GarrettCom DX40 User Manual

Magnum DX40

Serial Device Router

Installation Guide

GarrettCom Utility Networks

25 Commerce Way #1

North Andover, MA 01845

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Declarations

DOCUMENT NOTICE

Copyright

Copyright 2007 by GarrettCom. Printed in the US. All rights reserved.
This manual may not be reproduced or disclosed in whole or in part by any mea ns without the written consent

of GarrettCom. DynaStar is a trademark of Garrett. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the
property of their respective owners.

This document has been prepared to assist users of equi pment manufactured by GarrettCom and chang es are
made periodically to the information in this manual. Such changes are published in Software Release Notices.
If you have recently upgraded your software, carefully note those areas where new commands or procedures
have been added. The material contained in this manual is supplied without any warranty of any kind.
GarrettCom therefore assumes no responsibility and shall incur no liability arising from the supplying or use of
this document or the material contained in it.

Rights

Except as set forth in the Software License Agreement, GarrettCom makes no representation that software
programs and practices described herein will not inf rin ge on existing or future patent rights, copyrights,
trademarks, trade secrets or other propr ietary rights of third parties and GarrettCom makes no warranties of
any kind, either express or implied, and expressly disclaims any such warranties, including but not limited to
any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose and any warranties of non­infringement. The descriptions contained herein do not imply the granting of licenses to make, use, sell, license
or otherwise transfer GarrettCom products described herein. GarrettCom disclaims responsibility for errors
which may appear in this document, and it reserves the right, in it s sole discretion and without notice, to make
substitutions and modifications in the products and practices described in this document.

Part Number Information

Paper Version Part Number: 3-01-2127-00 Rev AB
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Revision History

Release Date

October, 2006 01 1.1 New product release, Hardware and

January, 2007 02 1.2 New product release, Hardware and

February, 2007 AA 1.2 New product release, Hardware and

June, 2007 AB 1.3 Added dimensional drawings, minor edits.

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WARRANTY

GarrettCom warrants equipment manufactured by it to be free from defect s in materials and workmanship for a
period of one (1) year from date of shipment. If within the warranty period the purchaser discovers such item
was not as warranted above and promptly notifies GarrettCom in writing, GarrettCom shall repair or replace the
items at the company's option. This warranty shall not apply to: (a) equipment not manufactured by
GarrettCom; (b) equipment which shall have been repaired or altered by anyone other than GarrettCom; (c)
equipment which shall have been subjected to negligence, accident, or damage by circumstances beyond
GarrettCom control, or to improper operation, maintenance or storage, or to other than normal use or service.
With respect to equipment sold but not manufactured by GarrettCom, the warranty obligation of GarrettCom
shall, in all aspects, conform and be limited to the warranty actually extended to GarrettCom by its supplier.

The foregoing warranties do not cover reimbursement for labor, transport ation, removal, installation, or other
expenses that may be incurred in connection with repair or replacement.

THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED
WARRANTIES EXCEPT WARRANTIES OF TITLE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Anything to the contrary herein contained notwithstanding, GarrettCom, ITS CONTRACTORS AND
SUPPLIERS OF ANY TIER, SHALL NOT BE LIABLE IN CONTRACT , IN TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE
OR STRICT LIABILITY) OR OTHERWISE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHA TSOEVER. The remedies of the pur chaser set forth herein are exclusive

where so stated and the total cumulative liability of GarrettCom its contractors and suppliers of any tier, with
respect to this contract or anything done in connection therewith, such as the use of any product covered by or
furnished under the contract, whether in contract, in tort (including negligence or strict liability) or otherwise,
shall not exceed the price of the product or part on which such liability is based.

Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by an authorized official of Garr ettCom , prod ucts sold hereunder are not
intended for use in or in connection with a nuclear facility or activity. If so used, GarrettCom disclaims all liability
for nuclear damage, injury or contamination, and purchaser shall indemnify GarrettCom against any such
liability, whether as a result of breach of contract, warranty, tort (including negligence) or otherwise.

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Patents

PATENTS

As to equipment proposed and furnished by GarrettCom, GarrettCom shall defend any suit or proceeding
brought against purchaser so far as based on a claim that said equipment constitutes an infringement of any
patent of the United States, if notified promptly in writing and given authority, information, and assistance at
GarrettCom's expense for the defense of the claim. In ev ent of a final award of cost s and damages from such a
suit, GarrettCom shall pay such award. In event the use of said equipment by purchaser is enjoined in such a
suit, GarrettCom shall, at its own expense, and at its sole option either (a) procure for purchaser the right to
continue using equipment, (b) modify said equipment to render it non-infringing, (c) replace said equipment
with non-infringing equipment, or (d) refund the purchase price (less depreciation) and transportation and
installation costs of said equipment. GarrettCom will not be responsible for any compromise or settlement
made without its written consent. The foregoing states the entire liability of GarrettCom for patent infringement,
and in no event shall GarrettCom be liable if the infringement charge is based on the use of GarrettCom
equipment for a purpose other than that for which it was sold by Gar rettCom As to any equipment fur nished by
GarrettCom to purchaser and manufactured in accordance with designs proposed by purchaser, purchaser
shall indemnify GarrettCom against any award made against GarrettCom for patent, trademark, or copyright
infringement.

RETURN OF EQUIPMENT

No equipment may be returned without purchaser first obtaining GarrettCom's written Return Material
Authorization (RMA). An RMA can be obtained by contacting Sales at 978.688-8807.

Equipment accepted for credit, not involving a GarrettCom error, shall be subject to all the terms of the original
purchase contract and to a service charge. Returned equipment must be of current manufacture, unused, and
in reasonable condition, securely packed to reach GarrettCom without damage, shipped F.O.B. GarrettCom
facility with transportation charges paid, and labeled with Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. Any
cost incurred by GarrettCom to put equipment in first class condition will be charged to purchaser.

COMPLIANCE NOTICES

FCC Part 15

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at
his/her own expense.

In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations shielded cables must be used for electrical I/O with this
equipment. Operation with non-approved equipment or unshielded cables may result in interference to radio
and television reception.

Changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The user is cautioned not to
change or modify this product.

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Safety

IC CS03 (Industry Canada)

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set
out in the interference-causing equipm e nt entit l ed “Digital Apparatus”, ICES-003 of the department of
Communications (Cet appareil numérique r especte les limites bruit s radioélectriques applicables aux appareils
numériques de Class A prescrites dans la norme sur le materiel brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques”, NMB-003
édictée par le ministre des Communications).

EN55022

Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

SAFETY

WARNING: Service to this unit can be made only by factory authorized personnel. Failure to observe this

caution can result in malfunction to the unit as well as electrocution to personnel.
Avertissement: Cet appareil ne peut être examiné ou réparé que par un employé autorisé du fabricant. Si

cette consigne n’est pas respectée, il y a risque de panne et d’électrocution.
Vorsicht: Dieses Gerät darf nur durch das bevollmächtigte Kundendienstpersonal der fabrik instandgehalten

werden. Die Nichtbeachtung dieser Vorschrift kann zu Fehlfunktionen des Gerätes führen und das Personal
durch Stromschläge gefährden.

Table 2-1.

Industry Canada Warnings Avis d’Industrie Canada

Notice:
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure

that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of
the local telecommunications company. The equipment
must also be installed using an acceptable method of
connection. The customer should be aware that
compliance with the above conditions may not prevent
degradation of service in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by
a representative designated by the supplier. Any repairs
or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or
equipment malfunctions, may give the
telecommunications company cause to request the user
to disconnect the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the
electrical ground connections of the power utility,
telephone lines, and internal metallic water pipe system,
if present, are connected together. The precaution may
be particularly important in rural areas.

Avis:
Avant d’installer ce matériel, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer

qu’il est permis de le raccorder aux installations de
l’entreprise locale de télécommunication. Le matériel
doit également être installé en suivant une méthode
acceptée de raccordement. L’abonné ne doit pas oublier
qu’il est possible que la conformité aux conditions
énoncées ci-dessus n’empêche pas la dégradation du
service dans certaines situations.

Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent être
coordonnées par un représentant désigné par le
fournisseur. L’entreprise de téléco mmunications peut
demander à l’utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la
suite de réparations ou de modifications effectuées par
l’utilisateur ou à cause de mauvais fonctionnement.

Pour sa propre protection, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer que
tous les fils de mise à la terre de la source d’énergie
électrique, des lignes téléphoniques et des
canalisations d’eau métalliques, s’il y en a, sont
raccordés ensemble. Cette précaution est
particulièrement importante dans les régions rurales.

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Service Personnel Warning

The DX40 may be AC or DC powered. Remove all power connections at the circuit panel before removing the
unit.

The installation of this product must comply with all applicable codes and practices specified by the country,
city, and operating company in which it is installed.

Grounding

All units requiring grounding. Use a grounding wire with a minimum size of 14 AWG at a maximum length of
five feet.

The DX40 is equipped with an external grounding screw (6-32 pan head). The grounding screw should be
torqued to 10 inch pounds (1.1 Nm).

CONTACTING GARRETTCOM UTILITY NETWORKS

By Mail:

GarrettCom Utility Networks
25 Commerce Way #1
North Andover, MA 01845

Telephone:

978.688-8807

Fax:

978.688-8771

Website:

www.garrettcom.com

Email:

[e-mail]

Customer support representatives are available during normal business hours, 8 - 5pm EST.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface

About This Manual ............................................................................................................................ ix

Conventions ...................................................................................................................................... ix

Related Documents........................................................................................................................... ix

Web Access .................................. ... ... .......................................... ... ... .... ... ... ..................................... x

Your Comments ................................................................................................................................. x

CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW

1.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 1

1.2 Configuration ..................................................................................................................................... 1

1.2.1 Connectivity ........................ ......... .......... .......... .......... ......... .......... .......... ......... ..................... 1

1.2.2 Power and Ground ...... .... ... ... ... .......................................... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ........................ 2

1.2.3 Indicators .................................. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ........................... 2

1.2.4 Mounting Options ................................................................................................................. 3

1.3 Specifications .................................................................................................................................... 4

1.3.1 Physical .............................. ....................................... ...................................... ..................... 4

1.3.2 Environmental ...................................................................................................................... 4

1.3.3 Optical ................................... ....................................................................... ........................4

1.3.4 Compliance .......................................................................................................................... 5

1.3.5 Power Requirements ....................... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... .......................................... ... ........ 5

1.3.6 Ports and External Connectors ............................................................................................ 6

1.3.7 Indicators .................................. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ........................... 6

1.4 Pinouts .............................................................................................................................................. 7

1.4.1 RJ45 ................................ .......................................... ......................................... .................. 7

1.4.2 SFP ...................................................................................................................................... 7

1.4.3 DB9 (Female) – RS232 Serial Ports .................................................................................... 8

1.4.4 DB9 (Female) – RS485 Serial Ports .................................................................................... 8

CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION

2.1 Preparing for Installation ................................................................................................................... 9

2.1.1 Tools .................................................................................................................................... 9

2.1.2 Site Suitability .................. ... ... ... ... .... ... .......................................... ... ... .... ... ........................... 9

2.1.3 Wiring and Grounding Guidelines ...................................................................................... 10

2.1.4 Fiber Optic Safety .............................................................................................................. 11

2.1.5 Fiber Optic Handling .......................................................................................................... 11

2.1.6 External Connections ................................... .......................................... ... ... ... ... .... ............ 11

2.2 Unpacking ....................................................................................................................................... 12

2.2.1 Attaching Optional Ethernet Fiber Optic SFPs ................................ ................................... 12

2.3 Installation of the DX40 Unit .................................. .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ................................................ 13

2.3.1 Mounting ............................................................................................................................ 13

2.3.1.1 Mounting on a Panel ............................................................................................. 13

2.3.1.2 Mounting in a DIN Rail System ............................................................................. 14

2.3.2 Connecting Facility Power .................................................................................................. 15

2.3.2.1 Making the Ground and Power Connections ........................................................ 15

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CONTENTS

2.3.3 Connecting Network Cables ...............................................................................................18

2.3.3.1 Connecting Serial Cables ..... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... .............................................18

2.3.3.2 Connecting Ethernet Copper Cables .................................. ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... ..........18

2.3.3.3 Connecting Fiber Ethernet Cables ..................... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ...................19

2.4 Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................19

2.4.1 Removing the DX40 ...........................................................................................................19

2.4.1.1 Disconnecting Network Cables .............................................................................20

2.4.1.2 Disconnecting Power and Ground Lines ...............................................................20

2.4.1.3 Packing the DX40 for Shipment ............................................................................20

2.4.2 Cleaning Fiber Optic Devices .............................................................................................21

2.4.2.1 Cleaning Connectors ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... .......................................... ... ... ... ... .... ... ...21

2.4.2.2 Cleaning Optical Ports ........................................................................ ... ... .............21

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This document provides instructions for installing the Magnum DX40 hardware. This
document gives product descriptions, specifications, detailed information on ports and
pinouts, all site preparation required to install the product, complete installation
procedures, power up instructions, and instructions for removing and maintaining the
product. This document is arranged as follows:

Chapter 1, “Overview” - Contains a brief product description, a list of applicable

specifications, and a description of all controls and indicators and pinouts for connectors.

Chapter 2, “Installation” - Contains all site preparation that must be accomplished prior to

installing the DX40, installation in a panel or DIN rail system, powering the unit up, and
making all external connections. This chapter also includes maintenance procedures.

CONVENTIONS

Graphically distinctive alerts labeled either “Note” or “Caution” (illustrated below) are
interspersed throughout this manual. These alerts call your attention to useful in formation
related to the text immediately following the alert. Notes provide supplemental information
or provide a point of emphasis. Cautions warn you of the risk of poor system performance
or of system failure.

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NOTE: Notes provide you with helpful information about an upcoming step or action. If you
do not use the information contained in a Note there is no risk of harm to the system, but
using the information will improve performance and/or increase your understanding.

CAUTION: A caution warns you that you should take some action to avoid poor system
performance or system failure.

LASER WARNING: This Warning is used to call attention to the fact that Laser output can cause
serious damage to the eye.

ELECTRICAL WARNING: This format is used for Electrical Warnings. Callouts of this
format are used to notify that a potential of electrocution exists and that a defined action
could cause personal injury or death to occur.

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