Multi-Tech Systems ZDX User Manual

RackMountedModems

ZDX Series Modem Racks

User Guide

Copyright and Technical Support

Rack Mounted Modems

User Guide
“ZDX” Style Device Rack
S000338A, Revision A

Copyright © 1998 - 2004

This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission from
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. makes no representations or warranty
with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness
for any particular purpose. Furthermore, Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. reserves the right to revise this publication
and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. to
notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes.

Record of Revisions
Revision Date Description

A 03/31/04 Replaces 82040205 Rev F. This new release is published on CD

Patents

This device covered by one or more of the following patents: 6,031,867; 6,012,113; 6,009,082; 5,905,794; 5,864,560; 5,815,567;
5,815,503; 5,812,534; 5,809,068; 5,790,532; 5,764,628; 5,764,627; 5,754,589; 5,724,356; 5,673,268; 5,673,257;
5,644,594; 5,628,030; 5,619,508; 5,617,423; 5,600,649; 5,592,586; 5,577,041; 5,574,725; 5,559,793; 5,546,448;
5,546,395; 5,535,204; 5,500,859; 5,471,470; 5,463,616; 5,453,986; 5,452,289; 5,450,425; D353,598; 5,355,365;
5,309,562; 5,301,274 Other Pa tent s Pendin g

TRADEMARK

Trademark of Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. are as follows: Multi-Tech logo and MultiModem.

World Headquarters

Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
2205 Woodale Drive
Mounds View, Minnesota 55112
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Technical Support
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Internet Address: http://www.MultiTech.com

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Table of Contents

Contents

Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description ....................................................................................................................4

Introduction.................................................................................................................................................................4

Description .................................................................................................................................................................4

Technical Specifications.............................................................................................................................................4

Chapter 2 - Installation ..................................................................................................................................................5

Power Up Preliminaries..............................................................................................................................................5

Safety Recommendations ..........................................................................................................................................5

Installation ..................................................................................................................................................................5

Rack Mounting Installation Procedure........................................................................................................................7

Powering Up...............................................................................................................................................................7

Chapter 3 - Service, Warranty and Tech Support........................................................................................................8

Introduction.................................................................................................................................................................8

Multi-Tech Warranty Statement..................................................................................................................................8

Recording Rack Information.......................................................................................................................................9

Service ......................................................................................................................................................................9

About the Internet.....................................................................................................................................................10

Appendix.......................................................................................................................................................................11

Safety Requirements................................................................................................................................................11

Power Requirements................................................................................................................................................12

Notice ............................................................................................................................................................................13

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Chapter 1 – Introduction and Description

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Introduction

Welcome to the world of data communication. You have one of the finest modem racks made today. This
owner's manual provides information that will enable you to install and operate the MultiModemZDX fax
modems within your Multi-Tech ZDX modem rack. This manual covers the description of the modem rack,
its technical specifications, power supply, procedures for modem installation, RS232C and phone line
connections and powering up mode.

Description

The ZDX rack makes it easy for you to see what is happening with your data communications. Each
modem has its own LED display, with indicators such as Transmit Data, Receive Data, Carrier Detect,
Speed Status, Off Hook, Terminal Ready, Error Correction, and Fax mode. The ZDX rack holds up to
twelve modems and a redundant power supply.

The rack is available in both 115V and 230V versions. The rack measures 19 inches wide by 5 ¼ inches
high, is usually mounted in the same cabinet as your computer, or can be enclosed in a separate cabinet
of its own. Installation of the modems is accomplished by simply opening the rack door and sliding in the
modems. RS232C cables and phone cords are connected to the modem's connectors on the back of the
rack.

Technical Specifications

Rack Capacity: Up to twelve modems

Connectors: IEC 320 Inlet Power Connector

Dimensions: 19" wide x 5 ¼" high x 7 ¾" deep

48.26cm wide x 13.28cm high x 19.6cm deep

Weights: Rack with power supply: 8lbs. (3.7kg)

Rack with power supply and 12 modems:14½lbs. (6.6kg)

Power Supply Input: 90 - 240 Volts AC, 50/60 Hz, 2.0A

2 amp sloblo fuse

Output: +9 volts DC regulated

4.4 amps maximum

Power Consumption: 40 watts with a fully loaded rack

Ambient Temperature: 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)

Indicators: Two LED’s indicate presence of 120/230 Volts AC power and 5 Volts DC power

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