Comtrol Rocket linx ES8508, Rocket linx ES8508F, Rocket linx ES8505-XT, Rocket linx ES8508F-XT Quick Installation Manual

QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE

2000577 Rev B | Release Date - September, 2013

ROCKETLINX

ES8508

ES8508 | ES8508F | ES8508-XT | ES8508F-XT

INTRODUCTION

The RocketLinx ES8508 series features advanced Layer 2 management
and security for deployment in mission critical networking applications.

The RocketLinx ES8508 series includes the following models:

• ES8508 with 8 Fast Ethernet ports

• ES8508F with 6 Fast Ethernet ports and 2 ber ports (100BASE-FX
Single-Mode and Multi-Mode models)

• ES8508-XT with 8 Fast Ethernet ports with an extended temperature
range

• ES8508F-XT with 6 Fast Ethernet ports and 2 ber ports

(100BASE-FX Single-Mode and Multi-Mode models) with an extended
temperature range

The different ES8508 models are simply referred to as the ES8508 unless
there is model specic information.

See the Comtrol website for complete product specications.

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

You can use the following overview to install the ES8508. If you need
more detailed installation and conguration information, you can refer
to the

RocketLinx ES8508 Series User Guide

, which is available on the

RocketLinx CD or you can download the latest version.

Wiring the Power Inputs

The ES8508 provides redundant power, reverse polarity protection, and
accepts a positive or negative power source but PW1 and PW2 must apply
to the same mode. The recommended working voltage is 24VDC with an
input range of 10-60VDC and a maximum power consumption of 15W.

1. Insert the positive and negative wires into PW+ and PW- contacts
(PW1 and PW2). You can connect a single power supply or two power
supplies depending on your requirements.

2. If both power inputs are connected, the ES8508 will be powered from
the highest connected voltage. The unit can be congured to signal an
alarm for loss of power in either PW1 or PW2.

3. Tighten the wire-clamp screws to prevent the wires from being
loosened.

1 2 3

Wiring the Digital Input
The digital input (DI) contacts
are on the terminal block
connector on the bottom of the
ES8508. The contacts accept
one external DC type signal input
and can be congured to send
alert message through Ethernet
when the signal is changed.

The DI supports isolated input circuit with digital high level input of 11VDC
to 30VDC and digital low level input 0VDC to 10VDC. Do not apply a higher
voltage than the specication; it may cause internal circuit damage or a
cause an incorrect DI action.

Grounding the ES8508

Wire the earth ground to ensure the system is not damaged by noise or
any electrical shock, we recommend that you to make a direct connection
between the ES8508 and earth ground.
Using a screw driver, loosen the earth ground screw on the bottom of
the ES8508 and then tighten the screw after the earth ground wire is
connected.

Mounting the ES8508

The DIN rail clip is attached to the ES8508.

1. Insert the upper end of DIN rail clip into the back of DIN rail track from

2. Lightly push the bottom of DIN rail clip into the track.

3. Verify that the DIN rail clip is tightly attached on the track.

Connecting RJ45 Ports

Connect one end of an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port of the ES8508
and the other end to the attached networking device. The RJ45 ports
support 10/100Mbps half/full-duplex. All RJ45 ports auto-detect the signal

Power should be disconnected from the power supply before connecting
it to the switch. Otherwise, your screwdriver blade can inadvertently short
your terminal connections to the grounded enclosure.

Wiring the Alarm Relay Output

The alarm relay output or digital output (DO) contacts are on the terminal
block connector on the bottom of the ES8508.

The relay contact supports up to 1A at 24VDC. Do not apply voltage and
current higher than the specications.

The alarm relay output is
controlled by the pre-dened
operating rules. To activate the
alarm relay output function, refer
to the

RocketLinx ES8508

Series User Guide

.