Connecting the Router

This chapter contains the following sections:

Overview of the IR1800 Connecting Process

This chapter describes how to connect the IR1800 to Ground, Power, Ethernet devices and a network.

Preparing to Connect the Router

Before you connect the router to the devices, install the router according to the instructions in Installing the Router.

Preventing Damage to the Router

To prevent damage to your router, turn off the power to the devices and to the router until all connections are completed.

For hazardous location environments, follow these warnings when connecting to destination ports (antenna, serial, Ethernet, and console ports).


Caution

Do not turn on the devices until you have completed all the connections to the router.

Connecting a PC, Server, or Workstation

To connect a PC (or other Ethernet devices) to an Ethernet switch port, follow these steps.

Procedure

Step 1

Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to an Ethernet switch port on the router.

Step 2

Connect the other end of the cable to the RJ-45 port on the network interface card (NIC) that is installed in the PC, server, or workstation.

Step 3

(Optional) Connect additional servers, PCs, or workstations to the other Ethernet switch ports.

Connecting a PC to the Console Port

Connect a PC to the console port either to configure the software by using the CLI, or to troubleshoot problems with the router.

To connect a terminal or PC to the console port on the router and access the CLI, follow these steps:

Procedure

Step 1

Connect the Micro-B USB console cable to the console port on the router.

Step 2

Connect the opposite end of the micro-USB cable to the USB port on your laptop or PC.

Step 3

To communicate with the router, wait for your laptop or PC to discover the new device.

Step 4

If your laptop or PC warns you that you do not have the proper drivers to communicate with the router, you can obtain them from your computer manufacturer or from this location:

https://www.silabs.com/developers/usb-to-uart-bridge-vcp-drivers

Connecting to DC Power and CAN Bus Wiring


Warning

Statement 1005—Circuit Breaker

This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. To reduce risk of electric shock or fire, ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than: 60 VDC minimum, 5A maximum.

Warning

Statement 1033—Safety Extra-Low Voltage (SELV)—IEC 60950/ES1–IEC 62368 DC Power Supply

To reduce the risk of electric shock, connect the unit only to a DC power source that complies with the SELV requirements in the IEC 60950-based safety standards or the ES1 requirements in the IEC 62368-based safety standards.

Plugs and Pinouts

The IR1800 uses a DC power accessory kit (part number PWR-MF4-125W-AC). This needs to be ordered separately. The power entry receptacle is on the IR1800. The pinouts are shown in the following figure.

Figure 1. Power Connector Pinouts
Table 1. Power Connector Descriptions

Pin Number

Name

Description

1

DC -

DC Power Return (GND-)

2

CAN_P

CAN Bus Differential Signal

3

DC +

DC Power Input (12V, 24V)

4

CAN_N

CAN Bus Differential Signal

The IR1800 can be installed without connecting to the CAN Bus. There is a 2-wire cable that can be ordered (CAB-PWR-15-MF4). The following is a diagram of the cable:

Verifying Connections

To verify that all the devices are properly connected to the router, turn on all the connected devices, and then check the LEDs.