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Hardware Installation
4.3. Connection to Switched Outlets
Connect the power cord from your switched device to one of the AC Outlets on the NBB
unit. Note that when power is applied to the NBB, the AC Outlets will be switched “ON”
by default. Note that some NBB models include two separate power branches, while
others feature only one power branch.
4.3.1. Installing the Optional Cable Retainer Bars
The NBB unit is available with two optional cable retainer bars, one for the Line A outlets
and one for the Line B outlets. To install the optional cable retainer bars, please refer to
the instructions in Appendix D.
4.4. Serial SetUp Port Connection
The NBB SetUp Port is a female, RJ45 RS232 connector, wired in a DCE configuration.
In the default state, the Setup port is configured for 9600 bps, no parity, 8 data bits, 1
stop bit. The Setup Port can be connected to either an external modem or a local PC,
but not both items at the same time. Appendix B describes the Setup Port interface.
4.4.1. Connecting a Local PC
Use the DX9F-WTI Adapter supplied with the unit to connect your PC COM port to the
NBB Setup Port. Make certain that the Serial Port Mode is set to “Normal” as described
in the WTI Firmware Guide.
4.4.2. Connecting an External Modem
When connecting directly to an external modem, use the optional DX9M-RJ-KIT (not
included) to connect your external modem to the NBB Setup Port. Make certain that the
modem is initialized at the same default parameters as the NBB Setup Port and that the
NBB Serial Port Mode is set to “Modem” as described in the WTI Firmware Guide.
4.5. Connecting the Network Cable
The Network Port is an RJ45 Ethernet jack, for connection to a TCP/IP network.
Connect your network cable to the Ethernet Port on the NBB unit. Note that NBB
units include a default IPv4 format IP address (192.168.168.168) and a default IPv4
protocol subnet mask (255.255.255.0.) When installing the NBB in a working network
environment, it is recommended to define network parameters as described in the
WTI Firmware Guide.
Note:
The NBB features a 10/100/1000Base-T auto-negotiating Interface;
speed and duplex mode will be automatically negotiated. When connecting to
an Ethernet interface, most router switches will autosense to determine if the
device is 1000Base-T, 100Base-T or 10Base-T, and then configure the network
interface accordingly. If your router switch does not autosense, the NBB will
auto negotiate speed and duplex mode.
