Specifications

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FOCUS System Manual
23.3 Installation
As with other FOCUS modules, we recommend
that you initially install and test the FCA module
and interface in a "test" chassis (i.e., a chassis
that is not part of an operating network). This
way, you can quickly perform the acceptance test
without interfering with a live network. Whether
you are installing the module in a test chassis or
chassis that is on-line in a network, use the instal-
lation procedure described here.
Although the FCA module occupies chassis slot
12, it does not utilize a DS0 time slot. Before
installing the module and its interface, make sure
that:
• The FOCUS chassis is set up, energized,
and operational, with all necessary
common equipment (see Chapter 3)
• The FOCUS Configuration Software (FCS)
is installed on your PC (see Chap. 3)
(Version 3.7 or greater is required.)
• Acceptance tests for the FOCUS chassis
and all previously installed equipment have
been done to rule out invalid test results for
this module
• FCS is up and running (see the FCS online
help facility)
If your FCA Module came already installed in the
chassis, you can skip Steps 3 and 4 in the
Hardware Installation and Connections instruc-
tions. If your FCA Module came separately,
complete all steps.
23.3.1 Hardware Installation and
Connections
To install the FCA module and interface module,
complete the following steps.
1. Bring the FOCUS chassis “on line”.
Click on the “Online” speed button
.
This uploads to the FCS the current status,
settings, operating statistics, etc., for the
FOCUS chassis and the FCA module.
2. Unlock the FOCUS chassis.
If the chassis is locked, execute the “Unlock
Configuration” command on the FCS Setup
menu or click on the “Unlock FOCUS
Chassis” speed button .
This puts the chassis — and the FCA module
— into a configurable state.
3. Insert the FCA Module into the FOCUS
chassis.
Carefully insert the FCA module into the top
and bottom grooves of SLOT 12 only in the
FOCUS chassis. Slide it all the way in until it
is well seated in the slot. Lock it into place
using the black ejector clip on the front of the
module.
When you first insert the FCA module, the
red/green status LED is red. If the module is
functional, the status LED turns green within
20 seconds. If the module is non-functional,
the status LED stays red, even after 20
seconds have elapsed.
4. Connect the FCA interface module to the
FOCUS chassis.
Attach the interface module to the rear of the
FOCUS chassis, with the accompanying
screws, so that it connects to the FCA module.
5. Connect the proper wiring/connector to the
FCA interface module.
The FCA interface module has two connectors
on it. The RJ-45 female jack accepts your
network cable. A special cable is supplied
with the FCA module for connecting between
the DB-9 connector on the interface and the
DB-9 connector on the backplane of the
chassis, (MV4 & MV5). For all MV3
systems, the cable connects to the front of the
Maintenance Module.
NOTE
The FCA module must be in slot 12.