You can use the following overview to install the ES8509-XT. If you need more detailed installation and configuration information, you can refer to the RocketLinx ES8509-XT User Guide, which is available on the site at http:// downloads.comtrol.com. Wiring the Power Inputs The ES8509-XT provides redundant power, reverse polarity protection, and accepts a positive or negative power source.
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Power should be disconnected from the power supply before connecting it to the switch. Otherwise, your screwdriver blade can inadvertently short your terminal connections to the grounded enclosure. Wiring the Relay Output (DO) The relay output alarm contacts are on the terminal block connector on the bottom of Bottom Side Buzzer/...
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Wiring the Ground Wire the earth ground. To ensure the system is not damaged by noise or any electrical shock, we recommend that you to make a direct connection between the ES8509-XT and earth ground. On the bottom side of the ES8509-XT, there is one earth ground screw.
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Ports 1 through 5 are RJ45/SFP combo ports. The SFP ports support 100/1000Mbps. When the SFP is active and installed on a combo port, the corresponding combo RJ45 port is deactivated. For example, if an SFP is installed and active on the SFP1 port, the corresponding RJ45 Port 1 becomes inactive.
TX A RX B RX A TX B PROGRAMMING THE IP ADDRESS Configure the IP address using one of the following methods: • PortVision DX (http://downloads.comtrol.com) • Web browser • Telnet • Command line interface (CLI) using the RS-232 console cable The easiest way to configure a static IP address for your network in the ES8509-XT is to use a Windows host and PortVision DX (see below).
Start PortVision DX. PortVision DX can be started from Start --> All Programs --> Comtrol --> PortVision DX. Click the Scan button. Select the Comtrol product families that you want to locate and click the Scan button. Right-click the ES8509-XT in the Device List pane (lower) that you want to configure and click Properties.
Enter admin for both the user name and the password when prompted. Use the web interface to configure your device as needed for your network. You can use the help system or the RocketLinx ES8509-XT User Guide for information about configuring ES8509-XT features. COMTROL CUSTOMER SERVICE You can use one of the following methods to contact Comtrol.
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