Connecting A Communication Network - Fluke VIBRONET Signalmaster Installation Manual

Connecting a communication network

The system can be connected to a communication network via the
built-in Ethernet terminal box (CAT 5). The components required for
establishing the connection are available as an accessory:
• Patch cable - VIB 5.955-X
• Ethernet switch VIB 5.959
Patch cable
(VIB 5.955-X)
Insert the patch cable into the cabinet as follows:
• Open the VIBRONET Signalmaster cabinet.
• Open the fitting M25 on the bottom of the cabinet and remove one
of the four sealing inserts.
• Lay a cable loop (approx. 30 cm).
• Cut off the RJ45 plug from the relevant cable end.
• Insert the open cable end through the open fitting.
Connect the patch cable to the Ethernet terminal box as follows:
• Remove cable sheath by 10 mm (length b).
• Fold back 10 mm of the braided shield over the outer sheath
(length a).
• Remove the aluminum foil.
• Strip 5 mm off each single wire (length c).
• Lay the shielding under the clip bracket of the strain relief (3) and
screw it tight.
a = 10 mm
b = 10 mm
c = 5 mm
LAN
Ethernet terminal box (CAT 5):
1: RJ45 socket
Ethernet switch
2: Screw connection terminal
(VIB 5.959)
3: Strain relief with shield connection
LAN
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Installation
Threaded fitting M25
for Ethernet