Symmetricom 58502A, User Manual

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Chapter 1 Getting Started
Connecting a Terminal or Computer to the 58502A
User’s Guide 1-5
To Connect AC Power
The nominal ac input range is 100-132, 175-240 Vac, 47-63 Hz, 40 VA.
The power module or jack senses the incoming voltage and
automatically selects the proper setup. Just connect the proper ac
power using the supplied power cord.
Connecting a Terminal or Computer to the
58502A
NOTE
You may skip this section if you do not plan to use a terminal or
computer; proceed to the power-up procedure, starting on page 1-9
. The
58502A may be operated without a terminal or computer. The
computer is needed for you to remotely monitor the status of the
58502A and to change setup parameters.
1 If you are going to communicate with the 58502A using a terminal or
PC (personal computer)
, connect the computer to the rear-panel RS232
port using an HP 24542U interface cable (or equivalent RS-232 null-
modem cable with DE-9S female connectors at each end) as shown in
Figure 1-2.
Figure 1-2. Connecting a PC or Terminal to the 58502A
2 Turn the terminal or computer on.
If you are using a personal computer (PC), you will need to run a
terminal emulation or telecommunication program on your PC in order
HP 24542U or
F1047-80002
or equivalent
Interface
cable
(DTE)
RS232
P t
A B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
5 VRMS MAX
100-240 VAC 50/60GHz
40 VA Max !
! !
58502A
Distribution
Amplifier
Terminal or PC