Comtech EF Data D&I User Manual

D&I

Breakout Panel

Installation and Operation Manual

Part Number MN/D-I.IOM

Revision 0

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D&I

Breakout Panel

Installation and Operation Manual

Part Number MN/D-I.IOM

Revision 0

August 19, 2005

. Copyright © Comtech EF Data, 2005. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.

Comtech EF Data, 2114 West 7th Street, Tempe, Arizona 85281 USA, 480.333.2200, FAX: [phone]

Warranty Policy

This Comtech EF Data Corporation product is warranted against defects in material and
workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment. During the warranty
period, Comtech EF Data will, at its option, repair or replace products that prove to be
defective. For warranty service, the product must be returned to Comtech EF Data,
shipping prepaid by the buyer. Return shipping charges for normal surface delivery within
the continental U.S. will be paid by Comtech EF Data.

For equipment under warranty, the customer is responsible for freight to Comtech
EF Data and all related custom, taxes, tariffs, insurance, etc.

Comtech EF Data is responsible for the freight charges only for return of the equipment
from the factory to the customer. Comtech EF Data will return the equipment by the same
method (i.e., Air, Express, Surface) as the equipment was sent to Comtech EF Data.

Limitations of Warranty

The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper installation or
maintenance, abuse, unauthorized modification, or operation outside of environmental
specifications for the product, or, for damages that occur to improper repackaging of
equipment for return to Comtech EF Data.

No other warranty is expressed or implied. Comtech EF Data Corporation
specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for
particular purpose.

Exclusive Remedies

The remedies provided herein are the buyer's sole and exclusive remedies. Comtech EF
Data Corporation shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential damages, whether based on contact, tort, or any other legal theory.

Disclaimer

Comtech EF Data has reviewed this manual thoroughly in order that it will be an easy-to­use guide to your equipment. All statements, technical information, and
recommendations in this manual and in any guides or related documents are believed
reliable, but the accuracy and completeness thereof are not guaranteed or warranted,
and they are not intended to be, nor should they be understood to be, representations or
warranties concerning the products described. Further, Comtech EF Data reserves the
right to make changes in the specifications of the products described in this manual at
any time without notice and without obligation to notify any person of such changes.

If you have any questions regarding your equipment or the information in this manual,
please contact the Comtech EF Data Customer Service Department. (For more
information, refer to the preface.)

About this Manual

This manual provides installation and operation information for the EFData D&I
breakout panel.

This is a technical document intended for earth station engineers, technicians, and
operators responsible for the operation and maintenance of the D&I breakout panel.

Organization

This manual includes the following chapters:

• Chapter 1 — provides an introduction.

• Chapter 2 — provides connector and switch information.

Preface

Revision Numbering Scheme

The following table identifies the revision numbering scheme utilized for EFData
installation and operation manuals, addenda, and supplements:

Part # Revision Level Description

MN/D&I Rev. 0 1st edition of the manual.
MN/D&I Rev. 1 1st revision (2nd edition) of the manual.
MN/D&I_A Rev. 1 Addendum A Addendum A to Rev. 1 of the manual.
MN/D&I_B Rev. 1 Addendum B Addendum B to Rev. 1 of the manual.
MN/D&I Rev. 2 2nd revision (3rd edition) of the manual

MN/D&I_SA Supplement A Supplement A to the manual.

(includes information from Addenda A and B).

(The “S” in “SA” designates “Supplement.”)
Note: This is a limited distribution document.

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Conventions Used in this Manual

Caution and Warning

CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury. CAUTION may also be used to indicate other

CAUTION

unsafe practices or risks of property damage.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.

WARN ING

Note

NOTE

This is the style for a note.

European EMC Directive

In order to meet the European Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive
(EN55022, EN50082-1), properly shielded cables for DATA I/O are required. More
specifically, these cables must be double-shielded from end-to-end, ensuring a continuous
ground shield.

The following information is applicable for the European Low Voltage Directive
(EN60950):

<HAR> Type of power cord required for use in the European Community.

!

International Symbols:

CAUTION: Double-pole/Neutral Fusing
ACHTUNG: Zweipolige bzw. Neutralleiter-Sicherung

Alternating Current.

Fuse.
Safety Ground.

Chassis Ground.

NOTE

For additional symbols, refer to “Caution and Warning” listed earlier in
this preface.

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Reporting Comments or Suggestions Concerning this Manual

Comments and suggestions regarding the content and design of this manual will be
appreciated. To submit comments, please contact the EFData Customer Service
Department according to the following information.

Customer Service

Contact the EFData Customer Service Department for:

• Product support

• Information on returning a product

• Information on upgrading a product

• Product training

• Reporting comments or suggestions concerning manuals

An EFData Customer Service representative may be reached at:

EFData Corporation
Attention: Customer Service Department
2105 West 5th Place
Tempe, Arizona 85281 USA

[phone]
[phone] FAX

or, E-Mail can be sent to the Customer Service Department at:

[e-mail]

To return an EFData product (in-warranty and out-of-warranty) for repair or replacement:

1. Request a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from the EFData
Customer Service Department.

Be prepared to supply the Customer Service representative with the model

number, serial number, and a description of the problem.

2. To ensure that the product is not damaged during shipping, pack the product in
its original shipping carton/packaging.

3. Ship the product back to EFData. (Shipping charges should be prepaid.)

For more information regarding the warranty policies, refer to the disclaimer page
located behind the title page.

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