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Black Box ME475A-R2 User Manual

Black Box ME475A-R2
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ME475A-R2
Async/Sync Short-Haul Modem

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Black Box ME475A-R2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBlack Box
ModelME475A-R2
CategoryModem
LanguageEnglish

Summary

General Information

Product Features

Lists the key capabilities and specifications of the ME475A-R2 modem.

Product Description

Provides an overview of the ME475A-R2 modem's function and operation.

Configuration Overview

Configuration Switches

Explains the use of 24 external DIP switches for modem configuration.

Configuration Switch Set S1

Details S1 DIP switch settings for data rate, clock source, mode, and carrier control.

Configuration Switch Set S2

Details S2 DIP switch settings for word length, signaling rate, RTS/CTS delay, and mode selection.

Configuration Switch Set S3

Details S3 DIP switch settings for input impedance, loopback, and anti-stream control.

Installation

Two-Wire Installation

Describes how to install the modem using a two-wire connection.

Four-Wire Installation

Details how to install the modem using a four-wire connection.

Four-Wire, Multipoint Installation

Explains setting up the modem for four-wire multipoint applications.

RS-232 Connection

Describes connecting the modem to RS-232 devices.

Operation

LED Status Monitors

Explains the function of the six front panel LEDs indicating modem status.

Error Indicators Overview

Describes the functions of the "Error" indicator LED.

Anti-Streaming Error Indicator

Details the function of the anti-streaming error indicator.

Power-Up Sequence

Outlines the steps for powering up the modem and expected LED conditions.

V.54 Test Modes

Introduces the V.54 test modes for evaluating modem and link conditions.

V.52 BER Test

Details how to use the V.52 Bit Error Rate test independently.

Power-Down

Describes the procedure for powering down the modem.

Specifications

Transmission Format

Specifies the synchronous/asynchronous and 2-wire/4-wire transmission formats.

Interface

Details the RS-232 and twisted pair interfaces supported by the modem.

Transmission Line

Specifies the type and gauge of transmission lines supported.

Data Rates

Lists the switch-selectable synchronous and asynchronous data rates.

Clocking Methods

Describes the available clocking options: internal, external, or receive recover.

Controls

Details carrier control and RTS/CTS delay settings.

Applications

Lists the supported applications: point-to-point or multipoint.

Indicators

Describes the bi-color LED indicators for various signals.

RTS Anti-Stream Timer

Specifies the anti-stream timer settings and tolerance.

Diagnostics

Details V.52 and V.54 diagnostic features like pattern generation and loopback tests.

Transformer Isolation

Specifies the level of transformer isolation provided.

Surge Protection

Details the modem's immunity to surge protection standards.

Temperature Range

Specifies the operating temperature range for the modem.

Humidity Range

Specifies the non-condensing operating humidity range.

Dimensions

Provides the physical dimensions of the modem.

Power Input

Specifies the DC voltage requirements for the modem.

Cable Recommendations

Wire Gauge and Characteristics

Lists cable wire gauges and their capacitance/resistance characteristics.

Cable Selection Guidelines

Provides guidance on selecting suitable cables for optimal modem performance.

ME475A-R2 Distance Table

Shows maximum transmission distances based on data rate and wire gauge.

Interface Pin Assignment

RS-232 DCE Setting

Details the pin assignments for the RS-232 female D-Sub 25 connector.

ME475A-R2 Block Diagram

Internal Architecture

Illustrates the internal components and signal flow of the ME475A-R2 modem.

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