Omnitron Systems Technology 400FTD User Manual

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SPECIFICATIONS

n Protocol: IBM 5250 and 5250 Express for systems AS/400 and

Systems 34/36/38

n T erminals: 3179, 3180, 3196, 3197, 3476, 3477, 5250, 5251,

5291, 5292, and compatibles

n Printer’s Supported: 3262, 3812, 4214, 4224, 4234, 5219, 5224, 5225,

5226, 5262, and compatibles

n Cable Types:

Fiber Optic: Multi-mode glass fiber of sizes 50/125, 62.5/125, or

100/140 micron

STP: Twinax female to DB-9 female

3 ft. OST# 310-00012-000
6 ft. OST# 310-00013-000

DB-15 female to DB-9 female

3 ft. OST# 310-00014-000
6 ft. OST# 310-00015-000

UTP: Level 3 (EIA/TIA 568):

24 A WG solid copper 100 +/- 15 Ohms @ 1.0 Mhz;
7db per 1,000 ft. @ 1.0 Mhz (lower grade wiring at
shorter distances)

n Data Rate: 1 Mbps +4%, -2%
n Supported Distances:

Multi-mode fiber: 15,000 ft.
Singlemode fiber: 30,000 ft.
Port STP: 5,000 ft.
Port UTP: 3,000 ft.

n Indicators:

Power: Green LED
Test Mode: Red LED
Link: Green-Red LED
Port: Green-Red LED

n Physical Dimensions: W:3.46”xD:2.83”xH:0.78”
n Weight: 2 lbs.
n Power Supply (External): 9 VDC @ 1.2A
n T emperatur e:

Operating: 0° to 40°C
Storage: -40° to 75°C

Humidity: Up to 90% (non-condensing)

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OmniRepeaterTM 400FTD

Systems AS400/3X

Fiber to Desk Repeater

User ’s Manual

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

For assistance in installing this product, contact Omnitron’s Technical Support
Department.

Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Address: Omnitron Systems Technology, Inc.

27 Mauchly #201
Irvine, CA 92618, USA

Email: [e-mail]
URL: www.omnitron-systems.com

27 Mauchly #201, Irvine, CA 92618; [phone], Fax: [phone]

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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

Warning

The instructions in this User’s Manual are for use by qualified personnel only. To avoid electrical
shock, do not perform any servicing of this unit or its accessories (such as power units) other
than that contained in the operating instructions, unless you are qualified and certified to do so by
Omnitron Systems T echnology , Inc.

Caution

All user-required operations can be performed without ever opening the unit’s cover. Never attempt
to open or remove the unit’s cover or tamper with its power units (other than plugging and unplugging
them as specified in the operating instructions).

Line Voltage

Before Connecting the Power units to the line voltage, make sure that the voltage of the power
source (wall outlet) matches the voltage specified on the power units.

Warranty

This

OST

workmanship for a period of
be extended to
within 90 days from the date of shipment. TO REGISTER, PLEASE COMPLETE AND MAIL OR
FAX BACK THE REGISTRATION CARD. During the warranty period,
repair or replace a product which is proven to be defective.

For warranty service/repair, the product must be sent to an
prepaid by the Buyer.
(using

product is warranted to the original purchaser against defects in material and

LIFETIME

OST’

s standard shipping method).

TWO YEARS

by the original purchaser if the product is

OST

will pay postage/shipping charges to return the product to Buyer

from the date of shipment. This warranty period may

OST

REGISTERED

OST

will, at its option,

designated repair facility, shipment

with

OST

Applications

The drawing on the opposite page illustrates three different applications of the
OmniRepeater.

A. Fiber-to-the-desk

Application A shows the host computer attached to an OmniMux 400XL which is
configured as a fiber star. In this fiber-to-desk application, the OmniRepeater
400FTD acts as a media converter. Fiber-to-desk solutions support longer cable
distances and high noise immunity.

B. Media Converter

Application B shows the host computer attached to an OmniRepeater 400FTD,
which in turn, is attached to a remote OmniMux 400 which is configured as a star.

C. Media Converter to the Desk

Application C shows a remote user workstation attached to an OmniMux 400 via
two OmniRepeater 400FTD units. The OmniRepeater 400FTD’s allow very long
cable runs to unusually remote worksites.

Limitation of Warranty

The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate use and/
or maintenance of the equipment by Buyer, Buyer-supplied equipment, Buyer-supplied interfacing,
unauthorized modifications or tampering with equipment (including removal of equipment cover
by personnel not specifically authorized and certified by
environmental specification of the product (including but not limited to voltage, ambient temperature,
radiation, unusual dust, etc.), or improper site preparation or maintenance.

No other warranty is expressed or implied.
merchantability and fitness for any particular purpose.

The remedies provided herein are the Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedies.
liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages, whether based on
contract, tort, or any legal theory.

OST

specifically disclaims the implied warranties of

Exclusive Remedies

OST

), misuse, operating outside the

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shall not be

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A: Fiber to the desk

Fiber

C. Media Converter to the Desk

OmniMux™ 400XL

Fiber Fiber

OmniMux™ 400

UTP

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OmniRepeaterTM 400FTD

Systems AS400/3X

Fiber to Desk Repeater

User’s Manual

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The OmniRepeater 400FTD is a fourth generation IBM 5250 compatible active
repeater. The OmniRepeater 400FTD provides fiber-to-the-desktop, extending the
applicability of the 5250 protocol. Four models offer a selection of fiber (single or
multimode) and power supply (110 or 220 Volt) type. The following models are
discussed in this manual:

STANDARD DESCRIPTION

2900-UDF1 Multi-mode fiber, 110 Volt power supply
2900-UDF2 Multi-mode fiber, 220 Volt power supply
2910-UDF1 Singlemode fiber, 110 Volt power supply
2910-UDF2 Singlemode fiber, 220 Volt power supply

AS/400

A. Fiber-to-the-Desk

Balun

Balun

B: Backbone Application

Fiber

B. Media Converter

The OmniRepeater 400FTD is capable of reliably locking and maintaining
synchronization with data rate variations of -2% to +4%. It features a Digital Phase
Locked Architecture which facilitates reliable operation with a high noise immunity.
It allows the OmniRepeater 400FTD to reliably synchronize and lock to legitimate
data frames and also to discriminate and ignore any open, shorted or noisy inputs
(induced or crosstalk). This makes the OmniRepeater 400FTD a reliable solution
in environments where high availability, stability, reliability and low maintenance
are important.

OPERA TION

Switches & Indicators

The OmniRepeater 400FTD has two switches. The switch on the left, switch 1,
controls the polarity of the data. Switch 2 turns the fiber test mode on and off.

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Both switches are placed in the

down position at the factory. The following table

explains the switch settings.

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TSETREBIFTSETREBIF

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YTIRALOP

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detrevnI

detrevnI-noNdetrevnI-noN

detrevnI-noNdetrevnI-noNpUpUpUpUpU

detrevnI-noN

1HCTIWS1HCTIWS

1HCTIWS

nwoDnwoD

nwoD

TSETREBIF

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ffOdenruTffOdenruTnwoDnwoD

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nOdenruTnOdenruT

nOdenruTnOdenruTpUpUpUpUpU

nOdenruT

2HCTIWS2HCTIWS

2HCTIWS2HCTIWS

2HCTIWS

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In addition to the two switches there are four LED indicators in a 2x2 cluster.
Refer to the drawings below.

Normal

Control
Polarity

Fiber Test

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OmniRepeater 400FTD

5250 Fiber / Twinax Repeater

FIBER

UTP/STP

Fiber Optic Media Test - OmniRepeater 400FTD & Omnitron 5250 Fiber Device

T o test the integrity of fiber optic cables as well as the fiber receiver of any Omnitron
5250 fiber device (such as the OmniStar 400, OmniMux 400, or OmniMux 400XL),
connect the transmitter of the OmniRepeater 400FTD to the receiver of the other
Omnitron 5250 fiber device. If the fiber is unbroken, the fiber link activity LED of
the far-end Omnitron 5250 device will illuminate green. Test each cable of the
fiber optic pair in this manner.

TxTx Rx

OmniMux 400XL

The meaning of the LEDs is shown on the cover of the OmniRepeater 400FTD
and in the tables below.

Self Test Mode

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sDELLLAsDELLLAGNINAEMGNINAEM

sDELLLA

neht,sdnoces5.0rofdeR

sdnoces5.0rofneerG

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GNINAEMGNINAEM

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0156-052-417@troppuShceT

NOTE: TURN OFF THE FIBER INSTALLATION TEST MODE TO RETURN TO
NORMAL OPERATIONAL MODE.

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Loopback Fiber Optic Media Test - Via Patch Panel

To test the ingrate of the fiber optic cables when fiber cables are already installed
to a patch panel, use a short patch cord to loopback the fiber optic pair attached to
the OmniRepeater 400FTD.

TxTx Rx

If the fiber optic cables are unbroken, the fiber link LED will illuminate green. As
before, note that the fiber test mode LED will be red, and the Power LED will be green.

NOTE: TURN OFF THE FIBER INSTALLATION TEST MODE TO RETURN TO
NORMAL OPERATIONAL MODE.

Fiber Optic Media Test - 2 OmniRepeater 400FTD’s

To test the integrity of fiber optic cables that are already installed, use two
OmniRepeater 400FTD units connected to each other in TEST mode. If the fiber
media is unbroken, the link LEDs on each unit will illuminate green.

TxTx Rx

Normal Mode

TFELPOTTFELPOT

TFELPOTTFELPOTGNINAEMGNINAEM

TFELPOT

NEERG

DER

FFOknilrebifnodevieceratadoN

TFELMOTTOBTFELMOTTOB

TFELMOTTOBTFELMOTTOBGNINAEMGNINAEM

TFELMOTTOB

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THGIRPOTTHGIRPOTGNINAEMGNINAEM

GNINAEMGNINAEM

GNINAEM

morfdeviecerataddooG

knilrebif

deviecerrorreytirapataD

knilrebifno

GNINAEMGNINAEM

GNINAEM

THGIRPOT

NEERG

DER

FFO

NEERG

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THGIRMOTTOBTHGIRMOTTOB

THGIRMOTTOBTHGIRMOTTOBGNINAEMGNINAEM

THGIRMOTTOB

GNINAEMGNINAEM

GNINAEM

morfdeviecerataddooG

tropreppoc

deviecerrorreytirapataD

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nodevieceratadoN

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GNINAEM

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DIAGNOSTIC FEA TURES

The OmniRepeater 400FTD diagnostic features make it easy to install and maintain.
There are three levels of diagnostics: Self Test, Fiber Installation Test, and run­time activity and error monitoring.

Self Test

The power-on self test ensures that the OmniRepeater 400FTD is fully operational.
When power is applied to the unit, self testing occurs. At the end of the self test, all
four LEDs will illuminate for half a second, then green for half a second. After that,
the POWER LED will remain green providing a continuous indication that the
external power supply is operational.

Fiber Installation Test

The OmniRepeater 400FTD includes a built-in fiber installation tester. The fiber
installation test mode may be activated by moving the TEST witch to the TEST
position (up). This diagnostic feature provides the installer with a visual indication
that the fiber optic cabling is intact and correctly installed. During the fiber test
mode a valid frame is continuously transmitted over the fiber optic link. Any
Omnitron 5250 fiber device (such as the OmniStar 400, the OmniMux 400, or the
OmniMux 400XL) at the far end of the fiber optic cable will illuminate its fiber optic
activity LED when the fiber optic cable is unbroken and the transmitting fiber is
correctly connected at the far end device receive port.

Tx Rx

Again, note that the fiber test mode LED will be red and the Power LED will be green.
NOTE: TURN OFF THE FIBER INSTALLATION TEST MODE TO RETURN TO

NORMAL OPERATIONAL MODE.

WARNING

During the fiber installation test mode, disconnect

any UTP and STP connections to the host workstation

controller to prevent controller conflicts.

Refer to FIBER INSTALLATION TEST CONFIGURATIONS for testing suggestions

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TxTx Rx

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Run-time Activity & Error Monitoring

During normal operation the Link and Port LEDs provide continuous diagnostic
information. These LEDs detect and display true link and port activity and data
parity errors. This is accomplished by individual port monitoring and searching
for legal frame header patterns.

Upon detection of a valid frame pattern, a green LED indicator displays the
detected activity. This feature assists in installation and in the selection of the
correct polarity baluns and/or setting the polarity of the switch.

The data is analyzed for correct parity and the detection of parity error is
indicated by a red LED. This feature facilitates the continuous monitoring of
signal and line quality.

INSTALLATION

Unpacking

a. Visual Inspection – Before unpacking, a visual inspection should be conducted

in order to detect any physical damage to the equipment. Any evidence of the
damage should be noted and reported immediately.

b. Unpacking – Place shipping container on a flat surface, cut straps or tape,

open top. T ake out each item carefully and place securely on a clean flat surface.
Return all packing material into a container (foam, boxes, etc.), close and
store away for future reuse.

c. Inspection – Inspect each item for any apparent damage, any evidence of

damage should be noted and reported immediately.

d. Content – Review the content; the following items should be included:

(a) OmniRepeater 400FTD Unit
(b) One (1) Power Supply Module
(c) User Manual (this document)

e. Please note any missing items or discrepancies and report them

immediately.

CONFIGURATION

Normal

a. Turn off the terminal or printer being attached.
b. Attach the terminal or printer with the appropriate cable to the OmniRepeater

400FTD.
c. Attach the fiber optic cables to the transmit and receive fiber optic connectors.
d. Plug the external power supply into the appropriate AC wall outlet.
e. Plug the power jack into the OmniRepeater 400FTD power connector.
f. The LEDs will all illuminate red then green to indicate that the self test is

complete.The Power LED will remain green, while the Link and Port LED will

reflect the current operational status.
Refer to the APPLICATIONS section for useful application information.

Fiber Installation Test Configurations

The OmniRepeater 400FTD supports several test configurations.

WARNING

During all fiber installation test modes, disconnect

any UTP and STP connections to the host workstation

controller to prevent controller conflicts.

Loopback Fiber Optic Media Test - Via Patch Cable

To test the integrity of fiber optic media connect the fiber optic patch cable in a
loopback fashion (i.e., one end in the transmit port and the other in the receive
port). If the fiber is unbroken, the OmniRepeater 400FTD fiber link LED will illuminate
green. If the fiber is partially or completely broken the LED will be red or off.

SITE REQUIREMENTS

Power

A power outlet 115 Volts/60 Hz (230 Volts/50 Hz) should be available within 5 ft. of
the unit.

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LEDOMLEDOMTELTUOREWOPTELTUOREWOP

LEDOM

1FDU-0092zH06-tloV011

2FDU-0092zH05-tloV022

1FDU-0192zH06-tloV011

2FDU-0192zH05-tloV022

TELTUOREWOPTELTUOREWOP

TELTUOREWOP

Note that the fiber test LED will be red and the Power LED will be green.