A. Activate RDL. This may be done in two ways: First, by moving 
the front panel toggle switch UP to "Remote". Second, by raising pin 21 
on the RS-232 interface (Note: Make sure DIP switch S3-6 is ON; and 
DIP switch S2-6 is OFF).
B. Perform a BER (bit error rate) test on the system.
C. If the BER test equipment indicates a fault, and the Local Analog 
Loopback test was successful for both Model 1080A Series units, you 
may have a problem with the twisted pair line between the modems. 
You should then test the twisted pair line for proper connections and 
continuity.
5.4.3 Using the V.52 BER Test Independently
The V.52 BER test can be used independently of the V.54 loopback 
tests. This requires two operators: one to initiate and monitor the test 
at the local 1080A/1080A-64, and one at the remote 1080A/1080A-64. 
To use the V.52 BER test by itself, both operators should 
simultaneously follow these steps:
1. Locate the “511/511E” toggle switch on the front panel of the unit
and move it UP. This activates the V.52 BER test mode and 
transmits a “511” test pattern to the other unit. If any errors are 
present, the receiving modem's red “ERROR” LED will blink 
sporadically. Note: For this test to function, the “511” switch on 
both 1080A Series units must be on.
2. If the test indicates no errors are present, move the V.52 toggle
switch DOWN, activating the “511/E” test with periodic errors 
present. If the test is working properly, the receiving modem’s red 
“ERROR” LED will blink 
regularly
. A successful “511/E” test will 
confirm that the link is in place, and that the Model 1080A Series’ 
built-in “511” generator and detector are working properly.
5.5 POWER-DOWN
Turn off the Model 1080A Series by simply unplugging the AC
power adapter from the wall. There is no power switch.
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APPENDIX A
PATTON MODEL 1080A SERIES SPECIFICATIONS
Transmission Format:  Synchronous or asynchronous, 2-
wire/half duplex, or 4-wire/full or half 
duplex
Interface: RS-232 (CCITT V.24) connection via 
DB-25 female; twisted pair connection 
via RJ-45 or terminal block
Transmission Line:  2 or 4-wire UTP, 19 - 24 AWG 
Data Rates:  Model 1080A - Synchronous or 
asynchronous at 1.2, 1.8, 2.4, 3.6, 4.8, 
7.2, 9.6, 14.4, 19.2, 28.8, 38.4, and 57.6 
kbps—switch selectable; 
Model 1080A-64 - Synchronous or 
asynchronous at 16, 32, and 64 
kbps—switch selectable 
Clocking: Internal, external or receive recover 
Controls: Carrier constantly “ON” or “controlled by 
RTS”; RTS/CTS delay set to no delay, 7 
or 53 ms
Applications: Point-to-point or multi-point 
Indicators:  Bi-color LED indicators for TD, RD, RTS 
& DCD; single LED indicators for Test 
and Error
RTS Anti-stream Timer  12.5 sec., 50 sec., or disabled (switch 
selectable); tolerance: +50%, -0
Diagnostics:  V.52 compliant bit error rate pattern 
(511/511E pattern) generator and 
detector with error injection mode; 
V.54 compliant—Local Analog Loopback 
and Remote Digital Loopback, activated 
by front panel switch or via RS-232 
interface
Transformer Isolation: 1500 V RMS 
Surge Protection: Immune to IEC-801-5 Level 2, 1kV 
Temperature: 0-50°C / 32-122°F 
Humidity: 0-95%, non-condensing 
Dimensions:  6.2”w x 4.2”h x 1.5”l 
Power Supply (US):  Wall-mount; input: 120 V AC; output: 
10-12 V AC