
CHAPTER 3: Installation and Setup
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3.5 Making Connections
3.5.1 C
ONNECTOR
L
OCATION
The figures below show typical rear panels on the muxes.
Figure 3-3. Rear-panel connectors on T1 versions (top) and E1 versions (bottom).
3.5.2 C
ONNECTING THE
C
HANNELS ON
T1 V
ERSIONS
(MT1000A-85
AND
MT1000A-13)
Each channel interface on the T1 muxes includes one RJ-45 connector. To connect the channels, connect each
of the cables to the connector(s) corresponding to the interface in use. Only one interface can be in use at any
time. Connect to the RJ-45 connectors designated CH1, CH2, CH3, and CH4.
3.5.3 C
ONNECTING THE
C
HANNELS ON
E1 V
ERSIONS
(MT1000A-E1-85
AND
MT1000A-E1-13)
Each channel interface on the E1 muxes includes one RJ-45 connector. To connect the channels:
1. Connect each of the cables to the RJ-45 connector(s) that correspond to the interface in use.
Do not connect to
both the balanced and unbalanced connectors of the same interface!
2. When using the balanced interfaces, connect to the RJ-45 connectors designated CH1, CH2, CH3, or CH4.
3. When using the unbalanced interface, connect to the two BNC connectors designated IN (transmit input)
and OUT (receive output) of the appropriate interface. Pay attention to correct connection of the transmit
and receive cables to the IN and OUT connectors.
3.5.4 C
ONNECTING THE
F
IBER
L
INKS ON
B
OTH
T1
AND
E1 V
ERSIONS
ST connectors are used for an optical interface (see inputs labeled TX and RX in Figure 3-3). To connect the
fiber optic links:
1. First, clean the optical connectors using an approved solvent. Dry the connectors thoroughly with an optical
tissue.
2. Connect two optical cables to the two optical connectors designated TX (transmit output) and RX (receive
input) of the appropriate interface. Pay attention to correct connection of the transmit and receive cables to
the corresponding connectors. Avoid sharp bends and twisting of the fiber optic cables.
3.5.5 C
ONNECTING THE
A
LARM
R
ELAYS ON
B
OTH
T1
AND
E1 V
ERSIONS
The ALARMS connector is used to connect to the changeover contacts of the major and minor alarm relays. To
connect the alarm relays, connect the cable to the ALARMS (DB9 F) connector on the rear panel.