Preparation For Installation; Definitions - NTI RACKMUX-V15-N-PRIMUX Installation And Operation Manual

PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION

The CAT5 cables must be run between the locations where the Host Adapter will be connected and RACKMUX is positioned.
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Be careful to route the cables away from any sources of magnetic fields or electrical interference that might reduce the quality
of the signal (i.e. AC motors, welding equipment, etc.) .
NOTE: The installer must ensure that all CAT5 cable between the Host Adapter and PRIMUX and between each Host
Adapter (if more than one) is of the straight-through type and not crossed.
A 120V or 240V electrical supply (depending on the cord being used) must be provided close enough to the position of the
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RACKMUX to plug the power cord into.
All cables should be installed such that they do not cause stress on their connections to the equipment. Extended lengths of
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cable hanging from a connection may interfere with the quality of that connection.
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Properly shut down and disconnect the power from the CPU and devices to be extended.
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whose connections are being interrupted, be sure to refer to the instruction manuals for that equipment for proper
disconnection and re-connection procedures before proceeding.

Definitions

Segment A single or series of CAT5 cable(s) from one User Station to one or more Host Adapter(s)
that are daisy-chained together. A segment begins with the User Station and ends with the
last Host Adapter in the daisy chain.
Master The ultimate controlling authority in a segment (i.e. the master authority establishes the
Authority unique I.D. for each Host Adapter). The master authority is part of the User Station.
Master ID A number automatically assigned by the User Station to a PRIMUX segment. It is used to
identify Host Adapters that have been configured by the master authority, particularly Host
Adapters that attempt to join the segment. The Master ID is used to distinguish between
different User Stations and their segment Host Adapters.
String A set of characters, A-Z, 0-9, upper or lower case
Integer Any whole number (1,2,3...)
Unique ID Number identifying a Host Adapter to the master authority of a segment.
Secure cables as needed to minimize
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If other equipment is involved