NOTE:

If steps 8-13 worked correctly, you have taken the first step to

Step 14.) If you are only controlling one SX

Communication

Interface Box Network Jack (RJ45)

remote control bliss, skip to step 14. If not, then read on.

If the display came back blinking 0 Units after doing the AUTOSEARCH then there is a problem with the Communications Network.

• Go back and double check your Communications Network

Series amplifier with the SXRC (yeah...right...we bet you have at least two!) you can skip to the next section in the manual titled Operation (look for the gray box tabs on the

SXRC TO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V

RE

M

 

ND

FROM AMP

+

12

 

G

 

5-Meter Network Cable

Power, Ground

Remote Jack

 

 

 

Ground

 

 

 

HyperFlex

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote

 

 

HyperFlex

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

+12 Volt

 

 

HyperFlex

 

Fuse

AMP STRAPPING

cable and make sure it is inserted properly and ‘snapped’ into

place.

• If you have purchased different cables, double check that they

side of the pages...in case you missed that up to now). If you have more than one SX Series

IN OUT

IN OUT

Installation

are Straight-Through Ethernet Network cables.

amplifier to control then continue with Step 15.

1-Meter Network Cable

AMP STRAPPING

• If you have made your own cables double check them for

IN OUT

IN OUT

secure and proper termination.

• Did you check the pins (#1 and #8) in the SX Series

amplifiers to make sure they are not bent or damaged?

Step 15.) Plug the Communications Network Cable from the REMOTE IN jack on the second amplifier into the

1-Meter Network Cable

AMP STRAPPING

You have to get the Communications Network working with the first amplifier and update its software before we can proceed with the rest of the amplifiers so double check everything. Try a

REMOTE OUT jack of the first amplifier in the chain. Even if you have more

IN OUT

IN OUT

different cable if necessary. Repeat steps 8-13 after double checking your cable and jacks. Once the first amp is successfully updated and in the SXRC Communications Network you can move on to step 14.

If you can not get the amplifier to accept a software update then visit your local KICKER dealer or call KICKER Technical Services for more troubleshooting advice.

than two amps, at this point only the first and second one should be connected as the diagram on the right shows.

Additional Network Cable

(Supplied By You)

To Next Amplifier

SXRC Remote Control

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Fortinet 2 SXRC manual Place, Amplifier to control then continue with Step, Secure and proper termination