RAD Data comm MBE10-1D Manuel D’Utilisation

MBE Family Installation and Operation Manual 

Chapter 2  Installation 

 

Installation and Setup 

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This section describes how to configure MBE for a typical application.  

Typically, MBE is used in a bridge application. In bridge mode, MBE units operate 

in pairs, with one MBE unit located at the main Ethernet LAN, and a second  
MBE unit located at the remote LAN. Each MBE unit is configured differently 
depending on its location and the application. Configuration is performed through 
hardware switches and menu-driven software. See the LAN RANger Series 
Configuration Guide for software configuration instructions. 

 illustrates the layout of the MBE printed-circuit board.  

 provides details on the functions of the internal jumpers and switches, 

and their default settings. 

 

To configure  the MBE unit: 
1.  Disconnect the MBE power cord. It is not sufficient to turn off the POWER 

switch on the rear panel. 

2.  Unscrew the cover screw located at the rear of the unit and keep it in a safe 

place. 

3.  Remove the MBE cover. 
4.  Determine the required configuration of the MBE unit and set the internal 

jumpers and switches accordingly (see 

5.  Configure the MBE LOCATION (SW1): 

 

REMOTE – MBE is located on the remote LAN 

 

MAIN – MBE is located on the main LAN. 

6.  Set the Chassis GND Jumper Setting  (JP7) between the signal ground and the 

chassis (protective) ground (see 

and 

 

 ON – connect 

 

 NC – disconnect  

7.  With the 4-wire option: 

 

Use the rotary switch on the 4W link interface card (see 

) to select 

a data rate. The data rate may also be selected via the software (see the 

 for software configuration 

instructions). The data rates for maximum required range are listed in  

8.  In bench testing, where one MBE is configured as DTE and the other as DCE 

configure the MBE link interface: 

 

DCE 

 

DTE – for normal operation (see 

 for jumper locations).  

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