Magnum H80B and H80P Personal Hubs User Guide (07/95)

3.5.2AUI Connections (Model H80P only)

The Magnum H80P is equipped with a rear DTE (male AUI) port which serves a dual purpose of supplying power to the unit and providing backbone connectivity.

NOTE: Since the H80P derives its power from this port, this connection must be completed before the unit will function, unless an optional external power supply is being used..

Before connecting the DTE port of the Magnum H80P, note that the maximum cable length of an AUI drop cable is 50m (165 ft).

The Magnum H80P DTE connector supports standard IEEE signals, summarized in Table 3.5.2.

 

Table 3.5.2: DTE Pin Assignments

Pin

Function

Pin

Function

1

Control In Circuit Shield 10

Data Out Circuit B

2

Control In Circuit A

11

Data Out Circuit Shield

3

Data Out Circuit A

12

Data In Circuit B

4

Data In Circuit Shield

13

Voltage Plus (+)

5

Data In Circuit A

14

Voltage Shield

6

Voltage Common

15

Control Out Circuit B

7Control Out Circuit A SHELL Protective Ground

8Control Out Circuit Shield (conductive shell)

9Control In Circuit B

NOTES: 1) Voltage Plus (pin #13) and Voltage Common (pin # 6) use a single twisted pair in the AUI cable.

2)Pins 4, 8, 11 and 14 may be connected to pin #1.

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GarrettCom H80B manual AUI Connections Model H80P only, DTE Pin Assignments, Pin Function

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