SPX SPIDAR NIC-500s Operation Manual page 17

3. Getting Started
This section explains how to connect all the components of the NIC-500 together. The first step
is identifying the required cables. Depending on the setup, the cables displayed in Figure 3-1
may not all be needed.
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NIC Sync Cable –required when connecting two NIC-500s together, regardless of the
type of NIC-500. It will plug into the Link Out port on the Master NIC-500 and into the
Link In port on the Subordinate NIC-500.
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NIC power cable – provides power to the NIC-500. One end plugs into the Link In port,
the other end plugs into the power supply.
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Ethernet Cable –required when connecting two NIC-500s together. The ends connect to
the Ethernet ports on the two NIC-500s. The cable pictured above has sealed ends, for
a more secure connection. However, if this is not available, a standard Ethernet cable
could be used.
Legacy pulseEKKO customers can also plug the pulseEKKO PRO power cable (Figure 3-2) into
the round power port on the NIC-500.
NOTE: If NIC-500s are daisy-chained, then the legacy power cable cannot be used.
The NIC power cable must be used in this instance, as it provides adequate current to
be drawn from the power supply.
Figure 3-1: Common NIC cables
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Getting Started