Huawei AR532 Router & AR-DCM-Pa User Manual Issue Date 2016-09-20 HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
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Notice The purchased products, services and features are stipulated by the contract made between Huawei and the customer. All or part of the products, services and features described in this document may not be within the purchase scope or the usage scope. Unless otherwise specified in the contract, all statements, information, and recommendations in this document are provided "AS IS"...
User Manual About This Document About This Document Intended Audience This document describes the AR532 hardware structure and provides installation instructions, covering the equipment appearance and specifications, installation preparations, equipment installation procedure, and cable connection. This document is intended for: ...
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Huawei AR532 Router & AR-DCM-Pa User Manual About This Document Symbol Description Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in equipment damage, data loss, performance deterioration, or unanticipated results. NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury.
2.1.2 Checking the Installation Environment ........................12 2.1.3 Preparing Installation Tools ............................. 13 2.2 Installing an AR532 Router ............................14 2.2.1 Installing the Router in a Three-Meter Box ......................14 2.2.2 (Optional) Installing a PLC Module in the Router....................17...
1.2 Modules 1.3 Cables 1.1 Chassis 1.1.1 Version Mapping Table 1-1 lists the mapping between the AR532 router and software versions. Table 1-1 Mapping between the AR532 router and software versions Router Model Software Version AR532 V200R008C20 and later versions 1.1.2 Appearance...
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Huawei AR532 Router & AR-DCM-Pa User Manual 1 Hardware Description Figure 1-2 Indicators on the AR532 Numbe Indicator Color Description RUN/ALM Red and Slow blinking green: The system is running green properly. Fast blinking green: The system is powering on or is restarting.
Huawei AR532 Router & AR-DCM-Pa User Manual 1 Hardware Description Numbe Indicator Color Description Steady red: A fault that affects services has occurred. The fault cannot be rectified automatically and requires manual intervention. Off: The system software is not running or is resetting.
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Huawei AR532 Router & AR-DCM-Pa User Manual 1 Hardware Description GE Electrical Interface A GE electrical interface (10/100/1000 Mbit/s auto-sensing) transmits and receives Ethernet services at 10 Mbit/s, 100 Mbit/s, or 1000 Mbit/s. Table 1-3 lists GE electrical interface attributes.
By default, a combo interface works as an electrical interface and uses an Ethernet cable to transmit and receive data. 1.1.5 Technical Specifications Table 1-5 lists the technical specifications of the AR532 router. Table 1-5 AR532 technical specifications Item Description...
Huawei AR532 Router & AR-DCM-Pa User Manual 1 Hardware Description Item Description range Three-phase: 173 V to 415 V AC Maximum input Single-phase: 90 V to 290 V AC voltage range Three-phase: 304 V to 456 V AC...
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Huawei AR532 Router & AR-DCM-Pa User Manual 1 Hardware Description Panel Figure 1-4 shows the panel of a PLC module. Figure 1-4 Panel of a PLC module Number Item Color Description Green Steady on: The system power supply is normal.
Startup stage: blinks at variable frequencies. Operation stage: steady on when data is being received and off when no data is received. Ordering Information To place an order, contact the Huawei local office. Table 1-6 provides the ordering information. Table 1-6 Ordering information...
Huawei AR532 Router & AR-DCM-Pa User Manual 2 Hardware Installation Hardware Installation About This Chapter 2.1 Preparations 2.2 Installing an AR532 Router 2.1 Preparations 2.1.1 Safety Precautions Before you start the installation procedure, read all safety precautions described in this document and observe any warning labels affixed to the equipment.
Huawei AR532 Router & AR-DCM-Pa User Manual 2 Hardware Installation Do not install the equipment in an environment with flammable or explosive gases or smoke. Install the equipment in a dry environment away from sources of water. The installation site must be well ventilated to ensure normal operation of the equipment.
Huawei AR532 Router & AR-DCM-Pa User Manual 2 Hardware Installation Item Requirement The installation site must be free from leaking or dripping water, heavy dew, and humidity. Temperature and humidity Operating temperature: -25° C to +70° C (-13° F to +158°...
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User Manual 2 Hardware Installation Step 2 Hang the AR532 router on the screw in the meter box by the mounting hole at the back of the router, and use two M4 screws to secure the router in the meter box.
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Huawei AR532 Router & AR-DCM-Pa User Manual 2 Hardware Installation This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.