13 Operation
Once the Ethernet Interface has been connected
to the computer/Switch and to the devices and
if applicable, to the Power Supply, as previously
described, then there are no further adjustments to
make on the unit itself. The indicators on the front
of the unit operate as follows:
ETHERNET
INTERFACE
POWER
VNET
ETHERNET
EXT
PoE
DATA
LINK
DATA
The
EXT
Power indicator will illuminate when DC
power is being applied to the EXT Power socket on
the rear of the unit.
The
PoE
Power indicator will illuminate when DC
power is being provided by a Power Over Ethernet
(PoE) Switch.
The
VNET DATA
indicator will illuminate when data
is being received from the VNET network.
The Ethernet
Link
indicator will flicker when the
unit is connected to an Ethernet network.
The Ethernet Data indicator is used to indicate the
following states:
• On – Connected to devices via PodWare
• Rapid blinking – In boot
•
Rapid brief flashes – Acquiring IP address
• Slow blinking – Locate feature (or button press
timeout)
• On – Online to PodWare
•
Brief flash every 5 seconds – in Static IP mode
The
Ethernet DATA
indicator will illuminate when
the unit is receiving control data over Ethernet.
The
Ethernet
RJ45 socket is the Ethernet
connection, which should be connected from your
computer or Ethernet Switch or Router.
The
VNET
In RJ45 socket is the serial VNET
network connection, which may be used to
connect further VNET devices.
The
VNET
Link RJ45 socket is the primary serial
VNET network connection, which should be
connected to the first VNET device in your VNET
network.
The recessed push button is used to set the IP
Addressing mode to the default ‘Auto’ condition by
pressing and holding it for about 10 seconds (until
the Ethernet Data Indicator flashes. For special
maintenance purposes, your vendor may also ask
you to enter ‘Boot’ mode by pressing and holding
this button while the Interface is powering up.
The
Ext
3.5mm Jack socket is used for applying
external power to the Ethernet interface. Use only
an approved DC power source. If you are using a
PoE Switch, then no connection need be made to
this connector.
Manufactured in the United Kingdom
NOTE: External power is required if PoE is
not available. Use only approved supplies.
EXT
PSU
Press for 5 secs
to reset IP
IEEE 802.3af
LINK
IN
ETHERNET
