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MINIMAC Rack Management System
Installation
Rev. 0
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2.4.6
COMM 8 Installation
The COMM 8 Rack is identified as the SMS-758 Modem Rack (Figure 2-9). Install the
equipment as follows:
1. Modem M&C Boards – Set Switch Pack #1 as follows:
Command
Response
Set Baud Rate
9600 bit/s
Set Parity
EVEN
2. Set jumpers as follows:
Command
Response
Set Remote Operation
485
3. Install an SDM-309 Satellite Modem into the first rack slot. Identify the
SDM-309 as Backup #1. Set Switch Pack #2 Remote Address to 9.
4. Install an SDM-758 Switch into the second rack slot. Set the following:
Command
Response
Set Remote Address
11
Set Baud Rate
9600 bit/s
Set Parity
EVEN
Set Remote Operation
RS-485 (2-wire)
5. Install an SMS-309 Satellite Modem into the third rack slot. Identify the
SDM-309 as Primary #1. Set Switch Pack #2 Remote Address to 1.
6. Attach a ribbon cable to the REMOTE port of each satellite modem and the
switch. Connect a customer-fabricated cable from the switch to the MiniMAC
port expander in the COMM 8 position.