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PowerStar™ III

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CAUTION:  RJ connectors are NOT INTENDED FOR
CONNECTION TO THE PUBLIC TELEPHONE
NETWORK. Failure to observe this caution could result
in damage to the public telephone network.

Compliance Information
UL Listed 
C-UL Listed (Canada)
CISPR/EN55022 Class A

FCC Regulations

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class
A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.  These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.  This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.  Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at the user’s own expense.

Canadian Regulations

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise for
digital apparatus set out on the radio interference regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.

European Regulations
Warning

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause
radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.

Copyright Restrictions

©  1994, 1996 TRANSITION Networks Inc.
All rights reserved.  No part of this work may be reproduced or used in any
form or by any means – graphic, electronic, or mechanical – without written
permission from TRANSITION Networks Inc.

Trademark Notice

All registered trademarks and trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.

Der Anschluss dieses Gerätes an ein öffentlickes
Telekommunikationsnetz in den EG-Mitgliedstaaten verstösst gegen die
jeweligen einzelstaatlichen Gesetze zur Anwendung der Richtlinie
91/263/EWG zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften der
Mitgliedstaaten über Telekommunikationsendeinrichtungen
einschliesslich der gegenseitigen Anerkennung ihrer Konformität. 

Twinax Cable and Connector Specifications

Cable Characteristics: 

Twinax cable consists of conductors - one tinned and one solid copper - in a
tinned copper braid shield, with impedance of 100 ohms.

Cable Type

IBM PN or equivalent

Twinax Plenum

7362061

Twinax PVC

7362211

Minimum Cable Distance:

Host to Product

7.6 meters (25 feet)

Product to Product

7.6 meters (25 feet)

Product to Terminal Device

not applicable

Maximum Cable Distance:

Host to Product

1500 meters (5,000 feet

)

Product to Product

1500 meters (5,000 feet

)

Product to Terminal Device

not applicable

Connector Characteristics:

Twinax connectors (IBM or equivalent) can be connected to twinax cable. (The
last twinax connection in a daisy-chain must be terminated.)

Fiber Cable and Connector Specifications

The physical characteristics of the fiber cable must meet or exceed the following:

Cable Characteristics: 

Fiber Optic Cable Recommended:

62.5 / 125 µm multimode fiber

Optional:

100 / 140 µm multimode fiber

85 / 125 µm multimode fiber
50 / 125 µm multimode fiber

Fiber Optic Transmitter Power:

Average power:

-15.0 dBm

Peak power:-12.0 dBm ±1dBm

Fiber Optic Receiver Sensitivity:

Average sensitivity: -27.4 dBm

Bit error rate:

10

-10

Minimum Cable Distance:

Host to Product

7.6 meters (25 feet)

Product to Product

7.6 meters (25 feet)

Product to Terminal Device

not applicable

Maximum Cable Distance:

Host to Product

3000 meters (10,000 feet

)

Product to Product

3000 meters (10,000 feet

)

Product to Terminal Device

not applicable

Connector Characteristics:

ST type connectors (SMA type available upon request) 

Summary of Contents for PowerStar III

Page 1: ...r AS 400 Controllers Physical Dimensions 8 6 x 6 x 1 7 219 mm x 153 mm x 43 mm OR 17 0 x 7 5 x 1 7 432 mm x 191 mm x 43 mm Input Power Power Supply Adapter AC Input TN PN Requirement Location 3500 120 volts 60 hertz 28 watts USA Canada Mexico 3501 230 volts 50 hertz 28 watts Europe 3506 240 volts 50 hertz 28 watts United Kingdom 3508 100 volts 50 60 hertz 28 watts Japan 3510 240 volts 50 hertz 28 ...

Page 2: ...s Der Anschluss dieses Gerätes an ein öffentlickes Telekommunikationsnetz in den EG Mitgliedstaaten verstösst gegen die jeweligen einzelstaatlichen Gesetze zur Anwendung der Richtlinie 91 263 EWG zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften der Mitgliedstaaten über Telekommunikationsendeinrichtungen einschliesslich der gegenseitigen Anerkennung ihrer Konformität Twinax Cable and Connector Specifications...

Page 3: ...ded twisted pair STP or unshielded twisted pair UTP can be used Gauge 26 to 22 AWG Attenuation Less than 11 5 dB 5 10 MHz Differential Characteristic Impedance 85 110 Ω 10 MHz DO NOT USE FLAT OR SILVER SATIN WIRE Minimum Cable Distance Host to Product 7 6 meters 25 feet Product to Product 7 6 meters 25 feet Product to Terminal Device 7 6 meters 25 feet Maximum Cable Distance Host to Product 762 me...

Page 4: ...d shipping incurred if after testing a return is classified as No Problem Found TN s total liability in connection with the products and their installation to all persons and from all causes in the aggregate whether in contract tort or strict liability shall not exceed the amount paid to TN for the product directly related to the alleged damage However in no event shall TN have any liability to a ...

Page 5: ...OT MAKE AND DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXCEPT TITLE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTY OF DESCRIPTION MERCHANTIBILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON INFRINGEMENT AND ANY WARRANTY BASED UPON PRIOR WRITTEN OR ORAL REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING SUCH PRODUCTS MADE BY TN ITS EMPLOYEES AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES B Limitations and Exclusions If the customer believes an...

Page 6: ... provided on the 7 port PowerStar III two Link host connectors are provided on the 14 port PowerStar III These connectors each provide an RJ twisted pair link to AS 400 or S 3x host signals Seven 7 or fourteen 14 terminal device connectors labeled 0 1 2 3 4 5 or 6 provide RJ twisted pair connection for distributing the AS 400 or S 3x host signals to terminal devices AT BACK PowerStar III models wi...

Page 7: ... 2 3 4512 RJ 45 2 1 3 4521 RJ 45 3 6 3 4536 RJ 45 6 3 3 4563 RJ 45 4 5 3 4545 RJ 45 5 4 3 4554 Same active pins as used in IBM baluns P Ns 69x7883 and 96x6187 Connecting Port Cable to Terminal Devices NOTE When twisted pair cable is used compatible baluns must be selected according to the chart on page 4 the RJ 11 or RJ 45 connector pin settings must be configured as shown on page 8 and the polari...

Page 8: ...ices Connect the PowerStar III to power Direction is provided in the pages that follow Unpacking the PowerStar III The PowerStar III packing contents should include the following Item Part Number PowerStar III PSIII 1 7 11 PSIII 1 7 45 PSIII 1 7 11 T PSIII 1 7 45 T PSIII 2 14 11 PSIII 2 14 45 PSIII 2 14 11 T PSIII 2 14 45 T Power Supply Adapter 3500 3501 3506 3508 or 3510 depending upon power conf...

Page 9: ...ge precautions when setting pin jumpers Use needle nosed pliers with insulated handle Failure to observe this caution could result in circuit board failure To verify or modify the jumper pin settings 1 Place PowerStar III on table or other stable surface 2 Using medium Phillips screwdriver remove three 3 screws that secure cover to PowerStar III left side three 3 screws that secure cover to PowerS...

Page 10: ...engage cover from chassis 4 Carefully lift PowerStar III cover and remove 5 Using needle nose pliers with insulated handle and referring to reference material on the next page move jumpers as required to change factory default active pin settings to active pin settings for the site ...

Page 11: ...er host to the PowerStar III using either twisted pair or twinax cable NOTE All cable lengths must be greater than 25 feet 7 6 meters Connecting Twisted Pair Link Cable When installing twisted pair cable attach a balun to the AS 400 or S 3x twinax port then attach the twisted pair cable between the balun and the RJ Link connector on the PowerStar III CAUTION Do NOT use a balun to connect twisted p...

Page 12: ... PowerStar III is installed on a table top or other flat surface Failure to observe this caution could cause the PowerStar III to overheat and could result in data transmission failure and or equipment damage Setting Twisted Pair Polarity Switches There are two sets of polarity switches at the 14 port PowerStar III front one set for the left controller or host port and seven device ports and one s...

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