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1st Edition, Issue 203/83Technical changes.
1st Edition, Issue 303/83Warranty changes.
1st Edition, Issue 407/83Technical changes.
2nd Edition, Issue 102/84Incorporation of remote control.
2nd Edition, Issue 210/84Technical changes.
3rd Edition, Issue 103/86Incorporated PSM-12 and PSM-13 Test Modules.
3rd Edition, Issue 205/86Edited Com munications Network Interface Connections paragraph for clarification an d
4th Edition, Issue 107/86Incorporated PSM-1 2 and PSM-13 Test Modules. Added autofailback feature and super
5th Edition, Issue 112/86Delete references to PSM-14 CTRL Module.
6th Edition, Issue 106/88Technical changes and clarification.
7th Edition, Issue 110/88Added V.35 modules and conversion boards.
7th Edition, Issue 208/89Changed Figure 3-6.
8th Edition, Issue 105/90Added new information on PSM-15.
8th Edition, Issue 206/90Ch an ged DIP Switch Settings in Figure 5-3 and in Control Module DIP Switch Set ti ngs
9th Edition, Issue 109/91General technical changes and added X.21 modul es.
9th Edition, Issue 205/92Add ed DMP S-10 Power Supply.
10th Edition, Issue 103/93Added DC control.
Issue 1906/99Update to current forma t st andards.
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corrected connect ors designations in Figure 4-1.
chassis selection (SC comman d) to Remote Control Module, st at us response for TLK
(terminal) selection, and Ver tical interlock to PSM-01, PSM-02, and PSM-03. Added PSM04, PSM-05 Patch Modules with off-line access, and RS-422/RS-232 Data Converter Module.
paragraph.
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This user manual describes the RS-232/V.24 and V.35 PatchSwitch equipment. The manual
provides information necessary to install and operate these units. The manual is intended fo r use
at communications network facilities and users who monitor and maintain the network. Section 1
provides a general description of the ADC equipment. Section 2 provides a functional
description of the equipment components. Section 3 provides a complete description of V.35
modules. Section 4 provides a description of X.21 modules. Sections 5 and 6 describe the
equipment site preparation an d installation. Sectio n 7 describes the op eration of the equipm ent.
General Information Section explains the equipment warranty, repair/exchange policy, charges,
replacement/spare parts, returned material and customer suppor t services.
Portions of the Patch Modules are covered by U.S. Pat. No. 4,363,941 and corresponding
foreign Letters Patent.
Listed below are all the related manuals, their content, and their publication numbers. Copies of
these publications can be ordered by contacting the ADC Technical Assistance Center at
1-800-366-3891 (in U.S.A. or Canada) or 612-946-3000, extension 3223 (outside U.S.A. and
Canada.
TitleADCP Number
Network Control Products Catalog517
PatchSwitch Remote Control Unit User ManualADCP-50-302
PatchSwitch V.35 Installation and User GuideADCP-50-311
Remote Test Access (RTA) Espion 500 System User ManualADCP-50-100
Remote Test Access (RTA) System User ManualADCP-50-101
ADMONISHMENTS
Important safety admoni shmen ts are used throughou t thi s manual to warn of possi ble haza rds to
persons or equipment. An admonishment identifies a possible hazard and then explains what
may happen if the hazard is not avoided. The admonishments — in the form of Dangers,
Warnings, and Cautions — must be followed at all times. These warnings are flagged by use of
the triangular alert icon (seen below), and are listed in descending order of severity of injury or
damage and likelihood of occurrence.
Danger: Danger is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will cause severe personal
injury, death, or substantial property damage if the hazard is not avoided.
Warning: Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that can cause severe personal
injury, death, or substantial property damage if the hazard is not avoided.
Caution: Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can cause minor
personal injury or property damage if the hazard is not avoided.
Danger: To prevent electrical shock, never install telephone equipment in a wet location or
during a lightning storm. When installing or modifying telephone lines, disconnect lines on the
network side before working with uninsulated lines or terminals.
Danger: The chassis must be properly grounded to ensure equipment and human safety.
Danger: Electric modules can be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Before handling
modules, wear an anti-static discharge wrist strap to prevent damage to electronic components.
Place modules in anti-static packing material when transporting or storing. When working on
modules, always place them on an approved anti-static mat that is electrically grounded.
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This product has been certified to comply with the requirements for class A computing devices
per part 15 of the FCC regulations.
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Danger: This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not
installed and used in accordance with the user manual, may cause interference to radio
communications. It has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class B computing
device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable
protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of
this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user, at his
own expense, will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the
interference.
ADC PatchSwitch Digital Patching with RS-232/V.24, X.21, and V.35 Switching equipment,
hereinafter refe rr ed t o a s PatchSwitch or PS, p rovides conveni ent ac ces s t o RS- 232 (ANSI/EIA-
232) or CCITT V.24, X.21, or V.35 circuits for patching or switching to allow monitoring,
testing, and reconfiguring of a communications network. The V.35 description is located in
Section 3. The X.21 description is located in Section 4.
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Note:
The PatchSwitch equipment described in this manual conforms to EIA/CCITT (RS232/Recommendation V.24), interfa ce between Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) and Data
Communication Equipment (DCE) known as the Serial Binary Data Int er change or SBDI.
The PatchSwitch product line is a flexible, modular system providing the following features:
1. Monitoring of digital communications leads without circuit interruption;
2. Line access and switching on data communications circuit directed toward two (A/B)
equipments at the DTE end and as directed toward the modem at the DCE end;
3. Loss of monitored signal alarming circuits which identify the down circuit with either or
both visual and audible indications;
4. Optional signal monitoring and alarming of eight different RS-232 signal lines;
5. Optional interlocking in groups of two to 16 modules with A/B switching;
6. Optional interlocking in groups of two to 16 chassis with A/B switching;
7. Optional test module with three (3) RS-232 female ports for convenient interface with
compatible test equipment, with or without lead status monitoring LEDs (8-leads
monitored);
8. Flexibility of t he modular system appr oach al lo ws th e additi on of chas sis and modul es and
the interchange of modules on a single line basis;
9. Module replacement or removal with no need for rear cable disconnection;
10. All female DTE and DCE connectors or female DTE and male DCE connectors;
11. High density chassis occupies 7 inches (17.78 cm) in height within a standard 19-inch
(48.26 cm) wide rack;
12. Remote switching and alarm c ontrol opera tion up to 1,0 00 fee t a way from t he P at chSwit ch
chassis rack;
13. Remote operator control via ser ial da ta communic ation s circ uits e mploy ing eit her RS-2 32,
RS-422 or V.35 standards;
14. Optional autofallback to either A/B switch position on detection of an alarm;
15. Local or remote bank switching using manual or serial control;
16. 0, +5V and –5 to –48 Vdc pulse controlled bank switching, and
17. Direct test access to off-line devices.
2PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this manual is to provide the user with information necessary to install and
operate the PatchSwitch equipment. Section 1 is a general description of the PatchSwitch
equipment.
2.1PatchSwitch Assembly Configurations
Prepackaged standard product PS assemblies are configured as listed in Table 1-1. All
assemblies contain 16 PS modules in the leftmost 16 positions of the 18 position chassis. The
17th position contains a blank panel and the 18th position contains the PS Chassis Control
Module. Each of the 16 modules provides patching and/or A/B (A channel DTE or B channel
DTE) fallback switching for all 23 leads of an RS-232/V.24 or V.35 circuit. Bank switching,
switching operation enab le, and mast er ala rm reset are al l pro vid ed for in t he Control Module of
the PS Chassis. Each module may be configured as part of an interlocked group.
Only one module of an interlock ed gr oup can be in the B stat e at one time. Eac h ass embly has a
blank designation strip for operator labeling of the circuits. The PS assembly has two main
functions. First, it allows a user to select from two DTE channels to be connected to a DCE.
Secondly, it allows the user to monitor and restore data channels through the use of manual
patching. The PS assembly gives positive indication of the current DTE channel in use and
allows the operato r to switch all 16 channel s in the PS assembly with a si ngle switch (bank
switch). With user selectable serial remote control, the switching function can be located up to
1,000 feet away for the PS chassis assembly. With user selectable dc controlled bank switching,
the bank switching function can be located up to 500 feet away.
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The Interlocked group feature protects a device used as a substitute. A spare device may be
connected to the DTE-B port of several A/B switching modules as shown in Figure 1-1. The A/B
Interlock Jumper of each module in the group m ust be in the same position. When one device
fails, the spare device may be substituted. Now, If another device fails, the interlocked group
feature prevents the spare from being substituted for the second failed device.
The PS equipment consists of a chassis with a control module and associated power supply,
modules forpatching and/or switching and interfacing, blank panel and patch cords. Table 1-2 lists
the PS equipment.
(V.35 Modules are described in Section 3. X.21 Modules are described in Section 4)
ADC NUMBERDESCRIPTIONCOMMENTS
RDC-01PatchSwitch Chassis,
16 position
RDC-02PatchSwitch Chassis,
16 position
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Table 1-2. PatchSwitch Equipment
Standard rack mounted chassis which includes a
control module. Requi res Power Supply. Chassis can
hold up to 16 PS modules and one patch interface,
test data converter , or blank module. Provides female
DCE and DTE connectors.
Same as RDC-01 except provides male DCE
connectors.
PSM-01LED/Alarm Patch Module with
A/B Switching
A/B electromechanical switching between two data
communications devi ces ; and co mpu ter, modem and
monitor patching functions. Also includes RS232/
V.24 LED and Alarm functions.
PSM-02Patch Model with A/B SwitchingSame as PSM-01 except no LED and alarm
functions.
PSM-03Module with A/B Switching Only A/B electromechanical switching between two data
communications devices.
PSM-04LED/Alarm Patch Module with
Off-Line Access
Same as PSM-01 except it provides direct test access
to off-line device when module is in either A or B
(sub) state.
PSM-05Patch Module with Off-Line
Same as PSM-04 except no LEDs or alarm.
Access
PSM-07LED Alarm Patch InterfaceConnects one o r two data ports to other test equip-
ment via patch cords. Also includes RS-232/V.24,
LEDs and alarm.
PSM-08Patch InterfaceSame as PSM-07 except no LEDs and alarm.
PSM-09Blank PanelCovers unused card slots.
PSM-12RS-232/V.24 LED/Alarm
Tes t Module
Provides an interface port for test equipment requir-
ing RS-232/V.24 circuit compatibility. Normally
positioned in slot 17 of RDC-01 and RDC-02.
However, this PS module may be mounted in any
slot, except for 18, of the above PS chassis. Includes
eight LEDs for RS-232 lead status monitoring,
an adjustable alarm and patch jack port.
PSM-13Test ModuleSame as PSM-12 without LEDs and alarm
circuitry.
PSM-15Control ModuleChassis control module permitting local, or
dc pulse serial remote switch and alarm control.
PSW-000001 PatchSwitch Power Supply
(6 pin in-line connector)
Dual output supply used with PSC-01/PSC-02
chassis with input power source from 90 to 240 Vac,
(V.35 Modules are described in Section 3. X.21 Modules are described in Section 4)
ADC NUMBERDESCRIPTIONCOMMENTS
PSW-000002 PatchSwitch Power Supply
(9 pin in-line connector)
PSW-000003 PatchSwitch Power Supply
(9 pin in-line connector)
PSR-06Data Converter ModuleConverts signals to provide RS-232/RS-422
Dual output supply used with RDC-01/RDC-02
chassis with input power source –48 Vdc.
Dual output supply used with RDC-01/RDC-02
chassis with input power source from 90 to
240 Vac, 48-63 Hz.
compatibility for remotely controlled PatchSwitch
equipment.
PMPC-2
PMPC-3
PMPC-4
PMPC-6
PMPC-8
PMPC-10
Standard Patch Cord, 2-feet
Standard Patch Cord, 3-feet
Standard Patch Cord, 4-feet
Standard Patch Cord, 6-feet
Standard Patch Cord, 8-feet
Standard Patch Cord, 10-feet
Patch cords are 26 conductor cable with ADC
patching connectors on both ends. For use with
PSM-01, PSM-02, PSM-04, PSM-05, PSM-07,
PSM-08, PSM-1 2 and PSM-13.
2.2.1PatchSwitch Chassis
The PS chassis is the stan dard EI A 19-in ch rack moun ted uni t wit h a ba ckplane and s pace f or 18
modules. The early chassis (PSC-01 and PSC-02) can be identified by the six pin in-line power
connector located on the back upper left corner of the chassis. The later chassis (RDC-01 and
RDC-02) can be identified by the nine pin square power connector located on the back upper
left corner of the chassis.
The RDC-01/02 backplane consists of a printed circuit board assembly with eighteen 96-pin
connectors on the inside of the card cage and 50 D-subminiature (DB) 25-pin connectors, two
(DB) 9-pin connectors , one 20-pin dual in-lin e (DI N ) con nector and one 9-pin squar e co nnector
on the back of the board.
2.2.2PatchSwitch Control Module (RDM-15B)
Manual operation of the PatchSwitch Control Module switches provides local control of the
switch and alarm functions. The Control Module is microprocessor-based and provides the
interfacing cap abilities for b oth m anua l, dc pulse bank swit ching and remote cont rol operations.
A four-position DIP switch on the Control Module encodes the chassis identification number.
Remote control devices use this number to select the PS chassis (see Table 6-1). The Control
Module is located in position 18 (slot 18) of all PatchSwitch chassis.
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2.2.3Data Converter Module (PSR-06)
This module is a printed circuit board assembly with components, a front panel with four LED
status indicators and a rear 96-pin DIN connector. The module interfaces with the ADC Remote
Control Unit, a user's CRT terminal, or computer, and converts signals providing RS-422/RS232 compatib ility to permit remote s erial control for PatchSwitch equipm ent to be co nnected to
RS-232 modem or CRTs.
2.2.4LED/Alarm Patch Module with A/B Switching (PSM-01)
This PS module is a printed circuit board assembly with components, a front panel (two toggle,
one rotary and one touch switch, three patch 26-pin connectors, and 11 LEDs), and rear 96-pin
DIN connector. It may be mounted in any of the first 16 module positions.
2.2.5Patch Module with A/B Switching (PSM-02)
This PS module has the same features as PSM-01 except without RS-232/V.24 lead status
indicators and alarming.
2.2.6A/B Switching Module (PSM-03)
This PS module is a printed circuit board assembly with components, a front panel (one toggle
switch and two LEDs) and a rea r 96-pin DIN conne ctor. It may be mounted in any of the first 16
module positions.
2.2.7Led/Alarm Patch Module with A/B Switching and Off-Line Access (PSM-04)
This module is the same as PSM-01 except that when it is in A or B state, the off-line port
provides direct test access to the off-line device.
2.2.8Patch Module with A/B Switching and Off-Line Access (PSM-05)
Same as PSM-04 except this module has no LEDs or alarm.
2.2.9LED/Alarm Patch Interface (PSM-07)
This module (normally mounted in the 17th position of the chassis but may be mounted in the
1st through 16th position) is a patch interface module with LED and alarm; the model is a
printed circuit board assembly with components, a front panel (one toggle, one rotary and one
touch switch, two patch 26-pin connectors and nine LEDs), and a rear 96-pin DIN connector.
2.2.10 Patch Interface (PSM-08)
This module (normally mounted in the 17th position of the chassis but may be mounted in the
1st through 16th position) is a patch interface module; the module is a printed circuit board
assembly with a front panel (two patch 26-pin connectors) and rear 96-pin connector.
This panel is used in chassis module positions in lieu of a module. The panel is a two piece
assembly secured to the chassis by two mounting screws.
2.2.12 Test Module (PSM-12)
Test Module PSM-12 is normally mounted in the slot position 17 of the PS chassis, but may be
mounted in any slot to the left of position 17 (1 through 16). This module provide the user with
RS-232/V.24 interface capabilities and status monitoring for eight (8) leads and alarm
conditions. The module contains three female RS-232/V.24 ports (one on the front panel and
two on the rear of the module) and a patch jack. All four connectors are hardwired in parallel.
The eight RS-232/V.24 leads monitored for status include: TD; RD; DCD; SQ; RTS; CTS;
DSR; and DTR. Each lead contains an associated LED indicator, located on the front panel,
which turns on when the signal is active (or high). An adjustable alarm circuit with associated
LED (ALM) is also provided to inform the user when a preselected alarm condition exits. After
an alarm conditions occurs, the alarm circuit may be reset by the operator touching the finger
reset (RST) switch. A toggle switch is also provided to enable/disable the alarm LED.
2.2.13 Test Module (PSM-13)
Test Module PSM-13 is normally mounted in slot 17 of the PS chassis, but may be mounted in
any slot to the left of position 17 (1 through 16). This module provides the user with interface
capabilities to spare devices or test equipment. The front panel of the Test Module contains one
female DB25 port and one patch jack. The rear of the module at slot position 17 contains two
female RS-232/V.24 ports. All four connectors are hardwired in parallel.
2.2.14 PatchSwitch Chassis AC Power Supply (PSW-000001)
This power supply is a plug-in unit used when the power source is from 90 to 240 Vac, 48-63
Hz. This power s uppl y has a six pin in-line c onne ct or f or use wi th chassis PSC-01 and PSC-02.
2.2.15 PatchSwitch Chassis AC Power Supply (PSW-000003)
This power supply is a plug-in unit used when the power supply source is from 90 to 240 Vac,
48-63 Hz. This power supply has a nine pin square connector for use with chassis RDC-01 and
RDC-02.
2.2.16 Standard Patch Cords (PMPC-X)
The standard patch cords used with the PC chassis modules are described in Table 1-2.
Operating: +32° F to +122° F (0° C to +50° C)
Storage:–40° F to +158° F (–40° C to +70° C)
Operating:10% to 80% noncondensing
Storage:5% to 90% noncondensing
+5 Vdc @ 3 amps
+12 Vdc @ 1 amp (switching)
3.1DMPS-10 AC Power Supply
The DMPS-10 AC Power Supply provides all dc operating voltages and current required by up to
four fully-populated RDC-01 or RDC-02 chassis. The rack mounted power supply plugs directly
into a standard 110 Vac primary power source outlet. This power supply can also be set for use
with 240 Vac. The power supply comes equipped with one nine-conductor power cord and an AC
line cord. The DMPS-10 will power one PS assembly and can house up to three additional
DMPS-10 EXP expansion power modules to supply power for four PS chassis assemblies.
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1GENERAL
This section describes how the PatchSwitch equipment functionally operates in a data
communications netw ork. The PS equipment pro vide s two main f uncti ons. A user selec ts one o f
two DTE data cha nnel s to connect to a DCE. Add it ion al ly, the user can monitor an d r es tor e dat a
channels with a manual patch.
2PATCHING WITH IN-LINE A/B SWITCHING
A functiona l diagram illustrati ng patching wi th in-line A/B swit ching is shown in Figure 2-1.
Computer access is through the COMPUTER patch cord jack and either the DTE-A or DTE-B
jack. Modem connection is through the MODEM patch cord jack and the DCE jack. Monitor
connection is through the MONITOR patch cord jack.
Figure 2-1. PatchSwitch with In-Line Access (PSM-01, PSM-02)
BACKPLANE
CONNECTIONS
A
B
J1 DTE-A
J2 DTE-B
J3 DCE
1607-A
3A/B SWITCHING WITH OFF-LINE MONITOR ACCESS
The capability for accessing the off-line DTE device is illustrated in Figure 2-2. The upper port
(A) provides patch cord access to the upper “D” subminiature connector (J-1) on the chassis
rear panel. When the module is in the “A” or normal state, this provides a monitor function. If
the module is in the “B” or “sub” state, this provides direct test access to the off-line device.
The middle port (B) functions in the same manner for the middle connector (J-2) on the chassis
backplane; “B” state, monitor access. “A” state, test access to the off-line “B” device.
The lower port (C) provides “intrusive” test access to the lower (J-3) connector on the chassis
backplane. Insertion of a patch cord in this port, regardless of switch status, breaks the circuit
and connects the patch cord to the common (DCE) device.
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BACKPLANE
CONNECTIONS
A
B
LED/ALARM
ELECTRONICS
(PSM-04
ONLY)
C
Figure 2-2. PatchSwitch with Off-Line Access (PSM-04, PSM-05)
3.1PS Control Module (RDM-15)
The PS Contro l Mod ule (C M) c ontro ls the overall manu al o pera tions of th e mod ules cont ained
in the PS chassis. Three toggle switche s l oca ted on the front panel have the fo ll owing functi ons:
1. Bank switch all PS modules to either the “A” or “B” position. That is, switch all modules
at the same time to either the “A” position or “B” position.
A
B
J1 DTE-A
J2 DTE-B
J3 DCE
1608-A
2. Enable the bank switch and the individual module A/B switches.
3. Reset all of the modules' alarm circuits.
The audible alarm circuitry is in the CM. It activates when an individual PS module detects an
alarm condition (according to the alarm selection configuration on the module). Alarm
conditions are detected only by modules which contain circuitry. The alarm circuitry must also
be conditioned by proper strapping (jumper) of the individual PS chassis module.
When the alarm conditi on occurs, the individual module energizes it s ye ll ow LED indicator and
the CM audible alarm sounds. The operator toggles the reset switch to reset the alarm circuitry.
The PS Control Module is equipped with a selectable remote control feature. Depending on the
strap position the CM will either accept serial RS-422 or dc level (pulse) signals through the 9pin D-subminiature connector. The CM is shipped strapped for RS-422 control.
With the CM strapped for serial RS-422 remote control, the CM provides an interface between
the PS chassis modules and a remote control device (see Figure 2-3 and Figure 2-4). The
following devices can be used for remote control of a PS chassis.
1. PatchSwitch Remote Control Unit (RCU, PSR-03) (See ADCP-50-302 User Manual.)
2. Terminal or computer (asynchronous ASCII device).
A remote control device can control the operation of up to 16 full PS chassis assemblies (16
modules each) using a dedicated communications channel. This channel has four signals:
1. Transmit Data (TD)
2. Receive Data (RD)
3. Clear-To-Send (CTS)
4. Request-To-Send (CTS)
Each of the abo ve signals ha s t he same function as th e corresponding sig nal s defined by the RS232 standard.
The communications channel transmission medium is a cable consisting of four twisted wires
within an overall shield. The shield is ground potential.
Note:
The electrical characteristics of the communications channel cable (9-wire)
conform to RS-422A/V.11 (X.27) standards.
COMMUNICATIONS
CHANNEL**
MASTER A/B
ENABLE
RESET
REMOTE
CONTROL DEVICE
CONTROL
MODULE*
SLOT 18
* STANDARD
CONTROL OR
REMOTE
CONTROL
** USED ONLY
BY REMOTE
CONTROL
MODULE
P/S
C
H
A
S
S
S
B
A
C
K
P
L
A
N
E
TO NEXT P/S CHASSIS
MODULE 0
SLOT 1
MODULE 1
I
SLOT 2
P/S MODULES
2 THROUGH 14
(SLOT 3-15)
MODULE 15
SLOT 16
SLOT 17
1609-A
Figure 2-3. Control Module, Simplified Block Diagram (Standard and Remote)
The cable connectors are 9-pin, D-subminiature. Both end-connectors are male. The cable may
be up to 1,000 feet in length. Connector pin assignments are detailed in Table 2-1.
Each PS chassis contains two female 9-pin D-subminiature connectors wired in parallel. A
cable connects one PS chassis to another in daisy-chain fashion. A long cable connects the
remote contro l device to the first (or last) P S chassis i n the chai n. Up to 16 PS chass is may be
interconnected via the communications cable to a remote control device.
All transmissions between the PatchSwitch Control Module and the remote control device must
use the ASCII character set. The PS chassis is a DCE device and has the following data
transmission characteristics:
1. Speed of 1200 bits per second
2. Asynchronous transmission
3. Bit-serial ASCII data (8 bit no parity)
4. One Stop bit.
During normal operations, only one (of the possible 16) PS chassis CM may transmit on the
communications channel at one time. When a PS Chassis is selected by the remote control
device, all other PS chassis connected on the same channel are disabled (de-selected). All
manual controls on a CM are always functional.
With the CM strapped for dc pulse control, the CM provides capability to bank switch PS chassis
modules by application of 0V (GND), +5V or –5 V to –48V dc voltage levels on the 9- pin Dsubminiature connector. The connector pin assignments are detailed in Table 2-2.
The dc voltages indicated in Table 2-2 must be present for a minimum of 250 msec
Note:
to ensure switching.
Up to four (4) PS chassis can be bank switched by daisy chaining the CMs via the 9-pin Dsubminiature and ensuring that each CM is strapped for dc pulse control.
The CM is also equipped with a selectable Autofallback feature. When an alarm condition is
detected, automatic switching is performed between the “A” and “B” sides of the PS modules.
The “A” to “B” side, or “B” to “A” automatic switching operation is selected by installing a
jumper on the CM circuit board. After configuring the Autofallback option, the PS module
detecting the alarm swi tc hes to t he designated side (dep endi ng on the strap install ed) , it re mains
in the switched position regardless of subsequent alarm status.
Alarm indications are automatically reset after the module detecting the alarm switches to the
appropriate side if the module is strapped for “Automatic Reset” (recommended). When the
front panel alarm (
ALM
) selection is posi ti one d in the
OFF
position, the autof al lback feature is
disabled for that module.
3.2LED/Alarm Patch Module with A/B Switching and In-Line Patch Access (PSM-01)
This PS module provides patching and switching functions together with lead status, switch
status, and alarm indications. A simplified circuit of this module is shown in Figure 2-5.
The A/B switch activates relays to connect the computer patch cord jack either the DTE-A port
or the DTE-B port. The indicators show A/B switch position, alarm and RS-232 lead status.
Figure 2-6 shows a more detailed diagram of the module. In addition to switching between
DTE-A or DTE-B, th e rel ay s als o swit ch in th e int er lo ck ju mp er. Interlockin g is use d to pro te ct
the user from accidentally switching a common backup piece of equipment onto two or more
different data lines. This is accomplished by allowing only the first module in that group to
switch. The remaining modules r emain in the “no rmal sta te” or the “A” position. Modules in the
“B” position once switched to “A” will remain in the “A” position.
The three classes of interlock groups available are:
1. Global Interlock: Groups 1 and 2 are global and may be extended to all chassis in a
system, using a 20-p in i nt er cha ssi s i nt er loc k cable. W it h t hi s gr ouping, all modules having
a jumper placed on group 1 make up one group, and all modules with a ju mp er on gr oup 2
make up the other group. Interchassis interlock cables must be installed between chassis.
Each module interlock group may have no more than one jumper installed at a time.
2. Horizontal Interlock: Groups 3 and 4 are horizontal and they include only modules in the
individual chassis. With this grouping, all modules having a jumper placed on group 3
make up one group, and all modules with a jumper on group 4 make up the other group.
These groupings do not extend out of the chassis and are not affected by the interchassis
interlock cable. Each module interlock group jumper block may have no more than one
jumper installed at a time.
3. Vertical Interlock: The vertical in terl ock ju mper po siti on is la beled V. Placi ng a jump er in
this position interlocks all modules in the same slot location in other chassis having a
jumper install ed on the same V position . Interchassis interlo ck cables must be installe d
between chassis. The interchassis interlock cable is a 20 position ribbon cable (4WC-03)
with a 20-pin connector for each chassis. Each module interlock group jumper block may
have no more than one jumper installed at a time.
LEDs show the status of eight RS-232 leads. Each lead has a jumper connection to the alarm
circuit control logic. The alarm is thus user selectable for any of eight leads. The EIA RS-232/
CCITT V.2 4 modem interface signal l eads are shown in Table 2-3. The al arm circuit control
logic supplies the alarm signal to the control module and an alarm indicator. This logic is also
controlled by the RST (Reset) touch switch, toggle switch OFF (LED off, audible alarm off),
ALM (LED and audible alarm on) and LED (LED on, audible alarm off), and rotary switch
DLY (alarm time delay setting). The alarm may be automatically reset if the automatic alarm
reset jumper is in place. LED status indicators with their color and signal definition is shown in
Table 2-4. Table 2-5 shows the alarm delay settings.
Caution: The bank switching feature is not compatible with the group interlock feature. If no
module in an interlocked group is in the B state when a bank switch to the B state is initiated,
only the first module in this group will switch to the B state. Data may be lost when more than
one module is in the B state of an interlocked group. If one module in an interlocked group is in
the B state when a bank switch is initiated, the rest of the modules in that interlocked group do
not switch to the B state; consequently, the system maintains its integrity
1*FG—Frame Ground101 (AA)
2*TDDTETransmitted Data103 (BA)
3*RDDCEReceived Data104 (BB)
4*RTSDTERequest To Send105 (CA)
5*CTSDCEClear To Send106 (CB)
6*DSRDCEData Set Ready107 (CC)
7*SG—Signal Ground102 (AB)
8*DCDDCEData Carrier Detect109 (BA)
9*DCEPositive DC Test Voltage
10*DCENegative DC Test Voltage
11*
12*SRLSDDCESec Data Carrier Detect122 (SCF)
13*(S)CTSDCESec Clear To Send121 (SCB)
14*STDDTESec Transmittal Data128 (SBA)
15*TCDCETransmitter Clock114 (DB)
16*SRDDCESec Received Data119 (SBB)
17*RCDCEReceiver Clock115 (DD)
18*