Connecting An Aui Segment To An Epim-A - Cabletron Systems MicroMMAC-24E Installation Manual

2. Align the guide channels of the BNC (male) metal housing with the
locking keys of the BNC barrel (female) connector on the EPIM. Slide
the metal housing of the male connector straight over the metal
housing of the female connector.
3. Once the housing stops moving in, turn the metal housing clockwise
while continuing to apply light forward pressure.
4. The locking keys of the female connector will pull the connector in
until they reach the circular locking holes at the end of the guide
channels. The keys will click the connector into place and hold it there.
To remove the BNC connector, perform the steps above in reverse order,
turning the metal housing counter-clockwise and pulling the connector
straight off of the female BNC connector.

4.1.7 Connecting an AUI Segment to an EPIM-A

Ensure that the external transceiver to which the EPIM-A
!
connects does not have the Signal Quality Error (SQE or
"heartbeat") test function enabled. The EPIM does not operate
CAUT ION
if the transceiver has the SQE test function enabled. Refer to
the applicable transceiver manual for additional information.
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