Vingtor Stentofon FCDC3 Getting Started

1

Flowire Connection

The Flowire Converter (FCDC3) must be connected
to the Flowire network star configuration using
twisted cabling with positive and negative DC voltage
connected as shown on the label. The power supply
voltage used depends on the type of devices in the star
configuration.
48 VDC PSU : When using Flowire with Vingtor-
Stentofon IP intercoms and access panels.
24 VDC PSU : When using Flowire with Vingtor-
Stentofon Ex intercoms and access panels.
The converter is equipped with one dedicated power
input connection and two connections to the other
Flowire converters (PLC 1 & PLC 2).
L Please note that the two connections (PLC 1 and PLC
2) are equivalent and that Power Input MUST NOT be
connected to other converters.
1 Status Indicators
2 PLC 2
3 PLC 1
4 Power Input
For the first converter unit on the configuration, the
power input connection shall be used to connect the
power supply, while the other connections can be
used to connect to the actual star configuration. The
power supply may be connected to the power input
connection at any point on the star configuration, i.e. it
can be connected to any of the Flowire Converters on
the star configuration.
2

Ethernet Connection

Ethernet is connected via the RJ45 port. This supports
1 Gbps Ethernet (in and out) and power out over spare
pairs. Use the switch next to the RJ45 port to enable/
disable PoE power to the spare pairs. The power on the
spare pairs is the same voltage as the one supplied to
the converter. Hence, at least 40 volts must be applied
to the converter in order to ensure stable operation
when powering IP intercom stations directly through
their Ethernet ports. If the station has a 24-volt input,
the voltage can be reduced to 24 volts by separating
the spare pairs from the CAT cable and connecting it to
this input.
Flowire Converter FCDC3
Getting Started
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L DO NOT power the Flowire Converter through the RJ45
Ethernet port. Trying to do so with a PoE injector will
damage the converter.
L DO NOT use Gigabit switch with FCDC3 as this will
damage the switch
L The RJ45 port on FCDC3 is NOT a PoE-compatible output
but DC voltage on spare pairs which is always present. It
MUST NOT be connected to any equipment that can be
damaged by this voltage.
3

Indicator LEDs

The Flowire Converter is equipped with three green
LEDs. These indicate the status of the power, the
connection/link to Flowire, and whether data is
transmitted on Flowire or not
LED1 - Power:
This LED is lit
when the converter is receiving
enough power for powering up.
LED2 - Link:
This LED is lit
when the converter recognizes
one or more converters on the
Flowire star configuration.
LED3 - Activity: T
flashes when data is transmitted
to or from the converter.
4

Password Reset Button

Pressing and holding this button for more than 15
seconds will reset the NMK password to the default:
HomePlugAV0123
In addition to resetting the
NMK password to its default,
the procedure will also set
the following factory defaults:
● DHCP will be turned on
● IGMP snooping querier
will be turned on
1 Password Reset Button
2 PoE On/Off Switch
3 Ethernet Port
1 2 3
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