instruction manual PLB-CF2 Two-Slot Mini Cardframe L a n d m a r k P r o d u c ts
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Table of Contents Product Information...............................................................1 Overview 1 Safety Instructions 3 Operation Instructions ...........................................................5 Power-Up Procedure 5 PhastLink Ports 5 MCU-to-PC Connection 5 Device Address 5 PhastLink Cable Information 6 Connecting to a Cardframe or Hub 7 Building a double 120-ohm terminator: 8 Troubleshooting...................................................................
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Product Information Overview The PLB-CF2 Mini Cardframe can accommodate either one or two PHAST control cards. Any PHAST control card can be installed in the PLB-CF2. If a PHAST PLC-MCU board is installed in a PLB-CF2, it can control a small Landmark system without the need for a PHAST PLB-CF10 Cardframe or a PHAST Hub Box. More typically, the PLB-CF2 will be used in addition to an existing PLB-CF10 Cardframe to allow one or two PHAST control cards to be placed at any remote location on a PhastLink network.
Figure 2 PLB-CF2 (rear view) Figure 3 gives product specifications for the PLB-CF2.
Safety Instructions ATTENTION! Read and follow all safety and operating instructions before installing or operating this device. Adhere to all warnings listed on the device and in the operating instructions. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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Operation Instructions Power-Up Procedure 1. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded 110-120VAC outlet. 2. Plug the 12 VDC power supply connector into the 12 VDC receptacle on the rear panel of the PLB-CF2. 3. The Power LED should be illuminated on the front panel. If there is a problem, contact your PHAST dealer or PHAST Technical Support. PhastLink Ports There are two PhastLink ports on the lower part of the rear panel. These are used to connect PhastLink devices to the cardframe.
Warning! Dangerous Voltage! TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, DO NOT OPEN UP THE CARDFRAME. PhastLink Cable Information This section contains information that you will need to make PhastLink cables, plus general information on connecting PhastLink devices. PhastLink cables are used to connect all PhastLink-compatible devices, including keypads, dimmers, amplifiers, audio switches, etc. PhastLink uses a standard 10Base-T connection (i.e. Category 5 wire and RJ-45 connectors).
Figure 6 RJ-45 Pinout Information RJ-45 Pinout Information Pin # Wire Color Polarity Function 1 White/Green + Transmit 2 Green – Transmit 3 White/Orange – Mic 4 Blue – Ground 5 White/Blue + 12VDC 6 Orange + Mic 7 White/Brown + Receive 8 Brown – Receive PhastLink uses a standard 10Base-T connection (i.e. Category 5 wire and RJ-45 connectors). The wire should be connected in the standard manner, as shown in the following figure.
Figure 7 Connecting to a PLB-CLF cardframe. Note Only one PHAST keypad can be used per port, so homerun each keypad. For optimum performance, PHAST recommends the installation of a double 120ohm terminator in one of the RJ-45 jacks of the last device (or the only device) in a chain of PhastLink devices. Building a double 120-ohm terminator: 1. Install a 120-ohm resistor (1/4-watt or larger) between pins 1 and 2 of an RJ-45 connector. 2.
When connecting PHAST keypads that will be used as intercoms, the Microphone Hub taps off the intercom audio signal carried on the PhastLink cable from that keypad. PhastLink devices cannot be wired in a star configuration.
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Troubleshooting • Power LED – If the power LED is not on, check the power cord and power switch (PLB-CF10) or check the external power supply (PLB-CF2). • Diag LED – This LED indicates the state of all cards in the PLB-CF2 or PLB-CF10. The Diag light will flash on briefly when a card is first plugged in or powered up. If a card causes an error, the Diag LED will either flash on and off continually or it will remain on continually. Remove the cards one by one until you locate the faulty card.
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