Rear Card Configuration; Rear Card Strap Settings - Patton electronics 2085RC User Manual

3.2 REAR CARD CONFIGURATION

The Model 2085RC has two interface card options: the 1Q11
(which comes equipped with two RJ-11 ports and two RJ-45 ports) and
the 1Q45 (which comes equipped with four RJ-45 ports). Figure 3
(below) illustrates these two different rear interface options.
1Q11
} RJ-11
Twisted Pair
Line Connection
RJ-11
}
RJ-45
RS-232
Connection
RJ-45
Figure 3. Model 2085RC interface card options
Prior to installation, you should examine the rear card you have
selected and ensure that it is suitable for your application. Each rear
card is configured by setting straps on the PC board. Section 3.2.1
describes the strap locations and settings for each card.

3.2.1 REAR CARD STRAP SETTINGS

Figure 4 (below) shows the strap locations for the 1Q11 and the
1Q45 rear cards. These straps determine various grounding character-
istics for the RS-232 and twisted pair lines.
JB2 1
2
3
JB4
1
2
3
1
2
3
JB5
JB6
1
JB7
1 2 3
2
3
Figure 4. Strap locations for both rear cards
1Q45
}
RJ-45
Twisted Pair Line
Connection
RJ-45
}
RJ-45
RS-232
Connection
RJ-45
}
(Unit A)
Twisted Pair Line
Connection
(Unit B)
(Unit A)
}
RS-232
Connection
(Unit B)
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The table below provides a summary of strap functions for both of
the rear cards. Following the summary table is a description for each
strap function.
INTERFACE CARD STRAP SUMMARY TABLE #1
Strap Position 1&2
JB2 Line A Shield
JB4 Line B Shield
JB5 SGND & FRGND
JB6 DTE A DSR †
JB7 DTE B DSR †
NOTE: † Indicates factory default setting
Line A Shield & Line B Shield (JB2 & JB4)
This strap pertains to the line interface. In the connected (closed)
position, the strap links RJ-11 pins 1 and 6 (RJ-45 pins 2 and 7) to
frame ground. These pins can be used as connections for the twisted
pair cable shield. In the open (disconnected) position, pins 1 and 6 (or
2 and 7) remain connected, but are "lifted" from frame ground.
JB2
Position 1&2 = Line A Shield Connected
Position 2&3 = No Shield
JB4
Position 1&2 = Line B Shield Connected
Position 2&3 = No Shield
SGND & FRGND (JB5)
In the connected (closed) position, this strap links signal ground
and frame ground. In the open (disconnected) position, pin 1 is "lifted"
from frame ground.
JB5
Position 1&2 = SGND and FRGND Connected
Position 2&3 = SGND and FRGND Not Connected
Position 2&3
No Shield †
No Shield †
Open †
N/A
N/A
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