RAD Data comm RIC-155 operation manual Package Contents, Connecting the Interface Cables

Chapter 2 Installation and Setup RIC-155Installation and Operation Manual

2.3Package 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).

2.4Connecting the Interface Cables

Figure 2-1illustrates a typical rear panel of a RIC-155 unit.

ALARM	10/100BaseT
	SPEED LINK/ACT	SPEED LINK/ACT
CONTROL	MNG	DATA

TX RX

SIG

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 interface:

•Connect the LAN to the rear panel RJ-45 connector designated DATA.

2-2 Connecting the Interface Cables