CHAPTER 2:
INSTALLATION
Page 2-8
ST-500 INSTALLATION GUIDE
Figure 2-7. Installing the Tap
9.
Check the tap using an ohmmeter. The dc resistance between the
center probe and the braid should read approximately 25 ohms.
For more comprehensive testing of the transceiver and transceiver
tap, use a Cabletron Systems LAN-MD Transceiver and Cable
Tester.
10. The transceiver is now ready to be connected to the host system
cable. Proceed to Section 2.6.
2.5.2
Installing the ST-500-02 or -03 Transceiver Tap
The ST-500-02 and ST-500-03 transceivers are installed in series with
the network cable. As shown in Figure 2-8, the ST-500-02 transceiver
has a tap with two male N-series connectors for network cable
connections, while the ST-500-03 has a tap with a BNC and T-connector
to make the cable connections. Both connections are intrusive taps that
PWR
SQE
XMT
RCV
CLN
TAP
ASSEMBLY
CONNECTOR
BLOCK
TRANSCEIVER
CASE
FLAT-HEAD
SCREWS
