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ARC-101
ATM Rate and Media Converter
Installation and Operation Manual
Notice
This manual contains information that is proprietary to RAD Data Communications. No part of this
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Communications.
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this manual is made either by RAD Data Communications or its agents.
For further information contact RAD Dat
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Warranty This RAD product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment. During the warranty period, RAD will, at its option, either repair or replace products which prove to be defective. For warranty service or repair, this product must be returned to a service facility designated by RAD. Buyer shall prepay shipping charges to RAD and RAD shall pay shipping charges to return the product to Buyer. However, Buyer shall pay all shipping ch
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Safety Warnings The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to warn the operator or service personnel of operation and maintenance factors relating to the product and its operating environment which could pose a safety hazard. Always observe standard safety precautions during installation, operation and maintenance of this product. Only a qualified and authorized service personnel should carry out adjustment, maintenance or repairs to this instrument. No adjustment, maintenance or repair
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Regulatory Information FCC-15 User Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of the Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interfe
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Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer’s Name: RAD Data Communications Ltd. Manufacturer’s Address: 12 Hanechoshet St. Tel Aviv 69710 Israel declares that the product: Product Name: ARC-101 Conforms to the following standard(s) or other normative document(s): EMC: EN 55022 (1994) Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of information technology equipment. EN 50082-1 (1992) Electromagnetic compatibility - Generic immunity standards for residential, commercial and li
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Contents CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION 1.1 General Description..........................................................................................................................1-1 1.2 ARC-101 Features..............................................................................................................................1-2 Interfaces Supported .............................................................................................................................1-2 Rate Adaptation .
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Contents Jumper Settings for E1 and E1/LTU......................................................................................................2-12 Jumper Settings for T3.........................................................................................................................2-13 CHAPTER 3 – OPERATION 3.1 Operating Procedure ........................................................................................................................3-2 Turning on the ARC-101 .........
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List of Figures Figure 1-1 ARC-101 Rate Conversion Application .........................................................................1-1 Figure 2-1 Installation of a Single Unit ..........................................................................................2-2 Figure 2-2 Installation of Two Units..............................................................................................2-3 Figure 2-3 ARC-101 Front Panel......................................................
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List of Tables List of Tables Table 1-1 Optical Module Characteristics....................................................................................... 1-5 Table 1-2 Electrical Module Characteristics .................................................................................... 1-5 Table 3-1 ARC-101 LED Indicators.................................................................................................3-1 iv ARC-101 Installation and Operation Manual
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Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 General Description The ARC-101, ATM Rate & Media Converter, provides transparent ATM rate and media conversion between two interfaces by extracting ATM cells from one interface at one rate and sending them over a different interface at a different rate. The ARC-101 supports a wide variety of ATM data rates and media types. These include: E1, E3, T3 and STS-3c/STM-1, over optical and electrical interfaces. The ARC-101 is supplied as a standalone unit. Special hardwar
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Chapter 1. Introduction ARC-101 Installation & Operation Manual 1.2 ARC-101 Features This section provides a brief description of the ARC-101's main features. The ARC-101 supports a wide variety of ATM data rates and media types, Interfaces both electrical and optical. Supported The electrical interfaces supported are: • 2 Mbps E1 over Coax/UTP • 34 Mbps E3 over Coax • 45 Mbps T3 over Coax • 155 Mbps STS-3c/STM-1 over Coax • 155 Mbps STS-3c/STM-1 over Cat-5 UTP The optical interfaces supporte
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ARC-101 Installation & Operation Manual Chapter 1. Introduction ATM cells are transferred from one interface to the other through an Traffic internal bus, the bandwidth of which is 180 Mbps. Management • Cells that are received with a multiple-bit HEC error are dropped. • Cells received at the slower interface are transferred directly to the other interface. • Cells received at the faster interface are transferred through the FIFO which absorbs temporary bursts of ATM cells and transfers them a
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Chapter 1. Introduction ARC-101 Installation & Operation Manual 1.3 Specifications Up to 155 Mbps Data Rate PWR ON when unit is powered Indicators FLT BLINKS when self-test fails (ON during self-test) ATM ON when ATM cells were transmitted and received in the last second and no uncorrected HEC errors were detected. SYNC ON when the port is synchronized (no alarm) OFF during local alarm BLINKS during remote alarm reception Interface RS-232/V.24 at 9600/19200/38400 baud (configurable) with RJ-4
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ARC-101 Installation & Operation Manual Chapter 1. Introduction ARC-101/# Ordering ATM Rate Converter # Specify power supply: AC for 90-260 VAC DC for - 48 VDC ARC-M/@ Interface module for ARC-101 @ Specify module name - see tables below RM-1 Hardware for mounting one unit in a 19" rack. RM-2 Hardware mounting for two units in a 19" rack. Table 1-1 Optical Module Characteristics Module Protocols Fiber Type Connector Dynamic Optical Sensitivity Name Supported (Wavelength) Type Range Power (typic
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Chapter 1. Introduction ARC-101 Installation & Operation Manual 1-6 Specifications
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Chapter 2 Installation This chapter contains mechanical and electrical installation procedures for connecting the ARC-101 to the main power supply, as well as cabling the ATM links and monitor (control) port. 2.1 General The ARC-101 is delivered completely assembled for bench-top installation. The ARC-101 may be optionally installed in a 19" rack (refer to Section 2.4). 2.2 Unpacking • Inspect the equipment container before unpacking. Note and report evidence of damage immediately. • Place t
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Chapter 2. Installation ARC-101 Installation & Operation Manual 2.3 Site Requirements The ARC-101 is powered by 90/260 VAC or -48 VDC. Power The unit should be installed within 1.5 meters (5 ft.) of an easily accessible grounded AC outlet capable of supplying the appropriate voltage (90/260 VAC). Allow at least 90 cm (36 inches) of clearance at the front of the unit for Front and Rear operator access. Allow at least 10 cm (4 inches) clearance at the rear of the Panel Clearance unit for power
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ARC-101 Installation & Operation Manual Chapter 2. Installation Rack adapter components for installing two units include two short side Installation of brackets (for rack mounting) and two flat rails (for fastening the two units Two Units together) Figure 2-2 Installation of Two Units To install two units follow these instructions: 1. Place two units side by side. On the top of each unit are four grooves. The grooves should line up when the units are placed side by side. 2. Place a flat rail
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Chapter 2. Installation ARC-101 Installation & Operation Manual When the ARC-101 is used as a DCE or as a DTE, the RJ-45 pinout is: Pinout DCE DTE Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 DTR Pin 4 GND GND Pin 5 TX Data RX Data Pin 6 RX Data TX Data Pin 7 CTS Pin 8 Pin 9 RTS Changing The ARC-101 is shipped as a DCE. To connect the ARC-101 to a MODEM, Control Port Mode the control port mode must be configured to DTE. To change the control port mode from DCE to DTE, or vice versa: 1. Turn the unit OFF (disconnect the p
