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Backup Power Supply
Example 1
Example 2
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Backup Power Supply
Using the Auxiliary
Power Input Terminal
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When total transmission loss from the system is subtracted from the transmit/re-
ceive differential of the Link Adapters, the margin must be at least 4 dB. To deter-
mine total transmission loss, first calculate the loss over the cable by multiplying
the loss/km by the total length of the cable. Then calculate the loss at the con-
nections by multiplying the loss/connection by the number of connections. Final-
ly, add the cable loss and the connector loss. Subtract this figure, the total trans-
mission loss, from the transmit/receive differential. If the difference is greater
than 4 dB, then the cable length is acceptable.
Distance: 2.5 km; Connecting points: 4; Connecting method: permanent
When this total transmission loss of 7.9 dB is subtracted from the 13 dB transmit/
receive differential of the Link Adapters, it leaves a margin of 5.1 dB. The 13 dB
includes all loss at the Link Adapter connectors.
Distance: 2 km; Connecting points: 3; Connecting method: connectors
When this total transmission loss of 8.1 dB is subtracted from the 13 dB transmit/
receive differential of the Link Adapters, it leaves a margin of 4.9 dB, safely
above the minimum margin of 4 dB.
Link Adapters which depend on a power supply (i.e., all except the AL001) are
unable to transmit signals when power is cut off. Link Adapters AL002-(P)E,
AL005-(P)E, and AL006-(P)E, however, have auxiliary power input terminals
which can be connected to a battery to ensure continued operation even when
the AC power supply is cut off.
Only the three Link Adapters listed above have this terminal. They can operate
on a low voltage (12-24 VAC/DC) power supply in place of their normal power
supply of 100/200 VAC. When it is necessary to have a backup power supply,
connect a 12V battery to this terminal. If the battery is left unused for a long peri-
od it will discharge. It must either be periodically charged or connected to a float-
ing charging device. To avoid overcharging, set the output voltage at 13V. Do not
use a 24V battery.
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