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PowerStar IV
(PSIV-2/14-11, PSIV-2/14-45)
For assistance in installing, using, or
maintaining the TRANSITION Networks
PowerStar™ IV, contact TRANSITION
Networks Technical Support at:
(800) 260-1312
or contact your local distributor.
7367.D
Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
The PowerStar™ IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Networking the PowerStar™ IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Connectors, Switches, and Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
2 SITE CONSIDERATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3 INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Unpacking PowerStar™ IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Setting Pin Jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Optionally Installing Slide-In Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Installing PowerStar™ IV in Rack or on Table . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Setting Twisted Pair Polarity Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Powering the PowerStar™ IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Connecting Link Cable to Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Connecting Twisted Pair Link Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Connecting Twinax Link Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Connecting Fiber Link Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Connecting Port Cable to Terminal Devices . . . . . . . . . . . .11
4 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
™ PowerStar IV (PSIV-2/14-11, PSIV-2/14-45) 7367.D For assistance in installing, using, or maintaining the TRANSITION Networks PowerStar™ IV, contact TRANSITION Networks Technical Support at: (800) 260-1312 or contact your local distributor. Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION ......2 The PowerStar™... -
Page 2: Introduction
The PowerStar™ IV The PowerStar™ IV (PSIV-2/14-11, PSIV-2/14-45) is an active star repeater for AS/400™ and S/3x environments that can be used for converting a twinax daisy chain topology to an unshielded twisted pair star topology. -
Page 3: Connectors, Switches And Status Indicators
Connectors, Switches and Status Indicators Left Link Connector Right Link Connector PowerStarIV Left Link Right Link Line Sync Line Sync Parity Error Parity Error Power Power Indicator Polarity Setting Switches RJ-45 (or RJ-11) Connector Connectors One Left Link (host) connector and one Right Link (host) connector are located at the front of the PowerStar™... -
Page 4: Installation
Direction is provided in the pages that follow. Unpacking the PowerStar™ IV The PowerStar™ IV packing contents should include the following: Item Part Number PowerStar™ IV PSIV-2/14-11 OR PSIV-2/14-45 Power Cord 3344, 3347, 3348, 3349, or 3523, (depending upon power configuration in country where installed) User’s Guide... -
Page 5: Pin Settings
3. Slide PowerStar™ IV cover back approximately one inch to disengage cover from chassis. 4. Carefully lift PowerStar™ IV cover and remove. 5. Using needle nose pliers with insulated handle and referring to reference material on the next page, move jumpers as required to change factory default active pin settings to active pin settings for the site. -
Page 6: Optionally Installing Slide-In Cards
Optionally Installing Slide-In Cards CAUTION: Wear a grounding device and observe electrostatic discharge precautions when installing Slide-In Cards. Failure to observe this caution could result in circuit board failure. To install a Slide-In Card: 1. With the Slide-In Card components facing up, carefully guide the Slide-In Card along the card guides until the Slide-In Card connector meets the the PowerStar™... -
Page 7: Setting Twisted Pair Polarity Switch
Setting Twisted Pair Polarity Switches PowerStar™ IV There are two sets of polarity switches at the one set for the left controller or host port and seven device ports and one set for the right controller or host port and seven device ports. The A-B switch settings reverse the polarity of the twisted pair connector active pins. -
Page 8: Connecting Link Cable To Host
Connecting Link Cable to Host Connect the AS/400, Sys36, or 5x94 remote controller host to the PowerStar IV using either twisted pair, twinax or fiber cable. NOTE: All cable lengths must be greater than 25 feet (7.6 meters). Connecting Twisted Pair Link Cable When installing twisted pair cable, attach a balun to the AS/400™... -
Page 9: Connecting Twinax Link Cable
Connecting Twinax Link Cable To connect twinax cable to PowerStar™ IV SIC twinax connector: NOTE: Twinax link connections are marked on the Slide In Card as Right or Left. The Right twinax connection provides signals to the Right Link terminal device connectors; the Left twinax connection provides signals to the Left Link terminal device connectors. -
Page 10: Connecting Fiber Link Cable
Connecting Fiber Link Cable NOTE: Fiber link connections are marked on the Slide In Card as Right or Left. The Right fiber connection provides signals to the Right Link terminal device connectors; the Left fiber connection provides signals to the Left Link terminal device connectors. If only one fiber link is installed, the choice of left or right location is left to the discretion of the installer. -
Page 11: Connecting Port Cable To Terminal Devices
Connecting Port Cable to Terminal Devices NOTE: When twisted pair cable is used, compatible baluns must be selected according to the chart on page 4, the RJ-11 or RJ-45 connector pin settings must be configured as shown on page 8, and the polarity switch must be set as shown on page 18. -
Page 12: Powerstar™ Iv Technical Specifications
CAUTION: RJ connectors are NOT INTENDED FOR CONNECTION TO THE PUBLIC TELEPHONE NETWORK. Failure to observe this caution could result in damage to the public telephone network. Der Anschluss dieses Gerätes an ein öffentlickes Telekommunikationsnetz in den EG-Mitgliedstaaten verstösst gegen die jeweligen einzelstaatlichen Gesetze zur Anwendung der Richtlinie 91/263/EWG zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften der Mitgliedstaaten über Telekommunikationsendeinrichtungen... -
Page 13: Cable Specifications
AS/400 and S/36 Cable Specifications Twisted Pair Cable and Connector Specifications The physical characteristics of the twisted pair cable must meet or exceed the following: Category 3 wire or better is required; category 5 wire is recommended. Either shielded twisted pair (STP) or unshielded twisted pair (UTP) can be used. Gauge 26 to 22 AWG Attenuation...
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