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MUX 3500 Quick Start

 

RFL Electronics Inc. 

May 29, 2013 

973.334.3100 

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3500 IP Access Multiplexer  

Quick Start Guide 

Table of Contents 

1.  Overview

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2. Connecting Alarm Relays and Power

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3. Installing the eXmux 3500 Visual Network Management Software (VNMS)

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4. Setting IP Addresses through the USB Interface

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5. Entering the Activation Key Code and Starting VNMS

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6. Related Documentation

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1.  Overview 

Before the eXmux 3500 can be configured into a network, the 

V

isual 

N

etwork 

M

anagement 

S

oftware 

(VNMS) needs to be installed onto the user’s laptop or PC.  After this is done, IP address and other 
limited settings can be changed through the USB port on the eXmux 3500. 

The following instructions are designed to get the user up and running quickly after receiving their 
eXmux 3500 IP Access Multiplexer. 

These instructions are not to be used as a substitute for the 

RFL Instruction Manual

.  Please refer to the Instruction Manual for detailed installation procedures, 

set-up, and Interface Unit configuration.  Note, once VNMS is installed on your computer the 
Instruction Manual can be accessed through a short cut icon that is automatically placed on your 
desktop.  The Instruction Manual can also be accessed from the “Help” pull-down menu in VNMS. 

This Quick Start Guide will give instructions on: 

Connecting Alarm Relays and Power.

Installing the VNMS software into the user’s laptop or PC.

Changing IP address information through the USB port on the eXmux 3500.

Activating the software through a key code and starting VNMS.

Because RFL™ and Hubbell® have a policy of continuous product improvement,

 

we reserve the right to change designs and specifications without notice.

Summary of Contents for EXMUX 3500

Page 1: ...d running quickly after receiving their eXmux 3500 IP Access Multiplexer These instructions are not to be used as a substitute for the RFL Instruction Manual Please refer to the Instruction Manual for...

Page 2: ...t the power wires to be installed are disconnected at their source All relay contacts are labeled in the de energized position Ensure that the power supply ies installed in your eXmux 3500 will operat...

Page 3: ...cate which power supply ies were installed in the unit before leaving the factory Note that units are shipped with two switches installed If a redundant power supply is not installed on your unit no l...

Page 4: ...ding is accomplished by connecting a 6 AWG wire or larger between the protective earth stud shown below and the rack ground The grounding wire should be kept as short and straight as possible to keep...

Page 5: ...tation battery 120 or 220 Vac depending on which power supplies are installed in the unit Make the required connections as shown in the illustration above Station battery positive goes to the terminal...

Page 6: ...allation note the following The eXmux 3500 Visual NMS software is conveniently loaded into the user s laptop or PC through the supplied CD Part MCD3500 XXX or downloaded from the RFL website at www rf...

Page 7: ...us version of the Visual NMS EXMUX 3500 Quick Start RFL Electronics Inc May 29 2013 7 973 334 3100 2 Run the install set up for Windows XP operating systems simple click Next and complete the software...

Page 8: ...above other Windows systems will be similar Currently RFL supplies a USB Driver for Windows7 32 and 64 bit operating system users The driver can be downloaded from the RFL website or supplied on a CD...

Page 9: ...ess The USB Interface and the USB Serial Port both parts MUST be completed to correctly configure the USB Driver Double click on Exmux 3500 USB Interface Select the Hardware tab EXMUX 3500 Quick Start...

Page 10: ...ecked Select the USB Driver and click Next Select Install this driver software anyway Select Select Select Update Driver Click Close a confirmation window will appear as shown on the following page EX...

Page 11: ...double click on Exmux 3500 USB Interface Select the Hardware tab Double click Now proceed to the following page to configure the USB Serial Port EXMUX 3500 Quick Start RFL Electronics Inc May 29 2013...

Page 12: ...e USB Driver and click Next Select Install this driver software anyway The USB Interface has been successfully installed Double click the exmux 3500 User Access USB icon on your desktop the dialog box...

Page 13: ...instructions The USB Interface has been successfully installed Double click the exmux 3500 User Access USB icon on your desktop the following dialog box will appear EXMUX 3500 Quick Start RFL Electro...

Page 14: ...ll be in Minor Alarm until the default Admin_Passwd1 password is changed The password must be between 10 and 32 characters in length and MUST contain a character from each of the following 4 sets Uppe...

Page 15: ...The default Node ID is 0 The Node ID can be set between 1 and 999 The Node ID can also be assigned automatically by the VNMS software After setting the required address information press M to return t...

Page 16: ...ntering the Key Code note the following In a situation where both the eXmux and PC are connected to the same network configuring for Static IP is not required as the computer will get IP address infor...

Page 17: ...n the following dialog box will open Check this button This information can be ignored 1 2 Add IP information here 3 Check OK EXMUX 3500 Quick Start RFL Electronics Inc May 29 2013 17 973 334 3100 Bec...

Page 18: ...D field and password into the Password field and check the Log In button After logging in to VNMS you may want to change the User ID and Password at a later date see the Instruction Manual for details...

Page 19: ...updates 4 13 10 TG 5 18 10 New screen capture on page 9 with better description of IP address entry other minor updates 5 19 10 TG 3 14 11 Minor changes to page 1 and 6 3 14 11 TG 3 30 11 Specific inf...

Page 20: ...cs Inc reserves the right to revise this publication and make changes to its contents from time to time We assume no liability for losses incurred as a result of out of date or incorrect information c...

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