Black Box MPI Series Manual
Black Box MPI Series Manual

Black Box MPI Series Manual

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NOVEMBER 1996
ME761A-M/F
Mini Driver MPI
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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: Federal Communications Commission

    MINI DRIVER MPI 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: Instrucciones De Seguridad

    MINI DRIVER MPI 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 MINI DRIVER MPI 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 MINI DRIVER MPI 1. Specifications Protocol: Asynchronous Speed: Up to 19.2 Kbps Operation: 4-wire full- or half-duplex, point- to-point or multipoint Interface: RS-232/CCITT V.24 Connectors: (1) DB25 male or female, (1) 5-screw terminal block Power: From RS232 interface; +6 VDC on pins 2, 4, or 20 Size: 0.9"H x 2.1"W x 4.3"D...
  • Page 6: Point-To-Point Applications

    MINI DRIVER MPI Distance Charts: Point-to-Point Applications 19-AWG 24-AWG 26-AWG 1200 - 19200 bps 4.0 mi. 2.5 mi. 1.5 mi. (6.5 km) (4.0 km) (2.5 km) Multipoint Applications No. of Drops 19-AWG 19-AWG 19-AWG 1200 - 19200 bps 1.0 mi 0.75 mi.
  • Page 7 MINI DRIVER MPI You can strap the Mini Driver MPI to be either constantly on, or to be controlled by the Request to Send signal. Operation with controlled carrier enables the connection of the Mini Driver MPI in a multipoint configuration (see Figure 1). You can also use controlled carrier in applications requiring the passing of a control signal end-to-end—the RTS one one Mini Driver MPI is passed to the DCD on the...
  • Page 8 MINI DRIVER MPI connecting it to the mains supply. Simply use ultra low power from the standard RS232C/V.24 data and control signal voltages. The unit fully operates even if only Transmit Data and Receive Data are connected—no control signals are needed. Both positive and negative signals are generated in compliance with RS232C/V.24 standards, regardless of constantly high or constantly low Transmit Data.
  • Page 9 MINI DRIVER MPI 3. Installation The Mini Driver MPI is easy to install. Follow the steps below. 1.Separate the two parts of the plastic cover by firmly pressing the marked places on the sides, starting at the cable end. 2.Connect the 4-wire telephone line to the screw terminal block;...
  • Page 10 MINI DRIVER MPI 5.Set the CARRIER strap to either ON (carrier on continuously), or CTRL (carrier controlled by RTS). See Figure 2 6.To close the unit, press the two halves of the cover together. 7. Plug the unit directly into the 25-pin connector of the terminal or computer port, and fasten with the screws on each side of the connector.
  • Page 11 MINI DRIVER MPI DCE/DTE Switch Schematics DTE Position DCE Position 2 - - > 2 <- - - 3< - - 3 - - > 4------DCD CIRCUIT delay 6 (+V) 8-----DCD CIRCUIT 20 (+V)
  • Page 12 © Copyright 1996. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved. 1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • Fax 724-746-0746...

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