MiLAN MIL-4650, MIL-4655 User Manual

MIL-4650 and MIL-4655

Master/Slave Modules

User’s Guide

with

FastManage™

Sunnyvale, California

Minnetonka, Minnesota

-Specific Information

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Regulatory Approvals

• FCC Class A

• UL 1950

• CSA 22 No. 950

• EN60950

• CE, EN55022 Class A, EN55024

Canadian EMI Notice

This Class A digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

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• EN55022 (CISPR 22) - Radio Frequency Interference

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Table of Contents

Preface

About this Manual............................................................................................... P-1

Master/Slave Documentation............................................................................ P-1

Contents of this Document................................................................................. P-2

Package Contents................................................................................................. P-2

Notation Conventions......................................................................................... P-2

Chapter 1: Introduction

Overview of the Master/Slave Modules.......................................................... 1-1

MIL-4650 Master Module............................................................................ 1-1

MIL-4655 Slave Module............................................................................... 1-1

Features ................................................................................................................. 1-2

Common Features for Both Modules......................................................... 1-2

Features of the MIL-4650 Master Module................................................. 1-2

Utilities .................................................................................................................. 1-2

The Next Step ....................................................................................................... 1-2

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Chapter 2: Installation

Installation Requirements................................................................................... 2-1

Installation ............................................................................................................ 2-1

DIP Switch Settings ............................................................................................. 2-2

Troubleshooting................................................................................................... 2-2

JP1: Jumper Settings.....................................................................................2-2

Chapter 3: FastManage for the Media Conversion System

Overview of FastManage....................................................................................3-1

Starting FastManage............................................................................................3-1

Hot Spots and System Information................................................................... 3-3

Configure Pull-down Menu............................................................................... 3-4

Appendix A:Specifications

Hardware Features for the MIL-4650................................................................ A-1

System LEDs for the MIL-4650 .......................................................................... A-1

System LEDs for the MIL-4655 .......................................................................... A-1

Connectors............................................................................................................A-2

RS-232, RJ-45 Connector .............................................................................. A-2

RJ-45 Pinouts ................................................................................................. A-2

Environmental Operating Conditions.............................................................. A-2

Power Supply.......................................................................................................A-2

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Appendix B:Technical Support Services

World Wide Web Server..................................................................................... B-1

Internet FTP Server.............................................................................................. B-1

Contacting Technical Support ........................................................................... B-1

Expediting Technical Support Service.............................................................. B-1

Returning Procedures ......................................................................................... B-2

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iv MIL-4650/MIL-4655 Master/Slave Modules

Preface

P.1 About this Manual

This guide covers both the MIL-4650 and the MIL-4655
Master/Slave modules. These modules were designed to be
installed into MiLAN’s Media Conversion System.

The terms “Master/Slave module” and just “module” are used
throughout this document to describe these devices. This
manual assumes that you are familiar with the tasks of a
system administrator.

P.2 Master/Slave Documentation

A LAN Products CD-ROM

Master module. Use the CD-ROM to access the following
manuals:

MIL-4650/MIL-4655 Master/Slave Hardware User’s Guide,

•

with FastManage-specific Information

following information:

is included with each MIL-4650

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. This document has the

– Instructions on how to physically install a module
– Information on the FastManage suite of software and

how it affects a specific MIL-4650 and other modules
– Specifications for both modules
This document is unique to the Master/Slave modules.

FastManage User’s Guide

•
FastManage software for MIL-4650 Master module.

This document is generic for all MiLAN products that
implement FastManage.

MIL-4650/MIL-4655 Master/Slave Modules P-1

: Use this guide to setup the

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P.3 Contents of this Document

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Chapter 1:

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Chapter 2:

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Chapter 3:

Has an overview of the Master/Slave modules
Provides instructions for installing the modules
This section has information on FastManage for

the MIL-4650 Master module

Appendix A:

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Appendix B:

Specifications information for both modules

Technical support information

P.4 Package Contents

• MIL-4650 Master or MIL-4655 Slave module

• 18" RS-422 cable (MIL-4650 Master module only)

• 6" RS-422 cable (MIL-4655 Slave module only)

• LAN Products CD-ROM (MIL 4650 Master module only)

• Warranty card

P.5 Notation Conventions

This document has certain notation conventions that make it
easier to follow instructions and examples.

Table P-1: Notation Conventions

Conventions Description

[return] Brackets indicate a key to be pressed ([tab]).

Courier bold

“+” sign The “+” sign is used to indicate holding down one key while pressing
Italics Italics designate variables and titles of other documents.

“Quick Reference” Quotes refer to important information or a specific name.
CAPS Caps indicates abbreviations, specific directory, or product markings

Courier boldface font indicates a system message, options, or
instructions to be implemented.

another (e.g., “press [shift]+[C]”).

P-2 MIL-4650/MIL-4655 Master/Slave Modules

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1 gives a description of the MIL-4650 and MIL-4655
Master/Slave modules.

1.1 Overview of the Master/Slave Modules

1.1.1 MIL-4650 Master Module

The MIL-4650 Master module is designed to provide two-way
communication between a host device and MiLAN’s media
conversion modules. Communication between these devices is
performed via the network or a serial (RS-232) link. The
module uses auto-negotiation to perform in either 10/100
Mbps.

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Figure 1-1. MIL-4650 Master Front Panel

1.1.2 MIL-4655 Slave Module

The MIL-4655 Slave module is designed to send commands to
and receive status from MiLAN’s media conversion modules.

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SYS

MIL-

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IN OUT

IN OUT

RS-232

ON

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Figure 1-2. MIL-4655 Slave Front Panel

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