HardwareReferenceManualMEGAPORTSerial I/O BoardsincludingMEGAPORT:MEGAPORT 12CSMEGAPORT 24CSMEGAPORT 12FMMEGAPORT 12LDMEGAPORT 24LDMEGAPORT 12LD+12CSM
4 MEGAPORT Hardware Reference ManualApplicabilityThis manual is applicable to the following Equinox products:● MEGAPORT 12CS● MEGAPORT 24CS● MEGAPORT
Introduction 5Chapter 3 - Connecting Devices to CS and FM PortsChapter 3 describes the procedures used to connect devices toMEGAPORT CS boards (12CS,
6 MEGAPORT Hardware Reference ManualDifferent device driver kits with different part numbers areprovided with MEGAPORT, MEGAPORT/2 andMEGAPORT/RS (sli
Introduction 7ReferencesIn addition to this manual and the appropriate Software ReferenceManual as provided in a device driver kit, readers may be int
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Installing MEGAPORT Boards 9Chapter 2Installing MEGAPORT BoardsThis chapter describes how to install MEGAPORT, MEGAPORT/2and MEGAPORT/RS boards into a
10 Equinox MEGAPORT Hardware Reference ManualEISA InstallationsWhen installing a MEGAPORT board in an EISA system, a jumpermust be installed to permit
Installing MEGAPORT Boards 11Installing a Single MEGAPORT BoardThe first MEGAPORT board installed should be placed in the firstavailable computer slot
12 Equinox MEGAPORT Hardware Reference Manual● After making sure that the top of the board’s bracket isaligned with the hole on the top of the expansi
Installing MEGAPORT Boards 13Installing Multiple MEGAPORT BoardsMEGAPORT boards may be installed and intermixed with otherEquinox products (such as, M
ii MEGAPORT Hardware Reference ManualCopyright Notice© 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 Equinox Systems Inc. All rights reserved.Reproduction without per
14 Equinox MEGAPORT Hardware Reference Manual4. After making sure that the top of the board’s bracket isaligned with the hole on the top of the expans
Installing MEGAPORT Boards 15PS/2-Type Hardware ConfigurationMEGAPORT/2 only.This section applies to the IBM PS/2, the NCR 3000 Series and othersimila
16 Equinox MEGAPORT Hardware Reference Manual1. After the 165 error message, the machine appears to hang.Place the Reference Diskette in drive A: and
Installing MEGAPORT Boards 175. After running the automatic configuration, the systemCMOS now contains the configuration of all the adaptersincluding
18 Equinox MEGAPORT Hardware Reference ManualInstalling the Round CableEach MEGAPORT package includes a round cable which plugs intothe 100-pin female
Connecting Devices to CS and FM Ports 19Chapter 3Connecting Devices To CS & FM PortsThis chapter applies equally to MEGAPORT, MEGAPORT/2 andMEGAPO
20 Equinox MEGAPORT Hardware Reference ManualCS Port SignalsSignal NamesThe names of signals on the telco connectors of the MEGAPORTports indicate th
Connecting Devices to CS and FM Ports 21Telco Connector PinoutsThis part of Chapter 3 lists the cable pinouts of the CS ports. Thephysical ports are
22 Equinox MEGAPORT Hardware Reference ManualMEGAPORT 24CS Board Telco Connector PinoutsThe wiring of the telco connectors on the MEGAPORT 24CS board
Connecting Devices to CS and FM Ports 23MEGAPORT 12LD+12CS Board Telco Connector PinoutsThe wiring of the telco connectors of the MEGAPORT 12LD+12CSbo
Table of Contents iiiTable of Contents1 INTRODUCTION 1Applicability 4About This Manual 4Equipment Checklist 5Software Support 6References 72 INSTALLIN
24 Equinox MEGAPORT Hardware Reference ManualFM Port SignalsSignal NamesThe FM port signals (RS-232 compatible) between the 12 FM Splitterand the conn
Connecting Devices to CS and FM Ports 25Wiring to Terminal DevicesVarious accessories may be used to connect devices to MEGAPORTCS or FM ports, using
26 Equinox MEGAPORT Hardware Reference Manual● Punch blocks may also be used with modular wall outletsand other modular accessories.
Connecting Devices to CS and FM Ports 27DB-25 WiringDB-25 Distribution PanelsDistribution panels convert 50-pin connectors to twelve DB-25 RS-232 conn
28 Equinox MEGAPORT Hardware Reference ManualModular WiringCS Modular SplitterModular splitters are used with modular adaptors and modularcable. Modu
Connecting Devices to CS and FM Ports 29Figure 3-8. CS modular splitter wiring
30 Equinox MEGAPORT Hardware Reference ManualFM Modular SplitterFM modular splitters are used with modular adaptors and modularcables. This splitter
Connecting Devices to CS and FM Ports 31CS Modular AdaptorsCS modular adaptors (see Figures 3-11) convert modular jacks to DB-25 or DB-9 (RS-232) conn
32 Equinox MEGAPORT Hardware Reference ManualNote: When making modular adaptors, the 3K resistor shownin Figure 3-10 may be eliminated for use with m
Connecting Devices to CS and FM Ports 33RJ-4510-PinRS-232DB-25RS-232110DSRCTSDCDGNDTDGNDRDDTRRTSRIDSRCTSDCDTDGNDRDDTRRTSRI1234567891065827320422RJ-45R
iv MEGAPORT Hardware Reference Manual4 CONNECTING DEVICES TO LD PORTS 39LD Port Signals 41Signal Names 41Conversion to RS-232 Signal Names 41Telco Con
34 Equinox MEGAPORT Hardware Reference ManualPunch BlocksPunch blocks provide a quick and inexpensive solution to wiringaround buildings. They may be
Connecting Devices to CS and FM Ports 35Figure 3-15. Punch block (PN 210044) wiring: CS ports
36 Equinox MEGAPORT Hardware Reference ManualCS Port Full Modem Control WiringAs discussed above, MEGAPORT CS ports regularly provide twomodem control
Connecting Devices to CS and FM Ports 37Modular Full Modem Control AdaptorTo implement full modem control in a modular environment, Equi-nox provides
38 Equinox MEGAPORT Hardware Reference ManualSpecial ConsiderationsWhen connecting devices to the MEGAPORT board ports, it isimportant to understand t
Connecting Devices to LD Ports 39CHAPTER 4CONNECTING DEVICES TO LD PORTSThis chapter applies equally to MEGAPORT, MEGAPORT/2 andMEGAPORT/RS and explai
40 Equinox MEGAPORT Hardware Reference ManualTo assist in the wiring of the MEGAPORT board, Equinox sells acomplete set of cabling accessories. See a
Connecting Devices to LD Ports 41LD Port SignalsSignal NamesThe names of signals on the telco connectors of the MEGAPORT portsindicate the direction o
42 Equinox MEGAPORT Hardware Reference ManualTelco Connector PinoutsThe following paragraphs list the cable pinouts of the LD ports. Thephysical port
Connecting Devices to LD Ports 43MEGAPORT 24LD Board Telco Connector PinoutsThe wiring of the telco connectors on MEGAPORT 24LD board isshown in Figur
Table of Contents veMEGAPORTMEGAPORT/2MEGAPORT/RSSerial I/O BoardsPN 560047/BHardwareReferenceManual
44 Equinox MEGAPORT Hardware Reference ManualMEGAPORT 12LD+12CS Board Telco Connector PinoutsThe wiring of the telco connectors on the MEGAPORT 12LD+1
Connecting Devices to LD Ports 45Wiring to Terminal DevicesComplete details about LD ports may be found in Equinox TechnicalNote #1, MEGAPORT LD: Exp
46 Equinox MEGAPORT Hardware Reference ManualLD Cabling SchemesThere are two recommended cabling schemes for connecting devicesto MEGAPORT LD ports.
Connecting Devices to LD Ports 4750-pair PBXextension cablesfor long distanceTwo-twisted-pair cableOR Modular cable forup to 50 feetModularadaptor orL
48 Equinox MEGAPORT Hardware Reference ManualDB-25 WiringAlthough not highly recommended by Equinox, it is possible touse DB-25 type connectors with L
Connecting Devices to LD Ports 49Modular WiringLD Modular SplitterModular splitters are used with modular adaptors and modular cable.Modular splitters
50 Equinox MEGAPORT Hardware Reference ManualFigure 4-8. LD modular splitter wiring.
Connecting Devices to LD Ports 51Modular CablesRJ-11 modular cable is the flat cable used for wiring telephones insideof buildings. The cable is term
52 Equinox MEGAPORT Hardware Reference ManualModular adaptor wiring is shown in Figure 4-10. When makingmodular adaptors, the 3K resistor shown may be
Connecting Devices to LD Ports 53Punch BlocksPunch blocks provide a quick and inexpensive solution to wiringaround buildings. They may be concealed i
54 Equinox MEGAPORT Hardware Reference ManualFigure 4-13. Punch block (PN 210044) wiring: LD ports.
Document Change Request 55APPENDIX ADOCUMENT CHANGE REQUESTAt Equinox we are always striving to make our product manuals accurateand easy to use. If
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Technical Support Procedures 57APPENDIX BTECHNICAL SUPPORT PROCEDURESEquinox makes every effort to ensure that your MEGAPORT board is oftop quality in
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Index 59IndexSymbols10-pin RJ-45 ... 3210-wire ... 3012 FM Splitter ...
60 Equinox MEGAPORT Hardware Reference ManualDB-25 wiringCS ports ...25LD ports ...48DB-
Index 61PPC AT serial port ... 51Pinouts12CS...2112LD...
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Introduction 1CHAPTER 1INTRODUCTIONThe Equinox MEGAPORT, MEGAPORT/2 and MEGAPORT/RSfamily of multi-user boards provides the highest performance serial
2 MEGAPORT Hardware Reference ManualMicro Channel Products for IBM PS/2 and NCR3000 Systems:● MEGAPORT/2 12CS: a 12-port board with standard RS-232 i
Introduction 3All of these boards differ only in the bus interface, the number ofports provided on each and in the methods used to connect theboards t
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