NTI XTENDEX RS232 Extender
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LIMITATIONS
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Hot-plugging of devices is supported provided devices were originally connected at power-up.
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The extender supports all baud rates up to 115,200 baud up to 3,935 feet (1,200 meters) or 921,600 baud up to 328 feet
(100 meters) and the attached CPU must be configured accordingly.
PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION
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Locations should be chosen for the serially-controlled device and CPU that also has space to connect the Master and Slave
Units within the distance provided by the cables.
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The CATX cables must be run to the locations where the Master and Slave Units will be connected. Be careful to route the
cables away from any sources of magnetic fields or electrical interference that might reduce the quality of the video signal
(i.e. AC motors, welding equipment, etc.).
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All cables should be installed in such a way that they do not cause stress on their connections to the equipment. Extended
lengths of cable hanging from a connection may interfere with the quality of that connection. Secure cables as needed to
minimize this.
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Properly shut down and disconnect the power from the CPU and serial device to be separated. If other equipment is
involved whose connections are being interrupted, be sure to refer to the instruction manuals for that equipment for proper
disconnection and re-connection procedures before proceeding.
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Master and Slave units should be grounded through either a serial device or CPU that uses a 3-prong power cord. If only one
unit is grounded, shielded CAT5 cable should be used.
Note: CATX connection cable used between NTI XTENDEX Series Master and Slave or any XTENDEX Series products
should not be run underground, outdoors or between buildings.
WARNING: Outdoor or underground runs of CATX cable could be dangerous and will void the warranty.