Black Box COMPACT T1 User Manual
RODUCT P/N MT850A
P
002-0162-0001
Compact T1
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MAY 2003
CUSTOMER
SUPPORT
INFORMATION
Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside the U.S. call 724-746-5500)
FREE technical support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746
Mail order: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018
Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com
Supporting Software Version:
Controller 6.1
IP Router 1.6
CMG Router 2.0
Safety Information
CAUTION! ALWAYS USE CAUTION WHEN INSTALLING TELEPHONE LINES.
R
EAD THE CAUTIONS BELOW FOR DETAILS ON SAFETY GUIDELINES TO PREVENT
INJURY.
l Never touch uninsulated telephone wires and terminals unless the
telephone line has been disconnected at the Network Interface (NI) as
voltage potentials as hi gh as 300 VAC may be present across t he trans mit
and receive pairs.
l Only use No. 26 AWG or larger tele communica tion li ne cord, to red uce
the risk of fire.
l Never install telephone wiring during a lightning stor m.
l Never install telephone jacks in w et locations unless the jack is
specifically designed for wet locations.
PREFACE
Preface
l Refer to the installation section of this manual for a safe and proper
installation proc edure. All wiring e xternal to this equ ipment should foll ow
the current provision of the National Electrical Code.
Preface
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions
ESD can damage processors, circuit cards, and other electronic components. Always
observe the following precautions before installing a system component.
1. Do not remove a component from its prot ective packaging until ready to install
it.
2. Wear a wrist grounding strap and attach it to a metal part of the system unit
before handling co mponen ts. If a wrist str ap is no t avai lable , main tain c ontact
with the system unit throughout any procedure requiring ESD protection.
WARNING! INTEGRATED CIRCUITS (ICS) ARE EXTREMELY SUSCEPTIBLE TO
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE. UNLESS YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SERVICE
TECHNICIAN WHO USES TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES THAT CONFORM TO ACCEPTED
INDUSTRY PRACTICES, DO NOT HANDLE ICS.
The ESD warning label appears on packages and storage bags
that contain static-sensitive products and components.
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In this Guide
n Unpacking and Inspection
n Installation Environment
n Assembly of Compact T1
n Wall Mounting
n Rack Mounting (Optional Feature)
n Compliant Installation
n Chassis Connectors and Buttons
n Interface Connectors
Quick Start
n Local and Remote Management Option
n Configuration
n Controller Cards
n Power Supplies
n Service Cards
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Unpacking and Inspection
Unpacking and Inspection
WARNING! OBSERVE PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING ELECTROSTATIC
DEVICES.
1. Inspect containers for damage during shipment. Report any damage to the
freight carrier for possible insurance claims.
2. Compare packing list with office records. Report any di screpancies to the
office.
3. Open shipping containers, be careful not to damage contents.
4. Inspect contents and report any damage.
5. If equipment must be returned for any reason, carefully repack equipment in
the original shipping container with original packing materials if possible.
6. If equipment is to be installed later, replace equipment in original shipping
container and store in a safe place until ready to install.
Installation Environment
The environment in whi ch you a re in stall ing t he Compact T1 must me et the foll owing
conditions:
l Operating temperature range: 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)
l Storage temperature range: -40° to 158° F (-40° to 70° C)
l Cooling method is by free air convec tion, requires lo ng axis of unit to be mounted
horizontally
l Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 ft. (3,048 m)
l Maximum non-operating altitude: 40,000 ft. (12,192 m)
l Relative humidity (non-condensing) range: 0 to 95%
For operation outside t he defi ned enviro nment req uiremen ts, the Compact T1 must be
placed in an environmentally controlled enclosure.
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Assembly of Compact T1
Assembly of Compact T1
The cards should be positioned in the chassis as follows:
Note: Slots are labeled on the top and the bottom of the chassis.
l Power Supply in the POWER Slot
l T1 Controller in Slot A
l Service Cards can be in any slot 1 through 6.
Note: When an Unit is mounted to the w all, cards th at use the front cable
connections should be loaded from Slot 6 to 1. This will minimize card access
issues due to cable interference.
l Always install blank faceplates in any unused slots.
123456APOWER
Service Card Slots
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Wall Mounting
Wall Mounting
Before beginning the mounting process, verify that the area meets the following
requirements:
l A stable environment, clean and free from extremes of temperature, shock,
vibration and EMI, that me ets the all instal lation environment requi r ements, see
Installation Environment on page 1-2.
Leave adequate clearance
at the back for access to
connectors
Leave at least 3.5"
above and below
the Unit for
adequate ventilation
Mounting Bracket
Leave at least 14" at
the front of the unit for
access to cards and
DIP switches
The Unit is delivered with a mounting bracket attached for quick and easy wall
mounting, as shown in the illustration above.
To install the unit to the wall, attach the unit using the four screws provided, one at each
bracket foot.
NOTE: Do not mount the Unit in any other orientation as show above.
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Rack Mounting (Optional Feature)
Rack Mounting (Optional Feature)
Rack mounting kits are available for both 19 and 23 inch racks.
To rack mount the Unit, follow the instructions below:
1. Attach bracket ears to rack mo unting bracket using four #8-32 x 3/16" scr ews
on each side.
Bracket Ear
Left Side View
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2. Attach heat baffle to bracket ears usi ng two #8-3 2 x 5/16 " screws o n each sid e.
3. Attach rack mounting bracket ears to rack using two #12-24 x 5/8" rack
mounting screws on each side.
Heat Baffle
Left Side View
Front View
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Rack Mounting (Optional Feature)
4. Remove wall mount and screws from Unit.
5. Slide the Unit into rack mounting bracket.
Thumbscrew
6. Swing the front latch up to secure the Unit(s), and tighten thumbscrew.
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Rack Mounting (Optional Feature)
As many as 20 Units can be mounted on a sing le 7 foot rack, as shown in the following
illustration (2 Adits are mounted side-by side and 10 high).
Compact T1 Chassis
occupies 2 RUs
1 RU free space
1 RU free space
1 RU free space
1 RU free space
Compact T1 Chassis = 2 RUs (3.5 in) Spacing = 1 RU above and below for each unit.
NOTE: the mounting brackets are 7 inc hes high and will not al low units to
be mounted closer than recommended.
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Compliant Installation
Compliant Installation
Ferrite Beads
are in red
25-pair telco connector
25-pair telco connector
RS-232 craft port
10Base-T Ethernet
T1/E1 connectors
Signal Cables
1. Connect all of the signal cables as shown in the illustration above, and secure
them with a p lastic tie. Dr ess the signa l cables towa rd the left of the unit.
2. If using the 115V Power Supply, connect the -48 VDC battery power cable
3. Secure the ground lugs to the terminals using the nuts provided.
4. Secure the power cable and the ground cable with a plastic tie (not included).
Keep these cables separate from the signal cables.
Ferrite Bead
with cable loop
Power Cables
Power Cord
Grounding Cable
Alarm Wiring
-48 VDC
Battery Power
5. Terminate each signal cable to its appropriate connector.
6. Secure the signal ca bles using the small holes al ong the bottom of the r ack and
plastic ties (not included).
NOTE: It is important that the Signal Cables are secured separat ely from
the Power Cables, for proper equipment operation.
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