Connecting a terminal or computer to the 58502a – Symmetricom 58502A User Manual

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Chapter 1 Getting Started

Connecting a Terminal or Computer to the 58502A

User’s Guide

1-5

To Connect AC Power

The nominal ac input range is 100-132, 175-240 Vac, 47-63 Hz, 40 VA.
The power module or jack senses the incoming voltage and
automatically selects the proper setup. Just connect the proper ac
power using the supplied power cord.

Connecting a Terminal or Computer to the
58502A

NOTE

You may skip this section if you do not plan to use a terminal or
computer; proceed to the power-up procedure, starting on page 1-9
. The
58502A may be operated without a terminal or computer. The
computer is needed for you to remotely monitor the status of the
58502A and to change setup parameters.

1

If you are going to communicate with the 58502A using a terminal or
PC (personal computer)
, connect the computer to the rear-panel RS232
port using an HP 24542U interface cable (or equivalent RS-232 null-
modem cable with DE-9S female connectors at each end) as shown in
Figure 1-2.

Figure 1-2. Connecting a PC or Terminal to the 58502A

2

Turn the terminal or computer on.
If you are using a personal computer (PC), you will need to run a
terminal emulation or telecommunication program on your PC in order

HP 24542U or

F1047-80002

or equivalent

Interface

cable

(DTE)

RS232

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5 VRMS MAX

100-240 VAC 50/60GHz

40 VA Max

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58502A
Distribution
Amplifier

Terminal or PC

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