Black Box 5000 manual Converters Optional Equipment, Module Installation

5.7 Converters (Optional Equipment)

The converter is attached externally to the Multiserver unit. The V.35 and X.21 Converters consist of an adapter (which connects directly to the Mulitserver) and a cable. The cable is included with the V.35 converter. The cable is not included with the X.21 converter. See

Appendix B for cabling diagrams.

INSTALLING CONVERTERS

A converter may be installed at any time after the internal modules are installed (see Figure 5-17). Unplug the Multiserver to install a converter. The external unit that will be connected to the Mulitserver via the converter should also be unplugged.

CHAPTER 5: Module Installation

1.Attach the converter to the desired port by matching the DB25 connector.

2.Screw in the two side screws which hold the converter in place.

3.Connect the cable to the converter.

REMOVING CONVERTERS

A converter can be removed without opening the cover or removing any of the modules.

1.Remove all cables connected to the converter.

2.Unscrew the two side screws that hold the converter in place.

3.Gently separate the connector from the Multiserver port.

DB25

(RS-232)

DCE

													E
													D
VOICE CHANNEL 1		KTS							VOICE CHANNEL 2			KTS	C
		OPX										OPX
SB M E SG R1 T1	R	T						SB	M	E SG R1 T1	R T
													B
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		10		11	12
1		2		3		4		5				6
													A

CONVERTER

5-foot DB25 (male) to 34-pin M-block (male) (Cable is included with the V.35 Converter)

Figure 5-17. Converter installation (showing a V.35 converter and cable).

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