Washington 99019. Twist Lok™ is a trademark of Telect, Inc.
Telect’s Twist Lok™ jack is protected by U.S. patent 5,209,678.
Note:
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DIGITAL NETWORK INTERFACE PANEL
Telect’s DNI-3 is a multifunction support panel for DS3 telecommunications networks. It is an accessible and centralized interconnect point between digital cross-connect systems (DCSs) and central office network elements (NEs).
The DNI-3 panel serves as a platform for circuit configuration changes,
maintenance activities, and troubleshooting procedures. The DNI-3 becomes an extension of the DCS backplane that provides complete circuit
access, thus removing the risk of interrupting DCS operations.
The DNI-3 panel mounts flush into both unequal-flange and equal-flange
(EIA or WECO) 23" (58.4 cm) network bays. The primary limiting factor
of a DNI-3 rack configuration is the number of cables a network bay can
accommodate. (The DNI can accommodate 1280 coax cables.)
NOTE
Telect recommends a maximum of 14 DNI-3 panels per bay, regardless of
bay capacity, for easy access and adequate room for cable routing.
In the above table, the first shaded row is the capacity for a 7-ft bay. The
second shaded row is the capacity for an 8-ft bay; the last shaded row is for
an 11.5-ft bay.
Network Bay Extender Panel
Each network bay extender
panel provides 81 square
inches (522.5 square cm) of
cable routing space (enough
for 1280 RG59 cables). The
panel comes with nine cable
management brackets that secure and channel the circuit
cables. Telect recommends
two extender panels for each
fully provisioned DNI-3 network bay. This provides adequate cable routing space for
cables going to and coming
from the DNI-3 network bay.
Tools and Equipment
No special tools or equipment are required.
Extender
Panel
Existing
Network
Bay
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INSPECTION
Compare the contents of the DNI-3 shipping container with the packing
list. Call Telect if you are missing anything.
NOTE
Telect is not liable for shipping damage.
If the shipping container is damaged, keep it for the carrier’s inspection.
Notify the carrier and call Telect’s Customer Service Department:
1-800-551-4567 or 1-509-926-6000
Keep the container until you have checked equipment operation. If you experience any kind of problem, call Telect’s Customer Service Department.
Use the original, undamaged container if you are instructed to return the
DNI-3 to Telect.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
StepAction
1.Align the DNI-3 chassis mounting holes with the mounting holes of
the network bay.
2.Insert four 24 x 1/2" mounting screws (two on each side) into the
mounting holes and securely tighten them.
3.Route the DCS IN cables to one side of the network bay. Tie-wrap
the cables in place within the extender panel cable management
brackets.
4.Starting at the lowest DNI-3 panel and working upward, connect
the DCS IN cables to the NE-1 IN termination points on the rear of
the DNI-3 panels.
5.Secure the DCS IN cables to the wire management tray via the tie-
down slots.
6.Route the DCS OUT cables to the opposite side of the network bay.
Tie-wrap the cables in place within the extender panel cable management brackets.
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7.Starting at the lowest DNI-3 panel and working upward, connect
the DCS OUT cables to the NE-1 OUT termination points on the
rear of the DNI-3 panels.
8.Secure the DCS OUT cables to the wire management tray via the
tie-down slots.
9.Route the NE IN cables to the same side of the network bay as the
DCS IN cables. Tie-wrap the cables in place within the extender
panel cable management brackets.
10.Starting at the lowest DNI-3 panel and working upward, connect
the NE IN cables to the NE-2 IN termination points on the rear of
the DNI-3 panels.
11.Secure the NE IN cables to the tie-down bar.
12.Route the NE OUT cables to the same side of the network bay as
the DCS OUT cables. Tie-wrap the cables in place within the extender panel cable management brackets.
13.Starting at the lowest DNI-3 panel and working upward, connect
the NE OUT cables to the NE-2 OUT termination points on the rear
of the DNI-3 panels.
14.Secure the NE OUT cables to the tie-down bar.
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DATA SIGNALS
The DCS circuit cables terminate at the lower pair of term ination points on
the rear of the DNI-3 panel, labeled NE-1. The OUT cable connects to the
upper NE-1 termination point and the IN cable connects to the lower NE-1
termination point.
The NE circuit cables terminate at the upper pair of termination points on
the rear of the DNI-3 panel, labeled NE-2. The OUT cable connects to the
upper NE-2 termination point and the IN cable connects to the lower NE-2
termination point.
Internally, the DCS circuits and the NE circuits are cross-connected.
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Inserting a Mini-WECO patch cord into the upper monitor Twist Lok Jack
(TLJ) on the front of the DNI-3 panel accesses the NE circuit. Inserting a
Mini-WECO patch cord into the lower monitor TLJ on the front of the
DNI-3 panel accesses the DCS circuit.
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IN-SERVICE PATCHING
To temporarily connect an NE or DCS circuit to an alternate DCS or NE
circuit on the same or a different DNI-3 panel or DSX without disrupting
service, follow the steps below, using the Twist Lok Jacks (TLJs) on the
front of the appropriate DNI-3 panels and the following additional equipment:
•Four Mini-WECO patch cords (Mini-WECO plug at each end)
•Two 75-ohm Mini-WECO terminating plugs
•One dual bridging office repeater (BOR), or two single BORs
StepAction
1.Using one Mini-WECO patch cord:
a.Insert the plug of one end into BOR position 1, INPUT.
b. Insert the plug of the other end to the monitor TLJ at the first lo-
cation.
2.Using a second Mini-WECO patch cord:
a.Insert the plug of one end into BOR position 1, OUTPUT.
b. Insert the plug of the other end into the IN TLJ at the second lo-
cation.
3.Using a third Mini-WECO patch cord:
a.Insert the plug of one end into BOR position 2, INPUT.
b. Insert the plug of the other end into the monitor TLJ at the sec-
ond location.
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4.Using a fourth Mini-WECO patch cord:
a.Insert the plug of one end into BOR position 2, OUTPUT.
b. Insert the plug of the other end into the IN TLJ at the first loca-
tion.
5.Insert a Mini-WECO terminating plug into the OUT TLJ at the first
location.
6.Insert a second Mini-WECO terminating plug into the OUT TLJ at
the second location.
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OUT-OF-SERVICE PATCHING
To temporarily connect an NE or DCS circuit to an alternate DCS or NE
circuit on the same or a different DNI-3 panel or DSX when service has
been disrupted, follow the steps below, using the TLJs on the front of the
appropriate DNI-3 panels and two Mini-WECO patch cords (Mini-WECO
plug at each end).
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StepAction
1.Using one Mini-WECO patch cord:
a.Insert the plug of one end into the IN TLJ at the first location.
b. Insert the plug of the other end into the OUT TLJ at the second
location.
2.Using a second Mini-WECO patch cord:
a.Insert the plug of one end into the OUT TLJ at the first location.
b. Insert the plug of the other end into the IN TLJ at the second lo-
cation.
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To temporarily loop an NE or DCS OUT port to its IN port, use the TLJs
on the front of the DNI-3 panel and a Mini-WECO looping plug.
Insert the looping plug into both the IN and OUT TLJs on the front of the
DNI-3 panel for looping either the NE (NE-2) or the DCS (NE-1) circuit.
Use the TLJs on the front of the DNI-3 panel and the following additional
equipment:
•Mini-WECO patch cord (Mini-WECO plug at each end)
•Test set
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StepAction
1.To monitor the NE circuit outputs, insert a Mini-WECO patch cord
into the NE (upper) Monitor TLJ.
To monitor the DCS circuit outputs, insert a Mini-WECO patch
cord into the DCS (lower) Monitor TLJ.
2.Connect the other end of the the patch cord to the test set to complete your connection and perform monitoring.
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OWNER MAINTENANCE
Telect’s DNI-3 does not need preventive maintenance.
IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY
If problems occur after initial installation, check all cable connections and
the installation instructions in Section 2.
IN-WARRANTY SERVICE
Contact your Telect equipment distributor, or call a Telect Customer Service Representative:
1-800-551-4567
1-509-926-6000
Telect will repair or replace defective products within the limits of the warranty. See “Repacking for Shipment” in this section.
NOTE
Call a Customer Service Representative for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) before returning any equipment.
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OUT-OF-WARRANTY SERVICE
The procedure for out-of-warranty service is the same as for in-warranty
service, except that Telect charges a processing fee, and you must s ubmit a
Purchase Order along with a Return Material Authorization (RMA) before
returning equipment. Call a Customer Service Representative for help getting these forms.
The processing fee guarantees a repair estimate and is credited against actual material and labor costs.
REPACKING FOR SHIPMENT
StepAction
1.Tag the equipment showing owner’s name, address, and telephone
number, together with a detailed description of the problem.
2.Use the original shipping container if possible. If you do not have
it, package the equipment in a way to prevent shipping damage. Include the RMA inside the container.