Transition Networks PSM-8E, User Manual

PSM-8E IN THE NETWORK

Install one host PSM-8E multiplexer and one or more device PSM-8E
multiplexer(s) in the network to extend, over fiber, the distance between a
AS/400, System 3x, or remote controller and 5250 protocol network devices.

A DB-25 connector at the back of the PSM-8E allows a single host PSM-8E
connection to an AS/400 over twisted-pair cable. 

Eight (8) RJ-45 connectors at the front on the PSM-8E allow a host PSM-8E
connection to an AS/400, System 3x, or remote controller over twisted-pair
cable (using RJ-45 connectors and baluns, with twinax “bricks” as necessary). 

NOTE: The eight RJ-45 connections at the front of the PSM-8E are divided into
two polling groups of four connections each. Polling group #1 is the set of
connections labeled A and B and numbered 0-3. Polling group #2 is the set of
connections labeled C and D and numbered 4-7. Ports within a polling group
must be connected to ports from a common controller. (A major difference
between the newer AS/400 work station controllers (WSC) and the older WSCs
is the number of polling groups. The older WSCs had one polling group for all
eight ports.  The newer WSCs have two polling groups: ports 0-3 comprise one
polling group and ports 4-7 comprise the other polling group.) 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Protocol

5250

Data Rate

1 Mb/s & 2 Mb/s (transparent)

Number of Ports

Eight (8)

Host Connection

IBM

®

S/3x (System 34, 36, 38) host, AS/400™ host or 5x94

remote controller

Dimensions

19" x 1.75" x (6" + 2.75" external power supply)

Power

Input Range: 90 to 250 VAC at 50 or 60 Hz

Environment

Operating Temperature:

0° to 50°C (32° to 122° F )

Storage Temperature:

-20 to 85°C

Humidity

5% to 95%, non condensing 

Altitude

0 to 10,000 feet

Warranty

Lifetime

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Name of Mfg:

Transition Networks 
6475 City West Parkway, Minneapolis MN 55344 USA

Model:

PSM-8E 5250 Express Multiplexer 

Part Number:

PSM-8E

Regulation:

EMC Directive 89/336/EEC

Purpose:  To declare that the PSM-8E to which this declaration refers is in

conformity with the following standards.

EMC-CISPR 22: 1985 Class A;  EN 55022: 1988 Class A;  EN 50082-1:1992;
EN 60950 A4:1997;  IEC 801.2, IEC 801.3, and IEC 801.4;  IEC 950

I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the

above Directive(s) and Standard(s).

_May 10, 2000_____

Stephen Anderson, Vice-President of Engineering

Date

AS/400

S/3x

or

5x94

PowerStar 

Express

 Multiplexer

Link

Status

TX

RX

PSM-8E

2X

2X

0

1

GROUP A

2X

2X

2

3

GROUP B

2X

2X

4

5

GROUP C

2X

2X

6

7

GROUP D

OR

Host PSM-8