SECTION FOUR: Networking the Northstar 6000i
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Installation Manual, Rev. G
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Installing waterproof connectors
Carefully follow these instructions to install a waterproof connector (P/N KC386) or a non
waterproof connector (P/N/ KC390) to an Ethernet cable. Improper installation can affect reliability
or allow water leakage. þ
1. Route the WW206 cable through the HM1007 heat shrink tubing and the nut, lock,
and body of the connector.
2. Use the wire stripper (Sargent 8450) to remove the jacket from the WW206 cable.
3. Install the wire to the RJ45 connector using the crimp tool (Sargent 2100 with insert
2100-08).
4. Insert the RJ45 connector to the connector body and tighten down the nut.
5. Position the heat shrink tubing on the connector body, so that the lock ring can slide
back for installation and removal.
6. Apply heat to shrink the tubing.
Switches
Ethernet switches
Ethernet switches allow for the interconnection of more than N2 devices. Each N2 device can
exchange data with any other N2 device connected to the switch.
For non-waterproof switches, any standard 10/100 Mbit Ethernet switch can be used. These devices
generally come with a “Wall Wart” type of a power adapter which is plugged into a 110V AC power
outlet.
Fully waterproof, DC powered switches are available from Woodhead Connectivity Ltd.
The Northstar
6000i
has been tested with the following Ethernet switches using standard Category 5
cables:
Check-out of the N2 networking is described in Section 5.
Manufacturer
Model
Northstar P/N
Speed(Mbits)
Ports
Netgear
FS108
10/100 Auto
8
ADAM
6520
SW103
5
Summary of Contents for 6000i
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Page 16: ...SECTION TWO Installing and wiring the 6000i Page 12 6000i Installation Manual Rev G ...
Page 30: ...SECTION FOUR Networking the Northstar 6000i Page 26 6000i Installation Manual Rev G ...
Page 34: ...SECTION FIVE Checking out the system Page 30 6000i Installation Manual Rev G ...
Page 48: ...SECTION SIX Interfacing the 6000i system Page 44 6000i Installation Manual Rev G ...
Page 56: ...APPENDIX A 6000i system technical specifications Page 52 6000i Installation Manual Rev G ...