CONTENTS
3
Chapter 1: Specifications.......................................................................................................................................7
Chapter 2: Introduction .......................................................................................................................................10
2.1
Multiplexing and the Multiserver 500........................................................................................................10
2.2
Description of the Multiserver 500.............................................................................................................10
2.3
Block Diagram .............................................................................................................................................12
2.3.1
Voice/Fax Interface Module .........................................................................................................13
2.3.2
Digital Processing Module.............................................................................................................13
2.3.3
Serial Interface Module.................................................................................................................13
2.3.4
LCD ................................................................................................................................................13
2.3.5
Power Supply ..................................................................................................................................13
2.4
Interfaces......................................................................................................................................................13
2.4.1
Data Channel .................................................................................................................................13
2.4.2
Voice/Fax Channel ........................................................................................................................13
2.4.3
Composite Channel .......................................................................................................................13
2.4.4
Command Port...............................................................................................................................13
2.5
Options14
2.6
Modules Covered in This Manual ..............................................................................................................14
Chapter 3: Installation.........................................................................................................................................15
3.1
Unpacking the Multiserver 500 ..................................................................................................................15
3.2
Installing the Multiserver ............................................................................................................................16
3.2.1
Selecting an Installation Site .........................................................................................................16
3.2.2
Cable and Power Connections ......................................................................................................16
3.3
Setting the Composite Transmit Clock ......................................................................................................17
3.4
Installing the Voice/Fax Interface Module ...............................................................................................18
3.5
Setting the Time and Date ..........................................................................................................................19
Chapter 4: Using the LCD and Keypad..............................................................................................................21
Chapter 5: Using the Command Port.................................................................................................................28
5.1
Factory Defaults ...........................................................................................................................................28
5.2
Connecting Asynchronous Terminals ........................................................................................................30
5.2.1
Conecting a Single Multiserver 500 ..............................................................................................30
5.2.2
Connecting Multiple Multiserver 500s .........................................................................................31
5.3
Impedance Strapping ..................................................................................................................................32
5.4
CMD IN and CMD OUT Connectors.........................................................................................................33
5.5
Accessing the Command Port.....................................................................................................................34
Chapter 6: Operation ..........................................................................................................................................41
6.1
LED Indicators.............................................................................................................................................41
6.2
The LCD and the Keypad ...........................................................................................................................43
6.3
Default Configuration Settings ...................................................................................................................43
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