AUGUST 2001

TL111A
TL112A

Non-Powered Port-Sharing (NPPS) and

Non-Powered Modem-Sharing (NPMS)
Devices

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
AND
INDUSTRY CANADA
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not
installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturers
instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance
with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to
provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his own
expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct
the interference.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada.
Le prsent appareil numrique nmet pas de bruits radiolectriques dpassant les limites
applicables aux appareils numriques de la classe A prescrites dans le Rglement sur le
brouillage radiolectrique publi par Industrie Canada.

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NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM)
ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT

INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD

1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operacin debern ser ledas antes de

que el aparato elctrico sea operado.
2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operacin debern ser guardadas para
referencia futura.
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato elctrico y en sus instrucciones de
operacin deben ser respetadas.
4. Todas las instrucciones de operacin y uso deben ser seguidas.
5. El aparato elctrico no deber ser usado cerca del aguapor ejemplo, cerca
de la tina de bao, lavabo, stano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc..
6. El aparato elctrico debe ser usado nicamente con carritos o pedestales que
sean recomendados por el fabricante.
7. El aparato elctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo slo como sea
recomendado por el fabricante.
8. ServicioEl usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo elctrico ms all
a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operacin. Todo otro servicio deber ser
referido a personal de servicio calificado.
9. El aparato elctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posicin no
interfiera su uso. La colocacin del aparato elctrico sobre una cama, sof,
alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilacin, no se debe colocar
en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de
ventilacin.
10. El equipo elctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor
como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo
amplificadores) que producen calor.
11. El aparato elctrico deber ser connectado a una fuente de poder slo del
tipo descrito en el instructivo de operacin, o como se indique en el aparato.

NOM STATEMENT
12. Precaucin debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarizacin
del equipo no sea eliminada.
13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no
sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos,
poniendo particular atencin a los contactos y receptculos donde salen del
aparato.
14. El equipo elctrico debe ser limpiado nicamente de acuerdo a las
recomendaciones del fabricante.
15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deber ser localizada lejos de las lineas
de energia.
16. El cable de corriente deber ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea
usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.
17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean
derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilacin.
18. Servicio por personal calificado deber ser provisto cuando:
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido daado; u
B: Objectos han cado o lquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su
desempeo; o
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido daada.

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trademark owners.

CONTENTS

Contents
Chapter

Page

1. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2. Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.1 Installing the NPMS (TL112A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.2 Installing the NPPS (TL111A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4. RS-232 Recommended Standard Pinout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

NON-POWERED PORT-SHARING OR MODEM-SHARING DEVICES

1. Specifications
Number of Sub-Channels: (2), expandable by series connection
Channel Configuration:
TL111A (NPPS):
Main channel: Port (configured as a DCE device);
Sub-channels: Modems (configured as DTE devices);
TL112A (NPMS):
Main channel: Modem (configured as a DTE device);
Sub-channels: Ports (configured as DCE devices)
Sub-Channel Selection: NPPS: DCD or data transitions; NPMS: RTS on
Sub-Channel Deselection: NPPS: DCD off or 16 bits of idle data; NPMS: RTS off
Timing:
Synchronous:
TL111A (NPPS): Internal clock: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, and 19,200 bps;
TL112A (NPMS): External, derived from the main modem up to
19,200 bps;
Asynchronous:
TL111A (NPPS): Up to 19,200 bps;
TL112A (NPMS): Up to 19,200 bps
Power: None required (low power is derived from data and handshaking signals
of the attached devices); 6 VDC minimum at 8 mA
Size: 1"H x 2"W x 5"D (2.5 x 5.1 x 12.7 cm)
Weight: 5.3 oz. (150.3 g)

CHAPTER 2: Introduction

2. Introduction
The Non-Powered Port-Sharing Device (TL111A) enables two modems to share a
master port in a multipoint environment.
The Non-Powered Modem-Sharing Device (TL112A) enables two terminals to
share a modem or multiplexor in a multipoint environment.
The main channel broadcasts information to sub-channels in parallel. Subchannels contend to transmit to the main channel on the NPPS model by
activating DCD only, or by data transitions and DCD. On the NPMS model, RTS
activates contention.
If RTS/DCD (data) is raised, the sub-channels transmit data and controls are
connected to the main channel. When RTS/DCD (data) drops, control circuitry is
switched to monitor the other sub-channel.
A sub-channel is disconnected immediately after it drops RTS on the NPMS. On
the NPPS, disconnection occurs immediately after DCD drops or the transmission
of 16 idle bits (strappable).
Both units are completely transparent to the system and the data. They operate
with synchronous or asynchronous equipment and generate timing signals using
either external clocks from the main channel (in the NPMS) or internal clocks (in
the NPPS).

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3. Installation
3.1 Installing the NPMS (TL112A)
Installation of the NPMS is straightforward and simple. No tuning or strapping is
required.
1. Connect the pigtail main connector to the main modem.
2. Connect the female connectors on the NPMS to the terminals using straightthrough cables.
3. Strap the main modem to internal clock.
4. The NPMS is now ready for operation.

3.2 Installing the NPPS (TL111A)

Installation of the NPPS is straightforward and simple. No tuning is required, but
three options must be strapped. To set the options as desired, follow these steps.
1. Press the two tabs on either side of the unit. When the tabs are free, you can
separate the two halves of the cover.
2. Determine the bit rate by strapping to the appropriate speed as shown in
Table 3-1.
3. Choose between contention on data transitions and DCD, or contention on
DCD (Data Carrier Detect) only, for each one of the subchannels. See
Table 3-1.

CHAPTER 3: Installation
Table 3-1. NPPS strap selection.

Strap

Function

Bit Rate

Selects the rate at which

data is transmitted.

CH1

CH2

Positions
1200
2400
4800
9600
19,200

Factory Setting

9600

Determines if subchannel
1 contends by data and
DCD or by DCD only.

DCD
DATA

DATA

Determines if subchannel
2 contends by data and
DCD or by DCD only.

DCD
DATA

DATA

NPMS

Terminal

Terminal
Modem

Figure 3-1. Typical application for the NPMS.

NPPS

Modem

Modem

Computer

Figure 3-2. Typical application for the NPPS.

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4. RS-232 Recommended Standard

Pinout
Pin

Name

EIA
CCITT Description
RS-232C V.24

Direction
To
From
DCE
DCE

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

FG
TD
RD
RTS
CTS
DSR
SG
DCD

AA
BA
BB
CA
CB
CC
AB
CF

Input
Output
Input
Output
Output
Output

POS

10

NEG

11
12

SDCD

SCF

13
14

SCTS
STD

SCB
SBA

15

TC

DB

16
17

SRD
RC

SBB
DD

18
19

SRTS

SCA

20

DTR

CD

10

101
103
104
105
106
107
102
109

Frame/Protective Ground
Transmitted Data
Received Data
Request to Send
Clear to Send
Data Set Ready
Signal Ground
Received Line Signal
Detector
Reserved for Data Set
Testing
Reserved for Data Set
Testing
Unassigned (Handshake
Line)
122 Secondary Received Line
Signal Detector
121 Secondary Clear to Send
118 Secondary Transmitted
Data
114 Transmitter Signal
Element Timing
119 Secondary Received Data
115 Receiver Signal Element
Timing
Unassigned
120 Secondary Request to
Send
108.2 Data Terminal Ready

Pins marked N.C. (Not Connected) are not used.

Output
Input
Output
Input
Input
Input

Output Input
Output Input
N.C.

N.C.

N.C.

N.C.

N.C.
N.C.

N.C.
N.C.

Output Input
N.C.
N.C.
Output Input
N.C.
N.C.

N.C.
N.C.

Input

Output

CHAPTER 4: RS-232 Recommended Standard Pinout

Pin

Name

EIA
CCITT Description
RS-232C V.24

Direction
To
From
DCE
DCE

21
22
23

SQ
RI
-

CG
CE
CH

110
125
111

N.C.
N.C.
N.C.

N.C.
N.C.
N.C.

CI

112

N.C.

N.C.

Input

Output

N.C.

N.C

23
24

SCTE

DA

113

25

Signal Quality Detector

Ring Indicator
Data Signal Rate
Selector (DTE)
Data Signal Rate
Selector (DCE)
Transmitted Signal
Element Timing
Unassigned

Pins marked N.C. (Not Connected) are not used.

Figure 4-1. RS-232 interface.

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