IP-Ninjar NJR-CTB User Manual

IP-NINJAR Management and Control Box

NJR-CTB

<User’s Guide>

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NJR-CTB User’s Guide

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● Some of the contents in this User’s Guide such as product appearance in diagrams, menu operations,

communication commands, and so on may differ depending on the version of the product.

● This User’s Guide is subject to change without notice. You can download the latest version from IDK’s

website at: http: //www.idkav.com

The reference manual for the NJR-CTB consists of the User’s guide (this document) and Command guide.
Please download these guides from the website above.

FCC STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference
at their own expense.

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This equipment complies with the essential requirements of the relevant European health, safety and
environmental protection legislation.

WEEE MARKING

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), Directive 2002/96/EC
(This directive is only valid in the EU.)
This equipment complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) marking requirement.
The left marking indicates that you must not discard this electrical/electronic equipment in

domestic household waste.

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Safety Instructions

Enforcement Symbol

Description

Indicates the presence of a hazard that may result in death or serious
personal injury if the warning is ignored or the product is handled
incorrectly.

Indicates the presence of a hazard that may cause minor personal
injury or property damage if the caution is ignored or the product is
handled incorrectly.

Symbol

Description

Example

Caution

This symbol is intended to alert the user. (Warning and caution)

Electrical

Hazard

Prohibited

This symbol is intended to prohibit the user from specified actions.

Do not

disassemble

Instruction

This symbol is intended to instruct the user.

Unplug

Caution

Warning

Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before using this product. Follow all instructions
and cautions as detailed in this document.

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Prohibited

Do not place the product in any unstable place.

Install the product in a horizontal and stable place. Otherwise, it may fall/turn over and lead to injury.

Do not place the product in any environment with vibration.

Otherwise, it may move/fall and lead to injury.

Keep out any foreign objects.

In order to avoid fire or electric shock, do not allow foreign objects, such as metal and paper, to enter the product
from the vent holes.

For power cable/ plug:

 Do not scratch, heat, or modify, including lengthening them.

 Do not pull, place heavy objects on them, or pinch them.
 Do not bend, twist, or tie them together forcefully.

Misuse of the power cable and plug may cause fire or electric shock. If power cables/plugs become damaged,
contact your IDK representative.

Do not

disassemble

Do not repair, modify or disassemble.

Since the product includes circuitry that uses potentially lethal, high voltage levels, disassembly by unauthorized
personnel may lead to the risk of fire or electric shock. For internal inspection or repair, contact your IDK
representative.

Do not

touch

In the event of electrical storms, keep away from the main unit and cables such as
power cable and LAN cable.

Contact may cause electric shock

Instruction

For installation:

The product is intended to be installed by skilled technicians. For installation, please contact a system integrator or
IDK. Improper installation may lead to the risk of fire, electric shock, injury, or property damage.

Set the power plug in a convenient place to unplug easily.

Unobstructed access to the plug enables unplugging the product in case of any extraordinary failure, abnormal
situation or for easy disconnection during extended periods of non-use.

Insert the power plug into an appropriate outlet completely.

If the plug is partially inserted, arching may cause the connection to overheat, increasing the risk of electrical shock
or fire. Do not use a damaged plug or connect to a damaged outlet.

Clean the power plug regularly.

If the plug is covered in dust, it may increase the risk of firer.

Unplug

Unplug immediately if the product smokes, makes unusual noise, or produces a
burning odor.

If you continue to use the product under these conditions, it may cause electric shock or fire. After confirming that the
product stops smoking, contact your IDK representative.

Unplug immediately if the product falls and/or if the cabinet is damaged.

If you continue to use the product under these conditions, it may increase the risk of electrical shock or fire. For
maintenance and repair, contact your IDK representative.

Unplug immediately if water or other objects are directed inside.

If you continue to use the product under these conditions, it may increase the risk of electrical shock or fire. For
maintenance and repair, contact your IDK representative.

For connection

Instruction

Differences in ground potential among product population of interconnected products and other external devices
may increase the risk of electric shock to personnel or cause damage to the devices or cabling infrastructure. When
using cables to connect devices, including connection of long-distance transmission cables, unplug the power
cables of all interconnected devices.
Power may be restored after all signal/control cables are connected to each device.

Warning

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For installation

Instruction

Mount the product in a the rack meeting EIA standards, and maintain spaces above and
below for air circulation. For your safety, attach an L-shaped bracket in addition to the
panel mount bracket kit to improve mechanical stability.

Instruction

Never insert screws without the rubber feet into the threaded holes on the bottom of the
product. Doing so may lead to damage when the screws contact electrical circuitry or
components inside the product.
Reinstall the originally supplied rubber feet using only the originally supplied screws.

Instruction

Do not place the product at elevations of 2,000 meters (6562 feet) or higher above sea
level. Failure to do so may shorten the life of the internal parts and result in malfunctions.

Prohibited

Do not place the product in any place where it will be subjected to high
temperatures.

If the product is subjected to direct sunlight or high temperatures while under operation, it may affect the
product’s performance and reliability and may increase the risk of fire.

Do not place the product in humid, oil smoke filled, or dusty place.

If the product is placed near humidifiers or in a dusty area, it may increase the risk of fire or electric shock.

Do not block the vent holes.

If ventilation slots are blocked, it may cause the product to overheat, affecting performance and reliability and
may increase the risk of fire.

Do not place or stack heavy objects on the product.

Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the product and other property and may lead to the
risk of personal injury.

Do not exceed ratings of outlet and wiring devices.

Exceeding the rating of an outlet may increase the risk of fire and electric shock.

Use only the supplied AC adapter and power cable.
Do not use the supplied AC adapter and power cable with other products.

If non-compliant adapter or power cables are used, it may increase the risk of fire or electrical shock. Always
use the supplied AC power connection cable for this product.

No wet hands

Do not plug or unplug with wet hands.

Failure to observe this precaution may increase the risk of electrical shock.

Instruction

Use and store the product within the specified temperature/humidity range.

If the product is used outside the specified range for temperature and humidity continuously, it may increase the
risk of fire or electric shock.

Turn off devices while making connections to another device.

Failure to observe this precaution may increase the risk of fire or electric shock.

Unplug

If the product won’t be used for an extended period of time, unplug it.

Failure to observe this precaution may increase the risk of fire.

Unplug the product before cleaning.

To prevent electric shock.

Caution

For rack mount devices:

For devices with rubber feet:

Altitude:

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Table of Contents

1 About this Guide ................................................................................................................................... 9

2 Included items .....................................................................................................................................10

3 Product outline ................................ ................................................................ ....................................11

4 Features ..............................................................................................................................................12

5 Panels ................................................................................................................................................. 13

6 System configuration example .............................................................................................................14

7 Preparations ........................................................................................................................................15

7.1 Attaching Rubber feet .....................................................................................................................15

7.2 Installation ......................................................................................................................................15

7.3 Cabling ...........................................................................................................................................16

7.3.1 Connecting LAN cable .............................................................................................................16

7.3.2 DIN plug AC adapter with lock .................................................................................................18

8 Basic Operation ...................................................................................................................................20

8.1 Control via LAN communication ...................................................................................................... 21

8.2 Control using WEB browser ............................................................................................................21

8.3 Setting method ...............................................................................................................................22

9 Settings ................................ ................................................................ ............................................... 24

9.1 Basic settings .................................................................................................................................24

9.1.1 Channel information ................................................................................................................24

9.1.2 Output resolution .....................................................................................................................24

9.1.3 Video distribution.....................................................................................................................24

9.2 Switching channel...........................................................................................................................25

9.2.1 Switching video and digital audio channel simultaneously ........................................................25

9.2.2 Switching video channel ..........................................................................................................25

9.2.3 Switching digital audio channel ................................................................................................25

9.2.4 Switching analog audio channel ..............................................................................................25

9.2.5 Switching RS-232C channel ....................................................................................................25

9.3 Cross point ................................................................................................ ..................................... 27

9.3.1 Loading cross point preset ......................................................................................................27

9.3.2 Cross point preset ................................................................................................ ...................27

9.4 Videowall ........................................................................................................................................28

9.4.1 Loading videowall preset .........................................................................................................28

9.4.2 Videowall preset ......................................................................................................................28

9.5 Setting Multiview ............................................................................................................................29

9.5.1 Loading multiview preset .........................................................................................................29

9.5.2 Multiview preset ......................................................................................................................29

9.6 Communication setting ...................................................................................................................30

9.6.1 Setting RS-232C communication .............................................................................................30

9.6.2 Setting LAN .............................................................................................................................30

9.7 Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................31

9.7.1 Version ...................................................................................................................................31

9.7.2 Initialization .............................................................................................................................31

9.7.3 Reboot .................................................................................................................................... 31

10 WEB browser ......................................................................................................................................32

10.1 GUI(Graphic User Interface) ...........................................................................................................32

10.2 Status (Display device status) .........................................................................................................33

10.2.1 Basic status ............................................................................................................................33

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10.2.2 Displaying detailed status information ......................................................................................35

10.3 Control (Device control) ..................................................................................................................37

10.3.1 Switching procedure ................................................................................................................38

10.4 Setup (Settings) ..............................................................................................................................40

10.4.1 Devices (Setting device) ..........................................................................................................41

10.4.2 Tags (Setting and assigning Tags) ..........................................................................................43

10.4.2.1 Tags (Creating new tag) ................................................................ .........................................44

10.4.2.2 Tags (Editing tag) ...................................................................................................................45

10.4.2.3 Tags (Assigning Tag) .............................................................................................................46

10.4.3 Video Walls (Setting videowall)................................................................................................47

10.4.3.1 Video Walls (Creating new videowall configuration) ................................................................48

10.4.3.2 Video Walls (Editing Videowall configuration)..........................................................................48

10.4.4 Multiviewers (Setting multiview) ...............................................................................................49

10.4.4.1 Multiviewers (Creating new Multiview configuration)................................................................50

10.4.4.2 Multiviewers (Editing Multiview configuration) .........................................................................50

10.5 Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................51

10.5.1 Maintenance (My Account) ......................................................................................................51

10.5.2 Maintenance (User Manager) ..................................................................................................52

10.5.3 Maintenance (Setteings)..........................................................................................................53

11 Product specification ...........................................................................................................................54

12 Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................55

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IP network

Fiber optic cable

10 GbE switch

Source device

ＨＤＭＩ

NJR-T01UHD (Transmitter)

Source device

ＨＤＭＩ

NJR-T01UHD (Transmitter)

NJR-R01UHD (Receiver)

ＨＤＭＩ

NJR-R01UHD (Receiver)

ＨＤＭＩ

4K supported

monitor

4K supported

monitor

PC for control

(For NJR-CTB)

LAN

LAN

Control box (NJR-

CTB)

PC for control (For

communication

command)

RS-232C

PC for control (For

IP=NINJAR Configurator)

LAN

PC for control (For

communication

command)

RS-232C

4K@60

video

1080p

video

4K@60

video

1080p

video

Model number

User’s guide

Command Guide

NJR-T01UHD / NJR-R01UHD

NJR-T01UHD / NJR-R01UHD
User’s guide

NJR-T01UHD / NJR-R01UHD
Command Guide

NJR-T04HD / NJR-R04HD

NJR-T04HD / NJR-R04HD
User’s guide

NJR-T04HD / NJR-R04HD
Command Guide

NJR-CTB

NJR- CTB
User’s guide

NJR- CTB
Command Guide

IP-NINJAR Configurator (for free)

IP-NINJAR Configurator User’s guide

1 About this Guide

This guide containts the basic explanation of the NJR-CTB Control Box and procedures for using an
NJR-CTB Control Box to control the NJR-01UHD and NJR-04HD.

[Table 1.1] Documents for IP-NINJAR products

[Figure 1.1] Document structure

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NJR-CTB (1)

DIN plug AC adapter with lock

(47.2 inch/1.2 m) (1)

Rubber feet (4)

2 Included items

Make sure all items below are included in the package.
If any items are missing or damaged, please contact IDK.

[Figure 2.1] Included items

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NJR-T04HD
(Transmitter)

HDMI / DVI

98.4 ft./30 m

Blu-ray player

1080p

Blu-ray player

1080p

Blu-ray player

1080p

Blu-ray player

1080p

Multiple fiber OM3: up to 984 ft./300 m

Singlemode fiber OS1: up to 6.2 mile/10 km
Singlemode fiber OS1: up to 24.6 mile/40 km (optional extra)

4K-supported

monitor

HDMI / DVI

Up to 16.4 ft./5 m

IP network

PC for control

※

3

NJR-T01UHD

(Transmitter)

HDMI / DVI

Up to 16.4 ft./5 m

Control box (NJR-CTB)

Blu-ray player

NJR-R01UHD

(Receiver)

LAN

※

1

4K-supported

local monitor

HDMI / DVI

Up to 16.4 ft./5 m

10 GbE switch

4K@60

4K@60

4K@60

※1

The PC for control is connected to an NJR-CTB or NJR-T01UHD/NJR-R01UHD/
NJR-T04HD/NJR-R04 HD.

※2

③

LAN

※

1

The PC for control controls IP-NINJAR products.

※3

LAN

※

2

LAN

※

2

The NJR-CTB is connected to NJR-T01UHD/NJR-

R01UHD/NJR-T04HD/NJR-R04HD or 10 GbE switch.

NJR-R04HD

(Receiver)

1080p×4

Monitor

x4

HDMI / DVI

164 ft./50 m

3 Product outline

The NJR-CTB is the control device to command comprehensively the NJR-01UHD and NJR-04HD. It allows
you to check connections and communications among products, switch video, control videowall, and so on
using WEB browser or external control devices via LAN.

The NJR-CTB enables extension, distribution, matrix switching, videowall, multiview using with IP-NINJAR
series transmitters, receivers, and a 10GbE switch. Additionally, the Web GUI allows you to set, manage and
control IP-NINJAR products that are connected to a network.

[Figure 3.1] Audio/Video over IP Network system diagram

Notes:

- Use the NJR-CTB with IP-NINJAR series products.

- The NJR-CTB cannot be connected to OPF series products of optical input/output slot boards of FDX series

products.

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4 Features

■ Management

・ Automatically detecting IP-NINJAR series products on the network and displaying the list
・ Checking status of all connectet IP-NINJAR products through Web browser
・ Setting up connected IP-NINJAR products
・ Configuring Videowall and Multiview layout pattern by Web brower
・ Naming devices, registering groups
・ Registering display pattern preset
・ User administration management

■ Control input

・ WEB browser operation eliminates the need for software installation
・ Controlling from external devices using control commands

■ Control output

・ Sending control command to external devices

■ Other

・ AC adapter with locking mechanism
・ Virtual Matrix function
・ Supporting HTTPS
・ Logging device status and output to external device via API
・ Redanduncy, backup, and restore

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5 Panels

⑥

②① ③

⑤④

⑦

Number

Part name

Description

①

Power button

Powers on/off the NJR-CTB.

②

Power LED

Shows power status of the NJR-CTB.

Powered on: Lights in green.
Powered off: Does not light.

③

Access LED

Shows HDD disk access status

Being accessed: Lights in green.
No accessed: Does not light

④

Power supply connector

For the provided AC adapter.

⑤

FG (Frame ground)

For indoor ground terminal. M3 screws are used.

⑥

MAINTENANCE port

Connexts to the data network segmanet which is separated from the
IP-NINAJAR 10G network segment.

⑦

LAN port

Connects to IP-NINJAR 10G network segment.

NJR-CTB User’s Guide

[Figure 5.1] NJR-CTB drawing

[Table 5.1] Part name and description

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NJR-T04HD
(Transmitter)

HDMI / DVI

Up to 16.4 ft./5 m

Blu-ray player

1080p

Blu-ray player

1080p

Blu-ray player

1080p

Blu-ray player

1080p

①

①

①

①

Multiple fiber OM3: up to 984 ft./300 m

Singlemode fiber OS1: up to 6.2 mile/10 km
Singlemode fiber OS1: up to 24.6 mile/40 km (optional extra)

4K-supported

monitor

HDMI / DVI

Up to 16.4 ft./5 m

IP network

PC for control*

3

NJR-T01UHD

(Transmitter)

HDMI / DVI

Up to 16.4 ft./5 m

Control box (NJR-CTB)

Blu-ray player

NJR-R01UHD

(Receiver)

LAN

*1

4K-supported
local monitor

Microphone

Mixer

Analog audio

Speakers

Power amplifier

Analog audio

10 GbE switch

4K@60

4K@60

4K@60

*1

The PC for control should be connecte d to NJR-CTB or N JR­T01UHD/NJR-R01UHD/NJR-T04HD/NJR-R04HD.

*2

①

②

② ③

③

④

⑤

Speakers

Power amplifier

Analog audio

LAN

*1

The PC for control controls IP-NINJAR pr oducts.*3

LAN

*2

LAN

*2

NJR-CTB should be connected to NJR -T01UHD/NJR-

R01UHD/NJR-T04HD/NJR-R04HD or a 10GbE switch.

NJR-R04HD

(Receiver)

④

1080p×4

Monitor

x4

HDMI / DVI

164 ft./50 m

④

④

④

HDMI / DVI

Up to 16.4 ft./5 m

6 System configuration example

The NJR-CTB enables extension, distribution, matrix switching, videowall, multiview using with IP-NINJAR
series transmitters, receivers, and a 10GbE switch. Additionally, the Web GUI allows you to set, manage and
control IP-NINJAR products that are connected to a network.

① The Blu-ray player inputs video and audio signals to the HDMI input connector of the

NJR-T01UHD/NJR-T04HD.

② The NJR-T01UHD/NJR-T04HD sends these signals to the 10GbE switch over a fiber optic cable.
③ The 10GbE switch sends these signals to the selected NJR-R01UHD/NJR-R04HD or multiple

NJR-R01UHD/NJR-R04HD.

④ The NJR-R01UHD/NJR-R04HD outputs these received signals to monitors from its HDMI output

connector.

⑤ The analog audio output connector of the NJR-R01UHD outputs digital or analog audio of

NJR-T01UHD/NJR-T04HD.

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[Figure 6.1] System configuration example

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7 Preparations

Before using connecting the NJR-CTB, follow the precautions and instructions below.

7.1 Attaching Rubber feet

First, clean the bottom surface of the NJR-CTB as needed, and then peal the release papers from the rubber
feet and place them in each of the four corners.

7.2 Installation

Follow the instructions below when installing the NJR-CTB.

・ Do not place the NJR-CTB on another device directly.
・ Do not block vent holes. To provide adequate ventilation, maintain sufficient clearances around the

NJR-CTB (30 mm/1.18 inches or more).

・ Prepare ventilating equipment to keep the ambient temperature at 40 degrees C/104 degrees F or less. If

inadequately vented, the life of parts may be shortened and operation may be affected.

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18

8-pin RJ-45 module

connector

Pin
number

Signal

MDI

MDI-X

1000BASE-T

100BASE-TX/10BASE-T

1000BASE-T

100BASE-TX/10BASE-T

1

TRX+ (Transmitted/Received
data+)

TX+ (Transmitted data+)

TRX+ (Transmitted/Received
data+)

RX+ (Received data+)

2

TRX- (Transmitted/Received
data-)

TX- (Transmitted data-)

TRX- (Transmitted/Received
data-)

RX- (Received data-)

3

TRX+ (Transmitted/Received
data+)

RX+ (Received data+)

TRX+ (Transmitted/Received
data+)

TX+ (Transmitted data+)

4

TRX+ (Transmitted/Received
data+)

N.C. (No Connection)

TRX+ (Transmitted/Received
data+)

N.C. (No Connection)

5

TRX- (Transmitted/Received

N.C. (No Connection)

TRX- (Transmitted/Received

N.C. (No Connection)

7.3 Cabling

Follow the precautions below when connecting NJR-CTB to an external devices.

・ Read the user’s guides of the external devices carefully.
・ When connecting a cable to the NJR-CTB or a compatible product, dissipate static electricity by touching

grounded metal such as racks before handling single cables. Failure to observe this precaution may
result in ESD (electrostatic discharge) damage.

・ Turn off all devices.
・ Be sure to fully seat all plugs and connections and dress cables to reduce stress on connectors.

7.3.1 Connecting LAN cable

The NJR-T01UHD and NJR-R01UHD send broadcast packets through the 10GbE LAN ports periodically for
the purposes of internal system management. If the 10GbE LAN port is connected to an existing network, it
may cause a broadcast storm* and may severely interfere with normal network operation. Contact IDK
before attempting to connect the 10GbE LAN ports of an IP-NINJAR system to any existing network
infrastructure.

*A broadcast storm occurs when a network is overwhelmed by continuous broadcast traffic resulting
in a network meltdown.

During installation, it is important to avoid the creation of network loops. Contact IDK if you require assistance
with network implementation.

7.3.1.1 MAINTENANCE / LAN port specification

LAN and MAINTENANCE port assignments are as follows.
Since Auto MDI / MDI-X that distinguishes and switches straight/cross cables automatically is supported,
extra care is not necessary to connect the NJR-CTB to PC, HUB or the like.

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[Figure 7.1] LAN port

Physical layer

10Base-T (IEEE802.3i) / 100Base-TX (IEEE802.3u) /
1000Base-T (IEEE802.3ab)

Network layer

ARP, IP, ICMP

Transport layer

TCP
Port used for command control: 1100
Port used for WEB browser control (HTTP): 80

Application layer

HTTP

Your PC software

NJR-CTB

Connecting TCP-IP

→

(Occupying 1 port)

Sending command (@xxx)

→

← Replying command (@xxx)

Closing TCP-IP

→

(Releasing 1port)

data-)

data-)

6

TRX- (Transmitted/Received
data-)

RX- (Received data-)

TRX- (Transmitted/Received
data-)

TX- (Transmitted data-)

7

TRX+ (Transmitted/Received
data+)

N.C. (No Connection)

TRX+ (Transmitted/Received
data+)

N.C. (No Connection)

8

TRX- (Transmitted/Received
data-)

N.C. (No Connection)

TRX- (Transmitted/Received
data-)

N.C. (No Connection)

7.3.1.2 MAINTENANCE / LAN communication specification

[Table 7.1] LAN communication

NJR-CTB User’s Guide

Note: Up to 8 connections can be used simultaneously for command control.

7.3.1.3 Limit on the number of TCP-IP connections and port overload management

The NJR-CTB’s maintenance port supports a maximum of eight simultaneous connections (eight logical
ports). To maintain optimal system accessibility, it is advisable to issue “port-open” and “port-close”
commands before and after command or query strings are issued. This approach enables eight or more
control devices to be effectively interfaced simultaneously and without concern for communication errors. As a
safeguard, the NJR-CTB incorporates a 30-second timeout window for each port. If any port is inactive for
more than 30 seconds, it will be closed automatically.

[Table 7.2] Increasing connections

Note:
If no command is sent from the PC side to the NJR-CTB for 30 seconds, the NJR-CTB automatically
disconnects from that device.

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