Omnitron Systems Technology OmniRepeater 400FTD manual

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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. SPECIFICA TIONS n Protocol: IBM 5250 and 5250 Express for systems AS/400 and Systems 34/36/38 n T[...]

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    2 Omnitron Systems T echnology , Inc. SAFETY CONSIDERA TIONS Warning The instructions in this User ’s Manual are for use by qualified personnel only . T o avoid electrical shock, do not perform any servicing of this unit or its accessories (such as power units) other than that contained in the operating instructions, unless you are qualified and [...]

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    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. Four models offer a selection of fiber (single or multimode) and power supply (1 10 or 220 V olt) type[...]

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    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 . The meaning of the LEDs is shown on the cover of the OmniRepeater 400FTD and in the tabl[...]

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    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. Self T est The power-on self test ensures that the OmniRepeater 400FTD is fully operati[...]

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    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. U[...]