Comtrol RocketPort Hardware Installation Card

Product Overview
The RocketPort Serial Hub is a network
communications hub that can be stacked.
RocketPort Serial Hub features include:
• Four or eight RJ45 asynchronous RS-232
• Diagnostic LEDs
VS-Link software provides the following features, which
are discussed in the
RocketPort Serial Hub
Installation and Configuration Guide:
• Backup server
• "Hot-swapping"
• Terminal program (WCOM32)
• Port Monitor program (PORTMON)
See the RocketPort Serial Hub Software Installation and
Configuration Guide for information about installing
the software for this product.
Installing the Hardware
Use the following procedure to connect the RocketPort
Serial Hub.
1. Record the model and serial numbers of the unit.
Serial Number*
* Identification tags are located on the bottom panel. You can
write this information on the sticker shipped with the unit.
2. Connect the cable from the Ethernet connection
(10Base-T) on the unit to your server or Ethernet
hub.
Note: If connecting the RocketPort Serial Hub directly
to the server, an Ethernet crossover cable is
required.
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Server Running
VS-Link
RocketPort
Hardware Installation Card
Software
MAC*
00 C0 4E
Ethernet Connection
to Server or
Ethernet Hub
®
Serial Hub
3. Connect the power adapter cable to the RocketPort
Serial Hub port labeled POWER, connect the power
cord to the power adapter, and plug the power cord
into a power source.
You may need to select the appropriate power cable
for your location, but the RocketPort Serial Hub
automatically senses and switches to the correct line
voltage and cycle frequency.
4. Go to the Power-On Diagnostics discussion.
Power-On Diagnostics
All RocketPort Serial Hub units include autoswitching
power supplies. After you have connected the
RocketPort Serial Hub to the network, switch the
RocketPort Serial Hub on.
Use the following information to determine if your units
are working correctly.
1. If the LEDs for Ports 1 through 4 or 8 (depending on
the model) flash during power up, the hardware is
working properly.
2. If the 10Base-T connection and the polarity is
correct, the lower green LED remains on.
Note: After the power-up tests, the RocketPort Serial
Hub waits for the server PC to download the VS-
Link software. The Port 1 LED blinks while the
RocketPort Serial Hub is waiting and goes out
when the server initiates normal program
activity.
3. If the LEDs do not display an error condition, go to
the Installation and Configuration Guide for
instructions on installing and configuring VS-Link
for your operating system.
The following tables illustrate other LED patterns for
diagnosing hardware problems.
10Base-T LED Descriptions
LED Indicator
During the power on cycle (first few
Flashes seconds after power turned on), this
Briefly turns on briefly to display correct link
polarity.
The light flashes briefly during
Flashing transmissions as a general indicator of
activity.
RocketPort Serial Hub is correctly
On attached to the LAN and the link is
established.
Description