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Nport – American Fibertek RR-94845SL Conversion Addendum User Manual

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PREPARATION AND INSTALATION OF RR-94845SL CONVERSION COMPONENTS

Using the 94845SL Instruction Manual for guidance, the RR-94845SL is configured in a similar
manner as the RT-94845SL. Be sure to confirm the CWDM being used for the RR-94845SL is
the MRX-CWDM-8 and the 45 series card being used is the RRX-45-1470. Note that there is a
difference in the fiber patchcord configuration between the RRX-45-1470 and the RTX-45-1490
previously installed. Also note that the RJ45 to RJ12 cables used on the RR-9485SL are
labeled ‘MATRIX’.


NPORT STATUS INDICATORS

Along with a front panel LED that displays the IP address of the unit, the NPORT multiplexer
provides the following LED status indicators for each of its eight ports to aid in installation and
troubleshooting:

NPORT

PORT TX

A green LED indicator is provided to monitor the RS485 data output from the unit onto the
Ethernet link. The intensity of this indicator will vary with input data patterns, however in typical
applications it will cycle on and off as data is transmitted. RS485 status associated with this
LED is summarized below.

DATA TX LED

RS485 Status

Green

Data Flow Present

Off

Data Flow Not Detected


PORT RX

An amber LED indicator is provided to monitor the RS485 data input into the NPORT unit from
the RS485 link. The intensity of this indicator will vary with input data patterns, however in
typical applications it will cycle on and off as data is transmitted. RS485 status associated with
this LED is summarized below.

DATA RX LED

RS485 Status

Amber

Data Flow Present

Off

Data Flow Not Detected


Please see the NPORT informational CD included with this conversion kit if a more detailed
explanation of these status indicators is required.

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