SPX SPIDAR NIC-500s, Operation Manual

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Overview of NIC-500s
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updated by inserting a USB containing the upgrade file into one of these ports ( Section
4.6.1)
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Ethernet
– there are two Ethernet ports. If you are using a hardware connection to the
NIC-500, then you must run an Ethernet cable between your device and the NIC-500. If
you are
daisy-chaining NIC-500s, you must plug an Ethernet cable from one NIC-500 to
the other.
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Power
– this port could be used by customers who have a pulseEKKO PRO power
cable. However, it is recommended to power the system with the NIC-500 power cable
plugged into the Link In port (explained below).
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Odometer
– if the data acquisition is to be triggered by an
odometer , plug the odometer
cable into this port. An example of this is using a SmartCart platform to collect data.
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Link In
– this port serves two purposes. For a single NIC-500 or the Master NIC-500 in a
daisy-chained setup, the power supply will be plugged into this port. If this is a
subordinate NIC-500, then the Sync cable will get plugged into this port coming from the
Master NIC link out cable.
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Link Out
– if you are running a single NIC-500, this port will not be used. If you are
daisy-chaining two NIC-500s, then a NIC Sync cable will be plugged into the link out of
the Master NIC and connect into the Link In port of the subordinate NIC-500.
Figure 2-2: Connection ports common to all NIC-500s
The features & ports on the front (short) side of the NIC-500 (Figure 2-3) are described below:
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Power button
– Press the Power button to turn on the NIC-500.
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LCD Display
– Displays the name of the network and the IP address
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USB
– there are two USB ports (one on the long side, one on the front). A USB stick
can be inserted to download data off the machine. As well, the SPIDAR software can be
updated by inserting a USB containing the upgrade file into one of these ports (
Section
4.6.1)