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MUX 3500M Quick Start

 

 

RFL Electronics Inc. 

January 23, 2013 

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3500M 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 3500M can be configured into a network, the 

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etwork 

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anagement 

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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 3500M. 
 
The following instructions are designed to get the user up and running quickly after receiving their 
eXmux 3500M 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. 
 
Note: For set-up and operation of the eXmux 3500M TPS System, follow procedures in the Instruction 
Manual. 
 
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 3500M. 

 

 

Activating the software through a key code and starting VNMS. 

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Страница 1: ...ed to get the user up and running quickly after receiving their eXmux 3500M IP Access Multiplexer These instructions are not to be used as a substitute for the RFL Instruction Manual Please refer to t...

Страница 2: ...edundant power supply switches are in the OFF position and that the power wires to be installed are disconnected at their source All relay contacts are labeled in the de energized position Ensure that...

Страница 3: ...relays will be in the de energized position Connect the Alarm Relays as required Connecting Power The eXmux 3500M has labels located below the fuse on the power supply that indicate which power supply...

Страница 4: ...put power Improper ground connections may result in system malfunctions equipment damage or electrical shock Grounding is accomplished by connecting a 6 AWG wire or larger between the protective earth...

Страница 5: ...ar eXmux 3500M Input power connections can be either 24 Vdc 48 125 Vdc 250 Vdc from a station battery 120 or 220 Vac depending on which power supplies are installed in the unit Make the required conne...

Страница 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...

Страница 7: ...Visual NMS 3 In another Windows Explorer window navigate to Computer Local Disk C Program Files Exmux 3500 Visual NMS Drag and drop the entire data folder into the folder created in step 2 The result...

Страница 8: ...operating system and Windows XP Operating System XP service pack 2 or above other Windows systems will be similar Currently RFL supplies a USB Driver for Windows7 32 and 64 bit operating system users...

Страница 9: ...ow the steps below Note there are two parts to this configuration process The USB Interface and the USB Serial Port both parts MUST be completed to correctly configure the USB Driver Double click on E...

Страница 10: ...the Driver Software is located on your computer Ensure this box is checked Select the USB Driver and click Next Select Install this driver software anyway Select Select Select Update Driver Click Clo...

Страница 11: ...ey do not return to the Devices and Printers dialog as shown below and double click on Exmux 3500 USB Interface Select the Hardware tab Double click Now proceed to the following page to configure the...

Страница 12: ...re the Driver Software is located Ensure this box is checked Select the USB Driver and click Next Select Install this driver software anyway The USB Interface has been successfully installed Double cl...

Страница 13: ...yway Click Finish The dialogs may run twice follow the previous screen instructions The USB Interface has been successfully installed Double click the exmux 3500 User Access USB icon on your desktop t...

Страница 14: ...t the eXmux 3500M will 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 f...

Страница 15: ...h 7 The default Multicast Address is 224 192 16 2 change as necessary 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 softw...

Страница 16: ...tivate the eXmux 3500 Visual Network Management Software VNMS Before entering the Key Code note the following In a situation where both the eXmux and PC are connected to the same network configuring f...

Страница 17: ...d Internet Protocol TCP IP is highlighted 4 Click the Properties button the following dialog box will open Check this button This information can be ignored 1 2 Add IP information here 3 Check OK EXMU...

Страница 18: ...asis The following dialog box will appear Type control into the User ID 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...

Страница 19: ...the eXmux 3500 IP Access Multiplexer Title Part Number eXmux 3500 VNMS Software and Documentation MCD3500 XXX VNMS Software Install application Instruction Manual pdf bundled with VNMS Document Revis...

Страница 20: ...this publication does not constitute a warranty of performance RFL Electronics Inc reserves the right to revise this publication and make changes to its contents from time to time We assume no liabili...

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