Chapter 3
Data Communications Setup
Introduction
Overview
IMPORTANT
Command Line Definitions
Important Checklist
This chapter provides maintenance personnel instructions for making the operational settings for the Advance DataNET Hub (DNH). Once these operational settings are made the DNH will function as a communication router on an Advance Communication System (ACS) network.
The DNH consists of two identical hubs (‘A’ Half and ‘B’ Half) in one en- closure. Each hub half contains a communication board and
Review Chapter 4, Command Line Summary. Chapter 4 provides defini- tions for all of the commands you will be using in this chapter.
Perform the following checklist before setting up the data communication protocol.
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Inspect wiring of AC (mains)
Inspect all Uplink and Downlink port wiring connections.
Ensure that the Signal Equalizer Board settings are correct.
Ensure that each DataNET copper port has the correct im- pedance settings.
Inspect the wiring of the serial crosslink which determines which is the ‘A’ Hub.
Ensure that when power is applied the Board Status LEDs are sequencing correctly.
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