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NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module
Product Information .................................................................................................1
Front and rear panel components ............................................................................................ 1
Specifications .................................................................................................................... 2
Rear panel LEDs: ICSNet/ICSHub........................................................................................... 3
Rear panel LEDs: Ethernet ..................................................................................................... 3
Installation and Wiring .............................................................................................5
Setting the Program Port DIP Switch ................................................................................ 5
Baud rate settings .................................................................................................................... 5
Program Run Disable (PRD) mode.......................................................................................... 5
Setting the Program Port DIP switch........................................................................................ 6
Modes and Front Panel LED Blink Patterns...................................................................... 7
Wiring Guidelines .............................................................................................................. 7
Preparing captive wires............................................................................................................ 7
Wiring length guidelines ........................................................................................................... 8
Wiring a 2-pin power connection.............................................................................................. 8
Using the 4-pin mini-Phoenix connector for data and power ................................................... 8
Using the 4-pin mini-Phoenix connector for data with external power ..................................... 9
Program Port Connections and Wiring.............................................................................. 9
RS232 Program port (front panel).......................................................................................... 10
5-Pin Program port (rear panel) ............................................................................................. 10
ICSNet RJ-45 Connections/Wiring .................................................................................. 10
ICSHub RJ-45 Connections/Wiring ................................................................................. 11
ICSHub IN port....................................................................................................................... 11
ICSHub OUT port................................................................................................................... 12
Ethernet 10/100 Base-T RJ-45 Connections/Wiring ....................................................... 12
Ethernet ports used by the ME260......................................................................................... 13
SPE Port Connection/Wiring ........................................................................................... 13
SPE cable pinout information................................................................................................. 14
NXC-ME260 Installation and Mounting Procedures........................................................ 15
Mounting the ME260 into an NXS-NMS................................................................................. 15
Mounting the NXS-NMS Into an Equipment Rack ................................................................. 15
Mounting the NXC-ME260 in an NXF CardFrame or NXI...................................................... 16
Replacing the Lithium Batteries....................................................................................... 17
