Set the Node ID | GE A8950CC specs

Press "enter" again to select the Node Menu:

Node Menu

1. ID - 0

2.Type - Linear

3.Load Defaults

If you are configuring a system with a linear topology, and item 2 in the menu reads, "2. Type – Linear", then you do not have to make any changes and can continue to Step 3, below. Otherwise, select item 2 from the menu. This displays the Topology Menu:

Topology Menu

1. Linear

2. Self Healing Ring

Move the cursor to the topology of the system from the menu’s choices: Linear or Self- Healing Ring (SHR). Press "enter". A new screen will appear asking you to confirm your choice for topology. Move the cursor to "Accept" and press "enter". The next screen will ask you whether or not you would like to load defaults. Move the cursor to "Accept" and press "enter". If you chose Linear then you can continue to Step 3 after you have been returned to the Node Menu.

If you chose Self-Healing Ring, then you must also specify the length of fiber used in the entire ring. The "+" key increments the length by 10km. The "-" key decrements the length by 10km. Round up when selecting the ring length. Press "enter" when you are done. You must confirm your selection on the following screen by moving the cursor to "Accept" and pressing, "enter". The topology is now set and you are returned to the Node Menu. Note that the topology (and ring length) is indicated on item 2 in the menu.

3. Set the Node ID.

Every Phoenix node (i.e. chassis) in a system should have a unique node ID number. The node ID is set to 0 the first time a Phoenix chassis is switched on. This is an invalid ID; it must be a number between 1 and 255. Once set, the node ID will be remembered if the chassis loses power.

Navigate to the Node Menu if it is

not currently displayed on the LCD.Node ID: 0 Move the cursor to "1. ID" and press "enter":

The ID will increment by one if you press “+”. Similarly, the ID will decrement by one if you press “-”. If you press and hold either of these buttons, the node ID will slowly increment or decrement. The rate will increase if you continue pressing the button. Once you have the node ID set, pres the “enter” button. Another menu will ask you

to confirm your selection. Move the cursor to “Accept” and press “enter”. The node ID is now set and you are returned to the Node Menu. Note that the node ID is now shown after “1. ID” in the menu.

Congratulations! You have completed the basic configuration. If your system requires non-default settings (e.g. channel mapping or PAL video), or if you would like to learn more about the available menus and features refer to the following section.