ASMi-51
2-wire 2.3 Mbps MSDSL Modem
FEATURES
• 2-wire MSDSL modem with
remote management,
extending data transmission
to 6.6 km (4.1 miles)
• Supports multiple data rates
between 64 and 2304 kbps
• Utilizes MSDSL 2B1Q line
coding for extended range
and improved quality
• Supports variety of data
interfaces, as well as built-in
Ethernet bridge and router
• Provides an Embedded • Automatic rate detection in
Operation Channel (EOC) external clock mode for
for end-to-end system tail-end applications of
management and standalone ASMi-51 units
supervision
• High voltage line protection
• Setup, control and in compliance with ITU K.21
monitoring via an ASCII
• Available as quad or
terminal connected to the dual-modem card for RAD’s
ASMi-51 supervisory port LRS-24 modem rack with
• Extensive diagnostics, SNMP management
including loopbacks, BER
testing and MSDSL
performance monitoring
ASMi-51
2-wire 2.3 Mbps MSDSL Modem
DESCRIPTION • ASMi-51 is managed via an ASCII Table 1. Typical ASMi-51 Ranges
terminal connected to the over 24 AWG Lines
• ASMi-51, Multirate Single Pair modem's supervisory port. The
Digital Subscriber Line (MSDSL) ASMi-51CQ and ASMi-51CD Data Rate Range
modem, operates in full duplex modem cards installed in the kbps km miles
mode over 2-wire lines. LRS-24 modem rack can also be
managed via RADview SNMP 64, 128, 192 6.6 4.1
• ASMi-51 supports multiple data network management application.
rates, user-selectable to n × 64 kbps, The embedded menu-driven 256 6.2 3.9
where n = 1, 2, ..., 32, 36. management software allows to 320, 384 5.9 3.6
• ASMi-51 employs MSDSL 2B1Q control the following parameters:
technology to extend the Baud rate selection (when the 448 5.7 3.5
transmission range (see Table 1), modem is configured as Central)
512 5.5 3.4
providing efficient transmission, Clock source selection
even over poor quality lines. 576, 640 5.2 3.2
Loopback and BERT activation
• ASMi-51 supports a wide range of MSDSL statistics collection 704, 768 4.9 3.0
digital interfaces: V.24 (64 or
128 kbps), RS-530, V.35, V.35A, Real time alert of fault conditions 832 4.6 2.9
X.21, V.36, G.703/G.704 E1, and Installing new software releases.
G.703 Codirectional (64 kbps). In 896, 960 4.5 2.8
• When set to external mode, the
addition, the modem supports standalone ASMi-51 automatically 1024 4.4 2.7
Ethernet interface modules with a detects the clock rate coming
built-in bridge (IR-ETH, IR-ETH/Q) from the digital interface and sets 1088, 1152 4.2 2.6
or an IP router (IR-IP), which the remote unit to the same rate.
allow LAN-to-LAN connectivity 1216, 1280 4.1 2.5
When the digital interface rate is
using MSDSL technology. changed, both local and remote 1344–1536 3.7 2.3
• The modem uses an Embedded units follow the new rate and
Operation Channel (EOC) for synchronize accordingly. 1600–2048 3.2 2.0
controlling and monitoring the • ASMi-51CQ and ASMi-51CD card 2304 3.0 1.8
remote unit. The management require extra cooling during
channel operates without operation. RAD offers FAN-TRAY,
interfering with the data a standalone unit with seven
transmission. high-capacity fans that provide
additional ventilation to the
LRS-24 modem rack.

APPLICATIONS

Central Office Local Loop Customer Premises

Ethernet 2304 kbps Ethernet

ASMi-51 ASMi-51

LAN LAN

768 kbps RS-530

ASMi-51 ASMi-51
Public Video
Network
2048 kbps V.35
Mux
ASMi-51 ASMi-51
Router

Figure 1. Central Site Application

 ASMi-51
2-wire 2.3 Mbps MSDSL Modem

• ASMi-51 system configuration is SPECIFICATIONS DTE INTERFACE

stored in flash memory, • Type
minimizing system downtime LINE INTERFACE
V.24, 25-pin D-type, female
when power is down or when a • Type RS-530, 25-pin D-type, female
remote unit is replaced. Unconditioned dedicated line
(twisted pair) V.35, 34-pin, female
• ASMi-51 performs call-out via its V.35A, 25-pin, D-type female
control port to report system • Line Coding X.21, 15-pin, D-type, female
alarms. The port can be 2B1Q V.36/RS-449: via adapter cable
configured to relay all alarms or • Range converting between the RS-530
only the major ones. See Table 1 connector and a 37-pin, D-type,
female connector
• ASMi-51 has comprehensive • Output Level G.703 E1, RJ-45 or BNC coax
diagnostics capabilities that 13.5 dBm
G.703 Codirectional, RJ-45 or
include the following test options: • Return Loss 5-clip terminal block
V.54 local analog and remote More than 15 dB G.704 E1, RJ-45 or BNC coax
digital loopbacks • Standard IR-ETH (Ethernet bridge), RJ-45
RAD's proprietary channel Pulse shape in accordance with or BNC coax
loopback (local digital TS 101 135 IR-ETH/Q (Ethernet bridge with
loopback), which allows testing • Impedance VLAN support), RJ-45
the DTE interface without losing 135Ω IR-IP (IP router), RJ-45
synchronization between two
• Connector • Data Rate
modems n × 64 kbps (n = 1, 2, ..., 32, 36)
8-pin RJ-45
BER testing as per V.52 3-clip terminal block
MSDSL statistics collection. • Protection
High-voltage line protection in
compliance with ITU K.21

Remote Site A

2-wire V.35

ASMi-51 Router
Central Site

2-wire V.35

ASMi-51 Router

LRS-24
2-wire V.35

Public ASMi-51
Router
Network

2-wire V.35
ASMi-51CD ASMi-51CQ
ASMi-51 Router

Remote Site B
SNMP
Management 2-wire Ethernet
Station
ASMi-51

2-wire Ethernet

ASMi-51

Figure 2. Central Site Application with SNMP Management

ASMi-51
2-wire 2.3 Mbps MSDSL Modem
SUPERVISORY PORT • Power & Specify DTE interface:
• Interface AC source: 530 for RS-530 interface
V.24/RS-232 100 to 240 VAC (±10%), V35 for V.35 interface
50 to 60 Hz
• Type X21 for X.21 interface
DC source:
DCE/DTE 24 VDC (18 to 36 VDC) V36 for V.36/RS-449 interface
• Format -48 VDC (-36 to -72 VDC) E1/DB for G.704 framed E1
interface via single DB-25
7 or 8 bits; odd, even or no parity • Power Consumption
connector
• Data Rate ASMi-51: 6.0W
9.6, 19.2, 38.4 or 57.6 kbps ASMi-51CD: 8.5W E1/RJ for G.704 framed E1
ASMi-51CQ: 10.2W interface via four RJ-11
• Connector connectors
9-pin, D-type female • Environment
Temperature: 0–50°C/32–122°F ASMi-51CDF/$
GENERAL Humidity: Up to 90%,
non-condensing Dual-modem card version for LRS-24
• Timing modem rack, ETSI version
Derived from the following
sources: ORDERING ASMi-51CDB/$
Internal oscillator Dual-modem card version for LRS-24
External, from the attached DTE ASMi-51/*/# modem rack, ANSI version
Receive, derived from the 2-wire MSDSL modem with remote
received signal $ Specify DTE interface:
System clock for the card management
UTP for IR-ETH module
versions of ASMi-51 * Specify power supply: UTP/Q for IR-ETH/Q module
• Diagnostics AC for 100 to 240 VAC IP for IR-IP module
Loopbacks: 24 for 24 VDC
Local analog loopback in 48 for -48 VDC RM-28
compliance with ITU V.54 # Specify DTE interface: Special hardware for mounting one or
Remote digital loopback in V24 for V.24 (64 kbps, 128 kbps) two ASMi-51 units in a 19-inch rack
compliance with ITU V.54 interface
Channel loopback, RAD's FAN-TRAY/@/^
530 for RS-530 interface
proprietary local digital loopback V35 for V.35 interface Fan tray for LRS-24 modem rack
BERT: V35A for V.35A interface @ Specify chassis type:
Built-in pattern generator and X21 for X.21 interface
tester in compliance with F for ETSI-compatible unit
V36 for V.36 interface B for ANSI-compatible unit
ITU V.52 E1703 for G.703 E1 interface
Performance monitoring: E1704 for G.704 framed E1 ^ Specify power supply:
MSDSL statistics collection interface AC for 100 to 240 VAC
• Indicators G703CoR for E1 Codirectional 48 for -48 VDC
PWR (green) – Power (64 kbps) interface with RJ-45
RTS (yellow) – Request to connector
G703CoTB for E1 Codirectional
Send
(64 kbps) interface with terminal
DCD (yellow) – Data Carrier block connector
Detect UTP for IR-ETH module with
TD (yellow) – Transmit Data RJ-45 connector
RD (yellow) – Receive Data BNC for IR-ETH module with
ALM (red) – Alarm BNC connector
TST (red) – Test UTP/Q for IR-ETH/Q module
SYNC (green/red) – Sync Status IP for IR-IP module
• Physical ASMi-51CQF/&
ASMi-51: Quad-modem card version for
Height: 44 mm / 1.75 in
Width: 215 mm / 8.5 in LRS-24 modem rack, ETSI version
Depth: 243 mm / 9.5 in ASMi-51CQB/&
Weight 1.0 kg / 3.5 lb
Quad-modem card version for
ASMi-51CQ, ASMi-51CD: LRS-24 modem rack, ANSI version
Fit a single slot of the LRS-24 644-100-12/02
modem rack
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