Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product OmniRepeater 400FTD Omnitron Systems Technology
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Omnitron Systems T echnology , Inc. 1 OmniRepeater TM 400FTD Systems AS400/3X Fiber to Desk Repeater User ’ s Manual 27 Mauchly #201, Irvine, CA 92618; (949) 250-6510, Fax: (949) 250-6514 Document #040-02900-001 12 Omnitron Systems T echnology , Inc.
2 Omnitron Systems T echnology , Inc. SAFETY CONSIDERA TIONS Warning The instructions in this User ’s Manual are for use by qualified personnel only .
Omnitron Systems T echnology , Inc. 3 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The OmniRepeater 400FTD is a fourth generation IBM 5250 compatible active repeater . The OmniRepeater 400FTD provides fiber-to-the-desktop, extending the applicability of the 5250 protocol.
4 Omnitron Systems T echnology , Inc. Both switches are placed in the down position at the factory . The following table explains the switch settings. In addition to the two switches there are four LED indicators in a 2x2 cluster . Refer to the drawings below .
Omnitron Systems T echnology , Inc. 5 DIAGNOSTIC FEA TURES The OmniRepeater 400FTD diagnostic features make it easy to install and maintain. There are three levels of diagnostics: Self T est, Fiber Installation T est, and run- time activity and error monitoring.
6 Omnitron Systems T echnology , Inc. Run-time Activity & Error Monitoring During normal operation the Link and Port LEDs provide continuous diagnostic information. These LEDs detect and display true link and port activity and data parity errors. This is accomplished by individual port monitoring and searching for legal frame header patterns.
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