Specifications

26 - Hardware Installation DeviceMaster Installation and Configuration Guide: 2000506 Rev. B
16-Port (DeviceMaster RTS - External Power Supply)
16-Port (DeviceMaster RTS - External Power Supply)
Use the following procedure to install the DeviceMaster RTS 16-port with an external
power supply.
1. Record the MAC address and serial number of the DeviceMaster unit on the customer
service label provided.
You may need the MAC address during driver configuration. The serial number and
MAC address (starts with 00 C0 4E) are located on a label on the DeviceMaster.
Note: Do not connect multiple units until you have changed the default IP address, see
Initial Configuration
on Page 33.
2. Place the DeviceMaster RTS on a stable surface, or optionally mount the DeviceMaster
in a rack.
Rack Installation:
a. Attach the L brackets to the interface using the screws supplied with the unit.
b. You can mount the unit facing in either direction.
c. Attach the L bracket into your rack.
Follow these guidelines when mounting the DeviceMaster RTS in a rack.
• If the DeviceMaster is installed in a closed or multi-rack assembly, the
operating temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the
ambient temperature. Be sure to install the DeviceMaster in an environment
that is compatible with the maximum rated ambient temperature. See http://
www.comtrol.com/products/specifications/99450-3 for temperature
specifications.
• Make sure that the mechanical loading is level to avoid a hazardous
condition; such as, loading heavy equipment in the rack unevenly. The rack
should safely support the combined weight of all equipment in the rack.
• Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure
reliable operation of the DeviceMaster and to protect it from overheating,
maintain a minimum of 1 inch of clearance on all sides of the unit.
• AC power inputs are intended to be used with a three-wire grounding type
plug, which has a grounding pin. Equipment grounding ensures safe
operation. Do not defeat the grounding means and verify that the
DeviceMaster is reliably grounded when mounting within the rack.
3. Connect the DeviceMaster RTS to the same Ethernet network segment as the host PC
using one of the following methods.
• Ethernet hub or switch (10/100Base-T): Connect to the port labeled UP on the
DeviceMaster RTS using a standard Ethernet cable.
• Server NIC (10/100Base-T): Connect to the port labeled DOWN on the
DeviceMaster RTS using a standard Ethernet cable.
• Daisy-chaining DeviceMaster units: Connect the port labeled DOWN on the
first DeviceMaster RTS to the port labeled UP on the second DeviceMaster or
other device using a standard Ethernet cable.
Do not connect RS-422/485 devices until the appropriate port interface type has
been configured. The default port setting is RS-232.
4. Apply power to the DeviceMaster RTS by connecting the AC power adapter to the
DeviceMaster, the power cord to the power adapter, and plugging the power cord into
a power source. See External Power Supply Specifications
on Page 87 if you want to
provide your own power supply.
Larger picture, Page 94
Caution
Caution