COBHAM SAILOR 6018, Installation Manual

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Chapter 3: Connectors & controls
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3.2.3 Connecting cables
To connect the Message Terminal, do as follows:
1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the LAN connector on the Message
Terminal. For one cable, use the lower LAN connector (Primary LAN).
Both connectors work in DHCP and zeroconf environments.
2. Connect the power cable to the PWR connector according to the
description in DC Power input 12–24 V DC (PWR) on page 15.
3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to one of the LAN
connectors on the unit you want to control via the Message Terminal.
4. Connect the Message Terminal to the system using connection box TT-
6208A or a direct cable connection as shown in chapter 1.1.2 System
configuration examples .
When connected and powered, all the units are automatically set up to
communicate with each other in the Ethernet network.