Fast Track Installation Guide
2.4.2
Cables and Cabling Procedure
Verify that you have the cables listed under column 'Cable' in
the MP-1xx according to the column 'Cabling Procedure'.
Cable
When initializing (connecting the MP-1xx to the network for the first time) use a
standard Ethernet cable to connect the network interface on your computer to a port
on a network hub / switch. Use a second standard Ethernet cable to connect the
RJ-45 Ethernet
MP-1xx to another port on the same network hub / switch.
cable
For normal use, connect the MP-1xx Ethernet connection directly to the network,
using a standard RJ-45 Ethernet cable. For connector's pinout refer to
page 13.
Connect the RJ-11 connectors on the rear panel of the
MP-10x/FXS to fax machine, modem, or phones (refer
to
Connect the RJ-11 connectors on the MP-10x/FXO
RJ-11 two-wire
rear panel to telephone exchange analog lines or PBX
telephone cords
extensions
MP-124/FXS ports are usually distributed using an MDF Adaptor Block (special order
option). Refer to
For detailed information on setting up the Lifeline, refer to the procedure under
Lifeline cable
Section
1.
2.
50-pin Telco cable
(MP-124 devices
only).
3.
An Octopus cable
4.
is not included
with the MP-124
5.
package.
Connect the RS-232 port to your PC's RS-232 port with a straight serial cable. Using
RS-232 serial
the RS-232 port is optional.
cable
Connect an earthed strap to the chassis protective earthing screw and fasten it
Protective earthing
securely according to the safety standards.
strap
Connect the MP-1xx 100-250V~ 50-60 Hz power socket to the mains.
AC Power cable
Refer to
DC Power cable
and fasten the two screws located directly above each wire. Insert the DC terminal
(MP-124 devices
block into the DC inlet on the MP-124 rear panel and fasten it with the two adaptor-to-
only)
panel screws. Connect the other end of the cable to a 48 VDC power supply.
When installing the DC power supply on the MP-124, be sure to implement the following safety
instructions:
•
Connect the unit to a SELV source sufficiently isolated from the mains.
•
Connect the unit permanently to earth via its earthing stud.
Version 4.4
Table 2-3: Cables and Cabling Procedure
Figure
2-8).
(Figure
2-8).
Figure 2-10
2.4.2
on page 13.
Wire the 50-pin Telco connectors according to the pinout in
14, and
Table 2-4
on page 15.
Attach each pair of wires from a 25-pair Octopus cable to its corresponding
socket on the MDF Adaptor Block's rear.
Connect the wire-pairs at the other end of the cable to a male 50-pin Telco
connector.
Insert and fasten this connector to the female 50-pin Telco connector on the MP-
124 rear panel (labeled Analog Lines 1-24).
Connect the telephone lines from the Adaptor Block to a fax machine, modem, or
telephones by inserting each RJ-11 connector on the 2-wire line cords of the
POTS phones into the RJ-11 sockets on the front of an MDF Adaptor Block as
shown in
Figure 2-10
Figure
2-11. Insert two 18 AWG wires into the supplied DC terminal block
Safety Notice
Cabling Procedure
for details.
on page 14.
13
2. Installing the MP-1xx
Table 2-3
before beginning to cable
Figure 2-7
Ensure that FXS & FXO are
connected to the correct
devices, otherwise, damage
can occur.
Figure 2-9
on
on page
March 2005
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