Models T4E and T4E+ for Windows and Linux
FarSync Quick Start Guide
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Step 1 Installing the hardware
Shut down and power off the system. Identify a free PCI slot in your PC and install the FarSync T4E/T4E+ card,
ensuring that it is properly secured with a mounting screw. The FarSync T4E/T4E+ card is a
Universal PCI
card
that will operate in either 5-volt or 3.3-volt PCI slots conforming to revision 2.1 or later of the PCI interface
specification. This includes 64-bit
PCI-X
slots. Note that some early PCs with PCI bus slots (specifically those with
an AT format motherboard and AT style power supply connectors) do not supply all of the power signals required by
the FarSync T4E/T4E+. Such PCs are
not
PCI revision 2.1 compatible.
Note that to correctly operate, any IRQs in use by legacy devices (such as integrated peripherals or ISA bus cards)
must be flagged as such in the PC BIOS configuration pages. Many other problems regarding operation of PCI cards
in a particular PC can be resolved by changing settings in the BIOS with or without the card installed. Each BIOS
differs in the parameters available and their naming. Refer to your system documentation for more information.
Step 2 Connecting the cables
The FarSync T4E/T4E+ card has a 100-pin external HIPPI female connector and a 10-pin internal connector.
FarSync T4E/T4E+ - Cable Assembly
The standard cable for the FarSync T4E/T4E+ (type
HCR4
) presents each port on a DB25 male connector. Separate
ports may be configured and directly connected to a V.24 or EIA-530 Network Termination Unit (NTU). Connection
to an X.21 or V.35 NTU requires a
TCX1
or
TCV1
adapter cable, as shown below:
Any combination of interface types is permitted on FarSync T4E/T4E+.
The available adapter cables are as follows:
Cable
Serial Network Connection(s)
TCX1
15 pin D-type male connector for V.11 (X.21/RS-422) use.
TCV1
MRAC-34 male 'brick' type connector for V.35 use.
The 100-pin connector of the
HCR4
cable should be firmly secured to the communications card using the screws in
the connector hood. The connections between the transition cable and the serial interface cable(s) and the connection
to the Network Termination Point should be firmly secured in a similar way.
Warning – Electrostatic discharge can damage integrated circuits on your FarSync
card. Observe precautions for handling electrostatic sensitive devices.
HCR4 cable
TCV1 cable
H
100M
DB
2
5
M
DB
2
5
M
D
B
25M
D
B
25M
D
B
25F
D
B
15M
DB
2
5
F
M3
4
M
EIA-530
V.24
X.21
V.35
TCX1 cable
FarSync Quick Start Guide
Models T4E and T4E+ for Windows and Linux
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FarSync T4E/T4E+ - CT-Bus Connector (HDR1)
The internal CT-Bus connector allows the FarSync T4E/T4E+ to be connected to other FarSync T4E/T4E+ cards or
other compatible devices so that all attached devices may be synchronized to a single clock source. Use of this feature
is entirely optional and if not required connector HDR1 may be left unconnected and the jumper setting for JP7 may
be disregarded.
Connection to the CT-Bus connector is by 10-way ribbon cable. When the cable is attached, ensure that the connector
is correctly oriented and latched in position
FarSync T4E/T4E+ is supplied with four jumpers fitted on block JP7. When a jumper is fitted it terminates the signal
identified below with a standard termination network. If termination is not required the jumper(s) can be removed.
Jumper
Signal
JP7 - 1
CT_FRAME_A
JP7 - 2
CT_C8_A
JP7 - 3
CT_FRAME_B
JP7 - 4
CT_C8_B
Whether termination is used or not is entirely dependant on the application; but as a general rule cards at either end of
the CT-Bus should have termination enabled and intermediate cards should not.
Step 3 Install the Driver Software
The driver installation varies between the different supported operating systems, but in all cases the hardware should
be installed first. Refer to the software CD or the FarSite web site for the latest information on supported
environments.
Driver installation instructions for each supported operating system can be found on the software CD
accompanying the product. The \install.html file in the root directory of the CD should be used as a starting
point.
Step 4 Configure the FarSync Drivers
Configuration of the FarSync driver software also varies between the many supported operating systems. Again refer
to the documentation on the product CD for details of the mechanism suitable for your environment.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Your FarSync T-Series Adapter carries as standard a return to base hardware warranty of 5 years from date of
delivery. If you require support visit the Support area at www.farsite.com. If you wish to extend your warranty
period or upgrade to full product maintenance cover, please contact your sales representative. Further information
can be found at www.farsite.com/products/product_warranty.htm.
The software included with this product is subject to one or more software license agreements. The top level
license agreement is either included in printed form in your product package or in the file LICENSE.TXT in
the root directory of the CD included with the product.
By installing the software you agree that you have read and understood the license
and agree to its terms and conditions
