Installing a rackmount interface box – Comtrol RocketPort INFINITY User Manual
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Card and Interface Installation
7.
After installing the driver, you should verify that the ports are functioning
properly (see the driver documentation) and then connect your serial devices.
If necessary, return to this guide for information about connecting serial
devices (
Installing a Rackmount Interface Box
Rackmount interface boxes are sturdy enough to allow you to stack several units
on a shelf, or you can mount it directly into a rack.
1.
Make sure that the host system is powered off before connecting the cable.
2.
Place the Rackmount
interface box on a stable
surface or attach the L
brackets to the interface box
using the screws supplied with the unit and attach the L bracket into your
rack.
Note: You can mount the unit
facing in either direction.
3.
Attach the cable shipped with the
card between the interface box
and the card.
Do not connect 16-port cards located in various machines to the 32-
port Rackmount. It is possible to damage the interface box and card if
the interface box is connected to two PCs using separate line power
sources.
4.
Power on the host system.
5.
Click Cancel if a Found New Hardware message appears on a Windows
operating system.
6.
Use the appropriate software installation document for your operating system,
with the driver to complete the RocketPort INFINITY installation.
For the latest software and documentation, go to
7.
Verify that the ports are functioning properly and connect your serial devices.
For more information about connecting serial devices, see
The receive LED is lit if connected to an RS-232
/422/485 device.
The transmit LED is illuminated when RS-232/422/485 data is being
transmitted. Noticeable flashing occurs only if transmit data starts and stops
a few times per second or less. Otherwise, if data is being transmitted
continuously, the LED illumination appears to be constant. If no data is
transmitted the LED is off.
Caution
Rx
Tx
Each port has transmit and receive LEDs.