TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNIQUES CORPORATION
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SECTION 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 INTRODUCTION
This manual contains descriptions, setup and operating
instructions, specifications, maintenance, and service infor-
mation for the TTC (Telecommunications Techniques Cor-
poration) Model 41400 RS-449/530/MIL Data Interface.
The RS-449/530/MIL Data Interface allows the FIREBERD
4000 (Rev 3 and above) and FIREBERD 6000 (Revision G
software and above) to be connected to RS-449, MIL-188-
114, EIA-530, MIL-188C and compatible circuits and to act
as a DTE or DCE device in balanced or unbalanced mode.
1.2 SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
The following safety considerations should be observed:
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Use a grounding strap when removing or installing
this interface.
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Ensure that power is off when removing or installing
this interface.
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Remove or install the RS-449/530/MIL Data Inter-
face, Model 41400, in a moisture free environment.
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Make sure the RS-449/530/MIL Data Interface, Model
41400, is used with well grounded equipment.
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Always wear safety equipment appropriate for the
job, such as eye protection.
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Never operate the equipment when combustible gases
or fluids are present.
1.3 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
The RS-449/530/MIL Data Interface, Model 41400,
should be operated in a non-combustible atmosphere. There
should be no flammable materials in the area. This RS-449/
530/MIL Data Interface, Model 41400, and associated equip-
ment, is sensitive to corrosive materials, including exposure to
salt. This unit is not waterproof.
1.4 INTERFACE FEATURES
The RS-449/530/MIL Data Interface has the following
features.
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Compatible with RS-449, MIL-188-114, EIA-530,
and MIL-188C standards.
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Emulate DTE or DCE.
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Circuit connections using either the 25-pin D-type,
37-pin D-type, or twinax connectors.
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Operates in balanced or unbalanced interface mode.
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User selectable terminating impedance.
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Test in synchronous timing up to 15 Mb/s.
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Test in asynchronous timing up to 20 kb/s.
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Test in recovered timing up to 520 kb/s. (FIREBERD
6000 with clock recovery option.)
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Controlled through the FIREBERD front panel Inter-
face Setup menu or by remote control.
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Control RL and LL lines while emulating DTE and TM
and CTS lines while emulating DCE.
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Select ground termination technique on receive clock
and receive data lines.
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Set the polarity of all interface signaling control leads.