User's Manual

Follow these steps to install each remote unit.

• For external antenna use, connect the Antenna to the remote using 50 Ω

cable with an SMA-type connector.

• Remove the cover on the Remote fiber connector. Using a dust free air

source, clean the fiber connector.

• Remove the plastic cover on the fiber and clean the connector tip.

• Connect the fiber(s) to the remote.

• Connect the DC power cable to the remote.

• Ensure that the power switch on the main power supply is in the “off”

position and connect the power to the Remote observing the polarity

markings.

• Mechanically secure the Remote in its designated location.

• After power-up, the front panel LED should be Amber for ten seconds and

then turn green (assuming the Hub is connected properly).

3.9 System Verification and Initialization

If all the previous steps have been followed carefully, the EkoLite II system is

now ready for verification and initialization. Connect to the Hub via serial cable

or modem.

Note that if no master controller is present, the user will connect to the “HUB

RS232” connector located on the rear of each Hub. If the Master Controller

module was purchased, the user can connect to the “Master RS232” port located

on the front of the Master Hub.

The standard terminal settings are:

• 9600 Baud

• 8 Data bits

• 1 Stop bit

• No flow control

• No Parity

If you are unfamiliar with serial communications, please refer to the Operator’s

Manual for a step by step guide to connecting to the Hub.

At the Hub, apply power to the system by turning the power to the “on” position.

The Hub LEDs should be green if everything is functioning properly. If any of the