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Black Box ME738A-F Manual
Black Box ME738A-F Manual

Black Box ME738A-F Manual

Nonpowered short-haul modem-2-wire

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AUGUST 2000
ME738A-F
ME738A-M
Nonpowered Short-Haul
Modem—2-Wire
(SHM-NPR 2-Wire)
CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION
Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500)
FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746
Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018
Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com

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  • Page 1 Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
  • Page 2 FCC INFORMATION FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference...
  • Page 3 SHM-NPR 2-WIRE NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.
  • Page 4 NOM STATEMENT 10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que producen calor. 11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato.
  • Page 5 SHM-NPR 2-WIRE TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL Any trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Contents Section Page 1. Specifications ......6 2. Introduction......7 2.1 Description.
  • Page 7: Specifications

    Maximum Distance—3 mi. (4.8 km) Operation—2-wire full-duplex Protocol—Asynchronous Speed—Up to 38.4 kbps Interface—RS-232 (DCE) Connectors—ME738A-F: (1) DB25 female, (1) 2-screw terminal block; ME738A-M: (1) DB25 male, (1) 2-screw terminal block Operating Temperature—32 to 140°F (0 to 60°C) Maximum Altitude—10,000 ft. (3048 m) Humidity—Up to 95%, noncondensing...
  • Page 8: Introduction

    You can plug the SHM-NPR directly into the back of your terminal—there’s no need for an extra cable. Two models are available: • ME738A-F (DB25 female connector) • ME738A-M (DB25 male connector) Both models also have a 2-screw terminal block.
  • Page 9 SHM-NPR 2-WIRE Signal Ground (Pin 7) lines are connected, the SHM- NPR will still work. Control signals are not required. In compliance with RS-232C and V.24 standards, the SHM-NPR generates both positive and negative signals—no matter what the state of Transmit Data, which can be constantly high or constantly low.
  • Page 10: Features

    CHAPTER 2: Introduction 2.2 Features • Asynchronous transmission up to 38,400 bps. • Full-duplex operation over coax or single twisted pair. • Transmission range up to 1.4 mi (2.25 km). • Plugs directly into the RS-232-C/V.24 connector. • Operates without AC power. •...
  • Page 11 SHM-NPR 2-WIRE IBM 3274 IBM 3270 Control Unit SHM-NPR SHM-NPR Async Terminal Figure 2-3. Typical application #2.
  • Page 12: Installation

    CHAPTER 3: Installation 3. Installation Installing the SHM-NPR is simple and straightforward. Just follow these instructions. 1. Separate the two parts of the plastic cover by pressing the marked places on the sides, starting at the cable end. 2. Connect the two wires of the line to the terminal block into the two LINE screws, observing correct polarity.
  • Page 13 © Copyright 2000. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved. 1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • Fax 724-746-0746...

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