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3. Installation
3.1 Considerations
When designing the layout of your system, always separate the devices that generate high voltage and high
electrical noise from the low-voltage, logic-type devices such as the IXrouter3.
Also consider the heat-generating devices and locate the electronic-type devices in the cooler areas of your
cabinet. Reducing the exposure to a high-temperature environment will extend the operating life of the IXrouter3.
Also consider the routing of the wiring for the devices in the panel. Avoid placing low-voltage signal wires and
communications cables in the same tray with AC power wiring and high-energy, rapidly-switched DC wiring.
The IXrouter3 is designed to be cooled using natural convection. For proper cooling, you must provide a clearance
of at least 25 mm above and below the device. Also, allow at least 25 mm of depth between the front of the device
and the inside of the enclosure.
These devices are open-type and are meant to be installed in an enclosure which is only accessible with the use of
a tool. These devices are meant to be suitable for the environment.
Because IXON’s IXrouter3 is essentially a small computer, the IXrouter3 can be used for many different purposes.
You can, for example, access, program and control industrial machines around the globe. Do not use the IXrouter3
unless you’ve received proper training or have proper knowledge about the IXrouter3 and its capabilities. It is
expected that the user is knowledgeable about networking settings and is aware of the potential consequences for
your application.