Ring Communications DNA100 - Manual (Page 5)

April 2012 Digital Network Adapter DNA100
DNA100 DIGITAL NETWORK ADAPTER
INTRODUCTION
The Digital Network Adapter (DNA100) interfaces an external RS232 or RS422 device to Ring Communications'
Crisis Alert System. By setting DIP switches, the DNA100 can be selected to drive these devices:
Termina:l
The external device may be a VT100 Terminal or a PC with VT100 emulation software. The DNA100 is
used to configure the following devices:
EX901 Processor card CB901EX
EX500 Processor card RM5000EX
DNA200 Video switcher
DNA300 Input Output Module
DNA400 Pocket page interface
DXC901 Exchange controller for CB901
DXC910 Exchange controller for CB910/RM5K
A menu of options on the terminal also allow the user to set the Time/Date, List devices connected to the
Crises Alert Network ,View Errors on network, and Monitor network data traffic. The terminal may also be
used as an annunciator display. (see M
ENU
S
YSTEM
O
PERATION
).
Printer:
Provides an event activity log of all annunciation and event handling with time/date stamp (see
A
CTIVITY
L
OG
P
RINTER
).
The DNA100 operates on +24 VDC (+12, -12 VDC). It can be powered from the central exchange or can be
powered locally by a separate 24 VDC regulated power supply.
The recommended cord is the BF640A to connect the DNA100 to the RJ45 network jack, KB171. Cords and
jacks must be ordered separately.
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