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MOD HUB series A Line of Modular Active Hubs for ARCNET ® Local Area Networks Expansion Modules Installation Instructions #TD471 100-0II.
T rademarks Contemporary Controls, ARC Control, ARC DETECT and EXTEND-A-BUS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Contemporary Control Systems, Inc. ARCNET is a registered trademark of Datapoint Corporation. Other product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
INTRODUCTION This document provides instructions for installing and removing expansion modules to be used in the MOD HUB series of modular ARCNET active hubs. More detailed information regarding the MOD HUB Series can be obtained by referring to Contemporary Controls’ MOD HUB Series User Manua l .
Model Number Description EXP-CXS 4-port coaxial star expansion module EXP-CXS/FG3-ST Coax/1300 nm fiber expansion module EXP-CXS/FOG-SMA 2-port coax/fiber SMA expansion module EXP-CXS/FOG-ST 2-port co.
REMOVING MODULES FROM THE MOD HUB Before removing the modules from the MOD HUB, turn the unit off by depressing the power switch located on the front panel of the MOD HUB. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Disconnect the cables from the connectors on the module that is being removed.
T ighten the captive screws on the module panel with your fingers and fasten them in the locking position. Attach the cables running from each device in the ARCNET LAN to the appropriate module connectors on the newly- installed expansion module. Refer to the MOD HUB Series User Manua l , Chapter 2, to test the module for proper working operation.
APPENDICES Appendix A–Declaration of Conformity Applied Council Directives: Low V oltage Directive 72/23/EEC Council Directive as amended by Council Directive 93/68/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility.
T ype of Equipment: Industrial local area network modular hub and associated expansion modules * Y es — product is certified to this directive N/R — this directive is not required for this product.
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