Manual

DeviceMaster LT User Guide: 2000586 Rev. B
Hardware Installation - 11
Hardware Installation
Use the following procedure to install the DeviceMaster LT 16-port with an
external power supply.
1. Record the MAC address and serial number
of the DeviceMaster LT unit on
the customer service label provided.
You may need the MAC address during driver configuration. The serial
n
umber and MAC address (starts with 00 C0 4E) are located on a label on the
DeviceMaster LT.
Note: Do not connect
multiple units until you have changed the default IP
address, see Initial Configuration on Page 13.
2. Place the DeviceMaster LT on a stable surface.
3. Connect the DeviceMaster LT to the
same Ethernet network segment as the
ho
st PC using either port labeled 10/100 using a standard Ethernet cable.
Do not connect RS-422/485 devices until the a
ppropriate port interface
t
ype has been configured. The default port setting is RS-232.
4. Apply power to the DeviceMaster LT by connecting the AC
power adapter to
the DeviceMaster LT, the power cord to the power adapter, and plugging the
power cord
into a power source. See
External Power Supply Specifications on
Page 109 if you want to provide your own power supply.
5. Verify that the ST
AT LED has completed the boot cycle and network
connection for the DeviceMaster LT is functioning properly.
Note: The RX/TX LE
Ds cycle during a reboot.
• ST
AT (Status LED) - If the Status LED on the DeviceMaster LT is lit, it
in
dicates the DeviceMaster LT has power and it has completed the b
oot
cycle.
The ST
AT LED flashes while booting and it takes approximately 15 seconds
for the Bootloader to complete the cycle. When the Bootloader completes
the cycle, the LED has a solid, steady light that blinks approximately ev
ery
10 se
conds.
• Ethernet LEDs - The green LED indicates
that a link has been established
and the yellow LED indicates activit
y.
6. Go to
Initial Configuration on Page 13 for default network settings and how to
configure the DeviceMaster LT for use.
Caution