Remote control panels, Basic network design – Grass Valley 8900NET v.3.2.2 User Manual
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8900NET Instruction Manual
Introduction
Remote Control Panels
The 8900NET module with version 3.2.0 or later software allows the frame
to be remotely controlled by the Newton Control Panel via the Ethernet
port. Refer to the Newton Control Panel documentation for details.
Basic Network Design
The 8900NET module can be employed in either a point-to-point or local
area network (LAN) control/monitoring configuration.
illustrates
a point-to-point configuration.
Figure 1. Point-to-point Configuration
illustrates a typical LAN configuration.
Figure 2. Basic Network Configuration
0612-08
PC running:
Windows OS,
Unix, or Macintosh OS
Ethernet
Netscape Navigator 4.x
or Internet Explorer 4.x
Ethernet cable, Category 5 Crossover
8900TFN frame with
Network Interface Module
PS 1
PS 2
LOCK
LOCK
FAULT
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PC running:
Windows OS, Unix,
or Macintosh OS
Ethernet
Netscape Navigator 4.x
or Internet Explorer 4.x
LAN Ethernet Hub
8900TFN frame with
Network Interface Module
PS 1
PS 2
LOCK
LOCK
FAULT
8900TFN frame with
Network Interface Module
PS 1
PS 2
LOCK
LOCK
FAULT
Ethernet cable: Category 5