RAD Data comm ASMi-31 operation manual Physical Description, Functional Description

ASMi-31Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 1. Introduction

1.2 Physical Description

ASMi-31 is available as a standalone desktop unit or as a card for the ASM-MN-214 hub. Figure 1-2shows the 3D view of the ASMi-31 standalone unit.

Figure 1-2 ASMi-31 Standalone Unit

The front panel includes eight LEDs, which display the status of power, data flow, control signals and diagnostics. For detailed description of the front panel, see Chapter 3, Operation.

The back panel includes an power connector with fuse, an interface connector, and a terminal block with a ground connection for connecting the telephone lines. The ASMi-31 rear panel is described in greater detail, in Chapter 2, Installation and Setup.

The internal switches and jumpers can be configured to support a variety of modes for operating the modem. Refer to Setting the Internal Jumpers in Chapter 2 for details on jumper location and setting.

	1.3 Functional Description
General	The ASMi-31 standalone modem is managed by a master ASMi-31C modem
	card mounted on a LRS-12 or LRS-24 hub. The management channel, which
	is transmitted in-band, allows remote configuration, real-time alerts on
	system failure, diagnostic testing, and the production of statistical
	information on system performance.

Functional Description 1-3

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