MRV Communications LX-4000 Series specification

Chapter 4

Alternative Port Capabilities

The LX-4000 Series offers extended capabilities beyond traditional RS-232 communication uses. For example, a port with specialized hardware attached can be configured to monitor temperature and humidity remotely. The following sections present some of these capabilities.

Sensor (Temperature/Humidity) Ports

NOTE: Refer to Appendix A for Temperature/Humidity sensor technical specifications.

You can configure ports to act as temperature and humidity monitors when connected to an In-Reach Temperature/Humidity Sensor. The Temperature/Humidity Sensor provides an accurate measurement of the temperature/humidity in the area in which your LX Series unit is placed.

The following section explains how to connect and install the sensor.

Connecting the Temperature/Humidity Sensor

A10’ Male RJ-45 to Male RJ-45 straight-through cable (P/N MX-151-3027) connects the temperature/ humidity sensor to an LX-4000 async port. The LX unit can be configured to support the sensor on any async port other than the DIAG port (port 0).

To connect the sensor:

1.Connect one end of the RJ-45 double-ended straight through cable to the temperature/humidity sensor. The maximum length of this cable is 50 feet.

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Contents

Getting Started with the LX-4000 Series MRV Americas Service and SupportCorporate Headquarters MRV America Sales MRV International Sales FCC Notice Licensing Notice Bsmi Notice Vcci Notice 451-0308 Table of Contents Appendix C Post Test Error Codes Figures 451-0308 Tables 451-0308 Customer Support Preface Other Documentation Conventions Chapter Overview of the LX-4000 Series Description System Specifications Hardware Installation Chapter Installing the LX-4000 SeriesPackage Contents Unpack and Inspect the Unit Front Panel LEDs LX-4000 Indicators and Interfaces Port Status LEDs Rear Panel LEDs RCV Link Mbps Environmental and Installation Considerations Connecting the Ethernet Interface Connect the Power CableMounting the Unit into a 19-inch or 23-inch Rack Cable Connections Connecting DC Power Connecting Your Management StationConnect Serial Device Cables Modem Port Optional Powering On Resetting the Unit System Login and Passwords Installing the LX-4000 Series Configuring the LX-4000 Unit for the First Time Chapter Configuring the LX-4000 Series for the First TimeFirst Time Quick Configuration 451-0308 Assigning an IP Address via the Network Completing the First Time Configuration Accessing and Configuring the Graphical User Interface GUI Manually Setting the IP Address Via the CLI MRV Communications, Inc 451-0308 Web Configure Mode Menu/Config Mode Web Access Mode Launching the EZConfig GUI GUI EZ Configuration IP Configuration Menu Software UpgradesBooting from Defaults Accessing and Configuring Additional Features Additional Considerations Autobauding Feature Command Line Interface CLI Tree StructureReinitializing/Powering Off the Unit Additional Considerations for an Internet Environment Connecting the Temperature/Humidity Sensor Sensor Temperature/Humidity PortsChapter Alternative Port Capabilities Async 4-40access sensor Power Management Connecting Connecting Power Strip Management Telco Alarm Inputs Setup and Usage Using LX Ports as Alarm Inputs and Control Outputs Typical Alarm Inputs Connections Control Output Setup and Usage Typical Interface Design for Control Output Signals LX-4000 Series Specifications Description Appendix a Technical Specifications LX-4008, LX-4016 Appendix a Technical Specifications Temperature/Humidity Sensor Specifications Description LX-4000 Series Factory Defaults Description Appendix B Factory Defaults Main Menu Configuration Factory Default Setting Ppciboot Factory Default Settings Error Code Definitions Appendix C Post Test Error Codes 451-0308 Post Test Error Code Sample 3 4 5 6 7 Diagnostic Port Connector Port Serial Device ConnectorsAppendix D Cabling the LX-4000 Series Cabling Considerations Modular Adapters 10/100 ConnectorOrdering Cables Pin Assignments DB-25 Pins Connecting to the Diagnostic Port Port Ordering and Installing the Inlet Connector LockModem Control/Hardware Flow Control Modular Adapters RJ-45 to DB-25 RJ-45 Wiring Considerations Supports RTS/CTS Adapter Wiring, LX-Series to DCE, with Ring MRV 8-Wire Cabling LX Series MX-151-3027 Numerics DB-2556, 61 RJ-4561 RJ-45 jacks Index