Patton Electronics IM Series
QuikConnect™ Black Box Interface Modules

Patton Part # Black Box Part # Description
   
IM1/I ME530A  Interface module , Ethernet, RJ45F 
IM1/F ME481C-G703  Interface Module, G.703, RJ-45F 
IM1/C ME481C-35  Interface Module, V.35, M/34F 
IM1/D ME481C-X21  Interface Module, X.21, DB-15F 
IM1/A ME481C-232  Interface Module, V.24, DB-25F 
IM1/B ME481C-422  Interface Module, RS-422/530, DB-25F 
   
Patton Model IM Series
QuikConnect™ Interface Modules
These Plug-in Modules Work Interchangeably with Patton QuikConnect™ Baseband Modems, Fiber Modems, and CSU/DSUs
 
 
  Features & Benefits
  • Compatible with Patton QuikConnect baseband modems, fiber modems, and CSU/DSUs
  • Provide a wide array of access and transmission solutions
  • Install quickly
  • Most modules require no configuration
  • Just plug one in and it's ready to use!
 
Overview  


Patton QuikConnect™ Interface Modules work in with Patton QuikConnect baseband modems, fiber modems, and CSU/DSUs to provide an extremely wide array of access and transmission solutions. Each unit in the Model IM Series installs quickly, with no tools—and most require no configuration whatsoever. Just plug one in and go! Individual models are described below:

Model IM1/J - Data+Voice Module

  • Connects QuikConnect products to voice, fax and data hardware
  • 3 Ports allow simultaneous transmission of voice, fax and data over a single circuit
  • Port 1 (RJ-11) supports G3 fax or PSTN/compressed voice up to 14.4 kbps
  • Port 2 (RJ-11) supports PSTN/compressed voice
  • Port 3 (D-type) supports synchronous data from 64 to 704 kbps, (depending upon data rates of QuikConnect product)
  • Available in FXS (appears as telephone) or FXO (appears as CO) configuration
  • Data port is user-configurable for V.35, X.21, V.24/RS-232, RS-530 or RS-485 equipment

Model IM1/I - Ethernet Bridge Module

  • Supports Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) RFC 1661 and Bridging Control Protocol, RFC 1638
  • Provides MAC level connection between two peered Ethernet LANs
  • Operates transparently to higher level protocols, such as TCP/IP, DECnet, NETBIOS and IPX
  • No configuration necessary
  • Automatically discovers, loads and deletes MAC addresses
  • 512K on-board RAM
  • Modular 10Base-T connection (RJ-45)
  • Two LED indicators: status and link integrity

Model IM1/F - 64k/G.703 Module

  • Connects QuikConnect products to Co-directional 64k/G.703 equipment
  • Provides 64k Co-directional interface compliant with the G.703 electrical specs
  • Offers a single TX/RX interface with standard RJ-45 connector as specified in TBR 14
  • Option to work in 2 timing modes: Clear Channel or octet timing
  • Complies with ITU/CCITT G.823 (Control of Jitter)
  • Point-to-point distance up to 4,000 feet (1219m) using 24AWG (.5mm) wire

Model IM1/D - Synchronous X.21 Module

  • Connects QuikConnect products to synchronous X.21 equipment
  • Data rates from 48 Kbps to 2.304 Mbps, depending on base unit selected
  • One DB-15F connector provided
  • No configuration necessary
  • Convenient "no tools" installation

Model IM1/C - Synchronous V.35 Module

  • Connects QuikConnect products to synchronous V.35 equipment
  • Data rates from 48 Kbps to 2.304 Mbps, depending on base unit selected
  • One M/34F connector provided
  • No configuration necessary
  • Convenient "no tools" installation

Model IM1/B - Synchronous RS-422/530 Module

  • Connects QuikConnect products to synchronous RS-422/530 equipment
  • Data rates from 48 Kbps to 2.304 Mbps, depending on base unit selected
  • One DB-25F connector provided
  • No configuration necessary
  • Convenient "no tools" installation
  • Connects QuikConnect

Model IM1/A - Synchronous V.24 (RS-232) Module

  • Connects QuikConnect products to synchronous V.24 (RS-232) equipment
  • Data rates from 48 to 512 Kbps, depending on base unit selected
  • One DB-25F connector provided
  • No configuration necessary
  • Convenient "no tools" installation

Models IM1/K & IM2RC/K - G.703/G.704 Quick Connect and Rear Card Modules

  • Support Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) RFC 1661 and Bridging Control Protocol, RFC 1638
  • Quick Connect and Rear Card Modules for use with Patoon mDSL modems
  • nx64/G.704 Network Termination or Network Extension Applications
  • Support rates up to 2.048 (E1)
  • 2.048Mbps G.703 Clear Channel (Unframed) or nx64 G.704 (Framed) Operation
  • Selectable AMI or HDB3 Line Coding
  • Configuration va DIP switches and jumpers
  • Coax (BNC) connection for 75 Ohm
  • RJ-48C connection via twisted pair for 120 Ohm

Model IM2RC/IA - Ethernet Bridge Module

  • Support Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) RFC 1661 and Bridging Control Protocol, RFC 1638
  • Installs in Patton’s NetLink Rack Systems
  • Provides MAC level connection between two peered Ethernet LANs
  • RJ-45 line connection
  • Operates transparently to higher level protocols such as TCP/IP, DECnet, NETBIOS and IPX
  • No configuration necessary
  • Automatically discovers, loads and deletes MAC addresses
  • Modular 10Base-T connection (RJ-45)
  • Two LED indicators: status & link integrity

Model IM1/I4 - Ethernet Bridge with Integral 4-Port Hub QuikConnect Module

  • Support Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) RFC 1661 and Bridging Control Protocol, RFC 1638
  • Standard interface module for use in QuikConnect platform
  • Integral 4-Port HUB
  • Industry standard RJ-45 10Base-T connections (four)
  • Transparent LAN bridging
  • 4096 MAC address table
  • 1 MB RAM; 128 KB FLASH
  • Throughput latency of 1 frame
  • Automatic LAN MAC address aging

 
Specifications


Signaling: In-Band proprietary coding across the host digital link
Data Format: Synchronous
Data Rate: 64, 192, 320, 448, 704, kbps utilizing a 'gapped' clock approach
Indicators:None
Clocking Options: Internal
Diagnostics: None
DTE Interface: EIA-232, EIA-422 or ITU V.35
Connection: DCE port: HDDB 26 female 2 Voice ports: RJ-11
Isolation: Voice ports: 1500 VRMS, FCC Part 68
Surge Protection: Voice Ports: Tip & Ring protected by 320 V sidactor
Power Requirements: +5V 1 Amp
Compliance: EN 55022(CE), EN 60950, FCC Part15 Class A
Control: Dipswitch Setup


IM1/I SPECIFICATIONS
LAN Connection: RJ-45, 10Base-T, 802.3 Ethernet
Protocol: PPP (RFC 1661) with Bridging Control Protocol (RFC 1638)
MAC Address Table Size: 4096 entries
MAC Address Aging: MAC addresses deleted after 8 minutes inactivity
On-board Memory: 512 KB RAM; 128 KB FLASH
Frame Latency: 1 frame
Interface: card-edge connection to QuikConnect™ port on Patton base unit
LED Indicators: (1) general status; (1) link integrity
Power Supply: +5 Volts 510 mA supplied to module by connection to Patton QuikConnect interface
Temperature Range: 32 to 122şF (0 to 50ş C)
Dimensions: 2.9" x 3.2" (7.4 cm x 8.1 cm)
Weight: 0.25 lb (0.11 kg)
 

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