Power Supply; Connecting The Nk-Ips; Overview; Connecting The Nk-Ips To A Network - Ross NK Series User Manual

Power Supply

The NK-IPS is powered by a +15V DC external power supply. This can be either an NK-P1 power supply which is
shipped as standard or an NK-RP1/NK-RPN1 redundant power supply purchased as an option.

Connecting the NK-IPS

Overview

The NK-IPS has eight T-Bus connections (RJ-45) to connect to devices. This provides options for connection of
T-Bus devices either as a daisy-chained or star configuration, or a combination of the two topologies. The single
Ethernet port (RJ-45) is for a connection to a network hub or network card. The RS-232 port is for factory use only
(service and maintenance) and it is not for customer use.
Power
The NK-IPS does not require Internet access for operation. DashBoard software is required for operation and
configuration.

Connecting the NK-IPS to a Network

The NK-IPS can be connected directly to a network for configuration purposes. It is recommended that the NK-IPS
be connected directly to the network so that the NK-IPS can be interfaced from almost any computer on that
network (the configuration information, in "Configuration and Operation" on page 2–1, assumes that the NK-IPS
has been connected directly to a network).
After a physical connection has been established, a DHCP server or DashBoard can be used to configure the
network settings for the NK-IPS.
If difficulties or problems are experienced when connecting the NK-IPS to a network hub, or with assigning IP
addresses, please contact your network administrator.
Establishing a Physical Connection
When connecting the NK-IPS directly to the network, a straight through CAT5 cable must be used to connect the
NK-IPS to the network.
To connect the NK-IPS:
1. Connect one free end of the straight through CAT5 cable to a free port of the network hub.
2. Connect the other free end of the straight through CAT5 cable to the Ethernet port on the rear or the NK-IPS.

Connecting the NK-IPS Direct to a PC

The NK-IPS can be connected to a single PC (a computer that is on a network) or standalone PC (a computer that is
not on a network) for configuration purposes.
If a PC that is on a network is used to interface the NK-IPS, a spare network card is required to connect the two (the
other network card is used to communicate with the network).
If a PC that is not on a network is used to interface the NK-IPS, only one network card is required to connect the
two.
After a physical connection has been established, the IP address of the PC can be configured and can be used to
configure the IP address for the NK-IPS.
If difficulties or problems are experienced when connecting the NK-IPS to a network hub, or with assigning IP
addresses, please contact your network administrator.
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T-Bus Connections
RS-232 Port
Figure 1.4 NK-IPS Connections
Ethernet Port
NK-IPS User Guide (v03)