SPX SPIDAR NIC-500s, Operation Manual

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Getting Started
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3. Getting Started
This section explains how to connect all the components of the NIC-500 together. The first step
is identifying the required cables. Depending on the setup, the cables displayed in Figure 3-1
may not all be needed.
Figure 3-1: Common NIC cables
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NIC Sync Cable
–required when connecting two NIC-500s together, regardless of the
type of NIC-500. It will plug into the Link Out port on the Master NIC-500 and into the
Link In port on the Subordinate NIC-500.
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NIC power cable
– provides power to the NIC-500. One end plugs into the Link In port,
the other end plugs into the power supply.
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Ethernet Cable
–required when connecting two NIC-500s together. The ends connect to
the Ethernet ports on the two NIC-500s. The cable pictured above has sealed ends, for
a more secure connection. However, if this is not available, a standard Ethernet cable
could be used.
Legacy pulseEKKO customers can also plug the pulseEKKO PRO power cable (Figure 3-2) into
the round power port on the NIC-500.
NOTE: If NIC-500s are daisy-chained, then the legacy power cable cannot be used.
The NIC power cable must be used in this instance, as it provides adequate current to
be drawn from the power supply.