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Vi2401 Ethernet Extender over Coax Installation Manual
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IP Camera-end Installation
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The MaxiiCopper Model Vi2401 is a revolutionary data transmission device
that extends full-duplex High-Speed Ethernet over existing coax infrastruc-
tures. For data, it extends 10BaseT signals up to 5,000 ft (1,524m) and
100BaseT up to 1,800 ft (548m). With Pass Through PoE (PTP™), it
extends 10Base T data 3,000 ft ( m)and 100Base T up to 1,800 ft ( m)It
employs
MaxiiCopper
™
innovative and unique Ethernet extension
technology that is designed to take full advantage of high-bandwidth
networking cables and maintain a full-duplex 10 or 100 Mb/s Ethernet
connection up to the maximum range - with minimum transmission error
and latency.
Vi2401 can connect multiple remote network devices such as Mega-pixel IP
cameras or VoIP to a central LAN switching fabric with ease. Its dual-rate
capability feature provides an easy way to balance the best possible
network throughput and long-reach distance design.
The Vi2401 is a transceiver device and needs to be deployed on both ends
of the coaxial cable. A dip switch sets the data rate between the remote
and central locations. It is equipped with LEDs to provide link status and
configured data rate. No IP setting or configurations are required and it is
completely transparent to the corporate IP network and higher layer
protocols. The Coax cable needs to be point to point without any branches.
Ethernet Extenders
Important Safety Warning
- Connect the chasis ground to a suitable earth ground with 18 AWG wire.
- Set the Master/Slave dip switch to “Master” mode.
- Set the 10/100 BaseT dip switch to the appropriate rate based on the
required maximum data rate and maximum distance.
- Set the Remote/Local switch to Remote
- Connect the IP camera RJ45 connector to the 10/100BaseT Ethernet port
of Vi2401 using a standard Cat5/6 cable of maximum 100 m in length.
- Connect one end of the long coax cable to the BNC connector of Vi2401.
The link LED on the 10/100 connector should be “ON” to indicate proper
connection between the camera and Vi2401.
Ethernet Switch/NVR-end Installation
- Connect the chasis ground to a suitable earth ground with 18 AWG wire.
- Set the Master/Slave dip switch to “Slave” mode.
- Set the 10/100 BaseT dip switch to match the setting on the camera-end.
- Set the Remote/Local switch to Local.
- Connect the RJ45 connector of the Ethernet switch to the 10/100BaseT
Ethernet port of Vi2401 using a standard Cat5/6 cable of maximum 100 m
in length.
- Connect one end of the long coax cable to the BNC connector of Vi2401.
The link LED on the 10/100 Ethernet connector should be “ON” to indicate
proper connection between the switch and Vi2401. Also the Traffic LED on
the Coax side should be on and flashing to indicate proper connection.
While the Link LED, Orange for 100BaseT and Green for 10BaseT, in a
IP Camera
Up to 5,000 ft.
(1,515 m) Coax
Cat-5
Cat-5
Data
NVR
Network Switch
Vi2401
Vi2401
- Read these instructions.
- Keep these instructions.
- Heed all warnings.
- Follow all instructions.
- Do not use this apparatus near water.
- Clean only with a dry cloth.
- Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
- This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should conform
to all local codes.
- DO NOT bundle UTP or Coax signals in the same conduit as high-voltage wiring.
- To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose these products to rain,
moisture, dripping or splashing.
- No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on Vigitron equipment.
- DO NOT install the unit in a place where the operating ambient temperature
exceeds 75° C.
- Make sure that the external power supply output voltage is in the recommended
range.
- Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or
other apparatus (including DVRs) that produce heat.
- Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
- Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
- Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
- Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as a power supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
- The mains plug is used as the disconnect device and shall remain readily operable.
WARNING! - This apparatus is a Class I product. This product must be
connected to a mains socket outlet thru an AC to DC Power supply.
WARNING! - The mains plug is used as the disconnect device and shall remain
readily operable.
WARNING! - Surge: A ground connection is required for the external surge
protection to work properly. In cases where the unit expected to be exposed to large
electrical spikes, the surge protector, Vi2001, should be used on the UTP side. A
proper coax surge protector may be needed on the coax side.
WARNING! - To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture. This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases shall be placed on the
apparatus.
