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7 Installing V-Series panels
This chapter describes how to install V-Series panels, including expansion panels.
7.1 Placing panels
7.1.1 Placing rack mounted panels
Locate all panels at comfortable heights for operation and leave at least 2 inches (51 mm) of
clearance behind the rear of the panel’s chassis to allow for cable connectors.
Expansion panels are usually installed next to or near the main panel. Leave at least 2 inches (51
mm) of clearance behind the rear of each expansion panel to allow for cable connectors.
Connect expansion panels using straight through 8-way shielded CAT5 cable with RJ45 connectors.
Note:
Expansion panels can be connected to the main panel in a daisy chain using cables not more than 16
ft (5 m) long between each panel. The cable length of any daisy chain of panels must not exceed 24 ft
(7.5 m) in total.
7.1.2 Placing desktop panels
Desktop panels can be placed on a flat surface or they may be used as wall mounted panels. Where
desktop panels are placed on a flat surface leave at least 2 inches (51 mm) of clearance behind the
rear of the panel to allow for cable connectors.
To wall mount a desktop panel:
1. Check the contents of the the panel fixing kit provided with the desktop panel as shown in .
Figure 159: Desktop panel wall mounting kit
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