Network Requirements
Savant requires the use of business class/commercial grade network
equipment throughout the network to ensure the reliability of
communication between devices. These higher quality components
also allow for more accurate troubleshooting when needed.
Device Network Connections
Connect all Savant devices to the same local area network (LAN) or
subnet as the host. Savant recommends not implementing any type
of traffic or packet shaping in your network topology for the Savant
devices as this may interfere with performance.
Managing IP Addresses
To ensure that the IP Address will not change due to a power
outage, a static IP Address or DHCP reservation should be
configured. Savant recommends using DHCP reservation within the
router. By using this method, static IP Addresses for all devices can
be managed from a single UI avoiding the need to access devices
individually.
Setting a Static IP Address
Refer to the Retrieving and Setting IP Addresses for Savant
Devices - Application Note located on the Savant Community.
Setting DHCP Reservation
Setting DHCP reservation varies from router to router. Refer to the
documentation for the router to configure DHCP reservation.
Network Changes
Savant recommends performing one of the following steps to
refresh the IP connection after connecting to a new network,
changing routers, or if the IP Address range is changed in the
current router. This will reset any IP connection and ensure that the
host is communicating with the network correctly.
•Cycle Power
1. Disconnect the controller from the AC power source
2. Wait 15 seconds and then reconnect.
•Hot Plug the Ethernet (LAN) Connection
1. Disconnect the Ethernet (LAN) connection from the
controller.
2. Wait 15 seconds and then reconnect.
Station and MOD (Module) Serial Protocol
The station and module ports default to RS-422 but can be
configured for RS-485 based on the needs of the configuration.
To change the station and module port protocol, access the SSL-
P018 Web User Interface (Web UI).
1. From a Web browser on the Savant Development Environment
(SDE), enter the IP Address of the SmartLighting controller.
2. Log in to the controller’s Web UI:
User name: RPM
Password: RPM
3. Select Serial Ports in the left sidebar.
4. Make the appropriate selections for the configuration.
5. Click Set.
Installation
The SSL-P018 can be placed on a 1U rack shelf, wall mounted using
the side-mounting brackets (included) or rack mounted using
RMB-0025 brackets (optional).
Wall Mounting
Side mounting brackets are shipped with the SSL-P018.
Use the supplied screws to install the brackets to the SSL-P018 as
shown.
Side Wall Mounting Brackets (Included)
Rack Mounting Bracket -RMB-0025-xx (Optional)
Use the supplied screws to install the faceplate to the SSL-P018 as
shown.
Additional Information
Refer to the following documents located on the Savant
Community for additional information.
•SmartLighting Control (SSL-P018, SSL-P002) - Deployment
Guide
SSL-P018-00 | 009-0667-03 | 150512
SSL-P018-00 | 009-0667-03 | 150512
45 Perseverance Way, Hyannis, MA 02601
Copyright © 2015 Savant Systems, LLC
savant.com | 508.683.2500
