Specifications

Chapter 2 Installation and Setup Installation and Operation Manual
2-6 Connecting to Power Vmux-210 Ver. 1.1
2.9 Connecting to the ASCII Terminal
The Vmux-210 control port terminates in a DB-9 connector. Appendix A specifies
the pinout of the control port connector.
SERIAL LINK
PWR
TST
ALM
Vmux-210
CHANNELS 1-30 CONTROL
ETH
NET
LINK ACT
USER
LINK ACT
E1/T1
Figure 2-7. CONTROL Connector
 To connect to an ASCII terminal:
• Connect the DB-9 connector (designated CONTROL) to the ASCII terminal, or
PC running a terminal emulation software.
2.10 Connecting to Power
Vmux-210 includes AC or DC power supply. To connect Vmux-210 to the power
source, see the appropriate section below, depending on your version of the unit
(AC or DC).
Before switching on this unit and connecting or disconnecting any other cable,
the protective earth terminals of this unit must be connected to the protective
ground conductor of the mains (AC or DC) power cord. If you are using an
extension cord (power cable) make sure it is grounded as well.
Any interruption of the protective (grounding) conductor (inside or outside the
instrument) or disconnecting of the protective earth terminal can make this unit
dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited.
Connecting to AC Power
AC power is supplied to Vmux-210 through a standard 3-prong plug.
AC power should be supplied through the 1.5 m (5 ft) standard power cable
terminated by a standard 3-prong plug. The cable is provided with the unit.
 To connect Vmux-210 to AC power:
1. Connect the power cable to the power connector on the Vmux-210 rear
panel.
2. Connect the power cable to the electricity outlet.
The unit will turn on automatically upon connection to the electricity
supply.
Warning