Connect A Pc To The Protonode - SMC Networks Sierra Monitor ProtoNode FPC N54 Series Installation And Quick Start Manual

Power-Up ProtoNode
Check power requirements in Table 5:
ProtoNode Family
FPC – N54 (Typical)
Note: These values are 'nominal' and a safety margin should be added to the power supply of the
host system. A safety margin of 25% is recommended.
Apply power to the ProtoNode as shown in Figure 34. Ensure that the power supply used complies
with the specifications provided in Appendix D.1.
• The ProtoNode accepts 9-30VDC or 24VAC
on pins L+ and N-.
• Frame GND should be connected.
Power to
ProtoNode
Power in (+)
Power out (-)
Frame Ground

Connect a PC to the ProtoNode

Connecting to the ProtoNode via Ethernet
Connect a Cat-5 Ethernet cable (straight through or cross-over) between the local PC and
ProtoNode.
Power Requirement for ProtoNode External Gateway
ProtoNode
Pin Label Assignment
L +
N -
FRAME
FG
Table 5
Current Draw Type
12VDC
250mA
Pin
V +
V -
GND
Ethernet Port
Figure 35
24VDC/AC
125mA
Figure 34
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