Transition Networks PSV-2/14-45 User manual

COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
UL Listed
C-UL Listed (Canada)
CISPR/EN55022 Class A
FCC Regulations
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A 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 the user’s own expense.
Canadian Regulations
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise for digital apparatus set out on
the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables
aux appareils numériques de la class A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique
édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.
European Regulations
Warning
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which
case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Achtung !
Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse A. In Wohnbereichen können bei Betrieb dieses Gerätes
Rundfunkstörungen auftreten, in weichen Fällen der Benutzer für entsprechende Gegenmaßnahmen
werantwortlich ist.
Attention !
Ceci est un produit de Classe A. Dans un environment domestique, ce produit risque de créer des
interférences radioélectriques, il appartiendra alors à l’utilsateur de prende les measures spécifiques
appropriées
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All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means –
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Printed in the U.S.A. 33121.A
The TRANSITION Networks rack-mountable PowerStar™V, PSV-2/14-45,
converts a twinax daisy-chain topology to an unshielded twisted-pair star
topology in AS/400™, Sys36, or 5x94 remote controller host
environments. The PowerStar™V supports all 5250 compliant devices
operating at speeds of either 1 Mb/s OR 2 Mb/s (IBM®5250 Express*).
PSV-2/14-45
The PowerStar™ V distributes one or two host input signals from the
AS/400, Sys36, or 5x94 remote controller, received over twinax, fiber, or
twisted-pair media, to up to seven (7) terminal devices for each host input
signal (up to fourteen (14) terminal devices for two host input signals).
All signals from the PowerStar™ V to terminal devices are over twisted-
pair using RJ-45 port connectors.
PS-T-SIC Optional slide-in-card (SIC) for the TRANSITION Networks
PowerStar™V; when installed, provides two (2) twinax link connections for
host input signal(s).
PS-F-SIC Optional slide-in-card (SIC) for the TRANSITION Networks
PowerStar™V; when installed, provides two (2) fiber link connections for host
input signal(s).
*Refer to IBM®5250 Express reference
material available from network
vendors when installing PowerStar™ V
in a 5250 Express network.
Minneapolis, MN 55344 USA
PowerStar™V
1-2 Mb/s Hub for AS400™, S3/x , 5x94 Host
PSV-2/14-45
USER’S GUIDE
PSV-2-14/45 in the Network . . . . . . .2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Cable Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . .15
Compliance Information . . . . . . . . .16
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CAUTION: RJ connectors are NOT INTENDED FOR CONNECTION TO THE
PUBLIC TELEPHONE NETWORK. Failure to observe this caution could result in
damage to the public telephone network.
Der Anschluss dieses Gerätes an ein öffentlickes Telekommunikationsnetz in den EG-Mitgliedstaaten
verstösst gegen die jeweligen einzelstaatlichen Gesetze zur Anwendung der Richtlinie 91/263/EWG zur
Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften der Mitgliedstaaten über Telekommunikationsendeinrichtungen
einschliesslich der gegenseitigen Anerkennung ihrer Konformität.

PSV-2/14-45 IN THE NETWORK
The PowerStar™V allows various host input connection options.
When the PowerStar™V is within approximately 460 meters (2 Mb/s
Express mode) or 760 meters (1 Mb/s standard mode) of the host, the
link from the host to the PowerStar™V can be made by installing a
twinax balun at the host and then connecting twisted-pair cable
between the twinax balun and one of two RJ-45 LINK connectors at the
front of the PowerStar™V. A second connection can be made to the
second RJ-45 LINK connector.
When the PowerStar™V is within approximately 1200 meters (2 Mb/s
Express mode) or 1520 meters (1 Mb/s standard mode) of the host, if the
optional twinax slide-in-card (SIC), PS-T-SIC, is installed in the
PowerStar™V, the link from the host to the PowerStar™V can be made
by connecting twinax cable between the host and one of two (2) twinax
connectors on the slide-in-card at the back of the PowerStar™V. A
second connection can be made to the second twinax connector on the
slide-in-card.
When the PowerStar™V is within approximately 3000 meters (2 Mb/s
Express mode OR 1 Mb/s standard mode) kilometers of the host, if the
optional fiber slide-in-card, PS-T-SIC, is installed in the PowerStar™V
and a compatible twisted-pair/fiber media converter (such as the
TRANSITION Networks IBM®5250) is available, the link from the host
to the PowerStar™V can be made by installing a twinax balun at the
host, then connecting twisted-pair cable between the balun and the
media converter, and then connecting fiber from the media converter to
one of two (2) fiber connectors on the slide-in-card at the back of the
PowerStar™V. A second connection can be made to the second fiber
connector on the slide-in-card.
When the PowerStar™V is within approximately 3000 meters of the
host, if the optional twinax slide-in-card is installed in the PowerStar™
V and a compatible twisted-pair/fiber media converter (such as the
TRANSITION Networks IBM®5250) is available, the link from the host
to the PowerStar™V can be made by installing a twinax balun at the
host, then connecting twisted-pair cable between the balun and the
media converter, connecting fiber from the media converter to a`second
media converter, installing another twinax balun on the twinax slide-in-
card, then connecting twisted-pair cable between the media converter
and the balun. A second connection can be made to the second twinax
connector on the slide-in-card.
Connection from the PowerStar™V to terminal devices is through
twisted-pair copper cable and RJ-45 connectors.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Host Connection IBM®S/3x (System 34, 36, 38), AS/400™Host or
AS/400™Controllers
Dimensions 17.0" x 7.5" x 1.7" (432 mm x 191 mm x 43 mm)
Power Input Range: 85 to 265 VAC at 47 to 63 Hz. Rated at 40 watts
maximum.
Power Cord:
TN PN Requirement Location
3344 120 volts, 60 hertz USA/Canada/Mexico
3344 100 volts, 50-60 hertz Japan
3347 230 volts, 50 hertz Europe
3348 240 volts, 50 hertz Australia
3349 240 volts, 50 hertz United Kingdom
Environment Temperature: 0-50°C (32°to 122°F )
Humidity 10-95%, non condensing
Altitude 0-10,000 feet
Storage Temperature -40 to 85C (-40 to 185F)*
*Must be stable within operating environment limits before powering on.
Warranty Lifetime
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Name of Mfg: Transition Networks
6475 City West Parkway, Minneapolis MN 55344 USA
Model: PowerStar™V
Part Number: PSV-2/14-45
Regulation: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC
Purpose: To declare that the PSV-2/14-45 to which this declaration refers is in
conformity with the following standards.
EMC-CISPR 22: 1985 Class A; EN 55022: 1988 Class A; EN 50082-1:1992;
EN 60950 A4:1997; IEC 801.2, IEC 801.3, and IEC 801.4; IEC 950
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the
above Directive(s) and Standard(s).
_September 30, 1999_____
Stephen Anderson, Vice-President of Engineering Date

CABLE SPECIFICATIONS (continued)
Fiber Cable and Connector Specifications
MULTIMODE FIBER CABLE
Fiber Optic Cable Recommended: 62.5 / 125 µm multimode fiber
Optional: 100 / 140 µm multimode fiber
85 / 125 µm multimode fiber
50 / 125 µm multimode fiber
Wavelength 850 nM
Fiber Optic Transmitter Power: min: -19.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm
Fiber Optic Receiver Sensitivity: min: -24.0 dBm max: -10.0 dBm
MINIMUM CABLE DISTANCE 7.6 meters (25 feet)
Typical Maximum Cable Distance*: 3 kilometers (10.000 feet)
*Actual distance dependent upon physical characteristics of network installation.
ST CONNECTOR
AS/400
S/3x
or
5x94
up to 762 meters
1
Multimode up to 2 kilometers
Singlemode up to 8 kilometers
up to 762
meters
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TX/RX connection
to fiber SIC at
PowerStar™V back
RJ-45 copper
connection at
PowerStar™V front
Multimode up to 2 kilometers
Singlemode up to 8 kilometers
up to 762 meters
SIC SIC
2
3
UTP/STP
Fiber
RJ-45/balun
connection
to Twinax SIC at
PowerStar™V back
OR
UTP/STP
Fiber
Twinax
connection
to Twinax SIC at
PowerStar™V back
up to 1500 meters
up to 762
meters

INSTALLATION
Set Twisted-Pair Polarity Switches
Two (2) sets of twisted-pair polarity switches at the
PowerStar™V front toggle the polarity of the active
RJ-45 pins for each host Link and for each set of
seven device Ports.
Set the factory default host Link switch to "A"
when connecting twinax cable to the host.
Set the host Link switch and the device Ports
switch for twisted-pair copper to "A" or to "B"
according to the pin settings and baluns
(TRANSITIION Networks or other) used at the RJ-45
port connectors:
NOTE: TRANSITION Networks
baluns listed in the table to the
left are coded as: “3-XXxx”,
where XX represents the twisted-
pair port connector (45 = RJ-45)
and xx represents the order of the
active pins (12 = 1 & 2, 21 = 2
& 1, 36 = 3 & 6, 63 = 6 & 3,
45 = 4 & 5, 54 = 5 & 4.
Optionally Install Slide-In-Card (SIC)
CAUTION: Wear a grounding device and observe electrostatic discharge
precautions when installing slide-in cards. Failure to observe this caution
could result in circuit board failure.
To install a slide-in-card:
1. With slide-in-card components facing up,
carefully guide slide-in-card along
card guides until connector
on slide-in-card
meets internal
PowerStar™
V edge
connector.
2. Firmly push card into slot until
slide-in-card faceplate is flat against
PowerStar™V frame.
3. Rotate two slide-in-card thumbscrews into
PowerStar™V threaded holes.
CABLE SPECIFICATIONS
Twisted Pair Cable and Connector Specifications
Category 3 OR BETTER twisted-pair copper wire is required. Either
shielded twisted-pair (STP) or unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) can be used.
DO NOT USE FLAT OR SILVER SATIN WIRE.
CATEGORY 3 CABLE
Gauge 24 to 22 AWG
Attenuation -11.5 dB/100m @ 5-10 MHz
MINIMUM CABLE DISTANCE 7.6 meters (25 feet)
Typical Maximum Cable Distance*:
1 Mb/s 760 meters (2500 feet)
2 Mb/s 460 meters (1500 feet)
*Actual distance dependent upon physical characteristics of network installation.
RJ-45 CONNECTOR
Twisted pair connection requires one active pair configured as straight
through. Using RJ-45 connectors, the active pair can be pins 1 & 2, pins
4 & 5 or pins 3 & 6.
Twinax Cable and Connector Specifications
TWINAX CABLE
Twinax cable consists of conductors - one tinned and one solid copper -
in a tinned copper braid shield, with impedance of 100 ohms.
Cable Type IBM PN or equivalent
Twinax Plenum 7362061
Twinax PVC 7362211
MINIMUM CABLE DISTANCE 7.6 meters (25 feet)
Typical MAXIMUM CABLE DISTANCE*:
1 Mb/s 1520 meters (5,000 feet)
2 Mb/s 1200 meters (4.000 feet)
*Actual distance dependent upon physical characteristics of network installation.
NOTE: The last twinax connection in a daisy-chain must be terminated.
Parity Error
B
ARightLeft
Polarity
Settings
Ports Link
Ports
Link
Setting Pins TN Balun
A 2 & 1 3-4521
A 6 & 3 3-4563
A 5 & 4 3-4554
B 1 & 2 3-4512
B 3 & 6 3-4536
B 4 & 5 3-4545

OPERATION
Use the status LEDs to monitor PowerStar™V operation in the network.
Line Sync Flashing LED indicates, for each isolated
twisted-pair copper port, normal operation
in either 1 Mb/s mode or 2 Mb/s (5250
Express) mode.
Parity Error (1 Mb/s mode) Flashing LED indicates, for
each isolated twisted-pair copper port, parity
error occurrence.
(2 Mb/s –5250 Express –mode) Flashing
LED indicates, for each isolated twisted-pair
copper port, normal operation in 5250
Express mode.
Power Steady LED indicates PowerStar™V
connection to external AC power.
Set Pin Jumpers (ONLY IF NECESSARY)
The default pin setting is two centered jumpers, which
activates pins 4 & 5 in the associaated RJ-45 connector.
Set pin jumpers ONLY if the installation requires
activation of pins 1 & 2 or of pins 3 & 6 INSTEAD OF pins 4 & 5.
WARNING: DISCONNECT POWER CORD from PowerStar™V before
setting jumper pins. Failure to observe this warning could result in personal
injury or death from electrical shock.
WARNING: AVOID CONTACT WITH POWER SUPPLY during jumper pin
setting. Failure to observe this warning could result in personal injury or
death from electrical shock caused by capacitive discharge.
CAUTION: Wear a grounding device and observe electrostatic discharge
precautions when setting pin jumpers. Use needle nosed pliers with
insulated handle. Failure to observe this caution could result in circuit
board failure.
To verify and/or modify the jumper pin settings:
1. Place PowerStar™V on table or other stable surface.
2. Using medium Phillips screwdriver, remove and retain three (3)
screws that secure cover to PowerStar™V left side, three (3) screws
that secure
cover
to
PowerStar™V
right side, and three (3)
screws that secure cover to
PowerStar™V back.
NOTE: Do NOT remove two (2) screws
that secure power connector.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Top View
of the
RJ-45 Cable
Connector
Thick lines
indicate
pairs
Thin lines
indicate
pin leads
1
8
Crossview
of the RJ-45
Cable Connector
Top
3,6
4,5
1,2
7,8
PowerStar IV Jumpers RJ-45 Pins
NOT USED
18
PowerStar IV Top Front
PowerStar V Jumpers RJ-45 Pins
PowerStar V Top Front

3. To disengage cover from chassis, slide PowerStar™V cover
approximately one-inch toward back of the PowerStar™V.
4. Carefully lift PowerStar™V cover and remove.
5. Using needle nose pliers with insulated handle and referring to
reference diagram on the previous page, move jumpers as required
to change factory default active pin settings to active pin settings for
the site.
6. Replace PowerStar™V cover on chassis, sliding cover forward to
engage cover against chassis.
7. Replace retained cover screws.
Power the PowerStar™ V
NOTE: Fuse must be installed at correct setting for power source voltage
before connecting to AC outlet.
To power ON the PowerStar™V:
1. At PowerStar™V back, locate the power receptacle and associated
fuse.
2. Verify that fuse is installed at correct rating setting for power source
voltage. (The installed fuse rating is indicated by the reading at
lower right corner of fuse holder.)
If not installed at correct setting for power source voltage:
•Carefully open fuse receptacle, using a small flat blade
screwdriver.
•Rotate fuse holder 180°to the correct rating orientation.
•Install fuse holder in correct rating orientation.
•Close fuse receptacle.
3. Plug unit end (female) of power cord into PowerStar™V power
receptacle.
4. Plug outlet end (male) of power cord into correct voltage AC wall
socket.
5. At PowerStar™V front, verify that POWER LED is illuminated.
110-120
110-120
220-240
220-240
Fuse Holder Fuse Holder
110-120 Orientation 220-240 Orientation

Connect Port Cable to Terminal Devices
CAUTION: ALL cable lengths MUST be greater than 25 feet (7.6 meters).
Failure to observe this caution could cause data transfer to fail.
CAUTION: Terminal devices must be connected to port connectors
associated with a host input link signal. Failure to observe this caution willz
cause data transfer to fail.
NOTE: Set polarity switch (page 3) and –only if necessary –configure RJ-45
connector pin settings (page 4).
To connect twisted-pair cable from PowerStar™V ports to terminal devices:
1. Locate or build twisted-pair cables that conform to specifications on
page 13 and to conditions noted above, with minimum length of 25
feet (7.6 meters) and with male RJ-45 connectors installed at both
cable ends
2. Connect RJ-45 connector at one end of cable to PowerStar™V
RJ-45 port connector.
3. Connect male RJ-45 connector at other end of cable to terminal
device RJ-45 port connector.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 until all terminal devices are connected.
Install PSV-2/14-45 at Site
WARNING: During the site installation, handle the PSV-2/14-45 in such a
way that the PSV-2/14-45 does not fall. Failure to observe this warning
could result in injury to personnel and/or equipment damage.
NOTE: If PSV-2/14-45 is shipped with brackets installed, proceed to step 2.
To install the PSV-2/14-45 in 19-inch rack cabinet:
1. Remove and retain two (2) screws located at front left side and front
right side of PSV-2/14-45 chassis. Install right and left front brackets
(provided) on PSV-2/14-45 by installing two (2) retained screws
through each bracket into chassis.
2. Carefully align the PSV-2/14-45 between 19-inch rack mounting
rails.
3. Install PSV-2/14-45 by installing two (2) screws through right front
bracket into rack and two (2) screws through left front bracket into
rack, using clip nuts (NOT provided) to secure, if necessary.
To install the PSV-2/14-45 on table or other flat surface:
NOTE: Rubber feet are provided.
1. Carefully turn PSV-2/14-45 to side.
2. Install four (4) rubber feet:
•Separate rubber feet.
•Remove protective
paper from
adhesive surface
on rubber foot.
•Position and
secure each rubber foot
as shown.
3. Return PSV-2/14-45 to upright position.
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3
2
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Connect Link Cable to Host
CAUTION: ALL cable lengths MUST be greater than 25 feet (7.6 meters).
Failure to observe this caution could cause data transfer to fail.
OPTIONALLY LINK TO HOST USING TWISTED-PAIR CABLE
NOTE: Set polarity switch (page 4), select compatible baluns (page 4), and –
only if necessary –set RJ-45 pin jumpers (page 5).
CAUTION: Do NOT connect twisted-pair cable to twinax cable by a balun.
A mid-link media change may degrade the signal and result in data loss.
NOTE: Twisted-pair link connections provide signals to either the Right Link
terminal device RJ-45 port connectors OR to the Left Link terminal device
RJ-45 port connectors. If only one twisted-pair link is installed, the choice of
connecting to the Right Link or to the Left Link is left to the installer.
To connect link cable to PowerStar™V RJ-45 link port connectors:
1. Locate or build twisted-pair cable that conforms to specifications on
page 13), with male RJ-45 connectors at both cable ends.
2. Install a balun at the AS/400™, Sys36, or 5x94 remote controller
twinax port.
3. Install the twisted-pair cable between the balun and the RJ-45 link
port connector on the PowerStar V.
4. Optionally connect second twisted-pair cable to second RJ-45 link
port connector on PowerStar V., following steps 1 through 3 above..
OPTIONALLY LINK TO HOST USING TWINAX CABLE
NOTE: Twinax link connections, marked on the slide-in-card as Right or
Left, provide signals to either the Right Link terminal device RJ-45 port
connectors OR to the Left Link terminal device RJ-45 port connectors. If only
one twinax link is installed, the choice of connecting to the Right Link or to
the Left Link is left to the installer.
To connect twinax cable to PowerStar™V SIC twinax connector:
1. Be sure that the twinax SIC is installed properly. (See page 4)
2. Locate or build twinax cables that conform to specifications on
page 13, with minimum length of 25 feet (7.6 meters) and
maximum length of 5000 feet.
3. Connect one end of twinax cable to AS/400, Sys/36, or 5x94
controller port.
4. Connect other end of twinax cable to twinax port connector on
slide-in-card.
5. Optionally connect second twinax cable to second twinax port
connector on twinax slide-in-card, following steps 2 through 4
above.
OPTIONALLY LINK TO HOST USING FIBER CABLE
NOTE: Fiber link connections, marked on the slide-in-card as Right or
Left, provide signals to either the Right Link terminal device RJ-45 port
connectors OR to the Left Link terminal device RJ-45 port connectors. If
only one fiber link is installed, the choice of connecting to the Right Link
or to the Left Link is left to the installer.
To connect fiber cable to PowerStar™V SIC fiber connector:
1. Be sure that the fiber SIC is installed properly. (See page 4.)
2. Locate one (1) TRANSITION Networks IBM®5250 PS-CF-01 series
media converter (or equivalent) for each fiber connection.
3. Using twinax balun with twisted-pair cable, install TRANSITION
Networks IBM®5250 PS-CF-01 series media converter at AS/400,
Sys/36, or 5x94 controller port. (See PS-CF-01 User’s Guide for
direction.)
4. Locate or build 2-stranded fiber cables that conform to
specifications on page 14, with minimum length of 25 feet (7.6
meters) and maximum length of 3,000 meters (10,000 feet), and
with male TX/RX connectors at both cable ends.
NOTE: Fiber is installed by connecting one strand of fiber cable to
the TX connector on the PS-CF-01 series media converter and to the
RX connector on the slide-in-card and by connecting the other
strand of the fiber cable to the RX connector on the PS-CF-01 series
media converter and to the TX connector on the slide-in-card
5. Connect 2-stranded fiber cable from PS-CF-01 series media
converter to fiber port connector on slide-in-card.
6. Optionally connect second 2-stranded fiber cable to second fiber
port connector on slide-in-card, following steps 2 through 5 above.
NOTE: As shown in the network drawing on page 3, the twinax SIC card
and twinax baluns also can be used with two (2) media converters, such
as the TRANSITION Networks IBM®5250 PS-CF-01, to extend network
distances to the PowerStar™ V over twisted-pair copper and fiber. (See
PS-CF-01 User’s Guide for direction.)