Chapter 2 Installation and Setup RIC-155 Installation and Operation Manual
2-2 Connecting the Interface Cables
2.3 Package Contents
The RIC-155 package includes the following items:
One RIC-155 unit
Technical documentation CD
AC power cord or DC power supply connector kit
RM-35 rack mount kit (if ordered).
2.4 Connecting the Interface Cables
Figure 2-1 illustrates a typical rear panel of a RIC-155 unit.
CONTROL MNG
10/100BaseT
DATA
SPEED SPEEDLINK/ACT LINK/ACT
TX
SIG
RX
ALARM
Figure 2-1. RIC-155 Rear Panel

Connecting the STM-1/OC-3c Interface

The RIC-155 STM-1/OC-3c interface terminates in fiber optic or BNC coaxial
connectors, designated RX and TX.
To connect a fiber optic cable:
1. Remove the protective caps from the connectors and store them in a safe
place for later use.
2. Connect the transmit fiber to the connector marked TX and the receive fiber to
the connector marked RX.
3. At the remote unit connect the transmit fiber to the connector marked RX and
the receive fiber to the connector marked TX.
To connect a coaxial cable:
1. Connect the transmit cable to the connector marked TX and the receive fiber
to the connector marked RX.
2. At the remote unit connect the transmit cable to the connector marked RX and
the receive cable to the connector marked TX.

Connecting the 10/100BaseT Interface

The 10/100BaseT interface of RIC-155 terminates in RJ-45 connector designated
DATA.
To connect the 10/100BaseT interfac e:
Connect the LAN to the rear panel RJ-45 connector designated DATA.