Cabling and RJ-45 connector wiring

O	Ethernet port — For systems consisting of a single switcher or for BME 0
	on a multi-BME system, if desired connect the Matrix 12800 either directly
	to an FPC 5000 Front Panel Controller or to an Ethernet LAN via this RJ-45
	connector (figure 2-14). If you are connecting to a LAN, you can still use an
	FPC 5000 as one of the other nodes of the LAN.

	Tx	Rx
COMM	OUT
BME	IN
	Tx	Rx
ETHERNET
	Tx	Rx
COMM		E
MCP/MKP		B C D
		A

Tx	Rx
FPC COMM
Tx	Rx
PRIMARY	RS 232/422
Tx	Rx
SECONDARY	RS 232/422

	Tx	Rx
BME COMM	IN OUT		COMM	Tx	Rx
			FPC
ETHERNET	Tx	Rx		Tx	Rx
COMM	Tx	Rx	PRIMARY		RS 232/422
MCP/MKP	A B C D E		SECONDARY	Tx	Rx 232/422
					RS

Figure 2-14 — Connecting to the Ethernet

It is vital that your Ethernet cables be the correct cables, and that they be properly terminated with the correct pinout. Ethernet links use Category (CAT) 5e or CAT 6, unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP) cables, terminated with RJ-45 connectors. Ethernet cables are limited to a length of 328 feet (100 m).

NDo not use standard telephone cables. Telephone cables do not support Ethernet or Fast Ethernet.

Do not stretch or bend cables. Transmission errors can occur.

The cable used depends on your network speed. The switcher supports both 10 Mbps (10Base-T — Ethernet) and 100 Mbps (100Base-T — Fast Ethernet), half-duplex and full-duplex, Ethernet connections.

•10Base-T Ethernet requires CAT 3 UTP or STP cable at minimum.

•100Base-T Fast Ethernet requires CAT 5e UTP or STP cable at minimum.

The Ethernet cable can be terminated as a straight-through cable or a crossover cable and must be properly terminated for your application (figure 2-15, on the next page).

•Crossover cable — Direct connection between the computer and the matrix switcher.

•Patch (straight) cable — Connection of the matrix switcher to an Ethernet LAN.

Matrix 12800 Switchers • Installation 2-15

12800 specifications

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Extron electronic 12800 manual FPC 5000 as one of the other nodes of the LAN

Models: 12800

FPC 5000 as one of the other nodes of the LAN.

Figure 2-14 — Connecting to the Ethernet