Configuration And Operation; Overview; Configuring And Using The Nk-Ips; Default Configuration - Ross NK Series User Manual

Configuration and Operation

Overview

Configuring and Using the NK-IPS

The NK-IPS is used for configuration of devices and components and can be interfaced using configuration utilities
on a PC.
The NK-IPS needs to be configured for use within a network. The NK-IPS Connection window in DashBoard can
be used to find the network settings of the NK-IPS once the NK-IPS has been connected to a network.
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• connecting the NK-IPS to a PC, please refer to "Connecting the NK-IPS Direct to a PC" on page 1–2.

Default Configuration

The factory default configuration for the NK-IPS ensures that it can be connected and used straight out of the box.
There are no passwords set for configuration of devices. The T-Bus address is set to 254.

The NK-IPS Front Panel

The front panel of the NK-IPS includes status LEDs for T-Bus and network activity, as well as a RESET button.

Reset Button

The RESET button can be used in the event of device failure where the Heartbeat stops pulsing, the link LED
(LNK) turns off, or the activity LED (ACT) stops flashing. In some cases, looping or daisy-chaining too many
devices on one line may cause a communication failure or a power dropout (with devices that are supplied phantom
power via the T-Bus line).
The reset button can be used as a last resort if errors are encountered, but no physical problem can be sourced
(disconnected or severed CAT5, power cable, etc).

Status LEDs

The eight status LEDS on the left of the front panel represent the T-Bus connectors on the rear of the NK-IPS. These
LEDs will light when data is transmitted to, or sent from, the NK-IPS.

Ethernet LEDs

The Ethernet LEDs behave exactly like the LEDs on a network card. When a connection is established, the link
LED (LNK) will turn on. When any network activity is transmitted or received, the activity LED (ACT) will blink.
NK-IPS User Guide (v03)
Figure 2.1 Status LEDs on Front Panel of the NK-IPS
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