AMX Modula Instruction Manual page 36

Installation and Setup
Linking a Modula to Multiple 10Base-T (RJ-45) Enclosures
Linking a Modula enclosure to multiple RJ-45 enclosures requires a Media Converter, a Multi-Port
switch, and RJ-45 straight-through patch cables (FIG. 15).
Note: If you have questions regarding cabling or network related issues in conjunction with using a
Multi-Port Switch (or hub) for linking enclosures, contact your network administrator.
Cable Length Requirements
Network Segment
Modula to Media Converter
Media Converter to Multi-Port Switch
Multi-Port Switch directly to enclosure with RJ-45 port
5-Port Switch
FIG. 15
Modula linked to two enclosures via 10Base-T (RJ-45) ports
To link a Modula to multiple enclosures with RJ-45 ports:
1. Fasten T-connectors to the Ethernet (BNC) linking connector on the Modula's CPU and the BNC
connector on the Media Converter.
2. Fasten 50-ohm termination connectors to one end of the T-connectors on the Modula and on the
Media Converter.
3.
Attach the RG-58 coax cable from the open end of the T-connector on the Modula to the open end
of the T-connector on the Media converter.
4.
Insert one end of a RJ-45 straight-through patch cable into the Media Converter's 10/100 (RJ-45)
port and the other end into one of the 10/100 (RJ-45) ports on the Multi-Port Switch.
5.
Insert one end of a RJ-45 straight-through patch cable into the Ethernet (RJ-45) linking port on the
first enclosure and the other end into the one of the 10/100 (RJ-45) ports on the Multi-Port Switch.
6.
Repeat Step 5 for the remaining enclosures.
When power is applied, the Comm (Communication Status) indicator at the top of the CPU board
illuminates indicating traffic between enclosures.
30
RG-58 coax
RJ-45 straight-through patch 100 ft. (30.5 m)
RJ-45 straight-through patch 100 ft. (30.5 m)
T-Connector
RG-58 Coax Cable
Up to 10 ft. (3.05 m)
Cable Type Maximum Distance
10 ft. (3.05 m)
50-ohm Termination Connector
Media Converter
Straight-Through Patch Cable
Up to 100 ft. (30.5 m) each
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