AMX Optima Instruction Manual page 33

Important: Attach 50-ohm termination connectors to the open ends of the T-connectors on the
Media Converter and on the last enclosure on the cable run.
To link enclosures* with a BNC Ethernet connector to a Multi-Port Switch:
1.
Fasten a T-connector to the Ethernet BNC connector on the enclosure's CPU.
2.
Attach an RG-58 coax cable to the T-connector.
3. If applicable – Attach additional enclosures with T-connectors and RG-58 coax cables.**
4.
Add a 50-ohm termination connector to the open end of the T-connector on the last enclosure of the
cable run.
5. Fasten a T-connector to the Media Converter's BNC connector.
6.
Attach the other end of the RG-58 coax cable to the T-connector on the Media Converter.
7.
Add a 50-ohm termination connector to the open end of the T-connector on the Media Converter.
8.
Insert one end of the RJ-45 straight-through patch cable into the 10/100 (RJ-45) Ethernet port on the
Media Converter.
9.
Insert the other end of the RJ-45 straight-through patch cable into the Multi-Port Switch.
When power is applied to the enclosures, the Ethernet connector LEDs illuminate indicating
communication status (see page 23).
* Applies to Modula, Modula CatPro, Epica-128, and Epica-256 enclosures.
** The total length of all RG-58 coax cables between the Media Converter and the last enclosure in the
daisy chain cannot exceed 10 ft. (3.05 m).
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