IPECS Release 5
Hardware Description & Installation
Issue 5.0
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4.5.6 DIDM8
Installation
The DIDM8 may be installed anywhere except for slot 10 of the cabinet, or may be installed
anywhere in the Desk Mount Holder. The DIDM8 provides a gateway between standard telephone
company DID Lines and other iPECS appliances.
The DIDM8 can support eight (8) DID Lines.
LEDs
In addition to the Power and LAN LEDs, the DIDM8 has eight (8) status LEDs, one for each DID
Line. These LEDs indicate that the DID Line is in-use (LED On), signaling (LED flashing) or idle
(LED Off).
Wiring Connectors
Before wiring any of the Modules, first connect the “ ” screw on the back of the Module to a
known ground, refer to Section 4.5.1.4.
On the front of the DIDM8 is the RJ 45 type “LAN” connector. This connector should be wired to
the appropriate LAN points as discussed in Section 4.5.1.6 and 4.5.1.7.
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Wire “LAN” to a 10/100 Base-T switch, a POE8 can be used to connect to the LAN.
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Tag or number wiring for maintenance.
On the rear are eight (8) RJ-45 connectors terminated as described in Section 4.5.1.5. These
should be wired to the telephone company termination point.
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Wire each RJ-45 to a DID Line at the PSTN termination point/MDF.
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Tag or number wiring for maintenance.
AC/DC Adapter
If a PSU is not employed, assure the AC/DC Adapter is plugged into a live AC outlet and the
Module Power jack.
