AeroScout BS2035-1 User Manual

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8  |  Exciter Hardware 
 
2  Status – Green LED indicates the unit’s operational status. 
a.  Blinking (according to transmission interval) – Exciter is 
transmitting LF signals. 
b.  Off - Fault 
3  Link – Orange LED indicates active Ethernet communication (In offline 
mode, when not connected to the network, this LED should be off). 
 
Connectors Panel 
Figure 4 describes the Exciter connectors panel (bottom panel).  
 
Figure 4. AeroScout Exciter Connectors Panel 
1. Ethernet LAN Connection – RJ-45 interface. In a configuration that uses 
physical Ethernet cable connection to the LAN, the network cable is attached 
here. Permanent connection to a wired network is not mandatory. However 
you must have a wired connection for configuring the Exciter. In addition, 
some of the monitoring functions will not be available if the Exciter is not 
wired. This connection shall be used also for PoE (802.3af). 
2. Power jack – Fit for 24VAC, 24VDC and 48VDC. The power adapter plug 
(see 5) supplied with the Exciter, should be assembled to a power cord and 
connected to the power jack. Alternatively, you can use the power supply that 
is packaged along with the Exciter.  When PoE is used, this connection is not 
required. 
3. Power and Control IN Connector – RJ-45 connector. This connector is 
used for distributing power, Serial connection and Data to chained Exciters. 
Chaining configuration is currently not supported by AeroScout Engine. 
4. Power and Control OUT Connector – RJ-45 connector. This connector 
is used for distributing power , Serial connection and Data to chained 
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