Altinex MT100-108 Network Card User Manual
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1. MULTI TASKER In this section Basic Enclosure or Unit has the same meaning The basic enclosure is a complete and independent card cage that has a controller and 12 slots for plug in cards Each unit or basic enclosure has its own Unit ID that is based on a number from 0 to 9 Each plug in card also has its own Card ID that is a number from 1 to 12 6 1 RS 232 CONNECTION If a control system is used to control the cards in the MT100 108 Multi Tasker Basic Enclosure connect the RS 232 connector of the MT100 108 to the control system s RS 232 port To connect the Multi Tasker MT to a computer or a terminal you must have the proper interface cable The RS 232 cable must have the appropriate connector on each end and the internal wiring must be correct Connectors typically have 9 pins DB 9 connector or 25 pins DB 25 connector with a male or female pin configuration See Figures 1 and 2 for pinout details Multi Tasker Computer 9 Pin D Connector DB 9 5 5 GND GND 2 2 TXD TXD 3 3 RXD RXD Figure 1 DB9 Serial Connection Multi Tasker Computer 9 Pin D Connector DB 25 5 7 GND GND 2 3 TXD TXD 3 2 RXD RXD Figure 2 DB25 Connection INSTALLING YOUR MT100 108 5 Step 1 Connect the power entry connector of the MT100 108 to the power outlet with the provided2. Toll Free 1 800 FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTI TASKER Cause 2 Card is not plugged in all the way Solution 1 Push the card in all the way If the still does work see Solution 2 Solution 2 See the troubleshooting section of each the card s user guide or call ALTINEX at 714 990 2300 ALTINEX POLICY 8 8 1 LIMITED WARRANTY RETURN POLICY Please see the Altinex website www altinex com for details on warranty and return policy 8 2 CONTACT INFORMATION ALTINEX INC 592 Apollo Street Brea CA 92821 USA TEL 714 990 2300 TOLL FREE 1 800 ALTINEX WEB www altinex com E MAIL solutions altinex com 6 2 RS 232 PROTOCOL The RS 232 protocol for the MT100 108 uses a simple ASCII character format See the 101 115 Front Panel User Guide for Multi Tasker commands and formats TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 7 We have carefully tested and have found no problems in the supplied MT100 108 however we would like to offer suggestions for the following 7 1 CARD CAGE IS NOT WORKING Cause 1 Card cage is not plugged in Solution Plug the card cage If the card cage works the problem is solved If the card still does not work see Cause 2 Cause 2 The input power voltage is incorrect Solution Make sure that the input power range is within 85 264VAC and also make sure t
3. cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Any changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by ALTINEX Inc could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 400 0401 001 2 SIGNAL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com PRECAUTIONS SAFETY WARNINGS 1 Please read this manual carefully before using your 12 Slot Multi Tasker Enclosure MT100 108 Keep this manual handy for future reference These safety instructions are to ensure the long life your 100 108 12 Slot Multi Tasker of Enclosure and to prevent fire and shock hazard Please read them careful
4. of two 9 pin RS 232 ports One port is located on the front of the unit and the other is on the back panel The MT101 115 may be computer controlled directly from a computer terminal or using the front panel buttons 400 0401 001 3 SIGNAL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTI TASKER 4 100 108 FRONT PANEL OPTION MT101 115 2 15 ia 12 ie 17 18 19 20 21 2 5 24 25 26 27 8 78 3 4 O 0 5 i 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 6 5 6 C O 11 12 ALTINEX 5 RS 232 CONTROL 36 PROGRAMMABLE BUTTONS FROM FRONT MT100 108 REAR VIEW RS 232 CONTROL 7 MultiTasker SLOTS 1 12 POWER INPUT 400 0401 001 4 SIGNAL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com
5. power cord The power supply is universal and will work throughout the world with voltages from 110V 240VAC Step 2 If a control system is used to control the cards in the MT100 108 connect the RS 232 port of the MT100 108 to the control system s RS 232 port See Table 4 Connector on Multi Tasker Computer or Control System GND Ground Ground RXD Receive Transmit TXD Transmit Receive Table 4 MT100 108 RS 232 Control NOTE Make sure the transmit pin of the control unit is connected to the receive pin of the MT100 108 and that the receive pin of the control unit is connected to the transmit pin of the MT100 108 See Figure 1 and Figure 2 Step 3 The unit is now operational OPERATION 6 100 108 along with the 101 115 front panel has many advanced remote control capabilities which are accessible through standard RS 232 communication The controlling can be accomplished through a computer 8 control system or any device capable of sending RS 232 commands The factory settings for the RS 232 port are 9600 baud 8 bits 1 stop and No parity Commands used for cards such as ON OFF and IO that end S will be saved to memory Commands not ending S will still be executed but will not be restored when the system is reset power off amp power on again 400 0401 001 5 SIGNAL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS Tel 714 990 2300
6. FEATURES DESCRIPTION GENERAL 9 Pin D Connector GND 8 Cards designed for the Multi Tasker System Table 1 MT100 108 Electrical MECHANICAL Weight without cards Weight with front panel Width 17 0 in 482mm Depth 12 in 305mm Height 5 2 in 132mm Available Slots Back Panel Black T Operating 10 C 35 C 90 non condensing Table 2 MT100 108 Mechanical ELECTRICAL MT100 108 Compatibility MT100 108 6 5165 2 95kg 8 2165 3 72kg 85VAC 264VAC Power Input 50 60Hz Table 3 MT100 108 Electrical ABOUT YOUR MT100 108 2 MT100 108 Multi Tasker 12 Slot Enclosure Empty card cage with 12 slots available Basic foundation of Multi Tasker solutions 3U high full rack wide Rack ears included The Multi Tasker 12 Slot Enclosure MT100 108 comes with a front panel installed However the front panel 101 115 must be ordered separately For applications in which the Multi Tasker needs to be controlled using front panel buttons the MT101 115 with 36 user programmable buttons offers a great deal of flexibility in user control These buttons may be programmed to control all functions of the front panel and individual system cards The buttons offer removable transparent faces allowing access to removable labels for easy identification of programmed functions Non volatile memory protects the programming during power down Programming is accomplished through one
7. MULTI TASKER Mult Tasker MANUAL PART NUMBER 400 0401 001 MT100 108 12 SLOT MULTI TASKER ENCLOSURE USER S GUIDE ALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTI TASKER TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS SAFETY WARNINGS 2 cee anette 2 INSTALLATION gt 2 RACK MOUNT 2 CUBANING mete daa 2 FCC NOTICE 2 ABOUT YOUR 3 TECHNICAL 3 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 4 INSTALLING YOUR 100 108 5 OP 5 5 232 5 RS 232 PROTOGOL 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 6 CARD CAGE IS NOT WORKING 6 CARD IS NOT WORKING 6 ALTINEX POLICY 6 6 LIMITED WARRANTY RETURN 6 CONTACT 6 1 1 Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTI TASKER 1 5 FCC NOTICE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not
8. hat the power is connected to the input power connector If there is still a problem call ALTINEX at 714 990 2300 7 2 CARD IS NOT WORKING Cause 1 Card cage slot has a problem Solution 1 Test a card in other slots of the card cage If the slot was damaged the card may work in other slots If other slots work the problem is the card cage slot The card cage may require service Call ALTINEX at 714 990 2300 If the other slots do not work see Solution 2 Solution 2 Take any other known good card with an LED and verify that the slot used is good by seeing if the other card s LED lights in that slot If it lights then the original card may be the source of the problem Call ALTINEX at 714 990 2300 If the original card was not the source of the problem see Cause 2 400 0401 001 6 SIGNAL d MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com
9. ly and heed all warnings 1 1 GENERAL Qualified ALTINEX service personnel or their authorized representatives must perform all service 1 2 INSTALLATION To prevent fire or shock do not expose this unit to rain or moisture Do not place the MT100 108 in direct sunlight near heaters or heat radiating appliances or near any liquid Exposure to direct sunlight smoke or steam can harm internal components Handle your MT100 108 carefully Dropping or jarring can damage the unit If the MT100 108 is not used for an extended period disconnect the power cord from the power outlet or turn off the main connection 1 3 RACK MOUNT INSTALLATION Use only ALTINEX supplied rack mount ears for mounting the MT100 108 into a rack The maximum operating ambient temperature is 35 C 95 F When installing the MT100 108 into a rack distribute individual units evenly otherwise hazardous conditions may be created by an uneven weight distribution This will reduce heat build up and will prolong the life of the MT100 108 Power should be connected using provided 3 prong power cord only Furthermore make sure that the rack is properly grounded 1 4 CLEANING Unplug the MT100 108 power cord before cleaning Clean surfaces with a dry cloth Never use strong detergents or solvents such as alcohol or thinner Do not use a wet cloth or water to clean the unit MULTI TASKER MT100 108 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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