Cocoon PowerTALK 101, User Manual

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PowerTALK 101
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Connecting PowerTALK 101 to a network
Quick start guide
The following is a procedure to quickly get multiple PowerTALK 101 units running, and configured
for a test case:
Power Supply
Connect L to terminal X1:6, N to X1:5 and Earth to 8.
Open link between 7 and 3 (to isolate grounds)
Insert included fuse holder / key into terminals 2/6
Networking
PowerTALK 101 units are delivered with both port settings 9600 8N1, a fixed IP address as
marked on back of unit, channel 1 connected to Port 1 and channel 2 connected to Port 2. The
system is delivered, tested, set up with all serial ports 1 as logical links, and serial ports 2 also as
logical links.
1. Power up each unit and check that after a waiting period of approximately 30 to 45 seconds,
the LEDs cycle through a start-up pattern and finally stabilise thereafter.
1.1 Within 10 to 15 seconds after start-up or RESET, it should beep
1.2 After about 45 seconds after start-up or RESET, it should show the LED test pattern, and
beep.
1.3 After the second beep, the functionality of the PowerTALK 101 is set
2. Connect all the units (at least two) to a single network segment or hub.
3. Connect your master device (normally PC) to one port on channel 1 (e.g. Port 1 on
PowerTALK unit A) using a Laplink cable.
4. Connect your slave device (typically printer or modem) to the same port on another
PowerTALK 101.
Set the PowerTALK unit to match the printer or device baud rate, if the default setting does
not comply.
5. Send data, and check for successful operation.