solder-plated or silver-plated connectors do not have to be prepared in
this manner.
• The same bolt assemblies should not secure multiple connectors.
• Listed fastening hardware must be compatible with the materials being
joined and must be preclude loosening, deterioration and electrochemical
corrosion of the hardware and joint materials.
To connect to the AC Inlet:
1. Make sure the power switch is OFF. Insert the power cable into the
power connector on the rear panel of the MGC-100 unit.
2. Insert the power cable into the power source socket.
3. Turn on the power by pressing on the power switch located on the rear
panel of the MGC-100 unit.
AC Inlet
Main Switch