Technical Bulletins
Our technical bulletins are for the assistance of qualified Service Engineers, and the work
described should not be attempted by End Users of the products.
WARNING !
The work inside any product should only be
carried out at a properly equipped anti-static station by qualified service personnel
wearing anti-static straps. All products contain static sensitive devices.
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This Bulletin describes the procedure for replacing the fuse inside the Fm4850
DSU.
This Bulletin describes the procedure for removing the loop facility on the DC2000,
i.e. to disable the 2 buttons on the front panel.
This Bulletin describes the procedure for upgrading Metrodata DSU Firmware by
changing PROMS. The PROMS contain executable software, MIB’s and other tables
and PGA contents loaded at Power-up time.
PROM change can improve system performance by both hardware and software
update. Note however, that some hardware is not contained in PGA and can
therefore only be modified by returning the unit to the factory.
This technical bulletin provides instructions for installing the LM1100 card in Metrodata DSU products. It is available for the following products, and may even have been installed preshipping from Metrodata:
FM4000, FM4200, FM4500, FM4800, FM4850, FM4900, FM4950
Metrodata Management Options
Homepage: http://www.metrodata.co.uk
V.35 Loopback plug specification for DC3200
This Bulletin describes the procedure for upgrading Metrodata DSU Firmware by
changing PROMS. The PROMS contain executable software, MIB’s and other tables
and PGA contents loaded at Power-up time.
A PROM change can improve system performance by both hardware and software
update. Note however, that some hardware is not contained in PGA and can
therefore only be modified by returning the unit to the factory.
This Bulletin describes the connection layout for X.21 Crossover cables. It’s
purpose is to enable the connection of two DTE’s via the X.21 port.
This Bulletin describes the procedure for replacing a 100-250 VAC / 50-400 Hz PSU for the AP range of products.
This Bulletin describes the connection layout for plugs to test the X.21 Timing
Data of X.21 Interfaces . These X.21 Loopbacks may be fitted to DC1000, DC2000,
DC3000, FM4000 FM4800 DSU’s. The X.21 female outlet is located on the rear
panel of the DSU and labelled ‘DTE Port’. The Test plugs are inserted into the X.21
port before carrying out the appropriate tests.
This Bulletin describes the procedure for replacing a 100-250 VAC / 50-
400 Hz PSU.
This Bulletin describes the connections to be made to the Bulgin Mini-buccaneer
‘PXO800’ female connector provided with the packed product.
This Bulletin describes the connection layout for plugs to test the HSSI Internal
Clock and DTE Dataloop functions of HSSI Interfaces . These interfaces may be
fitted to FM4850, FM4900 and FM4950 DSU’s. The HSSI female outlet is located on
the rear panel of the DSU and labelled ‘DTE Port’. The Test plugs are inserted into
the HSSI port before carrying out the appropriate tests.


