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IP-Link 

Serial to Ethernet Converter

Instruction Manual

M 890-00556   rev. 01

REV. 01

Summary of Contents for IP-Link

Page 1: ...IP Link Serial to Ethernet Converter Instruction Manual M 890 00556 rev 01 REV 01 ...

Page 2: ...e make no warranty or representation for any particular purposes The information is offered in good faith and with the understanding that any use of the units or accessories in breach of the directions and warnings in this document is at the sole discretion and risk of the user For technical support please contact E2E Customer Support at 1 877 626 8497 or email us at support e2eresolutions com E2E...

Page 3: ... Installing the Antennas 6 3 4 Mounting Instructions 8 3 4 1 Antenna Assembly Connection 8 3 4 2 Mounting a Short Range Antenna 8 3 4 3 Mounting a Long Range Antenna 9 4 IPLINK INSTALLATION 10 4 1 Mounting Instructions 10 4 2 Communication Cable 10 4 3 Connecting the IPLink Modules 10 4 3 1 IPLink Cards 11 4 3 2 Merging the Ethernet Signals with a Switch 15 4 3 3 Connecting the PoE device 15 4 3 4...

Page 4: ...necting them to the controller network 3 1 Main Components of the Wireless System The A BOX works with Omni directional Short Range SR and Directional Long Range LR antennas Each antenna is programmed to act as a client CL or as an Access Point AP In all the system can use four different types of antennas 1 SR CL 2 SR AP 3 LR CL 4 LR AP Long Range LR vs Short Range SR Antenna Short Range SR antenn...

Page 5: ...Access Point A BOX Location Before installing your antennas determine the best place for the Access Point antenna and the A BOX Best performance is achieved when the following conditions are met by order of priority Priority 1 Internet Access The A BOX system is located where direct internet access is available A BOX Internet Priority 2 Line of Sight The Access Point AP antenna is located in a pla...

Page 6: ...tery Backup UPS Protective Case Suggested The PoE device battery backup UPS are not dust and moisture proof They should either be located in a clean environment or placed in a dust watertight enclosure such as the optional Medium White ABS Box Good Line of Sight Required All anten nas must be in direct line of sight with the AP antenna This direct line of sight is only possible when all antennas h...

Page 7: ...PoE UPS Ethernet cable CAT5e 300 feet max Antenna 16ft 5m min Electrical lines Wall jack IPLink Medium White ABS Box opt Ethernet 5e 2ft max 1 5ft max Figure 1 Cable Limitations 7 IPLink rev 01 IPLink ...

Page 8: ...ected to the PoE device to avoid dripping condensa tion and water into the PoE device Refer to chapter 4 3 3 on page 15 to complete the connections 3 4 2 Mounting a Short Range Antenna Short Range antennas are omnidirectional antennas with a transmission range of 1 mile 1 5 km These antennas are provided with the A BOX wireless solution and they are used to link up the buildings 1 If needed instal...

Page 9: ...es Each Long Range Access Point generally com municates with only one Long Range Client 1 Install the Long Range antenna at least 8 feet 2 5m above the top of the cornice We suggest using an 8 feet metal pole with a diameter of 1 5 inches 38mm to lift it not included 2 Solidly fix the antenna and pole to the building with sufficient cabling 8 feet 2 5 m 1 5 38mm LR antenna Metal pole not included ...

Page 10: ...e solder all connections Never run low voltage cables paral lel to high voltage wires to prevent interference Cables must cross power cables at a 90 angle If this is not possible leave at least a 3 feet 11m dis tance between the cables to avoid interference 4 3 Connecting the IPLink Modules The IPLink is a module that creates a bridge between the controllers and the antennas It transforms the cont...

Page 11: ...s IPLink Cards allows the IPLink module to convert different kind of controller signals into Ethernet signals At least one IPLink Card must be connected to each IPLink module Two models of IPLink Cards are currently available one is for the standard TC5 TC6 Expert Provision network and the other for Feedlink network IMPORTANT A serial number is located at the back of each IPLink Card Write down th...

Page 12: ...for controllers in the IPLink Ethernet cable to PoE device of the antenna Ground connector 5 4 3 2 1 Ethernet cable to PoE device of the antenna Figure 4 Installing the IPLink Card for Feedlink in the IPLink Ground connector 12 IPLink rev 01 IPLink ...

Page 13: ...tus LEDs LED Color Status Meaning 1 Green Solid or flashing Card software has started and loaded correctly 2 Red Solid or flashing Software problem 3 Green Flashing Network activity 4 OFF Network speed 10MB Yellow Solid Network speed 100MB 13 IPLink rev 01 IPLink ...

Page 14: ... NO YES NO Jumper at Yes position If the IPLink module is located at the beginning of the communication line set the EOL jumper to Yes on the IPLink Card 2 Connecting the Ethernet Cable Connect an Ethernet cable to the IPLink Card and to the LAN connector of the antenna s PoE device If two IPLink Cards are connected to the IPLink use a switch to share the signal going to the PoE device 3 Connectin...

Page 15: ...make sure the battery of the UPS device is properly connected Refertotheuser smanualoftheUPS Only use the UPS included with your A BOX system 4 3 3 Connecting the PoE device 1 Connect the LAN connector of the PoE device to Ethernet connector on the IPLink Card or in the switch if two IPLink Cards are used 2 Connect the POE connector of the PoE device to the antenna The Ethernet cable coming from t...

Page 16: ...dlink networks To antenna Connect to battery side Battery Backup UPS Switch Figure 7 Proper Connection of the Switch LAN POE Battery Surge protect Battery Backup UPS IPLink Module Antenna PoE IPLink Card Connect to battery side Figure 8 Proper Connection of the PoE Device 16 IPLink rev 01 IPLink ...

Page 17: ... module is located at the beginning of the network the EOL jumper should be set to Yes on the AC44 Card 2 Inserting the Card Connect the 3 wires coming out the card to the IPLink module as shown below IPLink AC 44 CARD5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 A B C ON OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 White Green Black Figure 11 AC44 Card Wiring 3 Connecting the Card Before plugging the card make sure dipswitch 1 is at the ON position a...

Page 18: ...s connector 2 Wait 10 seconds 3 Plug the card back into the connector AC44 Card LED Meaning Troubleshooting Guide LED D9 Reset Status LED D8 Radiocommunication LED D7 Controller status LED D6 Card Status LED Status Slow Blink 1xsec Should blink at start up only N A Invalid controller detected Software problem Fast Blink 2xsec N A Waiting for hand shake between communication card and A BOX Controll...

Page 19: ...5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Type IPLink Supply 115 230V 50 60Hz 20W IN OUT RS485 Ethernet Fuse F1 1A fast blow Enclosure ABS moisture and dust tight 19 IPLink rev 01 IPLink ...

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