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AC301

AC301----201

201

TCP/IP to RS

TCP/IP to RS----232 Adapter

232 Adapter

User’s Guide

400-0446-002

Welcome!

We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AC301-201 TCP/IP to RS-232
Adapter. We are sure you will find it reliable and simple to use. Superior
performance for the right price, backed by solid technical and customer
support is what ALTINEX has to offer.

We are committed to providing our customers with
Signal Management Solutions

to the most demanding audiovisual

installations at very competitive pricing and we welcome you to join the
ranks of our many satisfied customers throughout the world.

1. Precautions and Safety Warnings

Please read this manual carefully before using your AC301-201. Keep this
manual handy for future reference. These safety instructions are to ensure
the long life of your AC301-201 and to prevent fire and shock hazards. Please
read them carefully and heed all warnings.

1.1 General

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Qualified ALTINEX service personnel or their authorized
representatives must perform all service.

1.2 Installation Precautions

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To prevent fire or shock, do not expose this unit to water or moisture.
Do not place the AC301-201 in direct sunlight, near heaters or
heat-radiating appliances, or near any liquid. Exposure to direct
sunlight, smoke, or steam can harm internal components.

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Handle the AC301-201 carefully. Dropping or jarring can cause damage.

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Do not pull the cables that are attached to the AC301-201.

1.3 Cleaning

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Clean only with a dry cloth. Never use strong detergents or solvents,
such as alcohol or thinner. Do not use a wet cloth or water to clean the
unit. Do not open the unit to clean.

1.4 FCC Notice

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions found herein, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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Any changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by
ALTINEX, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

2. Installation Procedures

Step 1.

Connect the AC301-201 directly to the 9-pin D-sub connector of the MultiTasker enclosure or other RS-232 serial controlled device. If connecting
through a cable and not directly to the MultiTasker, make sure the cable has a conductor for pin 9 or use the external adapter.

Step 2.

If controlling a device other than a MultiTasker enclosure, it is necessary to connect the external power adapter to the DC power jack located on the
side of the AC301-201. The LED should be on and red when power is present. The LED inside the AC301-201 is located near the RJ-45 connector and
is visible through the seam in the enclosure.

Step 3.

Connect the RJ-45 connector on the opposite end of the AC301-201 to the LAN using a standard UTP (CAT-5) type cable.

Step 4.

The AC301-201 is now operational. The default IP is assigned by the LAN and uses port number 10001 for the TCP/IP connection.

Note: The IP can be preset by ALTINEX at the time of purchase. For best results, have a fixed IP assigned by your IT department and then set by

ALTINEX prior to shipping. See Section 7.1 of the online manual for changing the configuration using the DeviceInstaller application or use
the TELNET option below.

Step 5.

Change the IP address or baud rate using TELNET from a command prompt. The TELNET port is "9999".

At the command prompt enter "TELNET", the current IP, and port 9999. Example: "C:\> TELNET 192.168.1.155 9999"

Press "Enter" when prompted to enter the setup mode.

Select the option to change, and at each prompt enter the new value or just press "Enter" to leave unchanged.

Option "0 Server"................................ Change IP, mask, and gateway. (set IP 0.0.0.0 for DHCP)

Option "1 Channel 1" ......................... Change baud rate

Option "8 Exit without save".............. Cancel changes and exit setup mode

Option "9 Save and Exit" .................... Save changes and exit

The changes may take a few seconds to be recognized by the network.

3. Limited Warranty/Return policies

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