RAD Data comm ASM-60 Chapter Installation and Setup, Site Requirements and Prerequisites

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Chapter 2

Installation and Setup

This chapter describes installation and setup procedures for the standalone ASM-60 modem.

ASM-60 is delivered completely assembled. It is designed for tabletop or 19-inch rack installation.

After installing the unit:

Refer to Chapter 3 for the operating instructions.

Refer to Chapter 4 for the detailed system configuration procedures using ASCII terminal connected to the ASM-60 control port.

If a problem is encountered, refer to Chapter 5 for test and diagnostic instructions.

Internal settings, adjustment, maintenance, and repairs may be performed only by a skilled technician who is aware of the hazards involved.

Always observe standard safety precautions during installation, operation, and Warning maintenance of this product.

2.1 Site Requirements and Prerequisites

AC-powered ASM-60 units should be installed within 1.5m (5 ft) of an easily-accessible grounded AC outlet capable of furnishing the voltage in accordance with ASM-60 nominal supply voltage.

Allow at least 90 cm (36 in) of frontal clearance for operating and maintenance accessibility. Allow at least 10 cm (4 in) clearance at the rear of the unit for signal lines and interface cables.

Caution Do not stack units on top of another.

The ambient operating temperature of ASM-60 should be 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F), at a relative humidity of up to 90%, non-condensing.

Site Requirements and Prerequisites

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Contents ASM-60 Page International Headquarters RAD Data Communications Inc ASM-60Limited Warranty Please observe the following precautions General Safety InstructionsConnection of AC Mains General Safety PracticesConnection of DC Mains Connection of Data and Telecommunications Cables Ports Safety StatusElectromagnetic Compatibility EMC Canadian Emission Requirements Page Manufacturers Name Manufacturers Address SafetyProduct Name Supplementary InformationPage Setting the Internal Switches Installing ASM-60Connecting the Interfaces Connecting the PowerOperating ASM-60 Configuring ASM-60Normal Indications Selecting the Data RateContents Diagnostics List of Figures Table of Contents Overview Chapter IntroductionVersions ApplicationFeatures D View of ASM-60 Physical DescriptionFunctional Description ASM-60 Block DiagramRange Technical SpecificationsData Rate Interface 24/RS-232 TypeTransformers to the transmit and receive lines AC Voltage 100 to 240 VAC ±10%, 50 to 60 Hz, 6W ProtectionFuse 250A, slow-blow Site Requirements and Prerequisites Chapter Installation and SetupInstallation and Setup Package ContentsOpening the ASM-60 Case Connecting the LineClosing the ASM-60 Case Hssi Interface Connector Pinout Connecting the DTETo connect the Hssi interface To connect the AC power Installation and Setup LED Indicators Front Panel IndicatorsChapter Operation Name FunctionTurning On ASM-60 ASM-60 Indicator StatusNormal Operation Turning Off ASM-60Chapter Management from a Terminal Control Port Interface CharacteristicsPreparing for the Control Session Preparing TerminalInitiating a Control Session Navigating the Management MenusTo initiate a control session To choose an optionTerminal Management Menus Starting the Control SessionMain Menu To display the Configuration menuDisplaying the ASM-60 System Information To access the Display menuTo display the ASM-60 status Displaying the ASM-60 StatusTo reset ASM-60 Resetting ASM-60Resetting ASM-60 Error Detection Chapter DiagnosticsPower-Up Self-Test AlarmsWorking with the Log File To access the log fileASM-60 Alarms Displaying the Vdsl Performance DiagnosticsTo display the Vdsl diagnostics Number Terminal Message Description SeverityASM-60 Performance Monitoring Parameters After the ASM-60 power-upRunning the LEDs Test Running the Diagnostic TestsTo run the LEDs test Running the Diagnostic Tests Appendix a IR-ETH Interface Module IR-ETH Connector OptionsAppendix a IR-ETH Interface Module ProtocolDIP Switch Settings Installation and OperationTable A-2. DIP Switch Settings Section Name Description Default Number SettingConnecting to LAN LED IndicatorsTable A-3. IR-ETH Bridge LED Indicators Description Location Color NameAppendix B IR-ETH/QH Interface Module IR-ETH/QH ConnectorIntroduction Pin Signal Function Table B-1 RJ-45 Connector PinoutProtocol Point-to-point Data Rate Kbps to 45 Mbps Table B-2. DIP Switch Settings Setting the DIP SwitchTable B-3. IR-ETH/QH LED Indicators Section Name Description Possible Settings Factory SettingConnecting the LAN Overview Appendix C IR-IP Interface ModuleConnector 10BaseT UTP Shielded RJ-45 Delay FrameStandard Conforms to Ieee 802.3/Ethernet Data Rate Mbps ProtocolsIR-IP LEDs IR-IP DIP SwitchTable C-1. IR-IP LEDs Functions Table C-3 RJ-45 PinoutIR-IP Management Subsystem, General Accessing the IR-IP Management SubsystemIntroduction Default IP Communication Parameters Performing Preliminary ConfigurationOutline of Preliminary Configuration To perform the preliminary configuration procedurePreliminary Telnet Host Configuration Connecting the Telnet HostAssigning the Router LAN Interface Address IP Learning MechanismTo configure the IP router LAN address To view and edit the ARP table contentsAssigning a LAN IP Address to a New IR-IP What to Do If Changing the LAN IP Address of a Configured IR-IPNo ping replies from IR-IP IP learning process is not successfulIR-IP Management Utility General Operating ProceduresStarting a Management Utility To access the Quick Setup menu Quick Setup MenuMenu Structure of Management Utility LAN IP Address Default GatewayLAN IP Mask WAN IP AddressOperation with Default Gateway Read Protocol from DIP SwitchesProtocol ParametersTelnet Password Management Access MenuTelnet Inactivity Timeout To access the Management Access menuTo access the Advanced Setup menu Advanced Setup MenuTo access the Device Identification menu Device Identification MenuInterface Parameters Menu Maintenance Protocol Aging TimeoutWAN Protocol Parameters Frame Relay Protocol Menu WAN ThrottleWAN Protocol Parameters PPP Protocol Menu Authentication ProtocolHeader and Control Field Compression Protocol Field CompressionPassword To Accept Password To SendSecurity Host/Guest User Name To SendMulticast IP Menu To access the Multicast IP menuMulticast Forwarding To access the Device Control menu To access the Static Groups menuDevice Control Menu Static GroupsNew Software Download Menu Total TimeoutServer IP Address File NameResets Menu View Error Log ScreenReset Device Reset LANReset WAN Configuration and ConnectionView Menu To access the Multicast Groups Table screen To access the ARP Tables screenARP Tables Multicast Groups Table ScreenStatistics Screen To access the Statistics menuTo access the Diagnostic Tools menu Diagnostic Tool Ping Terminal MenuTo ping a host Using the Ping FunctionTo erase the user’s configuration Erasing User’s ConfigurationErasing IR-IP Software Desired positions, and then turn ASM-60 on againDownloading New Software Erasing Application SoftwareTo erase the application software Case, it is recommended to turn ASM-60 off and then back onAppendix C IR-IP Interface Module Erasing IR-IP Software Excellent Good Fair Poor Very Poor Customer Response FormPage Error Report Page Page International Headquarters
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ASM-60 specifications

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