Introduction - Bausch Datacom DinBox PSTN Reference Manual

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Introduction

This manual is the reference book when setting up the DinBox PSTN(485) modem for
your application. Because of the nature of this product and it's field of application, some
degree of technical background knowledge regarding the application and data-
communication is assumed.
The DinBox PSTN(485) modem is a versatile communications device designed to
provide a very flexible data communication solution for an industrial environment.
To ensure problem free communication, the DinBox PSTN(485) is equipped with a 'long
term'-watchdog. This circuit will 'hard' reset the modem every 24 hour.
The DinBox PSTN(485) is designed to transmit and receive data on the Public
Switched Telephone Network - PSTN.
The DinBox PSTN(485) has a lot of enhanced communication features implemented :
- error correction / data compression
Caller ID detect
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- V.22bis fast connect
2-wire analogue leased line
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dump mode
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- asynchronous DTR dialing
The DinBox PSTN(485) is designed in a robust 22.5 mm wide DIN rail housing with a
wide range DC- power supply.
The DinBox PSTN(485) version has an internal RS-485 2-wire and 4-wire interface.
See chapter 7 for more details about this interface.
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