SmartSight Networks MF24 Users Manual

USER’S MANUAL V1.2

(MF24-AV/ADV/AVr/ADVr)

Instructions on how to install, configure

and operate the MultiSite system

(North American Models)

Comlink Group Inc.

1800 Berlier St.

www.comlinkgroup.com

Laval, QC

H7L 4S4

Canada

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INFORMATION TO USER

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. O peration is subjec t to the fo llowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful inte rference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Digital Device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installation. This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.

• Reorient or relocat e the receiving ant enna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected

• Consult th e dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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WARRANTY

Each standard product manufactured by ComLink Group is warranted to meet all published specifications and to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from date of delivery as evidenced by ComLink G roup’s packing slip or other transportation receipt. Products showing damage by misuse, abnormal conditions of operation or Products which have been modified by Buyer or have been repaired or altered outside ComLink Group’s factory without a specific authorization from ComLink Group shall be excluded from this warranty. ComLink Group shall in no event be responsible for incidental or consequential damages including without limitation, personal injury or property damage.

ComLink Group’s responsibility under this warranty shall be to repair or replace, at its option, defective work or parts returned to ComLink Group with transportation charges to ComLink Group’s factory paid by Buyer and return paid by COMLINK. If COMLINK determines that the Product is not defective within the te rms of the warranty, Buyer shall pay all costs of handling and transportation. ComLink Group may, at its option, elect to correct any warranty defects by sending its supervisory or technical representative, at ComLink Group’s expense, to customer’s plant or location. ComLink Group shall in no event be responsible for incidental or consequential damages including, without limitation, personal injury or property damage.

SINCE COMLINK GROUP HAS NO CONTROL OVER CONDITIONS OF USE, NO WARRANTY IS MADE OR IMPLIED AS TO SUITABILITY FOR CUSTOMER’S INTENDED USE. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN. This limitation on warranties shall not be modified by verbal representations.

Equipment shipped EX-Works ComLink Group factory shall become the property of Buyer, upon transfer to the common carrier. Buyer shall com municate directly wi th the carr ier by immediately requesting carrier’s inspection upon evidence of damage in shipment.

Buyer must obtain a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number and shipping instructions from ComLink Group prior to returning any Product under warranty. DO NOT RETURN ANY COMLINK GROUP PRODUCT TO THE FACTORY UNTIL RMA AND SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS ARE RECEIVED.

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Customer Support

If after reading this manual, you encounter any trouble installing or using any MultiSite product, please contact your local distributor. If problems are not solved, you can call ComLink Group’s Customer Service for assistance during normal business hours (EST).

The fax and phone numbers are:

Ph: (450) 686-9000 (888) 494-7337 (North America) Fax: (450) 686-0198

You may also e-mail your inquiries and comments at the following address:

techsupport@comlinkgroup.com

About this User Manual

This User’s Manual covers the information and procedur es on installing, configuring and using the Microflex MF24-AV/Avr/ADV/ADVr modules. This manual is also a reference for persons who must perform or coordinate the tasks associated with programming and managing a Multisite wireless network.

To control the video display and Pan-Tilt-Zoom functions in multipoint, you will need to read Chapter 5 to learn how to use the Pelco KBD4000 point-to-point video link and do not want to take advantage of the 4 camera inputs and Quad View display of these 4 cameras, you do not require the KBD4000 and t herefore do not need to read this section. You will need, however, to read Chapter 4 to learn how to program the DATA1 serial port of both video transmitter and receiver for the specific data rate of the Pan-Tilt-Zoom system you wish to use.

For customers using a RS-485/422 port, you may need to change the port to RS-232 setting if you configuration of the module is required. Please review Appendix E for converting from RS-485/422 to RS-232 and vice-versa (Appendix G for FV module)

For customers who have ordered a Line Level audio interface and plan to use a leased or dry line, please refer to Appendix G for interface assistance.

Prerequisite Knowledge

Throughout the user's manual there are explanations and procedures that presume working familiarity with radios, as well as basic digital data communication concept s and practices, and an understanding of the concepts underlying telecommunication systems.

If you are not familiar with the concepts and practices involved in these disciplines, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with them before proceeding.

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Table of Content

CHAPTER 1 OVERVIEW......................................................................................................1

1.1 P

1.2 F

1.3 A

1.4 E

1.5 I

1.6 S

CHAPTER 2 MICROFLEX INSTALLATION AND OPERATION .................................9

2.1 M

CHAPTER 3 PROPER MICROWAVE NETWORK PLANNING..................................13

3.1 RF P

3.1.1 Network Planning..................................................................................................13

3.1.2 Evaluating System Gain Requirements.................................................................16

3.1.3 Verifying Line of Sight and Fresnel Zone Clearance............................................19

3.1.4 On-Site Testing......................................................................................................20

3.2 C

RODUCT EATURES

PPLICATIONS

XTERNAL MODULE DESCRIPTION

NTERNAL DESCRIPTION

ETTING THE MASTER OR SLAVE MODE

ICROFLEX SETUP GUIDE

OPING WITH INTERFERENCE

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LANNING

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CHAPTER 4 MNM CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE INTEGRATION....................... 24

4.1 I

4.2 U

NSTALLING THE

SING MULTISITE NETWORK MANAGER

MNM..................................................................................................24

(MNM)..........................................................25

4.2.1 Launching the MNM Programmer........................................................................25

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AIN OPERATIONS

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4.3.1 Network List ..........................................................................................................28

4.3.2 Unit Properties......................................................................................................28

4.3.3 Menu Bar............................................................................................................... 28

4.3.4 Tool Bar.................................................................................................................29

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NIT PROPERTIES

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4.4.1 General.................................................................................................................. 29

4.4.2 Audio .....................................................................................................................30

4.4.3 Data.......................................................................................................................32

4.4.4 Radio .....................................................................................................................33

4.4.5 Video...................................................................................................................... 34

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4.6 F

4.7 M

IAGNOSTICS

IRMWARE UPDATE

ISCELLANEOUS

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4.7.1 Factory Reset (same as hardware switch SW1; see chapter 1) ............................ 36

4.7.2 Unit Reset (same as hardware switch SW2; see chapter 1).................................. 36

CHAPTER 5 USING THE KBD4000 IN A MULTISITE NETWORK............................37

5.1 C

5.2 C

5.3 C

5.4 C

5.5 U

ONFIGURING THE ONFIGURING THE MICROFLEX VIDEO RECEIVER ONNECTING THE ONNECTING THE SING THE

KBD4000

KBD4000TM....................................................................................38

KBD4000 KBD4000

TO THE MICROFLEX VIDEO RECEIVER

TO MULTIPLE MICROFLEX RECEIVERS

IN A MICROFLEX VIDEO NETWORK

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5.5.1 Microflex ID’s.......................................................................................................41

5.5.2 Camera selection in Full Screen Display..............................................................41

5.5.3 Multiple Camera display.......................................................................................42

5.5.4 Menus ....................................................................................................................42

5.6 P

5.7 P

5.8 U

5.9 KBD4000

AN, TILT AND ZOOM FUNCTIONALITY ASSWORD

SING ONE

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KBD4000

KEYBOARD DEFINITIONS

AND MULTIPLE VIDEO RECEIVERS

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ASIC MULTIPOINT CELL

7 - M

ULTIPOINT NETWORK WITH REPEATER

8 - M

ULTIPOINT NETWORK WITH TWO REPEATERS

9 - D

IFFERENCE BETWEEN FRESNEL ZONE AND VISUAL LINE OF SIGHT

10 – R 11 – W 12 – S

UN DIALOG BOX

ELCOME SETUP DIALOG BOX

ETUP COMPLETE DIALOG BOX

13 – MNM M 14 – C

OMMUNICATION CONFIGURATION DIALOG BOX

15 – MNM M 16 – MNM T 17 – D 18 – D 19 - S 20 - S 21 - E

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CHAPTER 1 Overview

1.1 Product

The Microflex is your solution for reliable and cost-effective point-to-point or multipoint wireless video communications. This module supports video and data and/or telephony applications.

Capabilities of the Microflex are:

• All digital multipoint networking using Demand Assigned

TDMA/TDD access

• Supports up to 16 remote video, voice and data terminals

• Protocol transparent point-to-multipoint polled data port

• Support of multiple point-to-point data ports (up to 1 6)

• User-friendly PC/Windows

Multisite Network Management (MNM)

based system programming and

1.2 Features

Microflex provides the following features:

• Up to four (4) video cameras per transceiver modules

• One or two integrated analog telephone line interface (subscriber

or telco interface) and/or line level audio

• One or two asynchronous data ports (RS-232 or RS-485 levels)

• Reliable polled data communications using error detection and

correction algorithms

• Capability to operate in PBX or DOD (direct outward dial) voice

mode

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1.3 Applications

The Microflex is capable of operating in a point-to-point as well as a point-tomultipoint environment.

In a typical point-to-multipoint configuration, one Microflex must be set in master mode to act as a network controller (typically installed at the base). It communicates with several remote Microflex (up to 16) set in slave mode, on a single microwave frequency. If a single remote Microflex is used, the system becomes a point-to-point link.

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Microflex is typically shipped with its factory default configuration unless indicated otherwise on the configuration s heet attached. The MNM software may have to be us ed to configure each Microflex for the required application.

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1.4 External module description

Status indicator

RF connector (N type female)

Figure 1- Microflex AVr/ADVr – External view

Aluminum cable gland connectors (for video, power/audio/data cable entry)

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Status indicator

RF connector (N type female)

Aluminum cable gland connectors (for video, power/audio/data cable entry)

Figur e 2- Microflex AV/ADV – Ext ernal vi ew

The Microflex electronics is enclosed in a weather-tight cast alum inum module. All cable entries and the indicator are mounted on the underside of the module to maintain its weather-tight properties. The underside of the Microflex integrates one (1) visual indicator with the following function:

• STATUS - Bi-color indicator (Green or Red)

This indicator illuminates Green when the module is operating normally and has

not detected an internal fault. It will turn Red at power up if the module detects

an internal fault. It will flash Green during radio firmware update (see chapter 4;

configuring the network with the MNM software). Steady off at power up also

indicates an internal failure.

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1.5 Internal Description

Status (DS1)

Power (DS2)

Comms

(DS3)

Phone

line (D1)

Carrier Detect-

Protection

Board

Interconnection

locks

Main Board

Reset Switch 2

SW2)

Reset Switch 3

SW3)

Video Codec

Board

Reset Switch 1

SW1)

Figure 3 - Microflex – Internal description

All connections to the Microflex including power, video, data and audio cabling are made via pluggable industrial terminals. The signal description for each terminal is indicated on a cabling label inside the enclosure.

____________________________________________________________________________ Care must be taken not to mix a Microflex FXS interface and FXO interface when

connecting the audio signals. Connecting a telephone line (FXO) instead of telephone set can damage the FXS sub-module. A label at the back of the enclosure indicates the audio option selected (O for FXO, S for FXS and L for line level).

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The industrial terminals are mounted on an interconnect ion board. This removable board integrates a two stage surge/lightning protection circuit providing industrial type protection for the main electronics.

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lightning prone geographical areas and as part of a maintenance program, to replace the protection board every 2 years. Please contact ComLink factory for part number and ordering procedure.

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The interconnection board connects to the main Microflex board via a pluggable ribbon type cable assembly. If this ribbon needs to be disconnected for

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maintenance, do not pull the ribbon as this may damage the cable assembly. Grab the connector on the main PCB side and pull carefully.

The main board integrates five (5) visual indicators for troubleshooting as well as an RF signal strength (RSSI) bargraph indicator to align the antenna and determine the signal margin available:

• STATUS (DS1) - Bi-color indicator (Green or Red)

This indicator is equivalent to the external STATUS LED indica tor. It illuminates

Green when the module has not detected an internal fault and is operating

normally. It will turn Red at power up if the module detects an internal fault. It

will flash Green during radio firmware update (see chapter 4; configuring the

network with the MNM software).

• POWER (DS2) - Bi-color indicator (Green or Red)

This indicator illuminates Green when there is at least +10VDC supplied to the

interconnect board and the power supply used has an appropriate capacity

(typically 1A @ 15 VDC). It will illuminate Red if power is below +10 VDC, if

capacity is insufficient or if there is an internal problem creating excessive power

consumption.

• COMMS (DS3) - Bi-color indicator (Green or Red)

This indicator flashes Red during power-up if the radio module is not properly

detected. Following power-up the LED behavior will depend on the module

configuration:

(a) Master Mode Configuration:

It will flash Green at a rate of 2 flashes per second following powering-up

sequence. It will remain in this state if it is able to communicate with a r emote

Microflex set in Slave Mode. If it cannot communicate with a slave Microflex, it

will flash Red at a rate of 2 flashes per second. It will flash G reen at a rate of 8

flashes per second when there is voice or data activity between the module and

another Microflex or when the remote slave Microflex identif ies itself (once every

30 seconds).

(b) Slave Mode Configuration:

If it is not capable of communicating with a master Microflex It will remain off

following powering-up sequence. It will fl ash Green at a rate of 2 flashes per

second if it is able to communicate with a master Microflex. It will flash Green at

a rate of 8 flashes per second when there is voice or data activity between the

module and a master Microflex or every time it transmits its ID to the master

Microflex (once every 30 seconds on average but at random times).

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If the three (3) LEDs, power, Status and Comms are steady green simultaneously, the Microflex is in its ‘’loader mode’’. Proper firmware has to be downloaded in the Microflex for the module to be operational. Such download cannot be done over the RF network, it must be performed locally (see chapter 4 for further details) ___________________________________________________________________

• PHONE/LINE (D1) – Green indicator

This indicator flashes 8 times per second in synch with the ring signal. The

indicator illuminates steady when a telephone call is in progress.

• CD (D2) - Green indicator

This is the RF carrier detect indicator. The LED behavior will depend on the

module configuration:

(a) Master Mode Configuration:

It will flash Green with varying intensity when activity is occurring in the network

(data or voice communications). The more the network is loaded, the more

intense the LED will glow. If there is no activity and the remote Microflex

modules can identify themselves to the master module, the LED will be on

momentarily every time it receives an ID packet (once every 30 seconds).

(b) Slave Mode Configuration:

It will flash green at a rate of at least 20 times per second (almost steady green)

when receiving a valid signal from the master module.

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The CD LED will not flash green if submitted to interference from nearby transmitters operating in the same RF band. Such interference may however cause the LED to flash intermittently by corrupting valid data packets received from another Microflex. The LED may also flash intermittently if the signal received is at the limit of the receiver sensitivity. The RSSI level can be used to differentiate between the two (2) conditions.

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• RSSI (DS7 to DS16) - Green indicators

A ten (10) LED indicator bar graph is used to provide received signal strength

(RSSI). The RSSI indicators illuminate Green. RSSI values are not factory

calibrated and can have an error of +/- 4 dB as compared to true RSSI.

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Microflex RSSI

INDICATOR LED RSSI (dBm)

Indicator DS16 (min) -101 +/- 4 dB

Indicator DS15 -98 +/- 4 dB Indicator DS14 -95 +/- 4 dB Indicator DS13 -92 +/- 4 dB Indicator DS12 -89 +/- 4 dB Indicator DS11 -83 +/- 4 dB Indicator DS10 -77 +/- 4 dB

Indicator DS9 -71 +/- 4 dB Indicator DS8 -65 +/- 4 dB

Indicator DS7 (max) -59 +/- 4 dB

The minimum signal level at which the Microf lex can operate depends on the data rate setting. At high bit rate (558 kbps), the Microflex offers a -96 dBm receiver sensitivity (@10-5 BER). By decreasing to medium bit rate (384 kbps), the sensitivity increases to –98 dBm and at low bit rate (192 kbps), to -101 dBm.

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The bit rate should always be set to the mini mum required to obtain the most robu stness to interference and the best receive sensitivity. The bit rate required depends on the system load and the nature of the data transmitted. For most video applications the medium data rate setting is a good compr omise between link robustness and v ideo quality. For mixed data, audio, and video applications, the radio data rate used will depend on the number of remote stations used. It is recommended to use mediu m rate for mixed sig nals applications.

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The Microflex main electronics board integrates 3 switches offering the following functions:

• RESET SWITCH 1 (SW1) – Reset to factory default

A reset-to-factory-default switch (SW1) can be triggered if the Microflex fails to

respond. This may be useful following the download of a corrupted or invalid

program or improperly programming the module using the MNM software (see

chapter 4). The switch must be held for at least 5 seconds while the power is ON

for a reset to be valid. Following a reset, the Microflex will need to be

programmed for proper operation in the network (see Appendix A for default

factory values) .

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• RESET SWITCH 2 (SW2) – Hardware reset

A hardware reset can be made by momentarily pressing the SW2 switch. This

can be useful if the module appears not to be responding properly.

• RESET SWITCH 3 (SW3) – radio loader software

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1.6 Setting the Master or Slave Mode

The Microflex main electronic board integrates a two (2) posit ion jumper to set the module for Master or Slave mode operation. Refer to the illustration below for proper position in both modes.

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A Multisite network must have a single Master module. If one Microflex is set in Master mode, all other modules should be set in Slave mode. The Master module should ideally be installed in an accessible location, typically at the base station. The only exception to this is for a point-to-point video link. In point-to-point, it is best to set the MF24-ADV in Master Mode and the MF24-ADVr is Slave Mode. This allows a higher video data throughput (300 kbps sustained) and slightly higher quality.

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Protection

Main Board

Jumper setting (master mode); Set

umper on two (2) upper pins for

slave mode and two (2) lower

ins for master mode

Board

Figure 4 - Master and Slave mode selection

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CHAPTER 2 Microflex installation and operation

Your Microflex shipment should contain the following items:

• Microflex module with requested options

• Pole mounting bracket with two (2) stainless steel collars (for

0.75-2 inch poles unless an optional mount has been ordered)

• 15 VDC external power supply (Optional)

• Antenna (Optional)

• Microflex configuration sheet

• User’s manual (one set per system ordered)

• MNM based configuration diskettes (one set per system ordered)

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2.1 Microflex Setup Guide

Use the guidelines in the following subsection to assist you in cabling and installing the Microflex.

STEP 1 Installing the Microflex module

The Microflex is shipped with a mounting bracket. This bracket is supplied with a special water-sealing gel backing. This backing must not be removed in order to maintain the enclosure weather-tight feature. Three (3) stainless steel screws are also supplied to install the bracket on the back of the Microflex enclosu re. Mount the bracket to the back of the enclosure and align the screws with the mounting holes. Tighten the three (3) screws firmly while being careful not to strip the aluminum threads. Some gel may flow out from under the bracket while tighte ning. This extra gel can be removed with water and mild soap or an alcoholic solution. Using the mounting bracket and collars supplied, the Microflex can be mounted on any pole with a 18-50 mm (0.75-2.0 inch) diameter. ComLink also supplies mounting brackets for mounting on walls and larger collar size f or mounting on light poles or other large diameter poles. Contact ComLink factory if you require a different mounting option than the one supplied.

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STEP 2 Installing the antenna

The Microflex is designed for outdoor installation, next to the antenna. Such installation minimizes cable losses thereby maximizing link margin. Install the Microflex module with its antenna on an appropriate mast or t ower. Depending on whether the antenna has a pigtail or not, you may need to install a coaxial cable jumper (with N connectors) between the Microflex and antenna. The coaxial cable recommended is an RG-142 double shield (or equivalent) with a maximum leng th of 3 meters to reduce cable loss (use quality type N clamp connectors to ensure a watertight setup).

____________________________________________________________________________ Install the Microflex module at the same elevation as the antenna for best lightning

protection. If the Microflex module is installed several meters lower than the antenna, a

2.4 GHz lightning arrester should be used.

Never exceed antenna gains of 11 dBi. The only exception is when you have significant cable losses. For each dB of cable loss, you can add 1dB of antenna gain

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Always install the antenna away from wires, pow er lines and trees for optimu m safety and performance. For more information on antenna installation, refer to the manufacturer’s documentation included with the antenna.

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STEP 3 Connecting powe r, audio and data

Connect the power (12-15 VDC recommended), video, audio and data ports according to the label at the bottom of the Microflex enclosure (see illustration on next page). The video signal should be carried on RG-59 coaxial cable.

The power and audio signals can be carried using the same cable. This cable should contain 4 to 5 pairs with an overall shield mm diameter) or larger for optimum performance. Use 2 pairs for the audio and 2-3 pairs to carry power (this will reduce voltage drop between the power supply and the Microflex).

The data should be carried using a low capacitance non twisted pair communications cable with an overall shield capacitance conductor will support long cable runs (50-80 meters) for RS-232 signals. The two (2) data ports can use a single multi-conductors cable.

and have an AWG of 20 (0.81

. A 24 gauge (0.51 mm diameter) low

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____________________________________________________________________________ If you are planning to install a long cable extension between the Microflex and the

cameras, PLC/computer equipment and/or the phone equipment, it is highly recommended to protect these equipments from lightning and power transients (the Microflex is well protected and does not require additional protection). Several manufacturers provide protection equipment for video, phone and data ports. ComLink can provide a list of recommended equipment on request.

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Protection

Main Board

JP 14JP 15

Board

JP 16 JP 17

JP18

JP 19

Figure 5 – Microflex ADV/ADVr cabling

STEP 4 Connecting the Microflex for programming

The Microflex Data1 port (JP16) is used for both data applications and module

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programming. Both Data1 port and Data2 port are configured as DCE interfaces. They must be connected to a DTE interface for proper operation.

Connect the RS-232 TX, RX and GND signals (RTS/CTS not required) to the available COM port of your PC running the MNM sof tware. The MNM software will automatically convert the Microflex Data port 1 to terminal mode (configuration mode) when started. The Microflex converts its Data port 1 back to its data application mode following 30 seconds of inactivity from MNM on Data port 1.

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ordered an RS-485 interface, DATA 1 is configured for RS-485 signal levels. You will not be able to communicate with the module using a computer and MNM software in such case. A RS-485 to RS-232 signal converter plug must be used to communicate between the Microflex and the computer. Such item is not expensive and available from most telecommunication equipment distributor .

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STEP 5 Verifying the indicators for proper operation

Upon power up, the indicator STATUS indicator on the outside of the enclosure should turn STEADY GREEN. Review Chapter 1 to understand how the indicators on the Microflex main board should behave under normal conditions.

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off at power up, there is a problem with the Microflex or the power supply. Please contact ComLink technical support team for assistance.

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STEP 6 Completing the Installation

You have now completed the Microflex initial installation. Once the Microflex is properly installed it will need to be configured. Please review Chapter 5 ‘’Using the MNM Software’’ to complete this final step.

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