5.0 OPERATION

Once the CopperLink Ethernet Extenders are properly installed, they should operate transparently. No user settings required. This section describes reading the LED status monitors.

5.1 POWER UP

Before applying power to the CopperLink Ethernet Extender, please review section 3.5, “Connecting Power” on page 12 to verify that the unit

is connected to the appropriate power source.

There are no user-serviceable parts in the Copper- Link Ethernet Extender. Fuse replacement should only be performed by qualified service personnel. Contact Patton Electronics Technical support at (301) 975-1007 for more information.

WARNING

5.2 FRONT PANEL LED STATUS MONITORS

The CopperLink Ethernet Extender features nine front panel LEDs (five on the rack card) that monitor power, the Ethernet signals, and the Cop- perLink connection. Figure 12 (standalone version) and Figure 13 on page 20 (rack card version) show the front panel LEDs. Table 5 on page 19 describes the LED functions for the standalone model, Table 6 on page 20 describes the LED functions for the rack card.

Figure 12. CopperLink Ethernet Extender standalone unit front panel

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