Cisco Catalyst IR1800 Rugged Series Quick start guide

Connecting the Router
This chapter contains the following sections:
•Overview of the IR1800 Connecting Process, on page 1
•Preparing to Connect the Router, on page 1
•Connecting a PC to the Console Port, on page 2
•Connecting to DC Power and CAN Bus Wiring, on page 3
•Verifying Connections, on page 4
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).
If you connect or disconnect the console cable with power applied to the switch or any device on the network,
an electrical arc can occur. This could cause an explosion in hazardous location installations. Be sure that
power is removed or the area is nonhazardous before proceeding. Statement 1080
Warning
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Do not connect or disconnect cables to the ports while power is applied to the switch or any device on the
network because an electrical arc can occur. This could cause an explosion in hazardous location installations.
Be sure that power is removed from the switch and cannot be accidentally be turned on, or verify that the area
is nonhazardous before proceeding. Statement 1070
Warning
Do not turn on the devices until you have completed all the connections to the router.
Caution
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
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Connecting a PC, Server, or Workstation

Connecting to DC Power and CAN Bus Wiring
This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the
protective device is rated not greater than 60 VDC minimum, 5A maximum. Statement 1005
Warning
Connect the unit only to DC power source that complies with the safety extra-low voltage (SELV) requirements
in IEC 60950 and IEC 62368 based safety standards. Statement 1033
Warning
This product requires short-circuit (overcurrent) protection, to be provided as part of the building installation.
Install only in accordance with national and local wiring regulations. Statement 1045
Warning
When you connect or disconnect the power and/or alarm connector with power applied, an electrical arc can
occur. This could cause an explosion in hazardous area installations. Be sure that all power is removed from
the switch and any other circuits. Be sure that power cannot be accidentally turned on or verify that the area
is nonhazardous before proceeding. Statement 1058
Warning
Explosion Hazard—The area must be known to be nonhazardous before installing, servicing, or replacing the
unit.Statement 1082
Warning
Explosion Hazard—Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I, Division 2/Zone 2.Statement
1083
Warning
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.
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Connecting to DC Power and CAN Bus Wiring

Figure 1: Power Connector Pinouts
Table 1: Power Connector Descriptions
DescriptionNamePin Number
DC Power Return (GND-)DC -1
CAN Bus Differential SignalCAN_P2
DC Power Input (12V, 24V)DC +3
CAN Bus Differential SignalCAN_N4
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.
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Verifying Connections