Comtrol 16-Port - Manual (Page 3)

Hardware Installation 3
Installing a Rack Mount Interface Box
Installing a Rack
Mount Interface Box The RM16-RJ45 design allows you to stack several units on a shelf, or you can
mount it directly into a rack.
1. Place the unit on a stable
surface, or attach the L
brackets to the interface
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.
2. Attach the 3-foot cable or the 3-
foot and the 10-foot cables
together between the interface
and the board.
Note: The cables are interchangeable. You may connect either or both cables
depending upon the distance between the board and the rack. The
maximum distance permitted between the interface box and board is 15
feet.
3. Use the software installation and configuration document for your operating
system, with the driver to complete your installation.
For the latest software and documentation, go to http://support.comtrol.com/
download.asp .
Note: After installing the hardware, you must install the device driver for your
operating system.
4. Verify that the ports are functioning properly and connect your peripheral
devices.
RocketPort Interfaces
The RocketPort CompactPCI 16-port provides several interface options:
• Rack Mount models are available with RJ45 connectors (back panels shown).
- 16-Port RS-232 (with red
LEDs)
- 16-Port RS-422 (with red
LEDs)
- 16-Port RS-232 with
integrated status LEDs. The
yellow LEDs show receiving
activity. The green LEDs
show transmitting activity.
• Standard interface boxes are available in several
configurations:
- RS-232 mode-only or switch-selectable RS-232/
422; both models have female DB25 connectors.
- Surge interface box with enhanced surge
protection that is switch-selectable RS-232/422
with male DB25 connectors.
Note: RS-422 supports up to 10 multidrop devices.