This guide provides a detailed description of the operation and features of the DigiNet v1. It assumes that the reader is familiar with network terminology and therefore does not give any detailed descriptions of networks or their operation. PC based software provides a graphical interface to the programming features of the DigiNet. If you have problems with the Quick Start, then it is likely that you have some sort of problem with network addressing. If so, please refer to that section.
Diginet Setup Guide - Part 1
Programming Link
A link is provided to switch between active mode and programming mode. When the link is in place, the DigiNet will be put into programming mode. Remove the link for normal operation. In active mode, DigiNet will connect to the network and respond to Ethernet messages. It will not respond to any commands issued on the serial port. In programming mode, DigiNet will not access the network but it will accept commands from the serial port. When the link is removed all network connections will be reset. DigiNet will work on both local networks and wide area networks such as the Internet.
To use the DigiNet v1, you will need a 12 volt DC power supply - normally taken from the alarm panel, a null modem cable (for programming) and an ethernet cable to connect to the network.
The DigiNet v1 has 3 LEDs which indicate the status of the ethernet connection. Green indicates that the DigiNet is connected to the network. When it is on, it indicates that the network connection is present but not necessarily that the DigiNet is communicating with the network. Amber is the receive indication. This is normally on and switches off when data is received. In normal operation this will flicker off every few seconds as it detects normal network polling. Red is the transmit indication. This will switch off when data is transmitted from the DigiNet. It is normally on.