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CHAPTER 1: 

 

INTRODUCTION

 

 

Page 1-4

 ST-500  INSTALLATION GUIDE

 

Figure 1-2. Collision Test Signal Timing

 

1.2

Getting Help

 

If there is any additional support needed for the ST-500 transceiver or if 
there are any questions, comments, or suggestions related to this man-
ual, contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support: 

By Phone: 

(603) 332-9400
Monday through Friday; 8 A.M. to 8 P.M. EST

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By Internet mail:

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TRANSMIT

600 ns TO
1600 ns

COLLISION

500 ns TO
1500 ns

Summary of Contents for ST-500

Page 1: ...ST 500 ETHERNET IEEE 802 3 TRANSCEIVER WITH LANVIEW INSTALLATION GUIDE CABLETRON SYSTEMS P O Box 5005 Rochester NH 03866 5005...

Page 2: ...CABLETRON SYSTEMS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL INDIRECT SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAG ES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROF ITS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS MANUAL OR THE INFORMAT...

Page 3: ...io communications Op eration of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interfer ence in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense WARNING Cha...

Page 4: ...the stan dards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Informa tion Technology Equipment VCCI aimed at preventing radio interference in commercial and or industrial areas Consequentl...

Page 5: ...2 3 2 5 1 Installing the ST 500 01 Transceiver Tap 2 3 2 5 2 Installing the ST 500 02 or 03 Transceiver Tap 2 8 2 6 Connecting the Transceiver to the Host 2 11 2 7 Checking the Installation 2 12 CHAPT...

Page 6: ...3 networks is helpful when installing the transceiver De tailed specifications are contained in Appendix A 1 1 ST 500 Features Cabletron System s ST 500 Ethernet IEEE 802 3 Transceiver with LAN VIEW...

Page 7: ...01 with non intrusive stinger style Ethernet tap ST 500 02 with N Series intrusive Ethernet tap ST 500 03 with BNC Thin net tap Figure 1 1 ST 500 Transceiver Models ST 500 03 TRANSCEIVER WITH BNC THI...

Page 8: ...hosts to verify collision signal path When the SQE test is enabled the transceiver sends a 10 MHz burst on the collision lead after transmissions The burst must begin between 600 and 1600 ns after th...

Page 9: ...needed for the ST 500 transceiver or if there are any questions comments or suggestions related to this man ual contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support By Phone 603 332 9400 Monday through Friday...

Page 10: ...for attaching tap to transceiver 1 Cabletron Tap Kit 1K TAP 01 02 or 03 1 Cabletron 1K 500 Installation Kit for ST 500 01 only 1 Installation guide Inspect the ST 500 transceiver for damage If it is...

Page 11: ...x A 2 4 Setting the SQE Heartbeat Test Switch If the tap is already installed on the transceiver remove the two flat head screws securing the tap to the transceiver case Then remove the tap to gain ac...

Page 12: ...in a transceiver equipped with an SQE switch 2 5 Installing the Transceiver Tap There are three types of taps that can be installed in the transceiver To install the transceiver tap proceed to the app...

Page 13: ...NSTALLATION Page 2 4 ST 500 INSTALLATION GUIDE Figure 2 2 Non Intrusive Tap Kit PWR SQE XMT RCV CLN PRESSURE SCREW CLAMP SECTION BRAID PICKS ETHERNET COAXIAL CABLE CABLE BED SECTION CENTER PROBE FLAT...

Page 14: ...er 8 2 feet intervals to indicate tap locations Position the cable over the braid picks in the cable bed section see Figure 2 4 Slide the clamp into the guide slots on the cable bed 4 Thread the press...

Page 15: ...ool The coring tool has a stop to prevent over drilling Remove debris by holding the tap with the cable bed facing down and tapping lightly on the side of the tap Do not blow into the hole to remove d...

Page 16: ...he transceiver case and insert the tap into the rectangular opening in the case Make sure the tap pins are aligned with the connector block on the transceiver circuit board Caution Avoid forcing the t...

Page 17: ...iver is now ready to be connected to the host system cable Proceed to Section 2 6 2 5 2 Installing the ST 500 02 or 03 Transceiver Tap The ST 500 02 and ST 500 03 transceivers are installed in series...

Page 18: ...e the two flat head screws from the transceiver case and insert the tap into the rectangular opening in the case see Figure 2 9 Make sure the tap pins are aligned with the connector block on the trans...

Page 19: ...he transceiver will be attached the cable must be cut and BNC or N series connectors as applicable must be installed by a qualified technician b If a barrel connector is installed at the location for...

Page 20: ...rrect cable must be used according to the requirements of the host equipment 1 Plug the female end of the transceiver cable into the 15 pin connector on the side of the transceiver and slide the conne...

Page 21: ...rmal Operation If the LANVIEW LEDs do not indicate normal operation refer to Chapter 3 for troubleshooting information LANVIEW LED SQE Enabled SQE Disabled Power LED On On SQE On Off Transmit On durin...

Page 22: ...next section Troubleshooting 3 2 Troubleshooting The conditions described in Table 3 1 apply only when a host system is attached and transmitting data packets Two Ethernet testers such as the Cabletro...

Page 23: ...ceiver cable is discon nected Connect the transceiver cable 2 Host powered off Turn on power to the host Condition 2 PWR on XMT and RCV off and CLN on steadily 1 Open tap Ensure that the tap was insta...

Page 24: ...r cut cable 2 Wrong transceiver cable installed Check cable wiring V1 0 V2 0 or IEEE 802 3 Condition 4 PWR on XMT flashing RCV and CLN off 1 Transceiver tap or coax cable is shorted Check for and remo...

Page 25: ...al Value Worst Case Leakage Current 0 A 0 5 to 0 5 A Input Impedance 3 8 M 1 9 M Coax Cable Tap Capacitance 3 7 pF 3 9 pF Delay Time Input to Output Turn On Steady State 180 ns 11 2 ns 300 ns 19 0 ns...

Page 26: ...nth Higher 24 2 dB 35 7 dB 56 3 dB 55 4 dB 19 3 dB 32 0 dB 48 3 dB 52 3 dB Input Impedance Differential Common mode 80 3 20 0 79 4 to 81 0 Frequency Range Common mode Voltage Range at Input 2 to 30 MH...

Page 27: ...Interframe Test Signal optional Delay Duration 800 ns 752 ns 731 to 864 ns 709 to 812 ns Output Voltage 855 mV 790 to 930 mV Jabber Control Time out Reset Time 28 8 ms 400 ms 26 7 to 29 6 ms 400 to 6...

Page 28: ...and Ethernet versions 1 0 and 2 0 are as follows Ethernet V1 0 3 22 AWG pairs 1 20 AWG Inner Outer shield common at the con nector shell and Pin 1 Ethernet V2 0 4 20 AWG pairs Inner Outer shield commo...

Page 29: ...xternally applied fields 10 kHz to 30 MHz 2 Volts meter 30 MHz to 1000 MHz 5 Volts meter Operates properly with a 1 V ns slope transient applied from the coax shield to the transceiver case Electromag...

Page 30: ...A 7 Service Specification A 8 Physical Specification The following dimensions and weight are for the transceiver ST 500 00 without the optional tap MTBF MHBK 217D 652 315 hrs calculated MTTR 25 hr Hei...

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