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NDS/5000 and NDS/6000
Hardware
Manual
SYSTECH
C O R P O R A T I O N
Document number 80-001060-5
Revision B
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Summary

Agency Notifications

Chapter 1: Overview

NDS Features

Lists the key features and benefits offered by the NDS port server for data communication applications.

Description of NDS Models

Details the various NDS models, their serial connectors, and Ethernet connectivity options.

Using the NDS

Outlines the three essential steps for operating the NDS: installation, configuration, and operation.

Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware

Planning the installation

Guides users on considerations for network configuration, device placement, and power availability before installation.

NDS Panel Connectors

Illustrates the physical connectors and LED locations on the front and rear panels of NDS models.

Connecting Devices to the NDS

Explains how to connect peripheral devices using RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 serial interfaces.

NDS;5000 RS-232 Operation

Details the EIA-232/RS-232 pinouts and cable configurations for NDS/5000 series serial ports.

NDS;6000 RS-232 Operation

Details the EIA-232 pinouts and cable configurations for NDS/6000 series serial ports using DB-9 connectors.

RS-422;485 Operation

Describes pinouts and custom cabling requirements for connecting RS-422 and RS-485 devices to the NDS.

Ethernet LAN

Explains how to connect the NDS to a LAN using its 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet port.

Starting the NDS

Describes the LED indicators and their behavior during the NDS startup and self-test sequence.

Chapter 3: Using RS-422 and RS-485 Devices

Connecting RS-422;485 Devices

Covers connecting RS-422/485 devices, including valid topologies and illegal configurations.

RS-422;485 Point-to-point Configuration

Details establishing point-to-point connections between two RS-422/485 devices.

RS-422;485 Bus Configurations

Explains how to connect multiple RS-485 devices in a bus configuration, including master/slave roles.

Using the NDS in RS-422 or RS-485 Mode

Describes how NDS ports can function in various RS-422/485 configurations as master or slave.

Chapter 4: Troubleshooting

Status LED

Explains the overall status indication of the NDS unit based on its Status LED condition.

Serial Port LEDs

Describes the meaning of different states for the serial port LEDs indicating port activity.

Ethernet LEDs

Details the states of Ethernet LEDs, indicating the network connection status.

Appendix: Specifications

NDS Hardware Specifications

Lists the technical specifications of the NDS, including CPU, memory, and port types.

Environmental Specifications

Provides operating and storage temperature ranges, and humidity specifications for the NDS.

Product Dimensions

Lists the physical dimensions of the NDS models in both plastic and rackmount enclosures.

Model Numbers

Provides a comprehensive list of NDS model numbers and their corresponding features.

Ethernet cabling specifications

Outlines guidelines for using 10/100 Base-TX twisted-pair Ethernet cabling, including distance limits.

Power Requirements

Details the input and output power requirements for different NDS models and enclosure types.

Systech Corporation NDS/6000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSystech Corporation
ModelNDS/6000
CategoryServer
LanguageEnglish

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