ALIX 3 Outdoor - Installation Guide 3
Step 3 Install the miniPCI card(s)
The ALIX 3 Outdoor has two miniPCI slots – one on each side of the board. In order to
access the miniPCI slot on the underside of the board you will need to remove the board
from the case. To do this remove the four corner screws from the board carefully lift out
the board and disconnect the RJ45 pigtail.
Insert your miniPCI card into the miniPCI slot at an angle of about 45° to the board. Ensure
that the card is firmly seated in the slot and then lay it onto the board pressing down until the
locking tabs on either side of the card click into place.
If you are installing a wireless card please note that like all electronic equipment they are
sensitive to damage from static discharge especially the RF switch and the power amplifier.
To avoid damage caused by static discharge we strongly recommend that you do the
following when installing a wireless radio card.
•Touch your hands and the bag containing the wireless card to a ground point on the
board (for example one of the holes in the corner of the board). This will equalize the
potential of the wireless card and board.
•Insert the radio card into the miniPCI slot on the board.
•Install the bulkhead end of the pigtail into the case. This will ground the pigtail to the case.
•Touch the u.fl end of the pigtail to a ground point on the board to discharge any static
then attach the u.fl end to the connector on the wireless card.
We also recommend that you utilise some form of lightning protection when using wireless
cards and boards in outdoor locations.
If necessary reattach the RJ45 pigtail and reinstall the board.
Step 4 Connect to the serial console (Optional)
If you want to configure your operating system via the console you will need to do this while
the box is disassembled. To connect to the serial console remove the two board screws
nearest the serial port and loosen the two remaining board screws. Tilt the board up and
connect a null modem cable to the serial port. Your terminal emulator should be set to
38400 baud 8 bits no parity 1 stop bit no flow control.
Note: With the board exposed you can plug a power supply directly into the DC jack on the
board rather than using a POE injector.
Step 5 Install the asket and replace the lid
1. Ensure the enclosure seal channels and silicone
rubber gasket are free of dust and dirt.
WARNING: Do not use oil or any type of solvent
to clean the gasket.
2. First place the gasket onto the base ensuring that
the outer rim of the gasket sits higher than the inner
rim. Run your fingers around the gasket to ensure
that it is properly seated in the channel.
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