Pin 2
Transmit Data TXD output
Pin 3
Receive Data RXD input
Pin 5
GND / 0V
Aux Port
A RJ-45 connector is available internally for use with Biamp accessories. This port is not an Ethernet port
and must not be connected to a
switch, PoE supply, or other Ethernet network devices.
Network Connections
PoE-enabled network switches or PoE midspan adapters must be used to power the unit. These must be
802.3at Type 1 compliant. The maximum cable distance between any unit and an Ethernet switch is 328
feet (100 meters) when using copper cabling. Additional Ethernet switches and/or fiber-optic cable can be
used to further extend distances between units on a network. Please note that CobraNet limits network
extensions to seven hops (one-way transmissions) within a 100Mb network. If other network traffic shares
an Ethernet switch with the Vocia network, a managed switch should be used with separate VLANs.
The connector provides two LEDs that indicate Ethernet link and network activity.
Left LED
Right LED
Description
None
None
No power or data connectivity. Please check the PoE network connection.
Amber Flashing Green
Link established and CobraNet activity detected (normal operation).
Flashing
Amber
Flashing Green
Link established and CobraNet activity detected (normal operation). Unit is operating as CobraNet
Conductor.
Flashing
Amber
None
CobraNet Fault. Check cabling and configuration for errors.
Device ID
The rotary ID switches give the unit a unique Device ID. The switches are in hexadecimal format. All units
of the same device type must have a unique Device ID to function properly within a Vocia Paging World.
The Factory Default Device ID is 01. A Device ID of 00 is invalid and cannot be used.
To assign a Device ID of hex 07, leave the MSB switch on 0 and turn the LSB switch to 7. Device ID
switches should be set using a 0.1 inch (2.5mm) to 0.12 inch (3.0mm) flat blade screwdriver.
NOTE
Changes made to the Device ID while connected to the network require a power cycle of the device in order to take effect.
