B&B Electronics VFG9000-ENET - Quick Start Guide - Manual (Page 3)

THE OPTION CARD LABEL
Place the option card label on the outer plastic cover of the Vlinx ConnectPro.
The label contains the MAC ID of the particular VFG9000-ENET option card
being used.
POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
NEW AND EXISTING INSTALLATIONS
The VFG9000-ENET option card draws all of its power from the main board
of the Vlinx ConnectPro. The specifications of the Vlinx ConnectPro account
for the power needs of an option card.
COMMUNICATING WITH THE VFG9000-ENET
OPTION CARD
CONFIGURING THE VFG9000-ENET OPTION CARD
The VFG9000-ENET is configured using Vlinx ConnectPro Manager 2.0
software. Updates to Vlinx ConnectPro Manager 2.0 for new features and drivers
are posted on the website as they become available. By configuring the VFG9000-
ENET using the latest version of Vlinx ConnectPro Manager 2.0, you are assured
that your unit has the most up-to-date feature set. Additional information can be
found in your hardware bulletin and also in the Vlinx ConnectPro Manager 2.0
user manual.
ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS
Ethernet communications can be established at either 10 BASE-T or 100
BASE-TX. The VFG9000-ENET option card’s RJ45 jack is wired as a NIC
(Network Interface Card). VFG9000-ENET option card auto-detects remote
transmit and receive pairs and correctly assigns the transmit and receive pairs
for the VFG9000-ENET option card. This exteremly useful feature enables the
user to use whichever type of cable (cross-over or straight) is available.
SOFTWARE/UNIT OPERATION
LEDS
The Link and Tx/Rx LEDs, shown in Figure 2, indicate the status of the
Ethernet port. Refer to the following chart.
LED COLOR DESCRIPTION
LINK
GREEN 10 BASE-T Communications
AMBER 100 BASE-TX Communications
Rx/Tx
YELLOW solid Link established
YELLOW flashing Data being transferred
TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR VFG9000-ENET OPTION CARD
If for any reason you have trouble operating, connecting, or simply have
questions concerning your new VFG9000-ENET option card, contact B&B
Electronics’ technical support. For contact information, refer to the back page
of this bulletin for phone and fax numbers.
Web Site: http://www.bb-elec.com
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