MRV LX-1000, LX-1004-AC, LX-1004-PoE Getting Started

Getting Started with the LX-1000 Series

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Copyright © 2005 by MRV Communications, Inc.

Should you experience trouble with this equipment, please contact one of the following support
locations:

• If you purchased your equipment in the Americas, contact MRV Americas Service and
Support in the U.S. at 978-952-4888. (If you are calling from outside the U.S., call +011 978­952-4888.)

• If you purchased your equipment outside the Americas (Europe, EU, Middle-East,
Africa, Asia), contact MRV International Service and Support at 972-4-993-6200.

CAUTION

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 residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, can cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the power cord of the equipment into an outlet on a circuit that
is different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by MRV Communications,
Inc. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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HUMAN EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

Pursuant to 47 CFR § 24.52 of the FCC Rules and Regulations, personal communications services
(PCS) equipment is subject to the radio frequency radiation exposure requirements specified in §

1.1307(b), § 2.1091 and § 2.1093, as appropriate. Wavecom, Inc. certifies that it has determined that
the Modem complies with the RF hazard requirements applicable to broadband PCS equipment
operating under the authority of 47 CFR Part 24, Subpart E and 47 CFR Part 22, of the FCC Rules
and Regulations. This determination is dependent upon installation, operation and use of the
equipment in accordance with all instructions provided. The Modem is designed for and intended to
be used in fixed and mobile applications. "Fixed" means that the device is physically secured at one
location and is not able to be easily moved to another location. "Mobile" means that the device is
designed to be used in other than fixed locations and generally in such a way that a separation
distance of at least 20 cm is normally maintained between the transmitter's antenna and the body of
the user or nearby persons. The Modem is not designed for or intended to be used in portable
applications (within 20 cm of the body of the user) and such uses are strictly prohibited. To ensure
that the Modem complies with current FCC regulations limiting both maximum RF output power and
human exposure to radio frequency radiation, a separation distance of at least 20 cm must be
maintained between the unit's antenna and the body of the user and any nearby persons at all times
and in all applications and uses. Additionally, in mobile applications, maximum antenna gain must
not exceed 3 dBi for 1900 MHz operations and -0.5 dB for 850 MHz operations.

EXPORT NOTICE

MRV models contain 128-bit encryption software. Export of this product is restricted under U.S. law.
Information is available from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration at
www.bxa.doc.gov.

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Table of Contents

Preface ................................................................................................................................... 11

Customer Support ..............................................................................................................................11

Other Documentation ........................................................................................................................12

Overview of the LX-1000 Series........................................................................................... 13

Conventions ........................................................................................................................................14

System Specifications ........................................................................................................................15

Installing the LX-1000 Series ............................................................................................... 17

Hardware Installation .......................................................................................................................17

Unpack and Inspect the Unit ....................................................................................................... 17

Package Contents .......................................................................................................................... 17

LX Indicators and Interfaces .............................................................................................................18

Front Panel LEDs ......................................................................................................................... 18

Rear Panel .................................................................................................................................... 20

Environmental and Installation Considerations..............................................................................20

Mounting the LX-1000 Unit ..............................................................................................................20

Rack Mount ................................................................................................................................... 21

Wall Mount .................................................................................................................................... 23

Desk Top Mount ............................................................................................................................ 23

Cable Connections..............................................................................................................................24

Connect the Power Cable .............................................................................................................. 24

Connecting the Ethernet Interface............................................................................................... 26

Connect Serial Device Cables ....................................................................................................... 26

Connecting Your Management Station........................................................................................ 26

Connecting SFP Cabling .............................................................................................................. 27

Power over Ethernet (PoE) ................................................................................................................27

Modem Port (Optional) ......................................................................................................................27

V.90/K56flex Kbps Modem Port ................................................................................................... 27

GPRS Modem with GSM/GPRS Cellular Dual Band Antenna Port .......................................... 27

GSM/GPRS Signal Strength ......................................................................................................... 29

Powering On .......................................................................................................................................29

System Login and Passwords ............................................................................................................29

Restarting the Unit ............................................................................................................................30

Configuring the LX-1000 Series for the First Time ............................................................ 31

Configuring the LX Unit for the First Time .....................................................................................31

First Time Quick Configuration ................................................................................................... 31

Assigning an IP Address via the Network................................................................................... 33

Manually Setting the IP Address Via the CLI .................................................................................34

Accessing and Configuring the Graphical User Interface (GUI).....................................................34

Configure Mode ............................................................................................................................. 37

Menu Mode .................................................................................................................................... 38

Software Upgrades.............................................................................................................................39

IP Configuration Menu ......................................................................................................................39

Booting from Defaults ........................................................................................................................39

Accessing and Configuring Additional Features ..............................................................................39

Connecting to the LX-1000 Series via Telnet or SSH ................................................................. 39

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Accessing from a Terminal Attached to an LX-1000 Series Serial Port .................................... 40

Additional Considerations .................................................................................................................40

Command Line Interface (CLI) Tree Structure................................................................................41

Additional Considerations for an Internet Environment ................................................................42

Autobauding Feature .........................................................................................................................42

Reinitializing/Powering Off the Unit ................................................................................................42

Alternative Port Capabilities ................................................................................................ 43

Sensor (Temperature/Humidity) Ports .............................................................................................43

Connecting the Temperature/Humidity Sensor .......................................................................... 43

IR-5150 Power Strip Management....................................................................................................44

Connecting the IR-5150 ................................................................................................................ 45

IR-4800 Power Strip Management....................................................................................................46

Connecting the IR-4800 ................................................................................................................ 46

Using LX Ports as Alarm Inputs and Control Outputs ...................................................................47

Alarm Inputs Setup and Usage .................................................................................................... 47

Control Output Setup and Usage ................................................................................................. 48

Appendix A -Technical Specifications................................................................................ 51

Appendix B - Factory Defaults............................................................................................. 55

ppciboot Factory Default Settings .....................................................................................................56

Appendix C - POST Test Error Codes................................................................................. 57

Viewing Error Codes ..........................................................................................................................57

Error Code Definitions.......................................................................................................................57

Appendix D - Cabling the LX-1000 Series........................................................................... 59

Cabling Considerations......................................................................................................................59

Serial Device Connectors .............................................................................................................. 59

Diagnostic Port Connector (Port 0) .............................................................................................. 59

10/100 Connector ........................................................................................................................... 60

Ordering Cables ............................................................................................................................ 60

Modular Adapters ..............................................................................................................................60

Connecting to the Diagnostic Port (Port 0).......................................................................................60

Modem Control/Hardware Flow Control ..........................................................................................61

RJ-45 Wiring Considerations ............................................................................................................61

Modular Adapters (RJ-45 to DB-25) .................................................................................................62

MRV 8-Wire Cabling ..........................................................................................................................65

Appendix E - Installing SIM Cards....................................................................................... 67

Installation .................................................................................................................................... 67

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Figures

LX-1000 Series 1- and 2-Port Front Panel ................................................................................ 18

LX-1000 Series 4-Port Front Panel............................................................................................ 18

LX-1000 Front Panel with SFP (Small Form-Factor Pluggable) Slot...................................... 18

LX-1000 Front Panel with Cellular Dual Band Antenna Interface ......................................... 19

LX-1000 Series 1- and 2-Port Rear Panel .................................................................................. 20

LX-1000 Series 4-Port Rear Panel ............................................................................................. 20

Side-Mounting an LX-1000 Series in a Rack............................................................................. 21

Front-Mounting an LX-1000 Series in a Rack........................................................................... 22

Mounting the LX-1000 Series on a Wall.................................................................................... 23

U.S. Adapter Cable ..................................................................................................................... 24

International Adapter Cable ...................................................................................................... 25

Attaching the Tie-Wrap .............................................................................................................. 26

Connecting the Cellular Dual Band Antenna ........................................................................... 28

Basic CLI Tree Structure ........................................................................................................... 41

Connecting the Temperature/Humidity Sensor ........................................................................ 44

Connecting the IR-5150 .............................................................................................................. 45

Connecting the IR-4800 .............................................................................................................. 46

Typical Alarm Inputs Connections ............................................................................................ 48

Typical Interface Design for Control Output Signals ............................................................... 49

Serial Device Connector (RJ-45) Signal Assignments .............................................................. 59

10/100 Connector Assignments .................................................................................................. 60

Adapter Wiring, LX-1000 Series to DTE ................................................................................... 62

Adapter Wiring, RJ-45 to DB-9, LX-1000 Series to DTE.......................................................... 63

Adapter Wiring, LX-1000 Series to DCE ................................................................................... 64

Modular Cables for RTS/CTS Flow Control (Eight-Wire), Concurrent with Modem Control Sig-

nalling.......................................................................................................................................... 65

Removing the Cover .................................................................................................................... 68

Installing a SIM Card ................................................................................................................. 69

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LX-1000 Series Specifications ....................................................................................................51

Temperature/Humidity Sensor Specifications .......................................................................... 53

LX-1000 Series Factory Defaults ............................................................................................... 55

POST Test Error Codes .............................................................................................................. 57

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Preface

This guide contains all the information you need to get the LX-1000 Series up and running.

This guide is organized as follows:

•Preface - Describes the manual’s organization and how to contact customer support.

• Chapter 1 – Provides an overview of the LX-1000 Series, including supported communication
speeds, software requirements, and conventions.

• Chapter 2 – Describes how to install and connect the LX-1000 Series, as well as the unit’s
LEDs and connectors.

• Chapter 3 – Explains how to configure the unit for the first time, access the Graphical User
Interface, install Java Runtime Environment (JRE), and connect to the LX-1000 Series via
telnet and SSH.

• Chapter 4 – Describes alternative port capabilities, including temperature/humidity sensors,
IR-4800/5150 power control units, and using LX ports as alarm input and control output port
points.

• Appendix A – Provides the electrical, environmental, and physical requirements for the LX-
1000 Series installation.

• Appendix B - Lists the factory default settings.

• Appendix C – Provides the error code definitions for the POST test error codes.

• Appendix D - Describes how to cable the LX-1000 Series unit.

• Appendix E - Explains how to install a SIM Card.

Customer Support

Should you experience trouble with this equipment, please contact your MRV Americas Service and
Support customer representative in the USA at 978-952-4888. International customers call +011 978­952-4888.

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Other Documentation

Other manuals in the LX documentation set are:

• LX-Series Commands Reference Guide - Describes each individual command in the LX CLI
tree.

• LX-Series Configuration Guide - Provides information on network configuration, initial setup,
how to set up for remote console functions, RADIUS, and system administration. Provides
basic information regarding the Network Management System (NMS), and procedures on how
to use the Management Information Base (MIB) structure (as pointers to objects in the
devices) to manage these units.

• Software Release Notes - Cites supported features as well as any notes and restrictions for the
current software version.

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Chapter 1

Overview of the LX-1000 Series

The LX-1000 Series products are secure standalone communication servers designed for applications
requiring secure console, serial port management and remote access. The LX-1000 Series provides the
most secure and robust feature set to meet your remote console management and terminal server
needs. The LX-1000 Series includes the most comprehensive security features, such as per port access
protection, TACACS+, SecurID, RADIUS, Secure Shell v2.0, PPP PAP/CHAP, PPP dial-back, on­board database, menus, and others.

The LX-1000 Series console management solution enables centrally located or remote personnel to
connect to the console or craft ports of any network element or server. This serial connection allows
administrators to manage and configure the remote network devices and servers, as well as perform
software upgrades as if attached locally.

The LX-1000 Series also provides various port densities of RS-232 DTE RJ45 Serial ports, V.90/K56
flex Modems, and Global System for Mobile Communications/General Packet Radio Service (GSM/
GPRS) Modem options. Currently, the LX-1000 2-port unit hardware provides port densities of 1
serial port plus a modem, or 2 async serial ports plus port 0 for local management. The LX-1000 4­port unit hardware provides port densities of 4 serial ports plus an optional modem, and is offered
with two power sources: AC and Power over Ethernet (PoE). There are two models each for both AC
and PoE:

• LX-1004-AC without modem

• LX-1004-AC with modem

• LX-1004-PoE without modem

• LX-1004-PoE with modem

The LX-1004 is a PoE IEEE 802.3af compliant PD (Powered Device).

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Conventions

The following conventions are used throughout this guide:

• User prompt – The user prompt is (for example) InReach:0> for Non-superusers or InReach:0>>
for superusers. The prompt will change based on a login user profile, as configured by the
Superuser. The 0 represents the session number.

• Configure Mode prompt – A sample configure mode prompt is Async 1-4:0 >>, where
Async is a reminder that tells you which part of the configuration you are in, 1-4 is the range
of ports any operation will affect, 0 is a session number, and >> indicates superuser mode. To
get to the Async 1-4:0 >> prompt, you must first type port async 1 4 at the Config:0
>> prompt. Note that you do not add a dash between the range numbers in port async 1 4.

• Command execution – Unless otherwise specified, commands are executed when you press
<RETURN>.

• Keyboard characters (keys) – Keyboard characters are represented using left and right
angle brackets (< and >). For example, the notation <CTRL> refers to the CTRL key; <A>
refers to the letter A; and <Enter> refers to the RETURN key.

• Typographical conventions – The following typographical conventions are used:
Monospace Typeface – indicates text that can be displayed or typed at a terminal (i.e., displays,

user input, messages, prompts, etc.).
italics – are used to indicate variables in command syntax descriptions.

• Help Key (?) - At any prompt level, you can press ? to display the available commands at
that level. The only time this is not true is if you are in the midst of entering a command. If ?
is at the end of a partial command, the LX displays a list of valid arguments to assist you in
adding to the current command line.

• Tab - Press the Tab button to complete a partially entered command. You must enter the first
three characters of a command for autocomplete to work. If the command is already complete,
the Tab button displays available commands.

• Command Recall - The up arrow recalls previously used commands.

• Ctrl-F – Moves forward to the next session.

• Ctrl-B – Moves back to the previous session.

• Ctrl-L – Returns you to the Local Command Mode.

• Ctrl-K – Clears the current command line.

NOTE:You must press the Enter key after you type Ctrl-F, Ctrl-B, Ctrl-L, or Ctrl-K.

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System Specifications

The following table lists important system specifications:

Item Description

Interface DTE RS-232 - RJ-45

Serial Line Speed 134.5 bps to 230 Kbps

Ethernet Interface 10/100 Auto Sensing

Default Serial Line Speed 9600 bps

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Hardware Installation

This section explains how to install an LX-1000 Series Communications server and place it into
operation.

Unpack and Inspect the Unit

Place all packing materials back into the shipping carton and save the carton. (If you need to return
the unit to MRV or your distributor, you should return it in the original carton.)

Package Contents

The LX unit shipping carton contains the following items:

• Bracket and bracket mounting hardware. MRV provides the following mounting screws: Two 4-40
x 1/4” screws for attaching the bracket to the unit, and two 10-32 screws to attach to the rack.

• External power supply (if applicable).

• Rubber feet (4).

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• Tie wrap (3.5”) for strain relief.

• Cable for attaching the DIAG/MGMT port.

• One software/documentation CD.

• DB9 - RJ45 adapter.

• GSM/GPRS Antenna (if applicable)

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LX Indicators and Interfaces

This section explains the LX unit’s indicators and interfaces.

Front Panel LEDs

This section explains the front panel LEDs (see Figure 1 for the 1 and 2-port models, and Figure 2 for
the 4-port model).

Port 2/
MODEM Port

Port Status LEDs

Port 1/
AUX Port

Figure 1 - LX-1000 Series 1- and 2-Port Front Panel

MODEM

STATUS
LEDs

Port
(optional)

RCV

10/100 TX

RCV LINK

LINK

FLT LED (Fault)
OK LED (System OK)
100 Mbps LED

FLT LED (Fault)
OK LED (System OK)
100

10/100 TX
100FX
ETH

Serial
Ports 1-4

STATUS
LEDs

DIAG/
MGMT
Port

Figure 2 - LX-1000 Series 4-Port Front Panel

MODEM Port (optional)

FLT LED (Fault)
OK LED (System OK)
LINK

Serial
Ports 1-4

Figure 3 - LX-1000 Front Panel with SFP (Small Form-Factor Pluggable) Slot

DIAG/MGMT
Port

SFP (Small Form
Pluggable) Port

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STATUS
LEDs

GSM/GPRS Cellular Dual Band
Antenna Interface

RCV

LINK

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FLT LED (Fault)
OK LED (System OK)
100 Mbps LED

Serial
Ports 1-4

Figure 4 - LX-1000 Front Panel with Cellular Dual Band Antenna Interface

Port Status LEDs

Each of the two (or four) green LEDs flash when receive activity is detected on its corresponding
serial port.

RCV

The RCV LED is one of two integral LEDs on the 10/100 jack. This yellow LED flashes to indicate
receive activity on the link.

LINK

This green LED defaults to a link good indicator. If the link is present and operating, the LED comes
ON.

FLT

Solid red indicates a fault condition exists or maintenance is required. This LED remains on until the
initial Power On Self Test (POST) completes successfully.

OK

Solid green indicates the system’s voltages are normal and the unit has passed the POST test.

DIAG/MGMT
Port

10/100 TX

100 Mbps

This green LED indicates speed. If the link is 100 Mbps, the LED comes ON.

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Rear Panel

This section explains the rear panel and shows you a rear view of the LX-1000 series (see Figure 5
and Figure 6).

Reset Button

DIAG/MGMT Port (Port 0)

Power Connector 1A +5V DC Only
(Center Pin Positive)

Figure 5 - LX-1000 Series 1- and 2-Port Rear Panel

Power Connector 1.25A +5V DC Only
(Center Pin Positive)

Figure 6 - LX-1000 Series 4-Port Rear Panel

Environmental and Installation Considerations

• Unit must be installed in an environment with 5% to 90% humidity, noncondensing, 0° ­40° C (32°-104° F).

• Do not choose a location where the unit will be exposed to direct sunlight or subjected to
vibration.

Mounting the LX-1000 Unit

You can mount the LX-1000 unit in three ways: rack mount, wall mount, and desk top. The following
figures show mounting for the 2-port unit, but the 4-port unit mounts the same way.

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Rack Mount

You can rack mount the LX-1000 to the side of the rack or to the front of the rack. Attach the brackets
to the unit, and then mount the unit in the rack. Refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 for further
information.

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Figure 7 - Side-Mounting an LX-1000 Series in a Rack

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Figure 8 - Front-Mounting an LX-1000 Series in a Rack

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Wall Mount

Attach the brackets to the unit, and then mount the unit on the wall. Refer to Figure 9 for further
information.

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Figure 9 - Mounting the LX-1000 Series on a Wall

Desk Top Mount

Attach the four rubber feet to the bottom of the unit, and then place the unit on a flat surface.

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Cable Connections

This section explains the cable connections for the LX unit.

Connect the Power Cable

Connect the supplied power supply cable to the DC power connector on the rear of the LX unit and
plug the other end into a wall outlet. The outlet type depends on which adapter cable you have. The
North American adapter cable is a standard 2-prong connector (see Figure 10).

Figure 10 - U.S. Adapter Cable

The international adapter cable (see Figure 11) ships with several detached plug-in connectors. Fit
the connector you want into the slot on the top face of the international adapter and slide it downward
until it snaps into place over the push-down tab. Make sure the connector is seated properly before
you use it.

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Figure 11 - International Adapter Cable

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To remove a plug-in connector, press the push-down tab and slide the connector up and out of the slot.

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Tie-Wrap Strain Relief

A small, black tie-wrap is included in the rack-mount kit. Thread this through the metal loop on the
side of the LX-1000 unit, hold the adapter cable flush with the side of the unit (over the metal loop),
and fasten the adapter cable to the side of the unit (see Figure 12). This reduces strain on the adapter
cable connection.

3 Slide tie-wrap through
bracket on side of
LX-1000 unit. Place
power cable inside
tie-wrap loop and
pull tie-wrap tight
and lock, so that
power cable is flush
with side of unit.

Connecting the Ethernet Interface

NOTE: This port is set to auto negotiation by default. You can manually configure the desired port

speed and duplex. Refer to the LX-Series Commands Reference Guide for further details.

Connect a category 3 (CAT 3) cable for 10 Mbps operation, or a category 5 (CAT 5) cable for 10/100
Mbps operation to the 10/100 connector on the rear of the LX-1000 Series (see Figure 5) and the other
end to your network. The LINK LED comes on steady green if the cable is properly connected.

Connect Serial Device Cables

Connect the serial device cables to the 8-pin RJ-45 jacks on the front of the unit.

NOTE: The LX-1000 Series modem port provides concurrent support for RTS/CTS flow control and

modem control. Refer to Appendix A and Appendix D for further information.

Connecting Your Management Station

Connect the management station to the DIAG/MGMT port (port 0) using the connector and cable you
received with the LX unit. Refer to “Connecting to the Diagnostic Port (Port 0)” in Appendix D for
more information on DIAG/MGMT port connections.

1 Connect power cable to
the DC power connector.

2 Align power cable with
side of LX-1000 unit.

Figure 12 - Attaching the Tie-Wrap

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Connecting SFP Cabling

SFP (Small Form-Factor Pluggable) modules are small, hot-swappable transceiver components that
can be plugged into a variety of networking equipment. SFP modules are either multimode or single­mode optical transceivers. The LX SFP port is a 100Base FX full-duplex connection, which requires a
fiber cable with an SC style termination. Supported SFPs are Luminent Corporation’s SFP-MR-SR1
Single Mode 1310NM and SFP-MR2-M Multi-Mode 1310NM.

Power over Ethernet (PoE)

Power over Ethernet (PoE) Power Source Equipment (PSE) can provide up to 13W (Max) of power to a
Powered Device (PD) using the same Category 5 cable that is used to deliver your 10/100/1000Mb
Ethernet network connectivity. Current is supplied to a PD device using one of the following methods:

• Using the two unused twisted pair wires (10/100Mb only).

• Using the two data pairs or "phantom power" method (1000Mb).

The voltage range is 36-57VDC (nominally 48VDC). PoE requires that a PD device draw a minimum
of 10mA and is limited to a maximum of 350mA.

The LX-1004 PoE model is a Powered Device and can only accept power from an IEEE 802.3af
compliant PSE device. It provides a PD Load Classification of Class 3 to any connected PSE device
that is requesting power classification information.

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Modem Port (Optional)

Two options are available for the modem port: a V.90/K56flex modem, and a GSM/GPRS wireless
modem.

V.90/K56flex Kbps Modem Port

The modem port is a V.90/K56flex Kbps optional factory installed modem on the LX-1000 Series. The
modem port allows you to dial back from, or dial in to or out of the LX-1000. If the modem is present,
connect your phone line to the modem’s RJ11 connector. If the modem is not installed, the RJ11
connector will not be present on the front of the unit.

The Modem port number is as follows for LX-1000 models:

• LX-1002 - port number 2

• LX-1004 - port number 5

For the LX-1000 2-port unit with a modem, enter the show port async 2 modem command at the
InReach:0>> prompt to display a screen containing the LX-1000 modem port fields. For the LX-1000
4-port unit with a modem, enter show port async 5 modem to display the same screen.

GPRS Modem with GSM/GPRS Cellular Dual Band Antenna Port

The GSM/GPRS Modem is a factory installed option for those customers requiring wireless
connectivity to the internet. Use of this option requires that you enter a service agreement with a
regional wireless provider. The wireless provider will create a SIM Card which enables you to make
data connections through the provider’s network to the PSTN or the Internet. Refer to Appendix E for
instructions on how to install the SIM Card.

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Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) is a voice service that can provide Circuit Switched
Data connections with a maximum bit rate of 14.4 Kbps. General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) is a
non-voice service that can provide data connections with a maximum bit rate of 115 Kbps. The actual
data rates vary depending on the type of agreement you enter with your service provider and local RF
related conditions. GPRS provides for the transmission and reception of IP packets over the cellular
networks. The LX1004 can support both styles of wireless connectivity.

There are two variants of the GSM/GPRS modem, one for the U.S. and one for Europe. See the
Technical Specifications in Appendix A for further details.

You can attach an GSM/GPRS Cellular Dual Band Antenna to the GPRS antenna interface.

To set up your LX-1004 product for use on the GSM/GPRS network:

1. Enter into a service agreement with your regional wireless provider. Obtain a SIM Card from the
provider.

2. Refer to Appendix E for SIM Card installation instructions.

3. Connect the end of the GSM/GPRS Cellular Dual Band R/A Antenna to the GPRS antenna inter­face.

4. Tighten the fastener at the end of the antenna.

GSM/GPRS Cellular
Dual Band Antenna

Fastener

MODEM Port (optional)
for GSM/GPRS Cellular Dual Band Antenna

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Figure 13 - Connecting the Cellular Dual Band Antenna

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5. Attach the appropriate cables to the LX-1004.

6. Attach power to the LX-1004.

NOTE: You need to configure the internal modem for dial-out. Refer to the “Internal

Modem” chapter in the LX-Series Configuration Guide for further information.

GSM/GPRS Signal Strength

If you experience problems with reception or service due to poor signal strength, do the following:

• Attempt to move or relocate the LX-1004 Series unit to an area with better reception.

• Some environments and locations may require an exterior antenna. Consult your service provider
for contact information for cellular antenna installers.

Powering On

The Power On Self Test (POST) starts when you apply power to the LX-1000 Series unit. At any time,
POST status and failures are displayed on the management station. The POST test also detects
whether you have a V.90 or GSM/GPRS Modem, or no modem at all.

When the POST test is completed, you are presented with two options: [B] Boot System and [L]
Login in System Setup. If you choose neither, the unit boots on its own after eight seconds. If you
type L, a password prompt appears. The default password is access. The Main Menu appears after
you enter the password. The Main Menu allows you to change the boot settings and IP address
assignments. You can review the factory default boot setting by referring to the “ppciboot Factory
Default Settings” on page 56. The system loads the LX-Series software from flash and then loads the
system configuration file.

Installing the LX-1000 Series

If the LX boots with default operational parameters, the Quick Configuration menu appears. Refer to
the “System Maintenance” chapter in the LX-Series Configuration Guide for further information on
the Main menu. Refer to “First Time Quick Configuration” on page 31 for further details on the Quick
Configuration menu.

Once the unit finishes loading the operating system, you can access the unit. At your management
station, access the unit with any terminal emulation software. The terminal settings are 9600 baud,
eight data bits, no parity, one stop bit, Xon/Xoff flow control, autowrap enabled, and terminal type
ANSI. The Login: screen appears.

System Login and Passwords

The following username and passwords are the defaults the first time you use the LX-1000 Series.

• The default login username is InReach (be sure to use a capital I and R). The default login
password is access.

• To enter the superuser mode at the InReach> prompt, enter enable. The default password is
system.

NOTE: Once you set up another superuser account, you can then delete the default In-Reach sub-

scriber account in the same way you would any subscriber. This improves your security.

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These passwords prevent persons who do not know them from accessing the server. Change the
default passwords to other values as part of your basic server setup. You can use any character or
number in a password. However, non-printable characters such as backspace, tab, escape, and control
characters are not supported.

Refer to the “Password Enable” section in the Subscriber chapter of the LX-Series Commands
Reference Guide for information on changing passwords.

Take steps to ensure that the password is not lost or forgotten. If you forget
the password, call Customer Support.

Restarting the Unit

You can restart the LX-1000 Series using the following methods:

Locate the power strip that the LX-1000 Series AC adapter is connected to and use the power strip
On/Off switch to toggle the power to the LX-1000 Series device off. Wait at least 10 seconds before
repowering the unit. Alternately, remove the AC adapter from the power strip for 10 seconds and re­install to repower the unit.

IMPORTANT

In the case of the LX-1004, locate the reset button hole on the rear of the unit (refer to Figure 6 on
page 20). A pushbutton switch is located behind this hole. Using an unfolded paper clip, insert,
depress and hold the switch for at least 3 seconds. This restarts the LX-1004 unit.

When you restart the LX-1000, the unit begins to execute the Power On Self Test (POST). The front
panel LEDs illuminate, and then go out.

If the LX-1000 Series does not detect an error, the unit begins loading software from the internal
flash. Once loaded, the LX-1000 Series resumes normal operations.

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Configuring the LX Unit for the First Time

You can choose from five options to configure the unit for the first time:

• First Time Configuration Utility - The first time an LX unit boots up at default parameters,
you are presented with the option to run the Initial Connectivity setup. Enter y and press
<Enter>. Refer to “First Time Quick Configuration” for further details.

• Assign the IP Address via the Network - Refer to “Assigning an IP Address via the Network”
for further details. Use this option if your network is using DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP.

• Setting the IP Address Manually - Refer to “Manually Setting the IP Address via the CLI”.

• Creating and Loading a Default Configuration File - Refer to “Applying Default
Configurations to Other Units” in the LX-Series Configuration Guide.

• Configuring the LX Manually via the CLI - Refer to “Upgrading Software with the ppciboot
Main Menu” in the LX-Series Configuration Guide.

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First Time Quick Configuration

NOTE: The first time quick configuration runs only on the DIAG/MGMT port (port 0) when booting

from default parameters. The DIAG/MGMT port (port 0) is on the rear of the unit on 1 and
2-port LX-1000 versions. The DIAG/MGMT port (port 0) is on the front of the unit on the
LX-1004.

NOTE: Display problems may occur during bootup when you attach a terminal to the DIAG/MGMT

port (port 0) and the display setup is configured to Smooth-2 Scroll. To avoid this,
change the scroll setting to Jump Scroll.

Use the following procedure to configure your LX unit for the first time.

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1. Plug in the terminal at the DIAG/MGMT port (port 0 - port values are 9600 bps, eight data bits,
one stop bit, no parity, and Xon/Xoff flow control). The Main Menu appears.

2. Press b to boot the LX unit. The setup takes a minute or two. The The unit has loaded to
factory defaults, would you like to run Initial Connectivity Setup? y/n mes­sage appears.

3. Press y (yes) and press Enter. The “Enter your superuser password” message appears, fol­lowed by the Superuser Password prompt.

4. Enter superuser password system. The Quick Configuration menu appears:

Quick Configuration menu
1 Unit IP address
2 Subnet mask
3 Default Gateway
4 Domain Name Server
5 Domain Name Suffix
6 Cluster Secret
7 Superuser Password
8 Exit and Save
Enter your choice:

5. Press the number corresponding to the parameter you want to set.

6. Enter the appropriate information and press <Enter> to return to the Quick Configuration menu.
Once you enter a parameter value, a data entry line specific to that parameter appears on the
Quick Configuration menu.

7. Continue in this way through the menu, configuring as many parameters as you want. You are
not required to configure all parameters.

NOTE: You should change the Superuser Password, since this is the first time you are configuring

the LX unit (the default password is system). The login username and password are case­sensitive.

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8. Press 8 (Exit and Save) to save your changes. The Is this information correct? mes-

sage appears.

CONFIGURATION SUMMARY
1 Unit IP address 10.80.1.5
2 Subnet mask 255.0.0.0
3 Default Gateway
4 Domain Name Server
5 Domain Name Suffix
6 Cluster Secret Configured
7 Superuser Password Not Changed
8 Exit and Save
Is this information correct? (y/n) :

9. Press y (yes) and press <Enter>. The Save this information to flash? message appears.

10. Press y (yes) and press <Enter>. The information is saved to flash.

11. Press <Enter> several times to display the Login: prompt.

12. Enter your login name. The default is InReach.

13. Enter your password. The default is access. You can now use the LX unit.

Completing the First Time Configuration

Once configured, the system stores the configuration in a file called Config.prm by default. From
here you can continue configuring the unit via the CLI, Telnet, SSH, or by using the web browser.

• To use the CLI, refer to Figure 14 on page 41 for the CLI tree structure and to the LX-Series
Commands Reference Guide for information on specific commands.

• To use Telnet, refer to “Connecting to the LX-1000 Series via Telnet or SSH” on page 39.

• To use the web browser, refer to “Accessing and Configuring the Graphical User Interface (GUI)”
on page 34.

Assigning an IP Address via the Network

If you are running DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP, the LX obtains its own IP information automatically
while it boots.

Once the unit has been assigned an IP address from your network, you can remotely configure the
unit.

• To use the CLI, refer to Figure 14 on page 41 for the CLI tree structure and to the LX-Series
Commands Reference Guide for information on specific commands.

• To use Telnet, refer to “Connecting to the LX-1000 Series via Telnet or SSH” on page 39.

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• To use the web browser, refer to “Accessing and Configuring the Graphical User Interface (GUI)”
on page 34.

Manually Setting the IP Address Via the CLI

If the unit boots up with or without an IP address from the network, you can change the addressing
via the CLI.

Use the following procedure to change the IP address information as needed:

1. Connect the terminal to the DIAG port (port 0 - port values are 9600 bps, eight data bits, one stop
bit, no parity, and Xon/Xoff flow control).

2. Press <Enter> several times to display the Login: prompt.

3. Enter your login name. The default is InReach.

4. Enter your password. The default is access. The InReach:0> user prompt appears.

5. Enter enable and press <Enter>. The Password: prompt appears.

6. Enter the default system and press <Enter>. The InReach:0>> superuser prompt appears.

7. Enter config and press <Enter>. The Config:0>> prompt appears.

8. Enter interface 1 and press <Enter>. The Intf 1-1:0>> prompt appears.

9. Enter address ip_address mask network_mask and press <Enter>. The Intf 1-1:0>>
prompt reappears.

10. Enter broadcast broadcast_address and press <Enter>. The Intf 1-1:0>> prompt reap­pears.

11. Enter exit and press <Enter>. The Config:0>> prompt appears.

12. Enter gateway gateway_address and press <Enter>. The Config:0>> prompt reappears.

13. Enter exit and press <Enter>. The InReach:0>> superuser prompt appears.

14. Enter save config flash to save your changes.

Accessing and Configuring the Graphical User Interface (GUI)

This section describes how to access and configure the LX via the GUI. To perform this procedure,
you need a PC with Java Runtime Environment (JRE) release 1.4.2 or later installed.

NOTE: For optimum GUI performance, MRV recommends that your PC run at 500 MHz or better.

The minimum requirement for desktop color settings is 256.

The GUI has two modes: Configuration and Menu. The one you can access depends on what privileges
the administrator has given you.

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To access the GUI, do the following:

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1. At your browser, type the IP address of your LX unit. The LX Series Console page appears.

NOTE: Make sure that your PC has access to the World Wide Web. You may need to download the

latest release of the Java plug in to your PC. This download is performed automatically if
the GUI sees that the plugin version is out of date, or not available at all. If for some reason
your PC does not download the Java plug-in automatically, click on the Download link and
install the software manually from the http://java.sun.com web site.

2. If you need to download Java, the following window appears automatically.

3. Click Yes. The plugin is downloaded and then the installation begins. A Java Runtime Environ­ment window appears after about two minutes.

NOTE: Depending on the speed of your PC, this may take several minutes.

4. Follow the defaults to the end of the install.

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5. When your browser connects to the LX, the Java Security Warning window appears.

NOTE: Your Java Security Warning window may vary, depending on your PC operating system.

6. Click on Grant this session. The Java Security Warning window closes. The LX Series Console
page reappears, now with the green console selection visible.

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7. Choosing Encrypted Console means the GUI will run slower, but with security. Choosing Non-
Encrypted Console means the GUI will run faster, but without security.

8. Select Encrypted or Non-Encrypted and then select Load. A login window appears.

9. Enter your Username and Password, and click Login.

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NOTE: By default, authentication is done against the LX local user database. To start, use the

When you login, the next screen that appears depends on which mode you are authorized to configure
and monitor. Refer to “Configure Mode” on page 37 or “Menu Mode” on page 38, depending on which
mode you can access.

Configure Mode

If you are authorized to access the Configure Mode, do the following:

1. If you log in as a user, the following window appears.

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known username InReach and password access.

2. To log in as a superuser, click the Admin button on the tool bar and log in with the default Supe­ruser password system. You can now configure the unit via the GUI.

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3. Click on the menus on the left side of the window. For example, selecting Ports: Async opens the
Async ports window:

Menu Mode

If you have access to the Menu Mode, the following screen appears when you login. Click on the
various menu items on the left side of the window to perform preconfigured menu option tasks.

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Software Upgrades

To upgrade software using the ppciboot menu, refer to “Upgrading Software with the ppciboot Main
Menu” in the LX-Series Configuration Guide. To upgrade software using the CLI, refer to “Upgrading
Software and ppciboot with the Command Line Interface” in the same manual.

IP Configuration Menu

For details on using the IP Configuration Menu, refer to “Using the IP Configuration Menu” in the
LX-Series Configuration Guide.

Booting from Defaults

For information on how to boot your unit from defaults, refer to “Booting from Defaults” in the LX­Series Configuration Guide.

Accessing and Configuring Additional Features

The following sections describe additional LX features you can access and configure.

Connecting to the LX-1000 Series via Telnet or SSH

Telnet Directly into the Communication Server

NOTE: The default telnet port is 23. The default SSH port is 22.

1. Telnet to the unit from your machine.

2. Enter your subscriber login name, then your password.

3. If you entered the password correctly, the user> prompt is displayed.

Connecting to a Serial Port

NOTE: Devices connected to serial ports 1-2 on the LX-1000 are assigned telnet port numbers (2-

port unit - 2100-2200, 4-port unit - 2100-2400) by default. For example:

• Port 1 = 2100

• Port 2 = 2200

• Port 3 = 2300

• Port 4 = 2400

NOTE: The corresponding SSH port numbers are 2122-2222 for the 2-port unit, and 2122-2422 for

the 4-port unit. For example:

• Port 1 = 2122

• Port 2 = 2222

• Port 3 = 2322

• Port 4 = 2422

You can gain telnet/ssh access to a serial device attached to the LX unit by using the LX IP address
and default port number of that serial port.

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Changing the Telnet Port

To change the interface telnet port number, use the following commands:

InReach> enable
Password> system
InReach>> config
Config:0>> interface 1
Intf 1-1:0>> telnet port #

NOTE: If you change the port number, be sure not to use a socket number assigned to another

application or daemon.

Accessing from a Terminal Attached to an LX-1000 Series Serial Port

Use the following procedure to access the command line interface port from a dumb terminal attached
to an LX-1000 Series serial port, which is set for access local, or dynamic:

1. Hit the return key several times to autobaud (if autobaud is enabled) the port and get the Login:
prompt.

2. Enter your login name. The default is InReach.

3. Enter your password. The default is access.

Additional Considerations

Other considerations include the following:

• Setting up users

• Authentication/Security

• Configuring modem settings

For further information on these issues, refer to the LX-Series Commands Reference Guide, and to the
Support area of the MRV website at www.mrv.com.

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Command Line Interface (CLI) Tree Structure

The command line interface structure is designed to be as intuitive as possible. Refer to “Navigating
the LX Command Line Interface (CLI)” in the LX-Series Commands Reference Guide for detailed
information on the command structure modes. See Figure 14 for the CLI command structure.

User

Enter “enable” command and
login to Superuser command mode

Superuser

Cconfiguration

Configuration

Nnotification

Ssnmp

Pport ethernet

Pport async

Ssubscriber

Aauthentication

Mmenu

Iinterface

cluster

hdam

trigger-action

Notification

SNMP

Ethernet

Mmodem

Async

Subscriber

Oopen

Menu

Interface

AAA

Cluster Config

HDAM

Trigger-Action

Modem

Menu Editing

Ibroadcast

group

Broadcast Group

Pppp

PPP

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Service Profile

Protocol Command
See Note (below)

User Service

User Information

Maction name

Trule name

Mtrigger name

Modes --

Action

Rule

Trigger

Note: The Protocol Command Modes include Async, Localsyslog,
Remotesyslog, SMTP, SNPP, TAP, and WEB.

Figure 14 - Basic CLI Tree Structure

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Additional Considerations for an Internet Environment

If you plan to use the unit in an Internet environment, you must define addressing and identification
characteristics to enable Internet hosts to recognize the unit as a member of the network. Using
ppciboot, an LX-Series unit can be configured to obtain an IP address and other parameter values
from the network when the unit boots.

Autobauding Feature

Autobaud is disabled on all ports. The administrator can enable autobaud on a per-port basis, except
for the DIAG/MGMT port (port 0). Default settings for the DIAG/MGMT port (port 0) are 9600/8/
None/1.

Reinitializing/Powering Off the Unit

To reinitialize the unit, enter the following command from the superuser mode:

reload

To power off the unit, disconnect the power cord.

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The LX-1000 Series offers extended capabilities beyond traditional RS-232 communication uses. For
example, a port with specialized hardware attached can be configured to monitor temperature and
humidity remotely. The following sections present some of these capabilities.

Sensor (Temperature/Humidity) Ports

NOTE: Refer to Appendix A for Temperature/Humidity sensor technical specifications.

You can configure ports to act as temperature and humidity monitors when connected to an In-Reach
Temperature/Humidity Sensor. The Temperature/Humidity Sensor provides an accurate
measurement of the temperature/humidity in the area in which your LX-1000 Series unit is placed.

The following section explains how to connect and install the sensor.

Connecting the Temperature/Humidity Sensor

A 10-foot Male RJ-45 to Male RJ-45 straight-through cable (P/N MX-151-3027) connects the
temperature/humidity sensor to the LX-1000 1/AUX port on the one or two port models, and ports 1-4
on the 4-port LX. The LX unit can be configured to support the sensor on any async port. The
temperature/humidity sensor is not supported on the DIAG/MGMT port (port 0).

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Alternative Port Capabilities

To connect the sensor:

1. Connect one end of the RJ-45 double-ended straight through cable to the temperature/humidity
sensor. The maximum length of this cable is 50 feet.

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2. Connect the other end to the port you have configured as a sensor port (port 1 or 2 only).

RJ45 Double-Ended
Straight-Through Cable

Port 1/
AUX Port

Port 2/
MODEM Port

Figure 15 - Connecting the Temperature/Humidity Sensor

You must change the port’s “access” to “sensor” before performing any monitoring. Use the following
command, in the Async Port Configure Mode, to configure asynchronous port 1 as a Sensor Port:

Async 1-1:0>>access sensor

Once the sensor is enabled, you can check the temperature with the following command:

InReach:0>> show port async 1 status

3. You can also monitor the temperature/humidity remotely through the LX CLI. Refer to the LX­Series Commands Reference Guide for a detailed explanation of the commands used to configure

and view your temperature/humidity sensor through the CLI interface.

IR-5150 Power Strip Management

The IR-5150 Series family of products provides easy, practical, and secure solutions for power
distribution, power management and load-measurement for remote internetworking equipment and
branch AC circuits.

IR-5150 Series products are available in 8-outlet and 16-outlet configurations for 100-120VAC up to
30A, and for 208-240VAC up to 30A (Continental Europe). An IR-5150 Series offers individual
remote control over the power on/off status to a maximum of 16 devices.

The following section explains how to connect and install the IR-5150.

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Connecting the IR-5150

The IR-5150 Series is equipped with a single RJ45 RS-232 serial port for attachment to a PC or
networked terminal server using the supplied RJ45 to RJ45 crossover cable and RJ45 to DB9F serial
port adapter as required. See the Technical Specifications in Getting Started with the MRV
Communications 5150 Power Control Series for more information on the RS-232 serial port.

To connect the IR-5150:

1. Connect one end of the standard RJ-45 double-ended crossover cable to the serial port of the IR-

5150.

2. Connect the other end to the async port you have configured as a power management port.

Alternative Port Capabilities

Serial Port

IR-5150

RJ45 Double-Ended

Crossover Cable

Port 1/
AUX Port

LX-1000

Port 2/
MODEM Port

Figure 16 - Connecting the IR-5150

You must change the port’s “access” to “power model ir5150” before performing any control and
monitoring. Use the following command, in the Async Port Configure Mode, to configure
asynchronous port 1 as an IR-5150 port:

Async 1-1:0>>access power model ir5150

Once the IR-5150 is enabled, you can check its status with the following command:

InReach:0>> show port async 1 status

3. You can also control and monitor the IR-5150 remotely through the LX CLI. Refer to the LX­Series Commands Reference Guide for a detailed explanation of the commands used to configure

and view your IR-5150 through the CLI interface.

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IR-4800 Power Strip Management

The IR-4800 -48 VDC Series family of products provides easy, practical, and secure solutions for
power distribution, power management and load-measurement for remote internetworking
equipment and branch AC circuits.

IR-4800 Series products are available in a 4-outlet configuration. An IR-4800 Series offers individual
remote control over the power on/off status to a maximum of four DC powered devices. The IR-4800
supports -48 VDC up to 70A.

The following section explains how to connect and install the IR-4800.

Connecting the IR-4800

The IR-4800 Series is equipped with a single RJ45 RS-232 serial port for attachment to a PC or
networked terminal server using the supplied RJ45 to RJ45 crossover cable and RJ45 to DB9F serial
port adapter as required. See the Technical Specifications in Getting Started with the MRV
Communications 4800 Power Control Series for more information on the RS-232 serial port.

To connect the IR-4800:

1. Connect one end of the standard RJ-45 double-ended crossover cable to the serial port of the IR-

4800.

2. Connect the other end to any LX port you have configured as a power management port.

IR-4800

Serial Port

RJ45 Double-Ended

Crossover Cable

Port 1/
AUX Port

LX-1000

Port 2/
MODEM Port

Figure 17 - Connecting the IR-4800

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You must change the port’s “access” to “power model ir4800” before performing any control and
monitoring operations. Use the following command, in the Async Port Configure Mode, to
configure asynchronous port 10 as an IR-4800 port:

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Async 1-10:0>>access power model ir4800

Once the IR-4800 is enabled, you can check its status with the following command:

InReach:0>> show port async 10 status

3. You can also control and monitor the IR-4800 remotely through the LX CLI. Refer to the LX­Series Commands Reference Guide for a detailed explanation of the commands used to configure

and view your IR-4800 through the CLI interface.

Using LX Ports as Alarm Inputs and Control Outputs

The LX-Series can be configured to provide two low voltage/low current outputs per port which can be
used to control remote devices. Using the DTR and RTS signals, these are designated Control
Outputs. They can be used to control external equipment, or they may be used as the controlling
voltage for Alarm Inputs circuits.

The LX-Series can be configured to provide two signal monitor inputs per port using the DSR and
CTS signal to provide a remote device monitoring capability. These are designated Alarm Inputs. The
following sections describe the use of these signals in greater detail.

Some common terms are:

Alternative Port Capabilities

• Alarm Inputs - LX-Series port input signals DSR and CTS used in conjunction with the Signal­Notice software feature to monitor real world events.

• Alarm Points - High impedance, low current, isolated inputs available in the MRV Corporation
IR-7104 product.

• Control Outputs - LX-Series port output signals DTR and RTS managed with the Access Control
software commands that could be used to control external equipment or provide a controlling
voltage for Alarm Inputs.

• Control Relays - True SPDT (Single Pole Double Throw) “Form C” Relay contact points
available in the MRV Corporation IR-7104 product.

Alarm Inputs Setup and Usage

The LX-Series can be configured to provide two Alarm Inputs per port using the DSR and CTS
signals. These are enabled with the Signal-Notice feature. Signal-Notice utilizes sets of Trigger-
Action-Rule commands to detect contact closure/opens. The contacts you are monitoring may be
located within your facility, for example doors alarms, window alarms or fluid level sensors. The
contacts may also be contained within your equipment you wish to monitor, for example equipment
fault alarms, temperature alarms and other error condition signals. The signaling device may be a
simple electro-mechanical device such as a switch, a magnetic contact or a relay. The signaling device
may also be electrical such as an opto-isolator, a CMOS driver or a transistor circuit. Typical circuits
are illustrated in Figure 18.

Alarm Inputs use the LX-Series input circuits (DSR and CTS) to detect level transitions. These input
circuits sit at the 0V level when left unconnected and can accept a voltage input in the range of ±10V.

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An external voltage within the range of ±10V is required in order for a change to be detected when the
contact opens or closes. Typically, an LX-Series Control Output is used to provide the controlling
voltage for the Alarm Inputs, but it is not required. An external voltage could be used as long as it is
within both the ±10V limits and the limits of the contacts or semiconductor used in the circuit. A
common Signal Ground is required. Refer to Figure 18 for typical implementations.

Figure 18 - Typical Alarm Inputs Connections

Important design issues to remember are:

• Electro-mechanical contacts must be rated up to 10V and 3.5mA.

• The inputs present a nominal 5K Ohm impedance but can vary from 3K to 7K Ohm.

• Input levels must be 0.6V or lower to guarantee a low state and 2.4V or higher to guarantee a
high state.

• LX-Series products do not support the use of TXD as the controlling voltage for Alarm Inputs.
DTR or RTS must be used.

• DTR or RTS can provide the controlling voltage for up to 2 Alarm Inputs each.

• A common Signal Ground is required. Twisted pair connections are recommended to reduce
sensitivity to noise.

Note that provisions for handling alarm contact bounce and alarm flooding are available in the IR­7104 Alarm Manager family only.

Control Output Setup and Usage

The LX-Series can be configured to provide two low voltage/low current Control Outputs per port
using the DTR and RTS output signals. Typically the Control Output is used as the controlling
voltage for the LX-Series Alarm Inputs. In another case you can design an interface to transition
from the output signals to a higher capacity circuit to implement a control subsystem. An example
circuit is shown in Figure 19.

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Important design issues to remember are:

• Special design attention is required when using Control Outputs in a control subsystem.

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Alternative Port Capabilities

• Upon a restart or power up the states of DTR and RTS will transition several times as the LX­Series begins its start-up initialization.

• The states are undefined upwards of 30 Seconds + the Boot Delay Timer value in some
configurations, i.e. the signals are non-latching through power cycles.

• Note that negative voltage could be present on the interface until the software is completely
initialized.

• Control Outputs in the LX-Series guarantee ±5.0V drive into a 3K Ohm load.

• External loading below 3K Ohm can be tolerated but under no circumstances should the device
load the LX-Series output below ±2.5V/7.6mA absolute maximum drive.

• A common Signal Ground is required.

• The MRV Corporation IR-7104 family can provide true Form C SPDT Relay outputs rated to
30VDC/1A per contact if higher capacity and stable contacts are required through restart and
power cycles.

Figure 19 - Typical Interface Design for Control Output Signals

You must change the LX-Series port access type to control to utilize DTR and RTS as the Control
Outputs. For example:

InReach:0>> config port async # access control

If you want the DTR signal to be asserted High (positive voltage) on the port:

InReach:0>> control port async # dtr high

Refer to the LX-Series Configuration Guide for a detailed explanation of the commands to set up a
port in the Control function.

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Appendix A -Technical Specifications

The following table provides the specifications for the LX-1000 Series.

Table 1 - LX-1000 Series Specifications

Item Description

Terminal Signals Transmit Data, Receive Data, Signal Ground, Data Set Ready/Data Car-

rier Detect (DSR/DCD), Data Terminal Ready (DTR), Clear-to-Send
(CTS), and Request-to-Send (RTS). Supports concurrent modem control.

Terminal Cabling Modular RJ-45 DTE

Serial Line Speed 134.5 bps to 230 Kbps

Number of Serial Ports LX-1000 2-Port - 2 ports, or 1 port on modem models.

LX-1000 4-Port - 4 ports

Modem (optional) V.90/K56flex 56 Kbps

or

GPRS embedded wireless modem

GSM frequency bands are different in the U.S. and Europe:

Transmit Receive

U.S. - GSM: 824-849 MHz 869-894 MHz

PCS 1850-1910 MHz 1930-1990 MHz

Europe - E-GSM: 880-915 MHz 925-960 MHz

DCS: 1710-1785 MHz 1805-1880 MHz

LEDs FLT (fault), OK, Port Status LEDs 1-2 on LX-1002, Port Status LEDs 1-

4 on LX-1004.

10/100 Ethernet RCV, 10/100 Ethernet Link, 100Mbps speed, Link on
SFP models only.

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Dimensions
Height

Depth

Width

LX-1000 Series 2-Port: LX-1000 Series 4-Port:

2.54 cm (1 in) 2.79 cm (1.1 in)

15.8 cm (6.25 in) 15.8 cm (6.25 in)

10.7 cm (4.25 in) 15.01 cm (5.91 in)

Weight LX 1000 2-Port - 0.4082 kg (0.9 lbs.)

LX-1000 4-port - 0.66 kg (1.45 lbs)

Processor/Speeds 66 MHz RISC processor with integral communications co-processor.

Memory 8 MB Flash, 64MB SDRAM

Environment 5% to 90% humidity, noncondensing

Operating Temperature: 0 - 40°C (32° - 104° F)

Storage Temperature: -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185° F)

Input Voltage Domestic: AC input 90V - 132VAC (57-63 Hz)

International: AC input 90VAC - 264VAC (47-63 Hz)

Power Requirements LX-1000 2-Port (Domestic) - 7.2W (24.6 BTU), 0.06A @ 120V (typ)

LX-1000 2-Port (International) - 7.7W (26.3 BTU), 0.035A @ 220V (typ)

LX-1000 4-Port (Domestic) - 8.9W (30.4 BTU), 0.075A @ 120V (typ)

LX-1000 4-Port (International) - 9.6W (32.7 BTU), 0.044A @ 220V (typ)

PoE IEEE 802.3af The PoE Standard dictates a Voltage range between -44V and -57VDC-.

The maximum current draw is 220mA. The LX-1004 is a IEEE 802.3af
compliant PD (Powered Device). PoE version works only when the 10/
100 ethernet port is connected to an appropriate IEEE 802.3af compliant
PSE (Power Sourcing Equipment) device.

Minimum Software
Requirements

LX-1000 2-port unit requires V3.0.2 or greater.

LX-1000 4-port unit requires V3.2.2 or greater.

Ethernet Interface 10/100 TX, Auto/10/100 Mbps duplex half full auto

SFP Interface 100Base FX, full duplex only. Supported SFPs are: SFP-MR-SR1 Single

Mode 1310NM, and SFP-MR2-M Multi-Mode 1310NM

Control Output Ratings RTS/DTR: 5.0V @ 1.6mA (Nominal), 2.5V @ 7.6mA (Absolute Maximum)

Real Time Clock

Battery

32.768KHz crystal

Lithium battery 48mAH. Power down shelf-life >3 years at 20

0

C.

Antenna Connector SMA

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The following table provides the specifications for the Temperature/Humidity Sensor.

Table 2 - Temperature/Humidity Sensor Specifications

Item Description

Interface Proprietary

Maximum Cable

50 feet

Length

Operating Environ-

0 to 70 deg. C (+32 to 158 deg. F) 5 to 90% humidity non-condensing

ment

Dimensions Height: 0.8 inches

Length: 3.15 inches

Width: 1.57 inches

Weight 1.2 oz

Accuracy Temp: +/-3 deg C

Humidity: +/- 5%

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Appendix B - Factory Defaults

The following table provides the factory defaults for the LX-1000 Series.

Table 3 - LX-1000 Series Factory Defaults

Item Description

DIAG/MGMT Port/local management port
(default settings)

All Ports Except Management and Modem
Ports (default settings)

Modem Port (default settings) Autobaud is disabled.

The DIAG/MGMT port (port 0) is the console
management port.

Auto Protocol Detect (APD) is disabled.
Autobaud is disabled.
9600/8/1/None.
Quick Start is enabled.
Access is Local.
Flow Control is Xon/Xoff.

Autobaud is disabled.
9600/8/1/None.
Access is Remote.
APD is disabled.
Flow Control is Xon/Xoff.

Speed is 57600.
Access is Local.
APD is enabled.
Flow Control is CTS.

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Appendix B - Factory Defaults

ppciboot Factory Default Settings

The following table lists the factory default settings.

Main Menu Configuration Factory Default Setting

Boot from Network yes

Save boot image to flash no

Boot from flash yes

Time Out, in seconds 8

IP Configuration Menu Configura­tion

IP Assignment method #1 DHCP

IP Assignment method #2 BOOTP

IP Assignment method #3 RARP

IP Assignment method #4 User Defined

NOTE: For defaults on specific commands, refer to the LX-Series Commands Reference Guide.

Each LX-1000 Series unit is configured at the factory to use a default set of initialization
parameters that sets all ports to operate with asynchronous ASCII terminal devices.

Factory Default Setting

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Viewing Error Codes

To view the error codes, connect a terminal to the DIAG/MGMT port. The error codes appear
on the screen during a reboot.

Error Code Definitions

The following table provides the definitions for the LX-1000 Series POST test error codes.

Error Definition Error Code (in

Real Time Clock does not work properly 1010

Reading Invalid Default Value from CPLD Diagnostic Register 2010

Reading Invalid Pattern Value from CPLD Diagnostic Register 2020

Appendix C - POST Test Error Codes

Table 4 - POST Test Error Codes

Hexadecimal)

Reading Invalid Value from CPLD System Fail Status Register 2030

AC FAIL bit is set in the CPLD System Fail Status Register 2031

+12VFAIL bit is set in the CPLD System Fail Status Register 2033

-12VFAIL bit is set in the CPLD System Fail Status Register 2034

CPLD FAIL bit is set in the CPLD System Fail Status Register 2035

DC_A bit is set in the CPLD System Fail Status Register 2037

DC_B bit is set in the CPLD System Fail Status Register 2038

Watchdog Timer Failed 2040

Invalid HW Type 2050

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Appendix C - POST Test Error Codes

Fast Ethernet Controller (FEC) Reset Delay Timeout 3010

Fast Ethernet Controller (FEC) Transmission Failed Timeout 3020

Fast Ethernet Controller (FEC) Reception Failed Timeout 3030

Fast Ethernet Controller (FEC) Invalid Data Received 3040

Memory Error at (printing address) 5010

Memory Data Bus Failed 5020

Memory Address Bus Failed High 5030

Memory Address Bus Failed Low 5040

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Cabling Considerations

Standard cabling items available from MRV allow you to connect to any serial device that uses male
or female DB-25 or DB-9 connectors. All you need is the appropriate cable (crossover cable for
connecting to a DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) device, straight-through cable for connecting to a
DCE (Data Communication Equipment) device), and the correct modular adapter (male or female DB­25 connector), which is essentially an RJ-45-to-DB25 adapter.

Serial Device Connectors

The signal assignments of the 8-pin jacks are shown in Figure 20.

Appendix D - Cabling the LX-1000 Series

12345678 1234

Rj-45 Jack

(Female)

Figure 20 - Serial Device Connector (RJ-45) Signal Assignments

Diagnostic Port Connector (Port 0)

The pinout for the Diagnostic Port connector is the same as that of the serial connector.

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Rj-45 Plug

(Male)

Pin Signal
1 CTS
2 DTR
3 TXD
4 SGND
5 SGND
6 RXD
7 DSR
8 RTS

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10/100 Connector

Figure 21 shows the standard and IEEE 802.3af unit 10/100 (RJ-45 jack) connector signal
assignments.

Ordering Cables

MRV also supplies crossover cables and modular adapters for use with all LX-1000 Series units. To
order cables, adapters or other cabling accessories from MRV, contact your Sales representative or
distributor.

Modular Adapters

MRV provides the following modular adapter for use with LX-series units:

• Female DB-9 (PN MX-350-0308)

This section describes the pinouts and wiring of the MRV-supplied DB-9 adapter.

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Figure 21 - 10/100 Connector Assignments

Standard

Pin Signal
1 TX+
2 TX­3 RX+
4 No Connect
5 No Connect
6 RX­7 No Connect
8 No Connect

802.3AF Unit

Pin Signal
1 TX+
2 TX­3 RX+
4 + Voltage
5 + Voltage
6 RX­7 - Voltage
8 - Voltage

Connecting to the Diagnostic Port (Port 0)

NOTE: Display problems may occur during bootup when you attach a VT420 terminal to the DIAG/

MGMT port (port 0) and the VT420 display setup is configured to Smooth-2 Scroll. To
avoid this, change the VT420 scroll setting to Jump Scroll.

Connect the provided serial port cable to the DIAG/MGMT connector (port 0), and the other end to
your terminal. You can use this direct connect serial link to send commands to the boot loader and
diagnostics. This port is used to log system messages during bootup. You can also use port 0 to
manage and configure the LX once the unit completes the bootstrap process.

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Modem Control/Hardware Flow Control

NOTE: Hardware flow control is supported only on the port 2 interface. This restriction applies to

the 2-port LX-1000 only.

LX-1000 Series serial ports can be set up to support RTS/CTS flow control. The adapters shown in
Figure 22 and Figure 23 illustrate RTS/CTS flow control for DTE devices using DB25 and DB9
connectors. Figure 24 illustrates RTS/CTS flow control for a DB-25 connector on a DCE device like a
modem. LX-1000 Series serial ports can also be set up to support modem control (except for the DIAG/
MGMT port (port 0)). Figure 22, Figure 23, and Figure 24 support modem control as needed. Only
Figure 23 and Figure 24 support concurrent modem control and RTS/CTS flow control between the
LX Serial Port and the attached device.

The adapter shown in Figure 24 supports modem control.

NOTE: You would use a "null-modem" cable when making a direct connection between the serial

ports of two communication servers (i.e., no modems involved) or other DTE device. For that
application, use a DTE-to-DTE cable.

RJ-45 Wiring Considerations

You should give special consideration to the wiring scheme when connecting a device such as a
terminal to a LX-1000 Series serial port. The LX-1000 Series is considered a DTE device. To connect
to another DTE device such as a terminal, you will need crossover wiring, as shown in Figure 22 and
Figure 23. When a DCE device is connected to an LX-1000 Series serial port, straight-through wiring
is required, as shown in Figure 24.

Appendix D - Cabling the LX-1000 Series

NOTE: In general, an ethernet CAT3/CAT5 may introduce noise due to the crossing of pins 3 and 6

(transmit and receive). Flat eight wire cables are recommended.

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Modular Adapters (RJ-45 to DB-25)

You can obtain adapters with male and female DB-25 connectors from MRV. These adapters direct
signals from the RJ-45 connector on the cable to the correct pin on the DB-25 connector. Figure 22,
Figure 23, and Figure 24 show how devices are cabled when you use these adapters.

Application: Use RJ-45 to DB-25 to connect your LX-Series unit to a PC.

LX Series

MAXserver

Connector

Female
RJ-45

Male

RJ-45

Crossover Cable

Male

RJ-45

Modular Adaptor

Female

RJ-45

DTE Cable

MAXserver

LX Series

Conn ector

CTS

CTS/RING

DTR

XMT
XMTGND
RCVGND

RCV

DSR *

RTS

*

Male RJ-45
Connector

1

1

2

2

3

3

4

4

5

5

6

6

7

7

8

8

(See Note, Page 5.)

Crossover Cable

MX-151-3028

Male RJ-45
Conn ector

1

2
3

4
5
6

7
8

Female

DB-25

Female RJ-45

Conn ector

1
2

3
4

5
6

7

8

Adaptor Wiring - MX-350-0181
(Female RJ-45 to female DB-25)

To DTE

Female DB-25

Connector

Figure 22 - Adapter Wiring, LX-1000 Series to DTE

5

20
2

7

3
8

6
4

DTE Device
Pin Signal

CTS

DTR
XMT

GND

RCV
DCD

DSR
RTS

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)

Application: Use RJ-45 to DB-9 to connect your LX-Series unit to a PC or other serial port using a D
sub-9 connector.

LX Series

MAXserver

Connector

Female
RJ-45

Male
RJ-45

Crossover Cable

Male
RJ-45

Modular Adaptor

Female

RJ-45

DB-9 Cable

DTE Cable

MAXserver

LX Series

Connector

CTS/RING

DTR

XMT

XMTGND

RCVGND

RCV

DSR *

DCD

RTS

*

Male RJ-45
Connector

1

1

2

2

3

3

4

4

5

5

6

6

7

7

8

8

(See Note, Page 5.)

MX-151-3028

Crossover Cable

Male RJ-45
Connector

1

2
3

4
5
6

7
8

Female

DB-9

DB-25

Female RJ-45

Connector

1
2

3
4

5
6

7

8

8

Adaptor Wiring - MX-350-0181

(Fem ale R J-45 to f emale DB-25 )

Male DB -9

To DTE

Female DB-25

Connector

0308

9

5

8

20

4

2

3

7

5

3

2

8

1

6

6

4

7

DTE Device
Pin Signal

CTS

DTR
XMT

GND

RCV
DCD

DSR

DSR

RTS

RTS

Figure 23 - Adapter Wiring, RJ-45 to DB-9, LX-1000 Series to DTE

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Application: Use LX-Series to DCE to connect your LX-Series unit to a modem.

LX Series
Connector

Female
RJ-45

Supports RTS/CTS

LX Series
Connector

CTS
DTR
XMT
GND
GND
RCV
DCD
RTS

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Male RJ-45
Connector

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Male

Straight Through

RJ-45

Cable

Straight Through Cable

MX-151-3027

Male RJ-45
Connector

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Modular
Adaptor

Male
RJ-45

Female
RJ-45

Female RJ-45
Connector

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Adaptor Wiring MX-350-0180
(Female RJ-45 to male DB-25)

Male
DB-25

Modem
Cable

To Mod em

Figure 24 - Adapter Wiring, LX-1000 Series to DCE

Male DB-25
Connector

5
20
2
7

3
8
4

DCE Device
Pin Signal

CTS
DTR
XMT
GND

RCV
DCD
RTS

NOTE: In order to expand the functionality of the serial interface, the LX-1000 Series modular

cabling allows you to connect different signals to pin 7 of the LX-1000 Series. (This pin is an
input to the LX-1000 Series.) When a DCE device is connected to an LX-1000 Series serial
port, the device's DCD output is connected to pin 7. In this case, the signal at pin 7 is
referred to as DCD. DCD is used here for session control only, not for flow control.

When a DTE device is connected to an LX-1000 Series serial port, the device's DTR output is
connected to pin 7 of the LX-1000 Series. In this case, the signal at pin 7 is referred to as
DSR. (This cabling scheme also provides DECconnect compatibility, since DECconnect does
not support the DCD signal.)

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MRV 8-Wire Cabling

This cabling scheme provides XMT, RCV, DCD/DSR, DTR, RTS, CTS, and two signal ground wires.
This cabling is provided through RJ-45 connectors. Using this cabling scheme you can concurrently
use modem control and RTS/CTS hardware flow control, since there are four control signals. This
scheme is useful with relatively high speed devices, complex modem control applications.

In Figure 25, one signal is referred to as CTS. The CTS signal designation refers to the signal
observed at pin 1 of each serial port. Pin 1 is multiplexed to these signals.

This scheme is useful with the following applications:

• Terminal emulation and file transfer applications, such as Kermit, Xmodem, Microphone, etc.

• Applications such as PPP using low speed modems.

• Applications such as PPP using high speed modems.

• Applications using CCITT V.42-compliant modems, or other devices operating at high port
speeds.

Application: Use RTS/CTS to connect your LX-Series unit to a modem.

Appendix D - Cabling the LX-1000 Series

RTS/ CTS Modem Connection

RTS/ CTS Modem Connection

LX Series

Comm unicat ion

Comm unicat ion

Ser ver Connect or

Ser ver Connect or

Connector

Female RJ-45

Female RJ-45

Connec tor

Connec tor

CT S/RI NG

CT S/RI NG

CTS

DT R

DT R

XMT

XMT

XM TG ND

XM TG ND
RCVG ND

RCVG ND

RCV

RCV
DCD

DCD

RT S

RT S

1

1
2

2
3

3
4

4
5

5
6

6
7

7

8

8

Male RJ-45

Male RJ-45
Connec tor

Connec tor

1

1
2

2
3

3
4

4
5

5
6

6
7

7

8

8

St r aight T hr ough Cable

St r aight T hr ough Cable

MX-151-3027

St raight Through Cable

St raight Through Cable

Male RJ-45

Male RJ-45
Connect or

Connect or

1

1
2

2
3

3
4

4
5

5
6

6
7

7

8

8

Female RJ-45

Female RJ-45
Connec tor

Connec tor

1

1
2

2
3

3
4

4
5

5
6

6
7

7

8

8

Adaptor W iring - MX-350-0180

Adaptor W iring - MX-350-0180

Modu lar A dapt or

Modu lar A dapt or

Male DB-25

Male DB-25

(F emale RJ -45 t o m ale D B-2 5)

(F emale RJ -45 t o m ale D B-2 5)

Connect or

Connect or

To Modem

To Modem

Mode m co nnec tor

Mode m co nnec tor
Pin Signal

Pin Signal

CT S

CT S

5

5

DT R

DT R

20

20

XMT

XMT

2

2

G ND

G ND

7

7

RCV

RCV

3

3

DCD

DCD

8

8

RT S

RT S

4

4

Figure 25 - Modular Cables for RTS/CTS Flow Control (Eight-Wire), Concur-

rent with Modem Control Signalling

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Appendix E - Installing SIM Cards

This appendix explains how to install and remove LX-1000 GPRS Modem Subscriber Identity

Modules (SIMs).

CAUTION

Only qualified personnel should install or remove LX-1000 GPRS Modem
SIM Cards.

Installation

Be sure your parameter files are current before you proceed.

To install the SIM Cards, follow these steps:

1. Unplug the LX-1000 if you have not already done so. It is not necessary to remove the serial cables and

2. Set the LX-1000 on a grounded workbench or other flat, stable surface.

Unplug the LX-1000

Electrical Shock if you fail to do so.

SIM Cards are extremely sensitive to static electricity. Static from your
clothes or work environment can destroy SIM Cards, or diminish their reli­ability.

Handle SIM Cards by their non-connector edges only, and use standard
static-preventive procedures. Preferably, the installation should be done
with an anti-static wrist band, on a grounded work surface.

Ethernet cable. If the LX-1000 is mounted in a rack, remove it from the rack.

before you begin the installation. There is danger of

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3. Attach an anti-static strap to your wrist, and connect the strap to a well-grounded object. If a well­grounded object is not available, connect the strap to the LX-1000 after you remove the cover.

4. Remove the screws that secure the cover on the LX-1000, using a Phillips-head screwdriver. Put the
screws in a safe place. Then, lift and remove the cover.

Figure 26 - Removing the Cover

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5. Locate the SIM Card socket on the GPRS Modem inside the LX-1000.

Modem

Slide SIM Card
into SIM Socket

Rear

Front

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SIM Card

SIM Card Socket

Figure 27 - Installing a SIM Card

6. Hold the SIM Card by its edges, with the front facing the right of the LX-1000, then insert the SIM Card
into the slot on the GPRS Modem.

7. Place your thumbs on the rear of the SIM Card and press firmly.

8. Press forward (toward the right of the LX-1000) until you feel the SIM Card snap into place.

9. Make sure that the SIM Card are secure within the retainers.

10. Replace the LX-1000 cover, and secure it with the screws you had removed.

11. Return the unit to the rack or flat surface from which you removed it, and plug it back in.

12. When you apply power, the LX-1000 performs a self-test of its circuitry and then proceeds to load its soft­ware. When the unit has finished loading its software, the LAN light flashes as Ethernet packets are
received.

Set up the software per your Internet Service Provider’s requirements.

NOTE: You need to configure the internal modem for dial-out. Refer to the “Internal

Modem” chapter in the LX-Series Configuration Guide for further information.

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INDEX

Numerics

10/100 connectors 60
8-wire cabling 65

A

adapter wiring 62
adapters 62
autobauding feature 42

C

cables

ordering 60

cabling 24

signals 64
command recall 14
configure mode 37
configured 56
connecting the power cable 24
connecting to a serial port 39
control 44
conventions 14
crossover cables 59

D

DB-25 connectors 62
DB-25 pin assignments 64
desk-mounting the unit 23
diagnostic port connector 59
DTE devices

connecting to LX-1000 Series 64
DTE wiring 62

E

environment 20
environmental considerations 20
error code definitions 57
ethernet connection 26

F

first time quick configuration 31
flow control 61
FLT - fault LED 19
front panel LEDs 18

G

Graphic User Interface (GUI)

accessing 34

H

hardware installation 17
help key 14

I

iBoot factory default settings 56
installation

hardware 17
installing Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 35
Installing the LX Series

site requirements 53
Installing theLX Series

site requirements 51, 55
internet access

IP addresses 42
internet environment 42
IP address

assigning via the network 33

manually setting 34
IP information

obtaining 33
IR-4800 power management 46
IR-4800 series

connecting to 46
IR-5150 power management 44
IR-5150 series

connecting to 45

J

Java

installing 35

L

LED

fault 19

link 19

OK 19

receive 19

speed 19
LEDs 20, 30

port status 19
LINK LED 19
login username 29

default 29
LX Indicators 18
LX series

about 13
LX Series ports

accessing from a terminal 40
LX Unit

configuring for the first time 31
LX-1000 1-port front panel 18

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LX-1000 2-port front panel 18
LX-1000 4-port front panel 18
LX-1000 factory defaults 55
LX-1000 Series

Antenna Connector 52
cabling 51
Control Output Ratings 52
dimensions 52
environment 52
Ethernet connections 52
LEDs 51
memory 52
minimum software requirements 52
modem 51
PoE IEEE 802.3af 52
power requirements 52
processor 52
real time clock 52
SFP connections 52
signals 51
speeds 51
voltage 52

weight 52
LX-1000 Series 2-port rear panel 20
LX-1000 Series 4-port rear panel 20
LX-1000 Series 4-port rear panel with SFP slot 18
LX-1000 Series serial ports

number of 51
LX-1000 technical specifications 51

M

management station

connecting to 26
manually setting the IP address 34
menu mode 38
menu tree structure 41
modem

GSM/GPRS 27

V.90/K56flex Kbps 27
modular adapters 60

O

OK LED 19
organization of user guide 11

P

package contents 17
passwords 29

defaults 29

pinouts

DB-25 64
RJ-45 64

RJ-45 jacks 59
port status LEDs 19
ports 43
power cable 24
power on self test (POST) 29
Power over Ethernet (PoE) 27
powering on 29
ppciboot factory default settings 56
prompts 14

Q

quick configuration

first time 31

R

rack-mounting the unit 21
RCV LED 19
real time clock battery 52
rear panel connections 20
rear panel LEDs 20
reinitializing/powering off the unit 42
RJ-45 jacks 26
RJ-45 wiring 61

S

sensor ports 43
serial device cables

connecting to RJ-45 jacks 26
SFP Cabling 27
SIM card installation 67
speed LED 19
System Login 29
system specifications 15

T

tab button 14
technical specifications 51

temperature/humidity sensor 53
telnet directly to the communication server 39
telnet port

changing 40
temperature/humidity sensor

accuracy 53

cable length 53

connecting the 43

dimensions 53

environment 53

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interface 53

weight 53
tie-wrap strain relief 26
typographical conventions 14

U

Unpacking and inspecting the unit 17

V

viewing error codes 57

W

wall-mounting the unit 23
wiring schemes

for RJ-45 61

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