USB connections to bell systems: Difference between revisions

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One of the following devices must be used to network the carillon. Insert one of the following devices between the USB port on the bell system and a network connection. A device driver will be installed on a computer (on the same network and sub-net) that will make the USB port of the networked device look like it is on the local PC.

* [http://www.silexamerica.com/products/connectivity-solutions/device-networking/usb-parallel-connectivity/ds-520an/ Silex wireless ~~solutions~~] available from [http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Silex-Technology/DS-520AN-US Mouser]

* [http://www.silexamerica.com/products/connectivity-solutions/device-networking/usb-parallel-connectivity/ds-520an/ Silex DS-520AN wireless solution] available from [http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Silex-Technology/DS-520AN-US Mouser]

* [http://silexamerica.com/products/connectivity-solutions/device-networking/usb-parallel-connectivity/ds-510/ Silex wired ~~solutions~~] available from [https://www.amazon.com/Silex-DS-510-Device-Server-Ports/dp/B00U9UDSH8 Amazon].

* [http://silexamerica.com/products/connectivity-solutions/device-networking/usb-parallel-connectivity/ds-510/ Silex DS-510 wired solution] available from [https://www.amazon.com/Silex-DS-510-Device-Server-Ports/dp/B00U9UDSH8 Amazon].

* [http://www.digi.com/products/usb-and-serial-connectivity/usb-over-ip-hubs/anywhereusb Digi-AnywhereUSB] available from [https://www.amazon.com/Digi-AW-USB-2-W-Anywhere-USB-Intl/dp/B0036RFOCI Amazon] and [https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/digi-international/AW-USB-2/602-1546-ND Digikey].

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==== Wireless ====

One reason to choose the Silex wireless solution is that it provides a safety air-gap between equipment in the tower that is exposed to lightning and other static sources outside the building and expensive inside equipment on the network.

One reason to choose the [http://www.silexamerica.com/products/connectivity-solutions/device-networking/usb-parallel-connectivity/ds-520an/ Silex wireless solution] is that it provides a safety air-gap between equipment in the tower that is exposed to lightning and other static sources outside the building and expensive inside equipment on the network.

For a wireless connection with the Silex, click the link above then go to Documentation and choose the PDF file [https://silexamerica.com/uploads/common/ds520an-setupguide-eng1.pdf Setup Guide]. Refer to the diagram that names the Parts and Functions while following this procedure.

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==== Wired ====

For a wired or network connection with the Silex, click the link above then go to Documentation and choose Setup Guide. Refer to the Parts and Functions section. Plug in the Chime Master carillon. In the USB port of the Silex~~, plug in~~ the ~~USB cord directly from~~ the carillon. In the ~~network port, use a network cable to plug directly~~ into the ~~network. In the~~ power connector port, plug in the AC adapter ~~and plug it into the wall~~. Using the push switch, turn power on to the Silex and the single green power LED should appear solid. ~~Again, go~~ to the ~~link above~~ and ~~hover your mouse over~~ Support ~~and under~~ the ~~Downloads column, click Device Connectivity~~. ~~Find~~ the ~~model number of your product in the list~~. ~~Click~~ SX-Virtual Link ~~and choose the latest version of the software application~~ for ~~your processing system. Please note that the Management Suite software only works on~~ Windows~~-based PCs at this time. Once it is finished downloading, unzip the file and run the Cosetup Application or Autorun.exe~~. ~~Then you can open the~~ SX Virtual Link ~~on your computer~~ and ~~the~~ CMS carillon should be connected. When you open the Management Suite software, the top should display that you are (Connected).

For a wired or network connection with the Silex, click the link above then go to Documentation and choose Setup Guide. Refer to the Parts and Functions section.

* Plug in the Chime Master carillon.

* Connect a USB cable between the USB port of the Silex and the port on the carillon.

* Plug the wire from the AC adapter into the Silex power connector port and plug in the AC adapter to power.

* Using the push switch, turn power on to the Silex and the single green power LED should appear solid.

* Return to the Silex product page and click on DS-510 Support in the Quick Links section of the page. From the support page you can [http://www.silexamerica.com/campaign/sx-virtual-link-downloads/ download SX-Virtual Link for Windows].

* Install SX-Virtual Link and run it. The CMS carillon should be shown as connected.

* When you open the Management Suite software, the top should display that you are (Connected).

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 One of the following devices must be used to network the carillon. Insert one of the following devices between the USB port on the bell system and a network connection. A device driver will be installed on a computer (on the same network and sub-net) that will make the USB port of the networked device look like it is on the local PC.
-* [http://www.silexamerica.com/products/connectivity-solutions/device-networking/usb-parallel-connectivity/ds-520an/ Silex wireless solutions] available from [http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Silex-Technology/DS-520AN-US Mouser]
+* [http://www.silexamerica.com/products/connectivity-solutions/device-networking/usb-parallel-connectivity/ds-520an/ Silex DS-520AN wireless solution] available from [http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Silex-Technology/DS-520AN-US Mouser]
-* [http://silexamerica.com/products/connectivity-solutions/device-networking/usb-parallel-connectivity/ds-510/ Silex wired solutions] available from [https://www.amazon.com/Silex-DS-510-Device-Server-Ports/dp/B00U9UDSH8 Amazon].
+* [http://silexamerica.com/products/connectivity-solutions/device-networking/usb-parallel-connectivity/ds-510/ Silex DS-510 wired solution] available from [https://www.amazon.com/Silex-DS-510-Device-Server-Ports/dp/B00U9UDSH8 Amazon].
 * [http://www.digi.com/products/usb-and-serial-connectivity/usb-over-ip-hubs/anywhereusb Digi-AnywhereUSB] available from [https://www.amazon.com/Digi-AW-USB-2-W-Anywhere-USB-Intl/dp/B0036RFOCI Amazon] and [https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/digi-international/AW-USB-2/602-1546-ND Digikey].
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 ==== Wireless ====
-One reason to choose the Silex wireless solution is that it provides a safety air-gap between equipment in the tower that is exposed to lightning and other static sources outside the building and expensive inside equipment on the network.
+One reason to choose the [http://www.silexamerica.com/products/connectivity-solutions/device-networking/usb-parallel-connectivity/ds-520an/ Silex wireless solution] is that it provides a safety air-gap between equipment in the tower that is exposed to lightning and other static sources outside the building and expensive inside equipment on the network.
 For a wireless connection with the Silex, click the link above then go to Documentation and choose the PDF file [https://silexamerica.com/uploads/common/ds520an-setupguide-eng1.pdf Setup Guide]. Refer to the diagram that names the Parts and Functions while following this procedure.
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 ==== Wired ====
-For a wired or network connection with the Silex, click the link above then go to Documentation and choose Setup Guide. Refer to the Parts and Functions section. Plug in the Chime Master carillon. In the USB port of the Silex, plug in the USB cord directly from the carillon. In the network port, use a network cable to plug directly into the network. In the power connector port, plug in the AC adapter and plug it into the wall. Using the push switch, turn power on to the Silex and the single green power LED should appear solid. Again, go to the link above and hover your mouse over Support and under the Downloads column, click Device Connectivity. Find the model number of your product in the list. Click SX-Virtual Link and choose the latest version of the software application for your processing system. Please note that the Management Suite software only works on Windows-based PCs at this time. Once it is finished downloading, unzip the file and run the Cosetup Application or Autorun.exe. Then you can open the SX Virtual Link on your computer and the CMS carillon should be connected. When you open the Management Suite software, the top should display that you are (Connected).
+For a wired or network connection with the Silex, click the link above then go to Documentation and choose Setup Guide. Refer to the Parts and Functions section.
+* Plug in the Chime Master carillon.
+* Connect a USB cable between the USB port of the Silex and the port on the carillon.
+* Plug the wire from the AC adapter into the Silex power connector port and plug in the AC adapter to power.
+* Using the push switch, turn power on to the Silex and the single green power LED should appear solid.
+* Return to the Silex product page and click on DS-510 Support in the Quick Links section of the page. From the support page you can [http://www.silexamerica.com/campaign/sx-virtual-link-downloads/ download SX-Virtual Link for Windows].
+* Install SX-Virtual Link and run it. The CMS carillon should be shown as connected.
+* When you open the Management Suite software, the top should display that you are (Connected).
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