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Zodiak Installation and Service Manual 73
Zodiak Control Surface Cabling and Control
LAN Requirements
A simple Zodiak system uses point-to-point connections and does not
require an external Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) (see
Figure 48 ).
A Zodiak system requires a LAN when components in addition to a Main
panel, Menu panel, and Video Processor frame are connected or when
external network access to a Still Store file system is desired. An appropri-
ately sized Ethernet switch will be required (see
Figure 49 ).
CAUTION Ethernet hubs are necessary to exceed maximum cable runs. An existing
facility Ethernet switch (not hub) can support Zodiak if an adequate number
of ports are available. Keep your facility network and technical network sep-
arate in order to avoid network traffic negatively affecting Zodiak system
operation.
Refer to Table 13 on page 73 for Ethernet specifications. For a complete
explanation of networking requirements, refer to Network Configuration on
page 82 .
Note All Ethernet components must be supplied by the customer.
Table 13. Ethernet Specifications
Cables
1
1
The system will work at 10Base-T with reduced performance. 100Base-T components are highly recommended.
Type 10Base-T and 100Base-T compatible. Category 5 cable, 8 conductor twisted pair.
Connectors RJ-45 male connector at each end of cable.
Length
2
2
Use a hub when necessary to exceed maximum cable runs.
10Base-T: 984 ft (300 m) maximum. 100Base-T: 328 ft (100 m) maximum.
Switch
3
3
Optional
Speed Dual: 10 and 100 Mb
Ports RJ-45 auto-negotiating 10/100 Mb; number of ports required is dependent upon system size.
Unmanaged Recommended. Configuration not required, but do not provide remote monitoring capability.
Managed May be used. Require configuration, but offer remote monitoring capability.