Specifications

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MX-2100/2104 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 1 General Information
Application Considerations 1-33
The KCL.2 module of the MX-2100 system is available with a Supervisory Port
Connector (CONTROL port) and with one of the following three Management Port
interfaces:
MNG: 9-pin Dial Port
ETHERNET: UTP Ethernet interface
ETHERNET: BNC Ethernet interface.
The Supervisory Port Connector and the Management Port are located on the rear
panel of the KCL.2. These interfaces allow the operator to manage the local or
remote MX-2100 in several modes.
Local Management
MX-2100s are connected via a link. One MX-2100 is local and the other is remote.
Local management operates and configures the local MX-2100. There are several
options for local management:
LCD - Perform MX-2100 monitoring and minimal configuration functions from
the MX-2100 front panel using push buttons and an LCD. The configuration is
menu driven: the LCD guides the operator through the desired operations,
provides information concerning the current system configuration and
operating mode, and lists the values available for each programmable
parameter. In case of operator errors, the LCD displays a message that explains
the error and helps the operator take the correct action.
Supervisory Port Connector - Allows the operator to manage a local MX-2100
from a standard ASCII terminal, or via a SLIP connection through TELNET or a
SNMP networking management station.
MNG Port - Dial-out port for alarm reporting.
ETHERNET Port - Manage a local MX-2100 over a LAN. TELNET or a
networking management station connected to the LAN can configure or
operate MX-2100. MX-2100 requires an IP address. For information on
assigning an IP address, refer to the DEF AGENT command in the Command
Set Description appendix.
Remote Management
MX-2100s are connected via a link. One MX-2100 is local and the other is remote.
Remote management operates and configures the remote MX-2100. The
management of a remote MX-2100 can be performed either in-band (refer to
Figure 1-22) or out-of-band (refer to Figure 1-24). In these options, the remote
MX-2100 requires an IP address. For information on assigning an IP address, refer
to the DEF AGENT command in the Command Set Description appendix.