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Installation of the RVON-C Card into the Cronus System
When inserting the RVON-C card into the Cronus system, the following considerations must be made:
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Gently insert the RVON-C card into the correct slot. If the card is forced or twisted while inserting, a pin on the
backplane could short or break causing the card to become inoperable.
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When inserting the RVON-C card into the Cronus system, make sure to insert it into a compatible backcard. If
the card is inserted into a incompatible backcard, undesirable results can occur.
Addresses and the RVON-C Card
Because the RVON-C has an Ethernet interface, it is required to have a MAC (Media Access Control) address. This is a low
level address that contains 48 bits. Do not confuse this address with an IP (Internet Protocol) Address. In order to be IP
compliant, all cards must have a unique MAC ID when shipped from the manufacturer. Typically, the MAC ID of a piece of
hardware, such as the RVON -C card, has a fixed or static address. Whereas, the RVON-C card's IP Address can change over
time.
The MAC Address uniquely identifies each node of a network and interfaces directly with the network media. The RVON-C
card has a small 8-pin serial device on the board so that the processor can read the unique MAC Address. For more
information on MAC IDs, contact technical support.
Software Requirements
AZedit........................................................version 3.1 or higher
RVON-I/O ..............................................version 1.1.0 or higher
RVON-1..................................................version 1.2.0 or higher
RVON-8..................................................version 1.2.2 or higher
VKP ........................................................version 1.1.0 or higher
Master Controller ...................................version 1.3.0 or higher
NOTE:
For improved performance, we recommend using a router switch that supports High Priority Packets. For more
information on High Priority Packet Router Switches, consult your System Administrator.
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