CAS LP-II - Network Installation; Installing the Network Card; Network Considerations

1 Network Installation
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1 Network Installation
1.1 Installing the Network Memory Card
NOTE: New LP-IIs come with the Network Memory Card already installed. These instructions
can be used when replacing the card
1. Make sure that the Main Power switch is OFF & that the scale is unplugged.
2. Remove the keyboard:
A. Remove the 2 keyboard screws on top of the upper case.
B. Lay the keyboard face down.
3. Plug the Network Card into connectors J5 & J6 on the Main PCB. Make sure that all
of the pins are aligned properly and that the 2x9 connector is facing to the rear of
the scale.
4. Attach the 2 grounding screws to the Network Card PCB. Do not over tighten.
5. Reassemble in reverse order.
1.2 Network Considerations
The LP-2 uses a special high speed network called Ethernet. This allows you to connect up to
32 scales per installation site. The network is setup as a Master/Slave network that allows you to take
consolidated reports, transmit program data remotely, and manage up to 32 departments per site.
The network conduit configuration is star-topology. With a maximum speed of 4 Mbps and a max length
of 100 meters (325 feet), the LP-2 network can handle just about any application.
Please review the following when installing a network.
1. Check the overall network size and make sure that it falls within the limits.
2. Even though Ethernet cabling can be used, the use of Twisted pair Category-3,4,5
cable is preferred.
3. The network can run with a Master scale and no Mirror Master.
4. If you run into any trouble, please contact the CAS Service Department. We have
on-staff network specialists that can assist you if you run into any trouble or need to
exceed network specifications.