Ring Communications DS16 OPERATIONS MANUAL - Manual (Page 6)

DS16 Operations Manual March 2012
The maximum total network length is 7000 feet. A unshielded twisted pair cable should be used for the data pair
(24 or 22 AWG).
Connect the DATA pair from the network to pins 3 and 6 of the RJ45 wall jack maintaining polarity of the pair.
If a remote power source is being used, the negative side of the supply must be referenced to Earth Ground, as
well as, the CB901/RM5000 power supply.
Clear Memory: Set DIP switch SW2 1-8 to off . Push RESET. Master light will start to flash when done.
Set Network and Node Address. Push Reset. The DS16 is now ready to be configured.
Preset Memory: Set DIP switch SW2 1-8 to on . Push RESET. Master light will start to flash when done.
Set Network and Node Address. Push Reset. The DS16 now has buttons 1-8 configured for call numbers 11-17.
DIP switch SW2 is used to set the address of the DS16. See S
ETTING
N
ETWORK
A
DDRESS
of Chapter A -N
ETWORK
for
a full description for setting addresses, as well as, an addressing chart.
SWITCHES
SW1 -
Reset. Creates a local reset for this node only.
SW2 - Node & Network Address
L.E.D.’s
RUN -
Indicates the local processor in the DS16 is running. Will illuminate after power up or
reset.
MAST - Will light steady if this node is the master on the network. There can only be one master on each
network. On power up, each device waits for a response from a master. If no response is received,
then this device will take over as a master. Therefore, the first device powered up will be the
master.
TX - Transmit data to the Network. Will flash when the DS16 sends data out on the Network. If the
Master LED is on, the TX LED will flash constantly. When the Master LED is off, TX will only flash
when transmitting to other devices.
RX - Receive data from the Network. Will flash when data is transmitted from another device to the
network. If the Master LED is on, the RX LED will flash when other devices
respond to scanning from the Master. When the Master LED is off, the RX LED will flash
constantly.
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