The illustration in Fig. 3 shows a functional schematic of the
MUX.
Typical MUX Applications
The illustration in Fig. 4 shows the TL1 MUX-8 interfacing
8 Network Elements to a T/MonXM WorkStation equipped
with TL1 interrogating ports. The T/MonXM WorkStation is
capable of gathering TL1 messages through as many as 15
ports, displaying the alarm data, filtering it and passing it on to
an OSS.
Shipping List
Verify the following items were included in the shipment:
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TL1 MUX-8 in a 1 rack unit case
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2 Mounting Brackets
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1 Real Fuse; 1 Dummy Fuse (for shipping)
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Configuration Cable
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TL1 MUX-8 Operation Guide
Installation
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Unpack the MUX and all accessories.
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Attach the mounting brackets for the required rack width.
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Mount the MUX case to the Rack.
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Remove fuse
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WIre wrap models
: Connect power wires to the wire
wrap connector J2 at the back of the MUX.
Connectorized models
: Connect power wires to the
power terminal block on the back of the MUX. See
Hardware Connections section on pages 6 amnd 7.
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Connect communications lines to other devices to the
MUX.
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Verify that the power is correct for the option. (-24 or -48
VDC) See Options and Model Number section at the end
of this Operation Guide.
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Insert the fuse. (
NOTE: Some units are shipped withn a
dummy fuse installed.
)
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Connect the MUX craft port to a PC and load the T/MUX
software. Refer to the Configuration section below for
more information.
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When configuration is complete, disconnect the
computer. The MUX will continue operation with no
furthur intervention.
Configuration
The MUX is configured with a program callled T/MUX.
T/MUX runs under a host program called T/Config, which can
host configuration software for a variety of DPS products.
T/Config is included on the disk supplied with the MUX
unit. If T/MUX is being run on a computer that already has
T/Config installed, we recommend that you re-install the
T/Config on the T/MUX disk to be sure the latest version is
running.
T/Config and T/MUX Install
Place the T/MUX disk in the A drive and type a:<ENTER>.
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TX+
CTS
GND
TX-
TX
RX+
RX
DSR
RX-
RTS
Port
1
Port
2
Port
3
Port
4
Port
5
Port
6
Port
7
Port
8
Common
Port
(MUX
Port)
Processor
Buffer
Craft
Port
LED's
Power
Regulator
-BATT.
GND
Fuse
Alarm
T202
RS232
TX+
TX+
TX+
TX+
TX+
TX+
TX+
TX-
TX-
TX-
TX-
TX-
TX-
TX-
RX+
RX+
RX+
RX+
RX+
RX+
RX+
RX-
RX-
RX-
RX-
RX-
RX-
RX-
Fig. 3 - TL1 MUX-8 Routes Data by Microprocessor
Control
Common
Port
Port
1
Port
2
Port
3
Port
4
Port
5
Port
6
Port
7
Port
8
TL1 MUX-8
KDA 864
DPS INC.
KDA 864
DPS INC.
KDA 864
DPS INC.
KDA 864
DPS INC.
KDA 864
DPS INC.
KDA 864
DPS INC.
KDA 864
DPS INC.
KDA 864
DPS INC.
TL1 Network Elements
To OSS
T/MonXM
Fig. 4 - TL1 MUX-8 Gathers Alarm Data from Distrib-
uted Network Elements into one Port
