AMX Optima AVS-OP-1616-110 Instruction Manual page 32

Linking an Optima to a Modula, 8Y-3000, Epica-128, or Epica-256
An Optima enclosure can be linked to an enclosure with an Ethernet 10Base-2 connector (Modula,
8Y-3000, Epica-128, or Epica-256) by using a Media Converter. Additional 10Base-2 enclosures can be
daisy-chained off the first one.
Cable Length Requirements
Network Segment
Optima to Media Converter
Media Converter to last enclosure in daisy chain RG-58 coax
Important: Attach 50-ohm termination connectors to the open ends of the T-connectors on the
Media Converter and on the last enclosure of the cable run.
To link an Optima to a Modula, 8Y-3000, Epica-128, or Epica-256:
1. Insert the RJ-45 straight-through patch cable into the Optima enclosure's 10/100 (RJ-45) port.
2.
Insert other end of the cable into the Media Converter's 10/100 (RJ-45) port.
3.
Fasten a T-connector to the Media Converter's BNC connector.
4.
Attach an RG-58 coax cable to the T-connector.
5. Add a 50-ohm termination connector to the other end of the T-connector.
6.
Fasten a T-connector to the Ethernet 10Base-2 (BNC) connector on the second enclosure's CPU.
7.
Attach the other end of the RG-58 coax cable to the T-connector.
8.
If applicable – Attach additional enclosures with T-connectors and RG-58 coax cables.
9. Add a 50-ohm termination connector to the open end of the T-connector on the last enclosure of the
cable run.
Media Converter
50-ohm Termination
Connector
RG-58 Coax Cable
FIG. 8
An Optima 2 RU linked to two Modula enclosures
When power is applied, the Ethernet connector LEDs illuminate (see page 23).
Optima Instruction Manual
Cable Type
RJ-45 straight-through patch
Straight-Through
Patch Cable
T-Connector
Installation & Setup
Maximum Distance
330 ft. (100 m)
500 ft. (150 m) total
The total length of all cables between
the Media Converter and the last
enclosure in a daisy chain cannot
exceed 500 ft. (150 m).
50-ohm Termination Connector
RG-58 Coax Cable
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