Omnitron Systems Technology OmniMux 400 - Manual (Page 3)

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The OmniMux 400 is an IBM 5250 and 5250 Express compatible Multiplexer/
Demultiplexer device that replaces up to 8 AS/400 or System 34/36/38 TWINAX
controller cables with a multiplexed link. The following models are discussed in this manual:
STANDARD EXPRESS DESCRIPTION
(MM/SM)* (MM/SM)*
2700/2720 2740/2760 8 Ports, RJ11/45 to F/O and RJ11/45
2701/2721 2741/2761 8 Ports, TWX to F/O and TWX
2702/2722 2742/2762 4 Ports, RJ11/45 to F/O and TWX
2703/2723 2743/2763 4 Ports, TWX to F/O and TWX
2704/2724 2744/2764 2 Ports, RJ11/45 to F/O and RJ11/45
2705/2725 2745/2765 2 Ports, TWX to F/O and TWX
2710/2730 2746/2766 8 Ports, RJ11/45 and DB25 to F/O and RJ11/45
2711/2731 2747/2767 8 Ports, TWX and DB25 to F/O and TWX
2750/2770 2748/2768 8 Ports, DB25 to F/O and TWX
The OmniMux 400 operates in pairs; the Multiplexer is connected to the host, and
the Demultiplexer is connected to the distant twinax devices, either directly in a
daisy-chained fashion or via a Mux hub device.
The OmniMux diagnostic features make it easy to install and maintain. It detects
and displays true port activity, line quality, and true data parity errors. This is
accomplished by individual port monitoring and searching for legal sync and frame
header patterns. Upon the detection of a valid frame pattern, a per-port green LED
indicator displays the detected activity. This feature assists in installation and in the
selection of correct polarity baluns. The active port data is analyzed for correct
parity and the detection of parity error is indicated by a per-port red LED. This
feature facilitates the continuous monitoring of signal and line quality.
Host and device ports support polarity configuration which facilitates the usage of
different balun types.
The OmniMux utilizes a Digital Phase Locking architecture. Combined with its
repeating, regenerating and reshaping features, the OmniMux delivers an
unmatched level of performance and reliability. Exploiting the Data Frame
Regeneration and Sync Bits Reconstruction facilitates cascading the OmniMux via
OmniStar 400’s for complex site configurations. This powerful feature is very useful
in scattered terminal environments.
OmniMux TM 400
Systems AS400/3X
5250 and 5250 Express
Multiplexer/Demultiplexer
User’s Manual
*MM=Multimode, SM=Single-mode
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n Cable Types:
Fiber Optic: 50/125, 62.5/125, 100/140 micron
UTP: Level 3 (EIA/TIA 568): 24 AWG solid copper
100 +/- 15 ohms @ 1.0 MHz 7.8 db per 1,000 ft.
@ 1.0 Mhz (Lower grade wiring supported at
shorter distances)
n Data Rate:
Standard 5250: 1 Mbps -2%, +4%
5250 Express: 1 or 2 Mbps -2%, +4%
n Supported Distances:
Host/Device to Mux:
Twinax: 5,000 ft.
UTP: 3,000 ft.
DB25: 50 ft.
Mux to Mux:
Twinax: 5,000 ft.
UTP: 3,000 ft.
Multimode fiber: 15,000 ft.
Single-mode fiber: 30,000 ft.
n Indicators:
Power: Yellow LED (1)
Activity: Green LED (10)
Parity Error: Red LED (10)
n Physical Dimensions:
Rackmount: W:19.0”xD:6.0”xH:1.75”
Tabletop: W:17.5”xD:6.0”xH:1.75”
n Weight: 2 .5 lbs.
n Power: 115 or 230 VAC, 100/50 mA
n Temperature:
Operating: 0° to 40°C
Storage: -40° to 75°C
Humidity: Up to 90% (non-condensing)
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
For assistance in installing this product, contact Omnitron’s Technical Support Department.
Phone: (949) 250-6510
Fax: (949) 250-6514
Address: Omnitron Systems Technology, Inc.
27 Mauchly #201
Irvine, CA 92618, USA
Email: [email protected]
URL: www.omnitron-systems.com