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- Page 1 GEMINI EXPRESS MULTIPLEXER User’s Guide Document # 400-2601-01 Rev. C October, 2002...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contact our Sales department for further details. RETURN MERCHANDISE PROCEDURE In the event that the product is not as warranted, the customer must contact NLynx for a return merchandise authorization number (RMA#) before returning the product to the NLynx facility in Austin, Texas, USA. Out of warranty repairs are available on a time and materials basis. -
Page 3: Safety
Active data pins Configurable per customer requirement Optical Specifications Fiber optic budget (point to point) Fiber optic budget (ring) 3 unit ring 4 unit ring Peak power wavelength Fiber optic connectors 12 dB (typical) -
Page 4: Classification Of Led Transmitter Device
Classification of LED Transmitter Device Important: The optical transmitter contains an LED system and is classified “CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT” per EN60825-1 (+A11), Safety of Laser Products. Contact NLynx Technologies for repair if your GEMINI EXPRESS MULTIPLEXER ever requires maintenance. -
Page 5: Introduction
Express Multiplexer allows the "split-polling" feature to remain "enabled" with performance of up to 4 times greater than standard legacy 1Mbps 5250 protocol. The Gemini Express Multiplexer has 8 Shielded RJ45 port connections as well as a DB25 "direct-connection" eliminating the need for the twinax "brick" and associated twinaxial cabling. -
Page 6: Unpacking
DO NOT APPLY POWER TO ANY DAMAGED COMPONENT! PROBLEM SOLVING PROBLEM SOLVING If problems are encountered with the GEMINI EXPRESS MULTIPLEXER, the following guideline is intended to provide a quick resolution. 1.) Collect all information relevant to this application. GEMINI EXPRESS MULTIPLEXER serial numbers Host type and operating system software level. -
Page 7: Active Pair Setup
1. The external power supply is mounted on the rear panel of the GEMINI EXPRESS MULTIPLEXER. The AC power cord must be firmly inserted into the external power supply and strained relieved. 2. Insert the male end of the AC power cord into a properly wired receptacle. -
Page 8: Description
RX of the next multiplexer down stream in the ring until the ring is complete. Ensure that the cables are properly strained relieved and labeled. 4. Connect the GEMINI EXPRESS MULTIPLEXER ports to the host ports of the GEMINI active or passive star and follow the installation procedure for the star. -
Page 9: Configuration
SWITCH 1 ON SWITCH 2 ON for a point to point application SWITCH 1 ON SWITCH 2 OFF for a ring application. 2. The GEMINI EXPRESS MULTIPLEXER is designed for a 19” rack. The unit should be properly installed using all four mounting holes. -
Page 10: Mode Description
MODE DESCRIPTION MODE DESCRIPTION A “POINT TO POINT” link is comprised of two Multiplexer s connected by a single backbone. A diagram of a “POINT TO POINT” link is provided below. tiple Multiplexers which are connected in series with fiber optic transmit to fiber optic receive constitute a “RING”... -
Page 11: Collapsed Rings
62.5 micron multimode fiber Remote GXM8 GXM8 Controller UTP cabling Balun & T cable Two 4 Port Twinax Bricks & ASF Baluns Typical Remote Controller Installation (WSC) and the older WSCs is the number of polling groups. The older WSCs had one polling group for all eight ports. -
Page 12: Connections
CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS 62.5 micron multimode UTP cabling AS/400 Balun & T cable 8 Port Twinax Brick ASF Baluns. See below for Typical AS/400 Installation STARS PATCH PANEL WALL PLATE A major difference between the newer AS/400 work station controllers 62.5 micron multimode UTP cabling AS/400 DB25 to DB25...
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