Figure 2-2 shows some typical Chain Port implementations. Figure 2-2A shows
a chain of Access-T Series 100, 200, and 400 units, in any combination. Figure
2-2B shows a chain between two fully loaded Access-T 1500 chassis. Finally,
Figure 2-2C shows a mixed chaining configuration.
The Chain Port supports a TABS (NMS) interface at 9600 baud. Access-T is
equipped with special chaining connectors that can be unplugged from a unit
in the chain without breaking the chain or interrupting the operation of other
Access-Ts. More detailed applications and Chain Port connections are illustrated
in Chapters 3 and 8.
Note:
The Chain Port does not support modem connections.
The Chain Port can also be used to connect an NMS directly to a master Access-T
or to a chain of slave Access-Ts. In the latter case, the NMS must poll the slaves;
there will be no master Access-T, and no alarm dialout. For these unusual
applications, a Larscom CP01 Chain Port Expander can be used to convert theRS485
port to RS232. See Appendix C for more information on the Larscom CP01.
Expander Port
The Expander Port (
EXPANDER PORT
on the rear panel of the Access-T Series
100, 200, and 400) is not yet supported.
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