300 Series
Media Converter &
Industrial Ethernet Switches
Installation
Guide
(Revised 2010-11-15)
Industrial Ethernet Switch Installation Guide
302MC-XX
302MCE-XX-YY
304TX
305FX-XX
305FXE-XX-YY
306TX
306FX2-XX
306FXE2-XX-YY
308TX
Where: XX = ST or SC and YY = -15, -40, or -80
(Revised 2010-11-15)
Copyright, © N-TRON Corp., 2008
820 S. University Blvd., Suite 4E
Mobile, AL 36609 USA
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The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. N-TRON Corp. makes no
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merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall N-TRON Corp. be liable for any
incidental, special, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever included but not limited to lost profits
arising out of errors or omissions in this manual or the information contained herein.
Warning
Do not perform any services on the unit unless qualified to do so. Do not substitute unauthorized parts or
make unauthorized modifications to the unit.
Do not operate the unit with the top cover removed, as this could create a shock or fire hazard.
Do not block the air vents on the sides or the top of the unit.
Do not operate the equipment in the presence of flammable gasses or fumes. Operating electrical equipment
in such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard.
(Revised 2010-11-15)
Safety Warnings
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
WARNING: Explosion hazard, do not disconnect while circuits is live unless area is known to be non-
hazardous.
WARNING: Disconnect the power cable before removing the enclosure top.
WARNING: Do not operate the unit with the top cover removed.
WARNING: Properly ground the unit before connecting anything else to the unit. Units not properly
grounded may result in a safety risk and could be hazardous and may void the warranty. See the
grounding technique section of this user manual for proper ways to ground the unit.
WARNING: Do not work on equipment or cables during periods of lightning activity.
WARNING: Do not perform any services on the unit unless qualified to do so.
WARNING: Do not block the air vents.
WARNING: Observe proper DC Voltage polarity when installing power input cables. Reversing
voltage polarity can cause permanent damage to the unit and void the warranty.
Power must be supplied by an isolating source, and a 3.3 A maximum rated UL Recognized fuse
must be installed immediately before the unit.
LASER SAFETY (FXE Products Only)
CAUTION: CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. Do not stare into the laser!)
(Revised 2010-11-15)
Hazardous Location Installation Requirements
1. WARNING: Do not disconnect while circuit is live, unless area is known to be non-hazardous.
2. WARNING: Install only in accordance with Local & National Codes of Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
3. Class I, Div 2 Installations require that power connections must be current limited at the power source with
an in-line fuse rated at 0.5A.
4. Class I, Div 2 installations require that all devices connected to this product must be UL approved for the
area in which it is installed.
5. Only UL approved wiring with temperature ratings greater than 90°C permitted for Class I, Div 2
installations operating at temperatures up to70°C ambient.
6. Limited Operating Voltage: 12-30V for Class I, Div 2 installations.
(Revised 2010-11-15)