System Manual

EkoTek System Installation and Configuration Manual

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IDC connections

Remove or cut off the power jack from the end of the PSU lead. Bare the ends

and connect to the IDC connector in the first rack. Ensure the polarity is

correct, (+ve black with the white stripe) as shown in the diagram above. Loop

the supply through to the second rack if fitted, and terminate as shown in the

diagram below.

+ve Black/White -ve Black

8. Browser interface setup

Initial setup

In order to configure the system a PC or a network Ethernet connection needs

to be made to the hub. This connection can also be used to monitor the

EkoTek network. Once the connection has been made, then communication

with the hub is achieved through a web browser.

Connecting the hub to the PC using Windows XP

On the PC:

1. Click the Windows start menu and select Control Panel.

2. Click ‘Network and Internet connections’.

3. Click ‘Network Connections’. With the network cable disconnected, the

Local Area connection will be shown as unplugged (X).

Port A -

(DB9)

Port B -

(DB9)