Remote control panels, Basic network design – Grass Valley 8900NET v.3.2.2 User Manual

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8900NET Instruction Manual

Introduction

Remote Control Panels

The 8900NET module with version 3.2.0 or later software allows the frame
to be remotely controlled by the Newton Control Panel via the Ethernet
port. Refer to the Newton Control Panel documentation for details.

Basic Network Design

The 8900NET module can be employed in either a point-to-point or local
area network (LAN) control/monitoring configuration.

Figure 1

illustrates

a point-to-point configuration.

Figure 1. Point-to-point Configuration

Figure 2

illustrates a typical LAN configuration.

Figure 2. Basic Network Configuration

0612-08

PC running:
Windows OS,
Unix, or Macintosh OS
Ethernet
Netscape Navigator 4.x
or Internet Explorer 4.x

Ethernet cable, Category 5 Crossover

8900TFN frame with
Network Interface Module

PS 1

PS 2

LOCK

LOCK

FAULT

0612-07

PC running:
Windows OS, Unix,
or Macintosh OS
Ethernet
Netscape Navigator 4.x
or Internet Explorer 4.x

LAN Ethernet Hub

8900TFN frame with
Network Interface Module

PS 1

PS 2

LOCK

LOCK

FAULT

8900TFN frame with
Network Interface Module

PS 1

PS 2

LOCK

LOCK

FAULT

Ethernet cable: Category 5

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