Moxa Technologies TRC-190 User manual

TRC-190 User’s Manual
Edition 3.1, August 2016
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TRC-190 User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction...................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Overview ...........................................................................................................................................1-2
Package Checklist ...............................................................................................................................1-2
Product Specifications .........................................................................................................................1-3
2. Slide-in Modules................................................................................................................................ 2-1
Installing or Removing Chassis Face Plate..............................................................................................2-2
Installing the Media Converter Slide-in Modules......................................................................................2-3
Replacing the Media Converter Slide-in Modules .....................................................................................2-4
3. Powering the TRC-190 ...................................................................................................................... 3-1
AC Power Supply Modules....................................................................................................................3-2
Optional Redundant Power Supply Module ......................................................................................3-2
Powering the AC Power Supply Module...........................................................................................3-3
DC Power Supply Modules....................................................................................................................3-3
Optional Power Supply Modules.....................................................................................................3-3
Powering the DC power supply module...........................................................................................3-4
Power Supply Module Installation .........................................................................................................3-4
Power Supply Module Replacement .......................................................................................................3-5
Power Supply Fuse Replacement (TRC-190-AC, power supply module only) ...............................................3-6
Replacing the Fuse ......................................................................................................................3-6
4. TRC-190 Rackmounting..................................................................................................................... 4-1
Installing the TRC-190 Chassis .............................................................................................................4-2
Grounding .........................................................................................................................................4-3
5. Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 5-1
General Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................5-2

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1. Introduction
The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Overview

Package Checklist

Product Specifications

TRC-190 Introduction
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Overview
Moxa’s NRack System includes the TRC-190-series, which is a 19-inch, rack-mountable chassis for selected
Moxa media converter slide-inmodules. The TRC-190-series allows the network administrator to connect
various copper and fiber-optic network media over protocols that include RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485.
Support for additional protocols will be available in the future. The TRC-190-series provides installation space
for up to 19 single-slot media converter slide-in modules in the front of the unit.
The TRC-190-series is equipped with an AC or DC power supply installed in the back of the chassis. An extra
installation space is available for an optional redundant power supply (AC or DC).
Last but not least, the TRC-190 also comes with a grounding lug to provide grounding for the chassis.
Package Checklist
The Moxa TRC-190-series products are shipped with the following items:
Standard Accessories
•TRC-190-series with one AC or DC power supply in the back of the chassis
•18 units of chassis face plates and screws
•Rackmount kit
•Power cord
•User’s manual
•Warranty card
Optional Accessories
•PWR-190-ACRedundant AC Power Supply Module
•PWR-190-DC-xx Redundant DC Power Supply Module
NOTE: Notify your sales representative if any of the above items are missing or damaged.

TRC-190 Introduction
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Product Specifications
Physical Characteristics
Housing: SECC (1.2 mm)
Dimensions: 440 x260 x88 mm (17.32 x10.24 x3.46 in)
Weight: 5.2 kg (11.4 lb), with one power module installed
Number of Slots: 19 slots on the front for slide-in modules, 2slots at the back for power supply modules
Environmental Limits
Operating Temperature: 0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F)
Storage Temperature: -20 to 75°C (-4 to 167°F)
Ambient Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing)
Power Requirements
Input Voltage: Universal 100 to 240 VAC (47 to 63 Hz) or ±48 VDC (36 to 72 VDC and -36 to -72 VDC) or 220
VDC
Input Current: 3.2 A@36 VDC max.
Standards and Certifications
Safety: UL 60950-1, EN 60950-1
EMC: CE, FCC
EMI: EN 55022 Class A, FCC Part 15 Subpart BClass A
EMS:
EN 61000-4-2ESD: Contact: 4kV; Air: 8kV
EN 61000-4-3 RS: 80 MHz to 1 GHz: 3 V/m
EN 61000-4-4EFT: Power: 1kV; Signal: 0.5 kV
EN 61000-4-5Surge: Power: 1kV; Signal: 0.5 kV
EN 61000-4-6 CS: 150 kHz to 80 MHz: 3 V/m
EN 61000-4-8PFMF
EN 61000-4-11
Green Product: RoHS, CRoHS, WEEE
MTBF (mean time between failures)
Time: 1,055,112 hrs.
Standard: Telcordia (Bellcore), GB
Warranty
Warranty Period: 5years
Details: See www.moxa.com/warranty

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2. Slide-in Modules
The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Installing or Removing Chassis Face Plate

Installing the Media Converter Slide-in Modules

Replacing the Media Converter Slide-in Modules

TRC-190 Slide-in Modules
2-2
Installing or Removing Chassis Face Plate
Install a chassis face plate over any unused slot by aligning the hole in the face plate with a threaded hole in
the chassis. Secure the face plate with the enclosed screw.
ATTENTION
Each slot in the TRC
-190-series chassis without a slide-in module installed MUST have a chassis face plate
covering the
empty slot for Class A compliance.
Remove the front plate by loosening the screw before installing any slide-in module. We suggest storing the
removed face plates together in case you need to use them again.

TRC-190 Slide-in Modules
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Installing the Media Converter Slide-in Modules
ATTENTION
Wear a grounding device and observe electrostatic discharge precautions when installing or replacing the
media conve
rter slide-in modules into the chassis. Failure to observe this caution could result in damage to,
and subsequent failure of, the media converter slide
-in modules.
Instructions to install the media converter slide-in module into the TRC-190 chassis are as follows:
1. Slide-in modules can be installed in any empty slot of the chassis in any order.
2. The media converter slide-in module can be hot-swapped, which means the chassis doesn’t have to power
off during installation or when removing the module.
3. Before installing the slide-in module, make sure the front plate has been removed. Please refer to the
previous Installing or Removing Chassis Face Plate section.
4. Align the slide-in module with the chassis installation slot so that the panel fastener screw is at the top of
the module.
5. Carefully slide the slide-in module into the slot while aligning the module’s circuit board with the installation
guide.
6. Ensure the slide-in module is firmly seated inside the chassis.
7. Push in and rotate the attached panel fastener screw clockwise to secure the module to the chassis.
8. Repeat step 3 to 7 for any additional media converter slide-in module.

TRC-190 Slide-in Modules
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Replacing the Media Converter Slide-in Modules
To replace a media converter slide-in module in the TRC-190 chassis:
1. The media converter slide-in module can be hot-swapped, which means the chassis doesn’t have to power
off during the installation or when removing the module.
2. Remove the slide-in module to be replaced by loosening the panel fastener screw that secures the module
to the chassis. Slide the module out from the chassis.
3. Align the replacement slide-in module with the chassis installation slot so that the panel fastener screw is
at the top of the module.
4. Carefully slide the slide-in module into the slot while aligning the module’s circuit board with the installation
guide.
5. Ensure the slide-in module is firmly seated inside the chassis.
6. Push in and rotate the attached panel fastener screw clockwise to secure the module to the chassis.

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3. Powering the TRC-190
The TRC-190-AC chassis is equipped with an AC power supply in the back of the chassis. When the power
supply module is correctly installed in the back of the chassis, powering on the power supply module will power
on the whole TRC-190-AC.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:

AC Power Supply Modules
Optional Redundant Power Supply Module
Powering the AC Power Supply Module

DC Power Supply Modules
Optional Power Supply Modules
Powering the DC power supply module

Power Supply Module Installation

Power Supply Module Replacement

Power Supply Fuse Replacement
(TRC-190-AC, power supply module only)
Replacing the Fuse

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AC Power Supply Modules
The AC power supply module includes:
•An AC power module that supports 110 to 220 VAC input and supplies power to the chassis and installed
media converter slide-in modules.
•An AC power connector with a fuse holder.
•A power cord.
•An ON/OFF switch, which allows the module to supply power to the chassis and slide-in modules when set
to “l”.
•A power LED indicator.
•An additional fuse installed in a fuse holder on the PCB of the module.
Optional Redundant Power Supply Module
An extra space is available at the right side of the back of the chassis to install an optional power module, the
PWR-190-AC. The specification is the same as the one that comes with the TRC-190-AC chassis.

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Powering the AC Power Supply Module
ATTENTION
Ensure that the ON/OFF switch is set to
“O”
before connecting to the external power source. Failure to observe
this caution could result in
damage
to, and subsequent failure of, the AC power supply module and human life.
To power on the power supply modules:
1. Set the ON/OFF switch to “O”.
2. Connect the female end of the power cord to the AC power connector on the power supply module.
3. Plug the male end on the power cord into the correct voltage AC rack or wall socket.
4. Set the ON/OFF switch to “l”.
5. Check whether or not the power LED is illuminated to see if the power supply module is working.
DC Power Supply Modules
The TRC-190-DC-xx is equipped with a DC power supply in the back of the chassis. When the power supply
module is correctly installed in the back of the chassis, powering on the power supply module will power on the
whole TRC-190-AC.
The DC power supply module includes:
•A DC power module that supports 36 to 70 VDC input and supplies power to the chassis and installed media
converter slide-in modules.
•A DC power connector.
•An ON/OFF switch, which allows the module to supply power to the chassis and slide-in modules when set
to “l”.
•A power LED indicator.
Optional Power Supply Modules
An extra space is available at the right side of the back of the chassis to install an optional power module, the
PWR-190-DC-xx. The specification is the same as the one that comes with the TRC-190-DC-xx chassis.

TRC-190 Powering the TRC-190
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Powering the DC power supply module
ATTENTION
•
Before connecting to the external power source, ensure that the ON/OFF switch is set to “O”. Failure to
observe this caution could result in damage to, and subsequent failure of, the DC power supply module and
human life.
•
This product is intended to be used in a restricted access location. Proper grounding (earth ground) is
required to ensure safe operation. A grounding terminal is provided for proper grounding of the device as
per customer installation requirements and local electrical codes. Before installation, use a
voltmeter/ohmmeter to check the wiring.
To power on the power supply modules:
1. Set the ON/OFF switch to “O”.
2. Be sure that the external power source is NOT powered.
3. Connect the power cord and the shielding ground to the male terminal block.
4. Link the male and female terminal blocks.
5. Tighten the screws (clockwise) to secure the male and female terminals.
6. Power up the external power source.
7. Set the ON/OFF switch to “l”.
8. Check whether or not the power LED is illuminated to see if the power supply module is working.
Power Supply Module Installation
ATTENTION
Do not connect the power supply module to the external power source before install
ing it into the chassis.
Failure to observe this may cause equipment damag
e, personal injury or even death.
1. Install the AC power supply module and DC power supply module the same way. The default power supply
module will be at power module Slot A. We can install an additional power supply module in Slot B. You can
install the power supply module or remove it from Slot A or Slot B in the same manner.
2. When installing a power supply module to Slot A or Slot B, be sure that the there is no plate installed in the
specific slot. If there is, remove the plate first. To remove the plate, remove the two screws that secure the
plate to the chassis.

TRC-190 Powering the TRC-190
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3. Where there is no plate on the chassis, slide the power supply module slowly and follow the installation
guide in the chassis. Push the power supply module into the chassis till the end and ensure that the power
supply module is firmly connected to the chassis.
4. Screw the power supply module clockwise and fix the power supply module.
5. Connect the power supply module to the external power source.
Power Supply Module Replacement
Replace the AC power supply module or DC power supply module by the same way. Do not remove the power
supply module from chassis when the power source is connected and the external power switch is set to “O.”
When the chassis is equipped with two power supply modules, any one of them can be hot swapped without
making the other one stop working.
1. Set the power supply module power switch to “O.”
2. Disconnect the power supply module from the external power source.
3. Loose the two screws on the power supply module.
4. Slide the power supply module smoothly.
5. Install another new power supply module following the instructions in the previous section.

TRC-190 Powering the TRC-190
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Power Supply Fuse Replacement
(TRC-190-AC, power supply module only)
To replace a fuse on the power supply module does not require to pull the power supply module out of the
chassis.
Replacing the Fuse
ATTENTION
Wear a grounding device and observe electrostatic discharge precautions when replacing the fuse in the power
supply module. Failure to observe this caution could result in damage to, and subsequent failure of, the power
supply module.
Follow the instructions below when you need to change the fuse:
1. Set the power switch on the power supply module to “O.”
2. Disconnect the power supply module from the external power source.
3. Remove the fuse from the holder carefully.
4. Install a same-sized fuse with the same current rating in the fuse holder.
NOTE
Failure to use a fuse of
the same size and same rating may damage your power module or even the entire
equipment setup.
5. Connect the power supply module to the external power source.
ATTENTION
Do not connect the power supply module to the external power source before installing it into the chassis.
Failure to observe this may cause the equipment damage, personal injury, or
even death.

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4. TRC-190 Rackmounting
The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Installing the TRC-190 Chassis

Grounding

TRC-190 TRC-190 Rackmounting
4-2
Installing the TRC-190 Chassis
The TRC-190 series can be installed in a standard 19-inch rack.
NOTE
Rackmounted equipment must be reliably grounded. Power supply connections other than direct connections
to the branch circuit (e.g., use of power strips) should be employed.
The TRC-190 series chassis is designed so that the installation brackets can be installed to align the chassis
either flush against the front of the rack or recessed from the front of the rack.
ATTENTION
Select mounting bracket locations on the chassis that will keep the chassis balanced when mounted to the rack.
Failure to observe this warning could allow the chassis to fall, resulting in equipment damage and/or possible
injury to personnel.
To install the TRC-190 chassis into a standard 19-inch rack:
1. Determine the preferred alignment of the chassis in the rack.
NOTE
Installation bracket mou
nting screws are provided. Rackmount screws and clip nuts are NOT provided.
2. Locate four (4) installation bracket mounting screws (provided) for each chassis to be installed.
ATTENTION
Mount the chassis evenly and securely onto the rack. Failure to observe this warning could allow the chassis to
fall, resulting in
equipment damage and/or possible injury to personnel.
3. Align the mounting bracket in the selected position against the side of the chassis so that the chassis
installation holes are visible through the bracket installation holes.
4. Using a Phillips (crosshead) screwdriver, install the four (4) screws through the mounting bracket into the
installation holes on the side of the chassis.
5. Repeat step 3 and step 4 for the second mounting bracket.
6. Carefully align the chassis at a secure and level position between the 19-inch site rackmounting rails.
7. Install two (2) screws through the bracket at each side into the mounting rail, using the clip nuts to secure,
if necessary.

TRC-190 TRC-190 Rackmounting
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Grounding
Grounding and wire routing help limit the effects of noise due to electromagnetic interference (EMI). Run the
ground connection from the ground screw to the grounding surface prior to connecting devices. Attach the
grounding wire (12 AWG copper wire gauge or larger) to the chassis grounding lug carefully.

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5. Troubleshooting
The following topics are covered in this chapter:

General Troubleshooting