Ketra N4 Installation Manual

! ! WARNING Risk of electric shock. Use in dry locations only. May result in serious injury or death. Turn power OFF at circut breaker or remove fuse. Damage to this product caused by wiring with power on voids the warranty. Due to the risk of electric shock, a licensed electrician should install this power supply unit in strict compliance with the National Electric Code and any state or local code which may apply. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any ...

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW Ketra’s N4 Hub forms a bridge between Ketra products and Ketra digital interfaces such as Design Studio, mobile app, and API commands. With multiple N4s, a user can integrate KNets, allowing for seamless installations no matter how large. The Hub can also connect via Internet to Ketra’s cloud servers to enable backup and remote maintenance functions. Fig. 1 KetraNet Mesh KetraNet Link Wi-Fi Ethernet Power Fig. 2 RJ 45 Jacks Micro USB Reset Switch ...

EXPLANATION OF INDICATOR LIGHTS The N4 indicates its status using the lights on the front. INDICATOR LIGHT BEHAVIOR Symbol Name Expected Behavior Power • Red briefly at startup • White at all other times while N4 is on Wi-Fi • For future use Ethernet • Red briefly at connection to LAN (while N4 waits for an IP address) • White at all other times while network connection active • Dark if no LAN connection is detected KetraNet Mesh • Blinks red when a “remote access” message is sent or received • Solid red when the hub is configured for remote access, but the hub cannot connect to the rem ...

INCLUDED COMPONENTS / SPECS (1) THREADED RING (3) WIRE NUTS SPECIFICATIONS (1) N4 CONDUIT-MOUNTED HUB ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature -20˚ to 40˚C Storage Temperature -20˚ to 80˚C Humidity 0 - 95%, Non-condensing Certification UL, cUL, FCC Class B, RoHS Location1 UL Damp Location, IP20 MECHANICAL Weight 15oz, 0.43 kg Housing Material Polymer POWER Voltage 120 VAC Power Consumption 5W Current .041 Amps @ 120 VAC ENCLOSURE + CONNECTIONS Connections (Class 1) AC Power In 6 in. 18 AWG Flying Leads Data Connections Connectivity Technology Wireless, Wired Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE ...

WIRING DIAGRAMS KEY � 12 AWG, 3 WIRE [ESEJ CATSE, 4 PAIR, UNSHIELDED 'F< KETRANET MESH ) WIRELESS NETWORK KETRA NETWORKl KETRA NETWORK2 [ESE] [ESE] �-------------< ( I I ) !-----------� KETRA N4 ,s:, K KETRA N4 (BY OTHERS) KETRA NETWORK 4 KETRA NETWORK 5 KETRA N4 ,s:, K KETRA N4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ' ' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

PRE-INSTALLATION N4 PLACEMENT For ideal KetraNet Mesh wireless performance, position the N4 according to these guidelines: • Keep within range: Place the N4 within 50 feet of at least one of the devices it will control. Ideally, place as close as possible to all devices it will control. • Avoid obstructions: Avoid having metal obstructions or walls between the N4 and the nearest device it will control. • Avoid metal enclosures. • Separate from Wi-Fi devices: Maintain at least 6 feet of spacing between any KetraNet Mesh product and Wi-Fi routers and access points. The N4 is UL Damp Location-listed. ...

INSTALLATION 1. Remove a half-inch knockout from the junction box. 2. Mount the N4 to the junction box. Fit the N4’s connector into the opening created in step 1. Secure the N4 by threading the provided threaded ring onto the mount. Notes: – Orientation: The N4’s serial number (on the bottom) should face the access point. The serial number may be necessary for commissioning and servicing. – Clearance: Remove nearby obstructions. This will ensure the visibility of the indicator lights as well as access to all ports. 3. Splice the N4 into building power. Using the provided wire nuts, attach each ...

STEP 2 CONNECT THE HUB TO THE LAN (LOCAL AREA NETWORK) There are two methods of doing this, shown below. Choose the one that best fits the needs of the installation. Once a connection is detected, the N4s Ethernet indicator, , will come on white. OPTION 1: DIRECT CONNECTION TO MODEM OR ROUTER. • Use a CAT5 or equivalent Ethernet cable • Cable can be no more than 100 m (328 ft) Fig. 6 N4 Modem/ Router Use either RJ45 port CAT5 or equivalent Ethernet cable INSTALLATION ...

OPTION 2: CONNECTION TO A CHAIN OF N4S. • Use either RJ45 port for input/output • Maximum of 10 N4s per chain • Use a CAT5 or equivalent Ethernet cable • Cable can be no more than 100 m (328 ft) Warning: If any N4 in the chain is powered off, all N4s further down will be unable to connect to the LAN. CAT5 or equivalent Ethernet cable Fig. 7 Use either RJ45 port KNet N4 + 49 Ketra Wireless Devices KNet KNet KNet Cables no more than 100 m (328 ft) Modem/Router INSTALLATION ...

CONTROLLING WITH DESIGN STUDIO: For simple instructions on establishing an N4 installation in Design Studio, refer to the N4 edition of our Design Studio Quick Start Guide. For more advanced instructions on establishing an N4 installation in Design Studio, refer to the following portions of the Design Studio User Manual: • Getting Started > Installation Management > Creating an Installation • Operating an Installation > Organization If you are unable to discover your N4s in Design Studio, confirm one of the following is true: OPTION 1: – Your computer is on the same subnet as all N4s OR OPTION 2: ...

Limited warranty terms can be found at: www.ketra.com/warranty For questions and technical support please contact: (512) 872-4349 [email protected] WARRANTY & TECH SUPPORT ...