Transition Networks PSM-8E User Manual

Ibm 5250 protocol multiplexer with fiber link

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COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
UL Listed
C-UL Listed (Canada)
CISPR/EN55022 Class A
FCC Regulations
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at the user's own expense.
Canadian Regulations
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise for digital apparatus set out on
the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables
aux appareils numériques de la class A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique
édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.
European Regulations
Warning
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which
case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Achtung !
Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse A. In Wohnbereichen können bei Betrieb dieses Gerätes
Rundfunkstörungen auftreten, in weichen Fällen der Benutzer für entsprechende Gegenmaßnahmen
werantwortlich ist.
Attention !
Ceci est un produit de Classe A. Dans un environment domestique, ce produit risque de créer des
interférences radioélectriques, il appartiendra alors à l'utilsateur de prende les measures spécifiques
appropriées
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
einschliesslich der gegenseitigen Anerkennung ihrer Konformität.
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All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means –
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Printed in the U.S.A.
Designed to be networked with TRANSITION Networks PowerStar
hubs, the TRANSITION Networks PowerStar Express Multiplexer
(PSM-8E) is a site-configurable multiplexer used for extending IBM 5250*
protocol network distances over fiber.
PowerStar Express Multiplexer
Link
2X
Status
TX
RX
*IBM 5250 protocol products include the IBM
AS/400, remote controllers, and many supporting devices manufactured
by IBM and other companies.
The PSM-8E allows multiple AS/400, System 3x, or remote controller
polling groups to be transmitted over a single fiber-optic pair, providing
maximum throughput in either 1 Mb/s Optimized mode or in 2 Mb/s
Express mode by transparently multiplexing the 5250 "split-polling"
feature. (All new IBM controllers support "split-polling" as a means of
achieving higher throughput rates, even when connected to standard
legacy devices. The PSM-8E uses "split-polling" to increase performance
up to four times over the standard legacy 1 Mb/s 5250 protocol.)
NOTE: Refer to IBM 5250 Express reference material available from
network vendors when installing the PowerStar Express Multiplexer or
PowerStar
33184.B
IBM
5250 Protocol
Multiplexer with Fiber Link
PSM-8E
USER'S GUIDE
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
2X
2X
2X
2X
2X
2X
2X
GROUP A
GROUP B
GROUP C
GROUP D
in a 5250 Express network.
PSM-8E in the Network . . . . . . . . . .2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Fault Isolation and Correction . . . .12
Cable Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . .15
Compliance Information . . . . . . . . .16
Minneapolis, MN 55344 USA
PSM-8E
®
System 34, 36, 38, and

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  • Page 1 System 34, 36, 38, and PSM-8E in the Network ..2 Installation ....4 Operation .
  • Page 2: Technical Specifications

    GROUP C GROUP D Host PSM-8 A DB-25 connector at the back of the PSM-8E allows a single host PSM-8E connection to an AS/400 over twisted-pair cable. Eight (8) RJ-45 connectors at the front on the PSM-8E allow a host PSM-8E connection to an AS/400, System 3x, or remote controller over twisted-pair cable (using RJ-45 connectors and baluns, with twinax “bricks”...
  • Page 3: Cable Specifications

    Multiplexed signals are carried over fiber from the host PSM-8E multiplexer to one or more device PSM-8E multiplexer(s). NOTE: If more than one device PSM-8E multiplexer is connected to the host PSM-8E multiplexer, the PSM-8E multiplexers and fiber connection must be set up in a ring configuration.
  • Page 4: Installation

    CAUTION: Wear a grounding device and observe electrostatic discharge precautions when modifying jumper settings. Failure to observe this caution could result in damage to, and subsequent failure of, the PSM-8E. To modify the PSM-8E jumper settings: Remove PSM-8E top cover.
  • Page 5: Fault Isolation And Correction

    FAULT ISOLATION and CORRECTION If the PSM-8E fails, isolate and correct the fault by determining the answers to the following questions and then taking the indicated action: Is the PSM-8E Power LED illuminated? • Is the LED on top of the external PSM-8E power supply illuminated? •...
  • Page 6: Operation

    RJ-45 connectors and appropriate baluns OR using a single shielded DB-25-to-DB-25 cable. RJ-45 - At Front At the front of the host PSM-8E, connect an AS/400 using an 8-port twinax “brick”, appropriate baluns for the RJ-45 pin configuration, and twisted-pair copper cable with male RJ-45 connectors installed at both ends.
  • Page 7 GROUP C GROUP D SYSTEM 3X At the front of the host PSM-8E, connect a System 3x to the host PSM-8E using twisted-pair copper cable with male RJ-45 connectors installed at both ends and appropriate baluns for the RJ-45 pin configuration.
  • Page 8: Ring Mode

    Connect Host PSM-8E to One or More Device PSM-8E(s) To connect fiber cable from host PSM-8E multiplexer to device PSM-8E multiplexer(s): Referring to drawings on this page and to site requirements. determine configuration mode (point-to-point, ring, or collapsed ring) for network installation.

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