Bridges NIC 42 User Guide Silver Spring Networks 555 Broadway Street Redwood City, CA 94063 www.silverspringnet.
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Bridges NIC 42 User Guide Contents Contents 1. About Bridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Verifying the Packing List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Bridge 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bridges NIC 42 User Guide 1 1 About Bridges About Bridges A Silver Spring bridge provides high‐performance, reliable, and secure DNP3 transport between remote terminal units (RTUs) and data centers. The Silver Spring Networks Bridge family includes Bridge 4.0, eBridges, and sBridges. Bridges are manufactured to perform one of two roles: Master or Remote. A Master Bridge provides the connection or take‐out point for the Remote Bridges to the SCADA system.
Bridges NIC 42 User Guide 1 About Bridges Bridge 4.0 The following figures show the interfaces for Bridge 4.0. Figure 1. Bridge 4.0 front and back panels Front Back SMA female RF connector Serial ports Ethernet Grounding lug GPIO ports Power Specifications for Bridge 4.0 Bridge 4.0 hardware specifications are listed in Table 1. Table 1. Bridge 4.
Bridges NIC 42 User Guide 1 About Bridges Table 1. Bridge 4.0 specifications (Continued) Feature Description Physical Interfaces: Antenna connector SMA, Female NAN antenna Omni antenna with gain not to exceed 3.6dBi on 2.4GHz and 6.
Bridges NIC 42 User Guide 1 About Bridges Note: For Distribution Automation deployments, a high gain antenna is recommended for use with all Bridges. We recommend using the 6dBi omnidirectional antenna (catalog number 201-000002). 4. Connect the grounding wire to the grounding lug on the back of the Bridge and connect the wire to ground. 5. Connect the power to a suitable AC or DC outlet. 6. DC polarity on the Bridges is important.
Bridges NIC 42 User Guide 1 About Bridges The following standards were applied: • EMC: EN 55022 (2010), EN 55024(2010), EN 61000‐3‐2 (2006) EN 61000‐3‐3 (2008), ETSI EN 301 489‐3 v1.4.1 • Safety: EN 60950‐1:2006, EN 60950‐22:2006, BS‐EN 62311 (2008) • Radio: ETSI EN 300 220‐1 v2.3.1 (2010‐02), ETSI EN 300 220‐2 v2.3.1 (2009‐12), The conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10 and detailed in Annex IV of Directive 1999/5/EC has been followed.
Bridges NIC 42 User Guide 2 2 FCC and Government Guidelines FCC and Government Guidelines Silver Spring Networks NIC FCC ID: OWS-NIC42 IC: 5975A-NIC42 M/N: NIC42 The NIC is REQUIRED to be professionally installed by a properly trained technician. Improper installation could void the userʹs authority to operate the equipment. The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules, and with Industry Canada license‐exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
Bridges NIC 42 User Guide 2 FCC and Government Guidelines CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Silver Spring Networks could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. FCC Guidelines for Devices Containing a Transmitter Module The following is an extract from FCC PART 15 UNLICENSED MODULAR TRANSMITTER APPROVAL, DA 00‐1407, Released: June 26, 2000, Section 6 describing labeling requirements for devices containing a modular transmitter. Section 6.
Bridges NIC 42 User Guide 2 FCC and Government Guidelines admissible maximal et lʹimpédance requise pour chaque type dʹantenne. Les types dʹantenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour lʹexploitation de lʹémetteur. • Antennenid omirectionnelle, 6.0dBi sur 900 MHz et 2,4 GHz sur 3.
Bridges NIC 42 User Guide 2 FCC and Government Guidelines • The information contained in this document is intended to aid qualified personnel, and is not a replacement for the proper training required to make a person qualified. • Silver Spring Networks assumes no liability for the customerʹs failure to follow these safety guidelines.
Bridges NIC 42 User Guide • 2 FCC and Government Guidelines Handle material carefully. Lift and carry properly. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) • Always wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), in accordance with OSHA and ANSI standards. • Wear eye protection and electrically insulated gloves. Test gloves in accordance with ANSI standards before use. Do not use gloves that do not pass appropriate test procedures.
Bridges NIC 42 User Guide 2 FCC and Government Guidelines Shock Accident First Aid • Do not touch the victim with your bare hands; use something non‐conductive to separate the victim from the energy source. • Call for emergency medical help immediately. Keep the victim lying down, warm, and comfortable until help arrives. Avoid moving the victim in case of injury to neck or back. Position an unconscious victim on a side to let fluids drain. • Check the victimʹs breathing and heartbeat.
