Black Box MT160A, PS462A, MT161C-25, MT161C-V35, PS463A User Manual

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APRIL 1999 MT160A PS462A MT161C-25 PS463A MT161C-V35 RM202 PS460A RM204 PS460AE RM208 PS461A RM216
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TRADEMARKS
TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL
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Any trademarks used in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.
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AND
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RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is 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 necessary to correct the interference.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from igital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.
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NOM STATEMENT
NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM)
ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD
1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.
2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas.
4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc..
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante.
7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea recomendado por el fabricante.
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio deberá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado.
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá, alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilación.
10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que producen calor.
11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato.
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12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.
13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato.
14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante.
15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia.
16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.
17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.
18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su
desempeño; o
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.
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CONTENTS
Contents
Chapter Page
1. Specifications ........................................................................................................6
2. Introduction ........................................................................................................10
2.1 Overview ....................................................................................................10
2.2 Features......................................................................................................11
3. Before You Begin ................................................................................................12
3.1 Dedicated DDS Configuration ................................................................12
3.2 Campus Area Short-Haul Configuration ................................................12
3.3 Network Interface Connection ................................................................12
4. Configuration ......................................................................................................13
4.1 Front-Panel LEDs ......................................................................................13
4.2 Source of Configuration ..........................................................................14
4.2.1 Hardware Switches ..........................................................................15
4.2.2 Software Switches ............................................................................21
4.3 Rear Card Configuration..........................................................................29
4.3.1 MicroCSU/DSU DB25 Rear Strap Settings ..................................31
4.3.2 MicroCSU/DSU V35 Rear Strap Settings ....................................32
5. Installation ..........................................................................................................34
6. DDS Testing ........................................................................................................38
6.1 Local Analog Loopback Testing ..............................................................38
6.2 Remote Digital Loopback Testing ..........................................................39
6.3 V.52 BER Test Generator..........................................................................40
6.4 Telco Testing ............................................................................................40
6.4.1 CSU Loop ........................................................................................41
6.4.2 DSU Loop ........................................................................................41
Appendix A. Cable Recommendations ..................................................................42
Appendix B. Interface Pin Assignment ..................................................................43
B.1 DDS Interface ............................................................................................43
B.2 M/34 Connector, Terminal Interface ....................................................43
B.3 DB25 Connector, Terminal Interface ....................................................44
Appendix C. Transmitter Clock Source During Test Loops ................................45
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1. Specifications
MicroCSU/DSUs (MT160A, MT161C-25, MT161C-V35)
DDS Type — Dedicated DDS
Transmission Format — Asynchronous, synchronous
Internal Interface — Connection to rack chassis via a 50-pin male card edge
External Interface — DB25 female, M/34 female, RJ-48S
Standards — AT&T 62310 compliant
DDS Line Rates — 2.4, 4.8, 9.6, 19.2, 56, and 64 Kbps
DTE Rates — 2.4, 4.8, 9.6, 19.2, 38.4, 56, 57.6, and 64 Kbps
Leads Supported — MT160A, MT161C-V35: B, C, D, E, F, H, L, M, N, P, R, S, T, U,
V, W, X, Y, AA; MT161C-25: 1–9, 11, 12, 14–18, 20, 21, 24, 25
Control Port — Configuration and diagnostics
Transmission Line — 4-wire
Applications — DDS point-to-point or multipoint; campus-area point-to-point
Indicators — (10) LEDs: POWER, TD, RD, CTS, CD, DTR, NS, OS, ER, and TM
Operation — Full duplex
Clocking — Internal, External, Recovered
Diagnostics — V.54 compliant local and remote loopback tests; V.52 compliant 511
BER test, telco CSU and DSU loops
Power Supply — Rackmount power supply is switchable between 120 and 240 VAC; chassis supplies 10 VAC to the MicroCSU/DSU, typical consumption is 1.5W per slot
Fuse — 400 mA for 120V applications; 200 mA for 240V applications
Operating Temperature — 32° to 114°F (0° to 45°C)
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Storage Temperature — -40° to 176°F (-40° to 80°C)
Humidity — Up to 95%, noncondensing
Size — MT160A: 2.5"H x 5"W x 1"L (6.4 x 12.7 x 2.5 cm); MT161C-25, MT161C-
V35: 2.5"H x 4.5"W x 1"L (6.4 x 11.4 x 2.5 cm)
Weight — 1 lb. (0.5 kg)
MicroRacks (RM202, RM204, RM208, RM216)
Indicators — Indicators are on the front card (MT160A)
Number of Slots — RM202: 2; RM204: 4; RM208: 8; RM216: 16
Power Source — Internal
Input Voltage — 120 VAC
Input Current/Amps — 200 mA
Input Connector Type — IEC 950
Connector Style — On the CSU/DSU rear cards
Operating Temperature — 32° to 114°F (0° to 45°C)
Storage Temperature — -40° to 176°F (-40° to 80°C)
Humidity — 0 to 95%, noncondensing
Size — RM202: 3.5"H x 3.5"W x 7.5"D (8.9 x 8.9 x 19.1 cm); RM204: 3.5"H x 5.5"W
x 7.5"D (8.9 x 14 x 19.1 cm); RM208: 3.5"H x 9.5"W x 7.5"D (8.9 x 24.1 x 19.1 cm); RM216: 3.5"H x 19"W x 7.5"D (8.9 x
48.3 x 19.1 cm)
Weight — RM202, RM208, RM216: 5 lb. (2.2 kg); RM204: 4 lb. (1.8 kg)
Power Supply (PS460A)
Power Source — Internal
Input Voltage — 110 volts AC
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Power Supply (PS460AE)
Power Source — Internal
Fuses — (4) Included (2 in the drawer and 2 spares)
Input Voltage — 115 or 230 volts AC, autosensing
Power Supply (PS461A)
Power Source — Internal
Input Voltage — 48 volts DC
Input Connector Type — PS461A: Terminal screw connections
Indicators — Power, DC input
Size — 3.5"H x 1.5"W x 7"D (8.9 x 3.8 x 17.8 cm)
Weight — 1 lb. (0.5 kg)
Power Supplies (PS462A and PS463A)
F
RONT
P
OWER-SUPPLYCARD
Power Supply — PS462A: 24 VDC; PS463A: 12 VDC
Input Voltage — PS462A: 13–36VDC; PS463A: 10–20 VDC
Input Protection — PS462A: Triggered at 39 VDC; PS463A: Triggered
at 22 VDC
Maximum Input Current — PS462A: 2A @ 18 VDC; PS463A: 4A @ 10 VDC
Isolation Voltage — 500V RMS, input to output
Output Voltage — 12 VAC @ 2A
Output Power — 24W
Switches — Power on/off
Indicators — Power, DC Input
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R
EARPOWER-SUPPLYCARD
Connection — Cage-clamp terminal block with +DC In, -DC In, Frame
Ground, Alarm, Alarm C, +DC Out, -DC Out
Wire — 26-14 solid or stranded cable
Alarm — Opens when power is attached and closes when power
is disconnected
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2. Introduction
2.1 Overview
The MicroCSU/DSU operates either synchronously or asynchronously and supports data rates to 64 Kbps. An easily accessible control port allows the user to enable diagnostic utilities, including V.54 and V.52 test. Ten easy-to-read LEDs monitor data and control signals.
The Cards are AT&T
®
compliant and are fully compatible with DDS, Clear Channel 64, and other digital services available from major service providers including AT&T, Sprint
®
, and MCI®. They can also be used as high-speed modems
for private twisted pair.
In order for your MicroCSU/DSU to function properly, you will need one front card (MT160A), one rear card (MT161C-25 or MT161C-V35), one power supply (PS460A, PS461A, PS462A, or PS463A), and one MicroRack (RM202, RM204, RM208, or RM216).
The MicroCSU/DSU Cards are designed to mount in any size MicroRack. Depending on which model MicroRack you choose, it will hold up to 16 cards. Measuring only 3.5 inches high, the Card is designed to occupy only 2U in a 19­inch rack. The MicroRacks are powered by either the MicroRack AC Power Supply (PS460A) or a MicroRack DC Power Supply (PS461A, PS462A, or PS463A). The MicroRacks use mid-plane architecture (the front card can be plugged into different rear cards). Therefore, the MicroCSU/DSU Cards can have several interface options and can be switched with other short-haul cards.
The table on the next page lists the names and codes of the products described in this manual.
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Code Product Name
MT160A MicroCSU/DSU Front Card
MT161C-25 MicroCSU/DSU DB25 Rear
MT161C-V35 MicroCSU/DSU V35 Rear
PS460A MicroRack AC Power Supply
PS461A MicroRack 48-VDC Power Supply
PS462A MicroRack 24-VDC Power Supply
PS463A MicroRack 12-VDC Power Supply
RM202 MicroRack 2
RM204 MicroRack 4
RM208 MicroRack 8
RM216 MicroRack 16
2.2 Features
• Operates over dedicated digital lines.
• Supports rates of 56 and 64 Kbps and all sub-rates.
• Provides both RS-232 and V.35 interfaces.
• Features V.52 and V.54-compliant tests.
• Easy-to-read LEDs monitor data and line signals.
• AT&T 62310 compliant.
• Can be used as a high-speed modem for private twisted pair.
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3. Before You Begin
This chapter describes how to install the MicroCSU/DSU for dedicated operation or for use as a campus-area short-haul modem.
3.1 Dedicated DDS Configuration
The MicroCSU/DSU can easily be configured for dedicated DDS operation by means of the DIP switches on the bottom of the enclosure. Set the Line Rate to match the rate of service to which you subscribe. Set the Mode switches for Network Clocking. The Rate Converter and Data Format options should be set as required for your application. The remaining options may also need to be set depending on your terminal equipment and your application.
3.2 Campus Area Short-Haul Configuration
The unit can also be used for campus area point-to-point short-haul applications on private twisted-pair wires. Set the Line Rates the same on both units. Set the Mode switch for the appropriate Transmit Clock Mode for your application. Internal, External, and Looped Clock Modes are available. Set the remaining options as needed by your terminal equipment or your application.
3.3 Network Interface Connection
The Network Interface is an 8-position modular connector. Connect this port to the RJ-48S jack provided by the digital data service provider. If you are using the MicroCSU/DSU for private short-haul communication, the twisted-pair cable will connect to this port. See Appendix B for the pin assignments of this connector.
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4. Configuration
Before you can operate your MicroCSU/DSU, you must configure the unit. This chapter describes reading the LED status monitors, setting the DIP switches, and using the control port.
4.1 Front-Panel LEDs
There are ten front-panel status LEDs that indicate the condition of the CSU/DSU and the communication link. Figure 1 shows the location of each LED. Following Figure 1 is a description of each LED’s function.
Figure 1. The MicroCSU/DSU’s LEDs.
DTR Power
TD
RD
CD
CTS
NS
OS
TM
ER
Remote Analog
511 511/E
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• POWER will glow red when the proper power is applied to the rack.
• TD and RD will glow red to indicate an Idle condition or Binary “1” data on the respective terminal interface signals. Green indicates Binary “0” data.
• CTS will glow red to indicate an Off condition. Green indicates an On condition. When on, the unit is ready to send data. If CTS remains off, check the Forced RTS, Circuit Assurance, and Anti-Streaming Settings.
• CD will glow red to indicate that the Idle code is being received. Green indicates that data is being received.
• DTR will glow to indicate that the DTR signal from the terminal is active.
• NS indicates No Signal. This means the MicroCSU/DSU receiver does not detect a signal from the digital service provider (or, in the case of short-haul operation, from the remote MicroCSU/DSU). If NS is lit, check for an unplugged cable, broken wire, or an incorrect Line Rate selection.
• OS indicates Out-of-Service. This means the MicroCSU/DSU has received an Out-of-Service signal from the digital service provider and indicates a problem with the service provider’s equipment. If this condition persists, contact your service provider.
• ER indicates the likelihood of a Bit Error in the received signal. ER will flash if the MicroCSU/DSU receives illegal bi-polar violations. During the 511 or 511/E test, ER will flash to indicate that the Test Pattern Detector has detected a bit error.
• TM indicates Test Mode. It will light if the unit is placed into a test mode. The unit can be placed in test mode by the local user, by the remote user, or by the service provider.
4.2 Source of Configuration
The unit defaults to the use of Hardware Switches for configuration. It can also be set to use Soft Switches for configuration, in which case the Hardware Switches will be ignored.
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4.2.1 H
ARDWARESWITCHES
It is possible to override the Soft Switches and force the unit to use the Hardware Switches. To do this, powerup the unit once with the Line Rate (SW1-1, 1-2, 1-3) set to OFF, OFF, OFF. Then set the Hardware Switches as you require and powerup the unit again.
Figure 2. The MicroCSU/DSU Front Card, bottom view, showing the
location of the DIP switches.
The sixteen DIP switches can be configured as either On or Off. Figure 3 shows the orientation of the DIP switches with respect to ON/OFF positions.
SW2SW1
Front
Interface Driver Board
MSD LSD
Address Rotary
Switches
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Figure 3. Close-up of DIP switches showing ON/OFF positions.
T
ERMINALINTERFACE
The MicroCSU/DSU supports RS-232 and V.35 terminal interface electrical specifications by means of an interface driver board. Install this board by observing the markings “This side up for RS-232,” “This side up for V.35,” and “Front.” (The arrow should point toward the front panel.)
S
WITCHSET
1
The configuration switches on switch set 1 (SW1) allow you to specify Line Rate, Circuit Assurance, Force RTS, Character Length, Data Format, and DSR System Status. Table 1 (on the next page) summarizes the SW1 switch settings, including the factory defaults. Following the chart is a description of each switch setting.
SWITCH SET 1 SUMMARY
Position Function Factory Default
Switch SW1-1 Line Rate Off 56,000 bps
Switch SW1-2 On
Switch SW1-3 On
Switch SW1-4 Circuit Assurance Off Disabled
Switch SW1-5 Force RTS Off Enabled
Switch SW1-6 Character Length Off 10-Bit
Switch SW1-7 Data Format Off Synchronous
Switch SW1-8 DSR System Status Off Disabled
Table 1. Summary of switch settings and factory defaults
12345678
ON
ON
OFF
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Line Rate
These switches control the signaling rate on the line or RJ-48S port of the unit. They should be set to match the speed of your digital service.
SW1-1 SW1-2 SW1-3 Setting
On On On 2.4 Kbps
On On Off 4.8 Kbps
On Off On 9.6 Kbps
On Off Off 19.2 Kbps
Off On On 56 Kbps
Off On Off 64 Kbps
Off Off Off Force configuration
pointer to default to
Hardware Switches
Circuit Assurance
The transmitter and the CTS output can be configured to go On only when a working communication circuit is established. If Circuit Assurance is used, enable it on only one end of the communication link.
SW1-4 Circuit Assurance Description
On Enabled CTS will go low and the transmitter will be
held off if the receiver is in the No Signal
state or CD is low
Off Disabled The transmitter and CTS will operate
without regard to the receiver state
Force RTS
The RTS input can be forced on, ignoring the terminal’s RTS signal. RTS controls the transmitter by either sending the user’s data or sending an idle code.
SW1-5 RTS Forced On Description
Off Enabled An On (high) condition is transmitted
regardless of the state of this unit’s RTS
input
On Disabled The RTS input controls the transmitter
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Character Length
In asynchronous data format, 10- and 11-bit characters are supported. This setting is ignored in synchronous data format.
Character Description
SW1-6 Character Length Start Data bits Parity Stop bits
Off 10-bit 1 8 None 1 or more
1 7 1 1 or more
1 7 None 2
On 11-bit 1 8 1 1 or more
1 9 None 1 or more
Data Format
The data-format selection controls whether an async-to-sync conversion is performed.
SW1-7 Data Format
On Asynchronous
Off Synchronous
DSR System Status
The behavior of the DSR output during performance of a local loop can be controlled.
SW1-8 DSR System Status Description
On Enabled DSR remains high (On) during the
Analog Loop
Off Disabled DSR goes low (Off) during the Analog
Loop
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S
WITCHSET
2
The configuration switches on switch set 2 (SW2) control the Rate Converter, Loop Control from Terminal, Mode of Operation, Anti-Stream Timer, and CTS Delay. Table 2 summarizes SW2 switch settings, including the factory defaults. Following Table 2 is a description of each switch setting.
SWITCH SET 2 SUMMARY
Position Function Factory Default
Switch SW2-1 Rate Converter Off Disabled
Switch SW2-2 Off
Switch SW2-3 Off
Switch SW2-4 Loop Control from DTE Off Disabled
Switch SW2-5 Mode Off Network
Switch SW2-6 Off Clock
Switch SW2-7 Anti-Streaming Timer On Disabled
Switch SW2-8 CTS Display Off Normal
Table 2. Summary of switch settings and factory defaults
Rate Converter
The rate converter allows a 56 or 64K line rate to be used for operation at slower data rates. If the rate converter is disabled, the DTE interface rate is the same as the line rate.
SW2-1 SW2-2 SW2-3 DTE Interface Rate
On On On 2.4 Kbps
Off On On 4.8 Kbps
On Off On 9.6 Kbps
Off Off On 19.2 Kbps
On On Off 38.4 Kbps
Off Off Off Disabled
Loop Control from Terminal
The local loop and remote loop can be activated from the DTE interface using signals LL and RL.
SW2-4
On Enabled LL and RL inputs
Off Disable
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Mode
The mode of operation, Switched or Dedicated, is selected with these switches. The appropriate transmitter clocking modes can be selected for Dedicated DDS or campus-area (private) operation.
SW2-5 SW2-6 Mode Description
On Off External Clock Mode Transmit Clock derived from
terminal interface
Off Off Network Clock Mode Transmit Clock derived from
(Looped Clock Mode) from the received line signal; Use
this mode for Dedicated DDS
operation
On On Internal Clock Mode Transmit Clock derived internally
Anti-Stream Timer
The anti-stream timer protects multidrop networks from a drop that is continuously transmitting. If the terminal keeps RTS raised for more than 30 seconds, the timer forces RTS off internally. This allows the rest of the multidrop network to resume operation. The CSU/DSU remains in the forced-off condition until the terminal drops RTS.
Timer Value in Sec. at Various Line Rates
SW2-7 Timer 56 19.2 9.6 4.8 2.4
On Disabled
Off Enabled 2 4 8 15 30
CTS Delay
The RTS/CTS turn-on delay can be set to Normal or Extended.
Delay in mSec. at Various Line Rates
SW2-8 CTS Delay 56 19.2 9.6 4.8 2.4
Off Normal 0.3 0.9 1.9 3.8 7.5
On Extended 1.3 3.8 7.5 15 30
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4.2.2 S
OFTWARESWITCHES
The MicroCSU/DSU Front Card has an internal control port that allows software configuration. Control port signals are carried to each card in the rack along the power bus board inside the rack chassis. Access to all rack card control ports is provided by a single control card.
Accessing the Software Control Port
Once you have set each Card’s address, plugged each front card into the rack chassis, and properly installed the control card, you are ready to access the Main Menu. Follow these steps:
1. Connect the serial RS-232C port of a VT100 terminal (or similar RS-232 DTE with terminal emulation) to the EIA-561 control port on the control card.
2. Power on the terminal and set its RS-232C port as follows:
9600 baud 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity local echo CR=CR/LF on inbound data ANSI, VT100 emulation
3. Press [CTRL+B] on the terminal, then enter the address of the card you wish to configure, and press [RETURN].
NOTE
Do not use the universal address [99]. Configure only one card at a time.
The Main Menu should then display on the terminal screen.
MAIN MENU—Esc to exit menu mode
1. Select Hardware/Software Switch Control
2. Read Hardware/Software Configuration
3. Set Software Switch Parameters
4. Display Line/Loop Status
5. Set Switched 56 Parameters
Figure 4. Main Menu.
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Using the Software Menu System
The Menu System operates as follows:
1. All selections must be followed by [RETURN].
2. To make a selection from any menu, enter the option number at the prompt and press [RETURN].
3. To exit any menu without making a selection, press [ESC] followed by [RETURN].
NOTE
You can also exit by just pressing [RETURN]. However, doing this in the Store Phone Number Menu will clear the buffer of the currently stored number.
Verifying Software Switch Control
In order to use software switches for configuration, you must disable the hardware switch settings. To do this, use the following procedure.
NOTE
If this procedure is omitted, your software configurations will be overridden by the hardware switch settings.
1. On the Main Menu, choose item 1, “Select Hardware/Software Switch Control.” The following screen will appear:
HARDWARE/SOFTWARE CONTROL MENU—Esc to exit
1. Use Hardware Switch Control
2. Use Software Switch Control
Figure 5. Hardware/Software Control Menu.
2. In the Hardware/Software Control menu, select item 2 to enable software switch control.
3. The Main Menu will automatically reappear after your selection is entered.
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Setting Software Switch Parameters
From the Main Menu, selecting item 3, “Set Software Switch Parameters” will take you to the Software Switch Menu (below). From this screen, you can soft configure the Card parameters.
SOFTWARE SWITCH MENU—Esc to exit
1. Line Rate 8. DTE Loop Control
2. Circuit Assurance 9. Clock Mode
3. RTS A. Anti-Stream Timer
4. Character Length B. RTS/CTS Delay
5. Data Frmt (Sync/Async) C. 511 Test Pattern
6. DSR Loop Status D. Remote Digital Loop
7. Rate Adapter/DTE Rate E. Local Line Loop
Figure 6. Software Switch Menu.
For each screen described next, selecting a numbered option and pressing [RETURN] stores that option setting and returns you to the Software Switch Menu.
NOTE
All lettered options must be entered in lower case.
Line Rate
Choosing option 1 in the Software Switch Menu takes you to the Line Rate Menu. This option controls the signaling rate on the line. Set it to match the speed of your digital service. For line rates of 56 or 64 Kbps, it is possible to operate the DTE interface at a lower rate. To do this, set the line rate to 56 or 64 Kbps. Then set the DTE Speed as required (Software Switch Menu option 7).
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LINE RATE MENU—Esc to exit
1. 2400 bps 4. 19.2 Kbps
2. 4800 bps 5. 56 Kbps (DEFAULT)
3. 9600 bps 6. 64 Kbps
Figure 7. Line Rate Menu.
Circuit Assurance
Choosing option 2 in the Software Switch Menu takes you to the Circuit Assurance Menu. On dedicated (DDS) circuits, the transmitter and the CTS output can be configured to go ON only when a working communication circuit is established. If you use Circuit Assurance with DDS services, enable it on only one end of the communications link. For Switched-56 services, enable Circuit Assurance on both ends of the circuit. When Circuit Assurance is disabled, the transmitter and CTS operate without regard to the receiver state.
CIRCUIT ASSURANCE MENU—Esc to exit
1. Enable Circuit Assurance
2. Disable Circuit Assurance (DEFAULT)
Figure 8. Circuit Assurance Menu.
Force RTS
Choosing option 3 in the Software Switch Menu takes you to the RTS Menu. The RTS input can be forced ON, ignoring the RTS signal from the DTE. When RTS is forced ON, the transmitter is always enabled and the user may send data.
RTS Menu—Esc to exit
1. RTS Forced On (DEFAULT)
2. RTS Follows DTE Signal
Figure 9. RTS Menu.
NOTE
When the Line Rate (Software Switch Menu option 1) is 64 Kbps, RTS is always forced ON, regardless of the Force RTS switch setting.
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Character Length
Choosing option 4 in the Software Switch Menu takes you to the Character Length Menu. In asynchronous data format, the Card supports 10-bit and 11-bit character lengths. Set this option according to the characteristics of the data being transmitted.
CHARACTER LENGTH MENU—Esc to exit
1. 10 Bit Character Length (DEFAULT)
2. 11 Bit Character Length
Figure 10. Character Length Menu.
DTE Data Format
Choosing option 5 in the Software Switch Menu takes you to the Data Format Menu. This option controls whether an async-to-sync conversion is performed between the DTE and the Card. (Data is always transferred synchronously between two Cards.) For an asynchronous DTE, select the asynchronous data format. For a synchronous DTE, select the synchronous data format.
DATA FORMAT MENU—Esc to exit
1. Asynchronous Data Format
2. Synchronous Data Format (DEFAULT)
Figure 11. Data Format Menu.
NOTE
The async rate of 57.6 Kbps is supported at the 56 Kbps line rate, provided the DTE equipment is configured to transmit two stop bits. The extra stop bit reduces the DTE’s effective data rate to allow synchronization with the 56 Kbps line speed. Set the Card for two stop bits by selecting “11 bit character length” in the Character Length Menu.
NOTE
You can use the Card to transmit lower-speed asynchronous data (up to
9.6 Kbps) over synchronous circuits by simple over-sampling. To do this, select the synchronous data format and set the line Line Rate (Software Switch Menu option 1) to at least four times that asynchronous data rate you wish to send. For example, use a Line Rate of 9.6 Kbps or higher for 2.4 Kbps async data.
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DSR Status During Local Loopback
Choosing option 6 inn the Software Switch Menu takes you to the DSR Loop Status Menu. This option controls the behavior of the DSR output during local loopback. To force DSR high (ON) during local loopback, enable this option. To force DSR low (OFF) during a local loopback, disable it.
DSR LOOP STATUS MENU—Esc to exit
1. DSR On During Local Line Loop
2. DSR Off During Local Line Loop (DEFAULT)
Figure 12. DSR Loop Status Menu.
Rate Converter/DTE Rate
Choosing option 7 in the Software Switch Menu takes you to the Rate Adapter/DTE Rate Menu. The Card rate converter adapts a 56 Kbps or 64 Kbps line rate to slower DTE data rates. Set the Rate Converter to match the DTE data rate. If the DTE data rate is the same as the line rate, disable rate conversion by selecting item 6 on this menu.
RATE ADAPTER/DTE RATE MENU—Esc to exit
1. Line=56/64, DTE=2.4
2. Line=56/64, DTE=4.8
3. Line=56/64, DTE=9.6
4. Line=56/64, DTE=19.2
5. Line=56/64, DTE=38.4
6. Line Rate=DTE Rate (DEFAULT)
For 57.6, use Line Rate=DTE Rate, set Line Rate to
56 Kbps, config DTE for 2 Stop bits and set Char
Length accordingly.
Figure 13. Rate Adapter/DTE Rate Menu.
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NOTE
For DTE data rates of 56 Kbps or 64 Kbps, set the rate adapter to “Line Rate=DTE Rate,” and set the Line Rate to 56 or 64 Kbps, respectively. For DTE rate of 57.6 Kbps, set rate adapter to “Line Rate=DTE Rate,” set line rate to 56 Kbps, set DTE for two stop bits, and set CSU/DSU character length to “11 bits.”
DTE Loop Control
Choosing option 8 in the Software Switch Menu takes you to the DTE Loop Control Menu. The local and remote loopbacks on the Card can be controlled from the DTE interface by raising or lowering the LL and RL signals. To allow the DTE to control these loopbacks in this manner, enable this option. Disable if you want the Card to ignore these signals.
DTE LOOP CONTROL MENU—Esc to exit
1. Enable DTE Loop Control
2. Disable DTE Loop Control (DEFAULT)
Figure 14. DTE Loop Control Menu.
Clock Mode
Choosing option 9 in the Software Switch Menu takes you to the Clock Mode Menu.
CLOCK MODE MENU—Esc to exit
1. Internal (Master) Clock
2. Network (Looped) Clock (DEFAULT)
3. External (DTE) Clock
4. Switched 56 Clock
Figure 15. Clock Mode Menu.
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Set this option as follows:
• Internal (Master): To use the Card internal reference clock as the timing source, select item 1. Use internal timing in point-to-point applications where the Card is being used as a limited distance modem. (Set the far-end Card for looped timing as described below.)
• Network (Looped): To have the Card derive a transmit clock from the incoming data stream from the network, select item 2. This is the default setting and appropriate for most applications.
• External (Terminal Timing): To have the Card use the DTE-supplied transmit clock (pin 24 on an RS-232/V.24 interface or pins U and W on a V.35 interface), select item 3. Use external timing for tail-circuit applications, in which the RS-232 or V.35 ports of two Cards are interconnected.
• Switched 56: When using a Card with Switched 56 service, select item 4.
Anti-Streaming Timer
Choosing option “a” (options “a” through “e” must be entered in lower-case letters) in the Software Switch Menu takes you to the Anti Stream Timer Menu. This option lets you enable or disable the anti-streaming timer, which protects multidrop networks from a drop that is continuously transmitting. If the DTE asserts RTS for a period of time exceeding the timer interface, the timer forces RTS off internally. This allows the rest of the multidrop network to resume operation. The Card holds RTS off until the terminal drops RTS. The timer interval decreases as the line rate increases.
ANTI-STREAM TIMER MENU—Esc to exit
1. Enable Anti-Stream Timer
2. Disable Anti-Stream Timer (DEFAULT)
Figure 16. Anti-Stream Timer Menu.
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RTS/CTS Delay
Choosing option “b” in the Software Switch Menu takes you to the RTS/CTS Delay Menu. This option lets you set the RTS/CTS turn-on delay to Normal or Extended. The delay interval decreases as the line rate increases.
RTS/CTS DELAY MENU—Esc to exit
1. Normal RTS/CTS Delay (DEFAULT)
2. Extended RTS/CTS Delay (4xNormal)
Figure 17. RTS/CTS Delay Menu.
4.3 Rear Card Configuration
The MicroCSU/DSU Front Card has two interface card options: the MicroCSU/DSU DB25 Rear (DB25/RJ-48S) and the MicroCSU/DSU V35 Rear (M/34/RJ-48S). Each of these options supports one interface connection and one 4-wire connection. Figure 18 illustrates the two interface options.
Figure 18. The interface cards.
RJ-48 RJ-48
DB25 F M/34 F
MicroCSU/DSU
DB25 Rear
MicroCSU/DSU
V35 Rear
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Prior to installation, you will need to examine the rear card you have selected and make sure it is properly configured for your application. Each rear card is configured by setting straps located on the PC board.
To configure the rear cards, you must set the configuration straps. Figure 19 shows the orientation of these straps. Each strap can either be on pegs 1 and 2, or on pegs 2 and 3. Sections 4.3.1 and 4.3.2 describe the strap locations and possible settings for each rear card.
Figure 19. Orientation of interface card straps.
123 123 123
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4.3.1 M
ICRO
CSU/DSU DB25 R
EARSTRAPSETTINGS
Figure 20 shows strap locations for the MicroCSU/DSU DB25 Rear (DB25/RJ­48S). These straps determine various grounding characteristics for the terminal interface and twisted-pair lines.
Figure 20. DB25/RJ-48S strap locations.
Table 3 provides an overview of interface strap functions for the rear interface cards. Following this overview is a detailed description of each strap’s function.
Strap Function Position 1 & 2 Position 2 & 3
JB3 DTE Shield (Pin 1) & FRGND Connected Open*
JB4 FRGND & SGND Connected Open*
NOTE: * indicates factory default
Table 3. Summary of strap settings
JB2
(Not Used)
JB3
(Peg 1 on top)
JB4
(Peg 1 on left)
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DTE Shield (Pin 1) & FRGND (JB3)
In the connected position, this strap links DB25 pin 1 and frame ground. In the open position, pin 1 is “lifted” from frame ground.
JB3
Position 1 & 2 = DTE Shield (Pin 1) and FRGND Connected
Position 2 & 3 = DTE Shield (Pin 1) and FRGND Not Connected
SGND & FRGND (JB4)
In the connected position, this strap links DB25 pin 7 (Signal Ground) and frame ground. In the open position, pin 1 is “lifted” from frame ground.
JB4
Position 1 & 2 = SGND (Pin 7) and FRGND Connected
Position 2 & 3 = SGND (Pin 7) and FRGND Not Connected
4.3.2 M
ICRO
CSU/DSU V35 R
EARSTRAPSETTINGS
Figure 21 shows the strap location for the MicroCSU/DSU V35 Rear (M/34/RJ­48S). This strap determines whether Signal Ground and Frame Ground will be connected.
Figure 21. M/34/RJ-48S strap locations.
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SGND & FRGND (JB4)
In the connected position, this strap links Signal Ground and Frame Ground.
JB4
Position 1 & 2 = SGND and FRGND Connected
Position 2 & 3 = SGND and FRGND Not Connected
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5. Installation
This chapter describes the functions of the MicroRack chassis, tells how to install front and rear MicroCSU/DSU cards into the chassis, and provides diagrams for wiring the interface connections correctly.
The MicroRacks come with two, four, eight, or sixteen short-range modem card slots, plus its own power supply. Measuring only 3.5 inches high, the MicroRack is designed to occupy only 2U in a 19-inch rack. Sturdy front handles allow the MicroRack 16 to be extracted and transported conveniently.
Figure 22. The MicroRack 16.
The power supply consists of two cards: a front power-supply card and the rear power entry card. The two cards meet inside the rack chassis and plug into each other by means of a multipin connector. Use the steps on the next page as a guide for installing the power-supply module.
ON
OFF
Power
MicroRack System AC Power Supply
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Rear (Power Entry) Card Installation
1. Attach the ground wire using the star washer and the #6-32 nut. Use a wrench to tighten the nut securely.
2. Slide the power entry card into the back of the chassis along the metal guide rails provided.
3. Secure the rear card using the #4-40 metal screws provided.
CAUTION
To avoid shock, do not connect power cables until the power-supply module is fully assembled.
Front (Power Supply) Card Installation
1. Make sure the power switch is in the OFF position.
2. Slide the power-supply card into the front of the chassis. It should meet the rear card when it’s almost all the way into the chassis.
3. Push the front card gently into the multipin connector on the rear card.
4. Secure the front card using the thumbscrews.
Rear Card Power Connection for the AC Power Supply
The PS460A rear card is equipped with a shrouded male IEC-320 AC power interface. This interface accepts a domestic U.S. power cord or any number of international power cords.
DC Rear Card Power Connection
The power supply’s rear card comes equipped with a cage-clamp terminal block. The steps below will help you install the rear card.
CAUTION
Connect the equipment to a SELV DC supply source that is electrically isolated from the AC power sources. The DC power source should also be reliably connected to earth ground.
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1. Strip back the insulation on each of the wires about a quarter of an inch.
2. Use a small flatblade screwdriver to open the cage clamp as shown in Figure 3-2. Insert the stripped portion of the wire into the opening and remove the screwdriver. The cage clamp will clamp the wire, producing a reliable connection. Make sure all strands of wire are captured and that there is no exposed wire.
3. Connect the earth ground wire to the frame ground terminal.
4. Connect the +VDC power wire to the +DC In terminal. Connect the -VDC power wire to the -DC In terminal. The power-supply card is protected against accidental reversal of polarity. If the DC-Input LED does not light, check the polarity of the input wiring.
5. Connect the Alarm contacts as needed by your application.
Figure 23. Connecting bare wires to the rear power-entry card.
Replacing the Power Supply Fuse
The rack chassis power supply uses a 400 mA fuse for 120-VAC circuits, and a 200 mA fuse for 240-VAC circuits. The fuse compartment is located just below the AC socket on the rear card. To replace the fuse, follow the steps on the next page:
1) Turn the power switch off and remove the power cord.
2) Using a small screwdriver, pop the compartment open (it will slide open like a drawer). Depending upon the exact part used, the drawer may slide completely out of the fuse holder or it may stop partway out.
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3) Note that there are two fuses in the drawer. The front fuse is the spare, and the rear fuse is the “active” fuse.
4) If the active fuse appears to be blown, remove it from the clips and replace it with the spare from the front compartment. Note the size and rating of the blown fuse before discarding it.
5) Buy a replacement fuse at an electronics store. (Note: For continued protection against the risk of fire, replace only with the same type and rating of fuse.)
Switching the Power Supply Between 120 and 240 Volts
The power supply module should be installed in the rack chassis before any CSU/DSU cards. Here are the steps to select the switch for the proper voltage level.
1) Locate the two-position switch near the back of the card. Slide the switch to the desired voltage. (Note: The actual values on the switch may be “110/220” or “115/230.”)
2) Verify that the existing fuse is the correct value (400 mA for the 120-volt, 200 mA for the 240-volt).
3) Connect the power supply cord.
Wiring the MicroCSU/DSU
Each of the rear interface cards compatible with the MicroCSU/DSU has one terminal interface port and one 4-wire (twisted pair) port. For specific interface pinouts, refer to Appendix B.
Operating the Power Supply
The AC power supply has a single power LED on the front panel, which lights when the power switch is turned on and the unit is connected to an AC power source.
The DC power supplies feature two front-panel LEDs that indicate the condition of the power line. The “Power ” LED will only light when the power switch is turned on and the low voltage AC power is available to the function cards installed in the rack. The “DC Input” LED will light whenever a power source is present (with correct polarity), regardless of whether or not the power switch is turned on.
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6. DDS Testing
The MicroCSU/DSU offers three tests to evaluate the condition of the CSU/DSUs and the communication link: local analog loopback testing, remote digital loopback testing, and telco testing. This section describes how to utilize each of these test modes.
6.1 Local Analog Loopback Testing
The Local Analog Loopback (LAL) test checks the operation of the local MicroCSU/DSU. Any data sent to the local MicroCSU/DSU in this test mode will be echoed (returned) back to the user device. For example, characters typed on the keyboard of a terminal will appear on the terminal screen. To perform an Analog Loopback test, follow these steps:
1) Activate Analog Loopback. This may be done in one of two ways: by moving the front-panel toggle switch to Analog or by raising signal LL on the terminal interface. Once LAL is activated, the MicroCSU/DSU transmit output is connected to its own receiver. The “test” LED should be lit.
2) Verify that the data terminal equipment is operating properly and can be used for a test. If a fault is indicated, call your supplier.
3) Perform a BER (bit error rate) test on each unit. If the BER test equipment indicates no faults but the data terminal indicates a fault, follow the manufacturer’s checkout procedures for the data terminal. Also, check the interface cable between the terminal and the MicroCSU/DSU.
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6.2 Remote Digital Loopback Testing
The Remote Digital Loopback (RDL) test checks the performance of both the local and remote MicroCSU/DSUs, and the communication link between them. Any characters sent to the remote MicroCSU/DSU in this test mode will be returned back to the originating device. For example, characters typed on the keyboard of the local terminal will appear on the local terminal screen after having been passed to the remote MicroCSU/DSU and looped back. To perform an RDL test, follow these steps:
1) Activate RDL. This may be done in two ways: by moving the front-panel toggle switch to “Remote” or by raising the RL signal on the terminal interface.
2) Perform a BER (bit error rate) test on the system.
3) If the BER test equipment indicates a fault and the Local Analog Loopback test was successful for both MicroCSU/DSU modems, you may have a problem with the line between the CSU/DSUs. You should inspect the line for proper connections.
DIGITAL
NETWORK
CSU/DSU
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6.3 V.52 BER Test Generator
The MicroCSU/DSU has a built-in test pattern generator and detector. It can be invoked at both ends of a link simultaneously, or it can be used with the Local Analog or Remote Digital Loopback. The following example requires two operators: one to initiate and monitor the test at the local MicroCSU/DSU modem, and one at the remote MicroCSU/DSU modem. To use the V.52 BER test by itself, both operators should simultaneously follow these steps:
1) Locate the “511/511E” toggle switch on the front panel of the MicroCSU/DSU and move it to “511.” This activates the V.52 BER test mode and transmits a “511” pseudorandom test pattern to the other unit. If any errors are received, the receiving CSU/DSU’s red “Error” LED will blink sporadically.
NOTE
For this test to function, the “511” switch on both MicroCSU/DSU modems must be on.
2) If the test indicates no errors are present, move the V.52 toggle switch to the “511/E” test. The 511/E test transmits the 511 pseudorandom test pattern and periodically injects intentional errors. If the test is working properly, the receiving CSU/DSU’s red “Error” LED will blink regularly. A successful 511/E test will confirm that the link is in place, and that the MicroCSU/DSU’s built­in 511 generator and detector are working properly.
3) This test can be done by one operator by first activating the local analog loop or remote digital loop.
6.4 Telco Testing
The digital service provider’s central office can perform CSU Loop and DSU Loop diagnostic testing. These diagnostics allow the central office to evaluate circuit operation without making visits to a customer’s premises.
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6.4.1 CSU L
OOP
The CSU Loop is activated when the central office reverses the DC sealing current that flows between the TX pair and the RX pair. In this case, the MicroCSU/DSU recognizes this and loops signals on the RX pair back to the central office on the TX pair. While the CSU Loop is activated by the central office, the TM light is illuminated.
6.4.2 DSU L
OOP
The DSU Loop is activated when the central office sends a DSU loop signal over the twisted-pair wire. The MicroCSU/DSU senses this signal and loops the digital data back to the central office. While the DSU Loop is activated, the TM light is illuminated.
DSU CSU
DIGITAL
NETWORK
DSU CSU
DIGITAL
NETWORK
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Appendix A. Cable
Recommendations
The MicroCSU/DSU has been tested using twisted-pair cable with the following characteristics:
Wire Gauge Capacitance Resistance
19 AWG 83nf/mi or 15.72 pf/ft. 0.0163 ohms/ft.
22 AWG 83nf/mi or 15.72 pf/ft. 0.0326 ohms/ft.
24 AWG 83nf/mi or 15.72 pf/ft. 0.05165 ohms/ft.
For optimum performance from your MicroCSU/DSU, keep the following guidelines in mind:
Always use twisted-pair wire—this is not an option.
• Use twisted-pair wire with a capacitance of 20 pf/ft. or less.
• Avoid twisted-pair wire thinner than 26 AWG (in other words, avoid higher AWG numbers than 26).
• Use of twisted pair with a resistance greater than the above specifications may cause a reduction in maximum distance obtainable. Functionality should not be affected.
• Many different environmental factors can affect the maximum distances obtainable at a particular site
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APPENDIX B: Interface Pin Assignment
Appendix B. Interface Pin
Assignment
B.1 DDS Interface
The DDS Interface is an RJ-48S modular jack.
Pin # Signal
1 TX+
2 TX-
3 No connection
4 No connection
5 No connection
6 No connection
7 RX+
8 RX-
B.2 M/34 Connector, Terminal Interface
Pin # Signal
B SGND (Signal Ground)
C RTS
D CTS
E DSR
FCD
H DTR
L LL (Local Loop)
M TM (Test Mode)
N RL (Remote Loop)
PTD
RRD
S TD/
T RD/
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M/34 Connector, Terminal Interface (continued)
U XTC
VRC
W XTC/
X RC/
YTC
AA TC/
B.3 DB25 Connector, Terminal Interface
Pins are assigned according to RS-232E and EIA-530 standards.
Pin # Signal
1 Frame Ground
2TD
3RD
4 RTS
5 CTS
6 DSR
7 SGND (Signal Ground)
8CD
9 /RC
11 /XTC
12 /TC
14 /TD
15 TC
16 /RD
17 RC
18 LL (Local Loop)
20 DTR
21 RL (Remote Loop)
24 XTC
25 TM (Test Mode)
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APPENDIX C: Transmitter Clock Source During Test Loops
Appendix C. Transmitter Clock
Source During Test Loops
Clock Analog Originating Receiving Mode Normal Loop Remote Loop Remote Loop
Internal INT INT INT RC
External EXT INT EXT EXT
Network RC INT RC RC
RC = Receive Clock
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