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3. Attach power supplies to all Modem/Xem modules, and the

PORTS/Xem modules that need auxiliary power, and

then

plug power

supplies into AC receptacles.

Turn on power to Modem/Xem modules using the power switch on

the left side of the module. (PORTS/Xem modules do not have a

power switch.)

Step Four: (Modem/Xem only) Set the speaker

control

Each Modem/Xem module has an internal speaker which will provide

audio output for any one of the modem ports in the module. You can

select the modem port that is to be connected to the speaker or select not

to use the speaker, via a DIP switch on the rear of the unit.

See the hardware information that came with your Modem/Xem for the

switch settings to use.

There is a speaker volume control on the left side of the module.

Step Five: Install peripheral cabling

Modem/Xem

Use standard RJ-11C telephone cables to connect Modem/Xem modules

to the telephone lines. Connect to analog telephone circuits only. Never

connect a modem module to a digital wall jack. Note that internal tele-

phone systems (such as a PBX, Private Branch Exchange), may be digi-

tal.

Also, the Modem/Xem modules are to be used only with public access

phone lines. Leased line operation is not supported.

Most phone systems are “loop start” but some are “ground start.” The

Modem/Xem will not operate with “ground start” phone systems.

PORTS/Xem

You can connect printers, terminals, modems (or any other standard EIA-

232 device to be controlled by applications on the computer) to the

PORTS/Xem modules. The cable connector on the peripheral end

depends on the requirements of the peripheral. The PORTS/Xem end of

the cable must fit either an RJ-45 or DB-25 connector, depending on the

module option you have.

The pin assignments for each type of PORTS/Xem connector are shown

on the back.

Refer to the CD-ROM for more detailed cabling information.

What Next?

At this point the hardware installation for your PORTS/Xem or

Modem/Xem system is complete. However, since the adapter must have

software downloaded to its internal RAM before it becomes functional,

you must next install the software driver for your operating system.

• Read the instruction booklet for the CD-ROM that came with your

Xem system for instructions on installing software.

• View the on-line documentation on the CD-ROM for more informa-

tion about

AccelePort

products.

The Digi logo and AccelePort are registered trademarks of Digi International. Xem,

PORTS/Xem, PORTS/8em, PORTS/16em, Modem/4em, Modem 8/em, and Modem/Xem

are trademarks of Digi International. All other brand and product names are trademarks of

their respective holders.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a

commitment on the part of Digi International.

Digi provides this document “as is”, without warranty of any kind, either expressed or

implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of fitness or merchantability

for a particular purpose. Digi may make improvements and/or changes in this manual or in

the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this manual at any time.

This product could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are peri-

odically made to the information herein; these changes may be incorporated in new editions

of the publication.

AccelePort

Xem System

Xem ISA Host Adapter

PORTS/8em, PORTS/16em Modules

Modem/4em, Modem/8em Modules

Hardware

Installation Guide

Introduction

AccelePort

Xem

™

system consists of an Xem adapter coupled with

PORTS/Xem

™

modules (PORTS/8em

™

and PORTS/16em

™

) and/or

Modem/Xem

™

modules (Modem/4em

™

and Modem/8em

™

). The

PORTS/Xem modules easily expand the number of EIA-232 ports on

your computer, allowing you to cable additional peripheral devices such

as printers, terminals or modems to your computer. Modem/Xem mod-

ules contain either four or eight modems.

The Xem adapter can support up to four modules. Multiple modules of

either type can be linked in a chain to expand the number of EIA-232

ports and/or modems available.

Figure 23.

Example setup

This installation guide describes how to plan your Xem system setup and

install the adapter and module hardware.

DB-25 Pin assignments RJ-45 Pin Assignment

Signal Description Pin Signal Description Pin

GND Chassis Ground 1* RI Ring Indicator 1

TxD Transmitted Data 2 DSR Data Set Ready 2†

RxD Received Data 3 RTS Request To Send 3

RTS Request To Send 4 GND Chassis Ground 4

CTS Clear To Send 5 TxD Transmitted Data 5

DSR Data Set Ready 6 RxD Received Data 6

SG Signal Ground 7 SG Signal Ground 7

DCD

Data Carrier

Detect

8 CTS Clear To Send 8

DTR

Data Terminal

Ready

20 DTR

Data Terminal

Ready

RI Ring Indicator 22 DCD

Data Carrier

Detect

* Chassis Ground is also available

on the connector shell

† Pin 2 can be configured for DCD

(through Digi software) if you want

to connect using an 8 pin

connector

Summary of content (2 pages)

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3. Attach power supplies to all Modem/Xem modules, and the PORTS/Xem modules that need auxiliary power, and then plug power supplies into AC receptacles. Turn on power to Modem/Xem modules using the power switch on the left side of the module. (PORTS/Xem modules do not have a power switch.) Step Four: (Modem/Xem only) Set the speaker control Each Modem/Xem module has an internal speaker which will provide audio output for any one of the modem ports in the module.
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Step One: Plan your setup Step Two: Install the Xem ISA adapter 2. Remove the computer’s cover. An AccelePort Xem system can be set up in a variety of ways. Before you start your installation, be sure of the following: Before installing the Xem adapter, you should do the following: • Check system resources for a free I/O port address. The Xem adapter uses four bytes of address space on the I/O bus of the computer into which you are installing it.