ASM-10/8

Sync/Async Short Range Modem

FEATURES
n Synchronous or
asynchronous
n Full or half duplex
n Selectable data rates up to
19.2 kbps
n Extended range up to 28 km
(17.5 miles)
n Differential diphase
modulation
n Carrier control for multipoint
operation
n The modem uses conditioned n ASM-10/8 features V.54
n V.54 diagnostics including differential diphase modulation diagnostic capabilities for performing
unattended remote test (EUROCOM Std. D1), which provides local analog loopback, local and
immunity to background noise, and remote digital loopback. The operator
n Detects power failure in the eliminates normal line distortion for at either end of the line may test both
remote unit efficient transfer of serial data over modems and the line when in the
twisted pair cable. ASM-10/8 is digital loopback mode. The loopback
n Line protection circuits coupled to the dedicated line through is controlled by either front panel
isolation transformers which, in pushbuttons or via Pins 18 and 21 of
n Low power consumption conjunction with other circuitry, the V.24/RS-232 interface. A
protect against AC or DC selectable option allows insertion of a
overvoltage. The protection circuitry delay into the data stream so that the
enables operation even when DC is V.54 loops are not carried across the
DESCRIPTION connected to the line. network.
n Transmit level and impedance are n ASM-10/8 is available as a
independently selectable. Transmit desk-top unit or as a rack-mount card
n The ASM-10/8, Short Range
timing can be provided internally, or for a 19" rack. The rack can carry up
Modem, operates full or half duplex
can be derived externally from the to 14 of the ASM-10/8 cards. The
with synchronous or asynchronous
data terminal or from the receive rack-mount card can detect and
transmission format over
signal. Receive timing is regenerated indicate power failure on the remote
unconditioned dedicated lines.
from the data. Line communication is stand-alone unit. The front panel RPF
ASM-10/8 has an extended range of
always synchronous. When set to indicator lights if remote power failure
up to 28 km (17.5 miles) and
async mode, ASM-10/8 performs occurs.
operates at eight selectable data
async to sync conversion in
rates up to 19.2 kbps.
compliance with ITU V.14 standard.
 n Timing Elements n Environment
SPECIFICATIONS Receive clock: derived from CDP Temperature: 0-50°C / 32-122°F
receive signal Humidity: up to 90%,
n Transmission Line Transmit clock: derived from non-condensing
Type: 3 alternative sources: Table 1. Approximate Range
Unloaded twisted pair: – Internal
Data 19 AWG 24 AWG 26 AWG
19 to 26 gauge − External from terminal, via Rate (0.9 mm) (0.5 mm) (0.4 mm)
2W for half duplex Pin 24 kbps km miles km miles km miles
4W for full duplex − Loop clock, derived from
19.2 22.5 14.0 10.0 6.2 7.5 4.7
Range: (see Table 1) receive signal, looped back
14.0 24.5 15.3 11.0 6.9 8.2 5.1
Level: as transmit clock.
0 dBm, -3 dBm, -6 dBm, -9dBm 9.6 29.0 18.1 13.0 8.1 9.5 5.9
n Indicators
Impedance: TD – Transmit Data
7.2 33.0 20.5 15.0 9.4 11.0 6.9
150, 300, 600Ω Ω RD – Receive Data 4.8 36.0 22.5 16.0 10.0 12.0 7.5
Strap-selectable RTS – Request to Send 3.6 40.0 25.0 18.0 11.2 13.5 8.4
Return loss: DCD – Data Carrier Detect 2.4 47.0 29.3 21.0 13.1 15.7 9.8
Greater than 15 dB TEST – Test 1.2 55.0 34.3 28.0 17.5 21.0 13.1
Carrier: PWR – Power
Controlled by RTS or RPF – Remote Power Fail
constantly ON (ASM-10/8/R only) ORDERING
Modulation:
Differential diphase, n Physical
ASM-10/8/SA/*
Eurocom Std. D1 ASM-10/8/SA Modem:
Short Range Modem, stand-alone
Height: 44 mm / 1.7 in
n Digital Interface unit with internal power supply
Width: 215 mm / 8.5 in
Type: Depth: 243 mm / 9.5 in
EIA RS-232-C/ITU V.24 ASM-10/8/R
Weight: 956 gm / 2.1 lb Short Range Modem card for
Data Rates:
Sync and async selectable ASM-10/8/R Card: ASM-MN-114 19" modem rack
1.2, 2.4, 3.6, 4.8, 7.2, 9.6, Length: 230 mm / 9.0 in
Width: 157 mm / 6.2 in ASM-MN-214/+/&
14.4, 19.2 kbps
Height: 25 mm / 0.9 in 19" modem rack for 14 cards
RTS/CTS delay:
Strap-selectable Weight: 284 gm / 0.6 lb
* Specify stand-alone power supply:
0, 8 or 64 msec ASM-MN-214 Rack: 115 for 115 VAC
n Diagnostics Height: 178 mm / 7.0 in 230 for 230 VAC
Complies with V.54 standard Width: 480 mm / 19.0 in
Depth: 216 mm / 8.5 in + Specify rack main power supply:
Digital loopback: Weight: 4.0 kg / 8.8 lb 115 for 115 VAC
Local (DIG), activated by 230 for 230 VAC
manual pushbutton n Power Supply
48 for -48 VDC
Remote (REM), activated by 115 or 230V (±10%)
47 to 63 Hz; 3W & Specify rack secondary power
manual pushbutton or by DTE
supply:
interface signal, Pin 21 n Protection
(Same options as the main
Analog loopback: AC/DC overvoltage protection
Local (ANA), activated by power supply.)
circuits are connected via
manual pushbutton or by DTE transformers to transmit and
interface signal, Pin 18 receive lines.
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

APPLICATION

600-100-11/97

 1997 RAD Data Communications Ltd.