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- Page 1 “Your Partners in Network Alarm Management ” L-Series Protocol Converter USER MANUAL Visit our website at www.dpstelecom.com for the latest PDF manual and FAQs. December 14, 2007 D-OC-UM07C.14100 Firmware Version 1.0D...
- Page 2 Notice The material in this manual is for information purposes and is subject to change without notice. DPS Telecom shall not be liable for errors contained herein or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Visit our website at www.dpstelecom.com for the latest PDF manual and FAQs Introduction ..............1 Shipping List ..............2 Specifications ..............3 Installation ..............4 Tools Needed ..............4 Mounting ..............4 Power Connection ..............5 Network Connections ..............6 Craft Port ..............7 Tuning the FSK Modem ..............8 Jumper Options ..............9... -
Page 4: Introduction
Fig. 1 - The L-Series Protocol Converter The DPS Telecom L-Series Protocol Converter interfaces an RS-232 data port to a 20-bit protocol network. The 20-bit hardware interface is either 1200 baud RS-232, or Frequency Shift Keyed (FSK) at 1200 baud with a center frequency of either 1877 Hz or 9838 Hz. -
Page 5: Shipping List
While unpacking the L-Series Protocol Converter, please make sure that all of the following items are included. If some parts are missing, or if you ever need to order new parts, please refer to the part numbers listed and call DPS Telecom at (800) 693-0351. L-Series Protocol Converter... -
Page 6: Specifications
Specifications Dimensions: 1¾"H x 17"W x 6"D (4.45 cm x 43.18 cm x 15.24cm) Mounting: 19" or 23" rack Power Input: –48VDC (–40 to –70 VDC) Current Draw: 65 mA Fuse: ½ amp GMT Interfaces: 1 female DB25 RS-232 port 1 male DB25/RTU port (FSK or RS-232) 1 female DB9/RS-232 craft port FSK Frequency Range:... -
Page 7: Installation
Installation Tools Needed To install the L-Series Protocol Converter, you'll need the following tools: Phillips No. 2 Screwdriver Small Standard Screwdriver Computer Note: You may also need cable-building equipment to make a connector for connecting your Larse/Badger Series 1200 remote to the L-Series Protocol Converter. Mounting Fig. -
Page 8: Power Connection
2. Connect a –48 VDC line to the –BATT terminal and the ground to the GND terminal. 3. For earth/frame grounding, connect a copper wire to the FRM GND terminal. (DPS Telecom recommends at least a 14 gauge wire.) Connect the other end of the wire to an earth/frame ground. -
Page 9: Network Connections
Network Connections Fig. 4.3 - L-Series Protocol Converter rear panel connections The L-Series Protocol Converter's two DB25 network connectors are located on the back panel, as shown in Figure 4.3. Connect the LarScan Series 1200 RTU to the male DB25 connector labeled "RTU." Pinouts for the L-Series Protocol Converter are shown in Figure 4.4. -
Page 10: Craft Port
Connect the T/Mon or IAM to the female DB25 connector labeled "NOC." Pinouts for the RS-232 connector are shown in Figure 4.6. Fig. 4.6- RS-232 connector pinout Craft Port Fig. 5.1 - L-Series Protocol Converter Craft Port. The L-Series Protocol Converter's DB9 craft port is located on the front panel. The craft port is used to connect a PC to the L-Series Protocol Converter for modem tuning and firmware downloads. -
Page 11: Tuning The Fsk Modem
Tuning the FSK Modem It may be necessary to adjust the transmit level, or tune, the L-Series Protocol Converter's internal FSK modem in order to optimize signal quality. The modem is shipped from the factory with the transmit levels set at approximately –13 dBm. -
Page 12: Jumper Options
Jumper Options Fig. 7.1 - L-Series Protocol Converter PC board showing user-adjustable jumper options. There are two user-adjustable jumper options for the L-Series Protocol Converter. When your L-Series Protocol Converter is shipped from the factory, both jumpers are set to the correct positions for ordinary operation. If you ever have trouble with your L-Series Protocol Converter, first check to make sure the jumpers are in the correct position. -
Page 13: Front Panel Operation
DPS Tech Support Representative. Firmware updates are installed using one of the following DPS Telecom utility programs: ComloaderW for Windows or DPSLoad for MS-DOS. Either program may be used. -
Page 14: Preparing The L-Series Protocol Converter For Firmware Update
The Open Protocol button opens the Protocol Window. The Protocol Window is for troubleshooting purpose only. Do not open the Protocol Window unless you are requested to do so by DPS Telecom Technical Support Personnel. -
Page 15: Rebooting The L-Series Protocol Converter
2. Run DPSLoad from the same directory as the firmware upgrade file on a PC connected to the L-Series Protocol Converter. 3. When DPSLoad launches, it will present you with a screen with options for com port, baud rate, and program selection. -
Page 16: Technical Support
• User Manual • Hardware Serial Number 3. Have access to troubled equipment. Please be at or near your equipment when you call DPS Telecom Technical Support. This will help us solve your problem more efficiently. 4. Call during Customer Support hours. - Page 17 Index Badger Series 1200, 1 ComloaderW, 10, 11 connector pinouts, 6 craft port, 11, 12 function, 7 pinout, 7 current draw, 3 DB9M-DB9F download cable, 2 dimensions, 3 download cable, 7, 11, 12 DPSLoad, 10, 11 earth/frame grounding, 5 firmware update, 10, 11 baud rate, 11 FSK Converter, rebooting, 12...
- Page 18 LEDs, status messages, 10 parts, numbers, 2 ordering, 2 PC board, 9 power input, 3, 5 rack ears, 2 RS-232, 1 polling, 7, 11 RS-232 pinout, 6 Series 1200 RTU, 1 shipping list, 2 specifications, 3 T/Mon, 1 technical support, hours, 13 phone number, 13 website, 13...
- Page 19 Warranty DPS Telecom warrants, to the original purchaser only, that its products a) substantially conform to DPS' published specifications and b) are substantially free from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty expires two years from the date of product delivery with respect to hardware and ninety days from the date of product delivery with respect to software.
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