NVT NV-EC-10 User Manual

Quick Install Guide

EC10 Switch Package Includes:

1. 1 x EC10 unit

2. 1 x AC/DC Power Adapter

3. Quick Install Guide

EC-Link Package (Sold Separately) Includes:

1. 2 x EC-Links

Network Infrastructure

BNC Port

EC-Link

Network Infrastructure

BNC Port

Ethernet Side

RJ45 Port

EC-Link

CLEER Switch - Model EC10

Beyond PoE: Delivering Power over Long Reach Ethernet

The CLEER (Coax Leveraged Ethernet Extended Reach) family of data switches delivers Ethernet and Power
over Ethernet over Coax cable with multiple times the reach of traditional data switches. With the EC10 switch
customers can transform their existing Coax infrastructure for IP camera deployment. For complete details refer
to the Hardware Installation Guide at www.phybridge.com

EC10 Switch

Installation Considerations

Location Requirements

Power - The AC/DC Power Adapter must be placed within 6 feet of an available power source.
Ventilation - To ensure proper ventilation of the EC10, leave at least 2 inches of unobstructed space on

all sides of the unit.
Downlink – The EC-Link adapters should be installed a minimum of 6 feet away from the EC10 switch.

Installation procedures will be trouble‐free if you ensure that the following items are available
before you begin:

 The CLEER switch model EC10, and all cables and accessories you received in the EC10 package.
 All EC-Link Adapters required for connecting the IP endpoint devices.
 Standard CAT5e copper LAN cables for the uplink trunks (user‐supplied).
 Coax cable for the downlink ports (user-supplied).

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Hardware Topology and Installation Overview

WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN IMPROPER
EQUIPMENT OPERATION AND/OR RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK.

WARNING: ANY CONNECTION TO AN OUTSIDE PLANT LEAD, AN OFF-PREMISE
APPLICATION, OR ANY OTHER EXPOSED PLANT APPLICATION MAY RESULT IN A
FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, AND/OR DEFECTIVE OPERATION, AND/OR EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE.

1. Remove the EC10 switch and all accompanying accessories.

2. Remove all legacy cameras from the Coax cable.
Note: It is extremely important that non-IP, non-PoE cameras are not connected when you power on

the EC10.

3. Connect an EC-Link to the Network jack on the IP endpoint and connect the BNC Jack on the EC-

Link to one end of the Coax cable.

4. Connect the other end of the Coax cable to BNC connectors on the EC10 switch.

5. Connect the uplink cable from a Gigabit port to the IP PBX or network switch.
Note: This connection also permits inband management over Ethernet.

6. Power up the EC10.

7. For troubleshooting, please refer to the Hardware Installation Guide located at www.phybridge.com.

8. To reset the unit, press the reset button.

Note the following:

All of the above instructions provide basic installation information, necessary for the proper and safe
functioning of this equipment. Persons installing or maintaining this product must read all of the safety
instructions and the parts of system grounding which are applicable to the system being maintained.
Only trained, qualified service personnel shall install or maintain this product.

 Keep these instructions with the equipment.
 Do not attempt to install or service this equipment unless you are skilled in the installation and

maintenance of electronic telecommunications equipment and have successfully completed specific
training for this equipment.

Technical Support

The Phybridge Technical Support Group is available to assist you with product installation,
configuration, monitoring and troubleshooting procedures. Should you experience trouble with this

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