Western Telematic AFS-16-1 manual Circuit Module

Unit Description

2.3. The Circuit Module

The AFS-16 can accept up to sixteen Circuit Modules. Each Circuit Module includes a common jack, jacks for “A” and “B” paths, and a Manual A/B switch as described in Figure 2.3.

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RJ45-3

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B

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C

B

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Figure 2.3: The Circuit Module

The AFS-16 Circuit Module includes the following components:

A/B Switch: Each A/B Switch can be manually switched, or activated by commands sent to the Control Module. The A/B Switch can also be operated by the Control Module’s Master A/B Switch.

“A” Connector: An RJ45 Port, used for connection to your primary line.

“C” Connector: An RJ45 Port, used for connection to a common line.

“B” Connector: An RJ45 Port, used for connection to your fallback line.

Release Pin: Used to secure the Circuit Module to the AFS-16 frame.

A/B Switch Jumper: (Not Shown) A jumper, located on the Circuit Module board, which is used to enable/disable the individual Circuit Module’s response to the Master A/B Gang Switch as described in Section 4.5.1.

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