Instruction manual

DLP-1 Connecting a VT100 Terminal or PC to the CRAFT Port

Introduction

Total Access 850 shelf management and provisioning are facilitated by a series of intuitive menus that are

accessible on a computer screen. Connecting either a VT100 terminal or a PC emulating a VT100 terminal to

the RJ-45

CRAFT port on the rear of the unit or the DB-9 CRAFT interface on the RCU faceplate allows

access to the menus and management features of Total Access 850. This section specifies how to connect the

VT100 terminal or PC to the Total Access 850.

The front

CRAFT interface for the Total Access 850 is located on the faceplate of the RCU and is a DB-9

connector. Access can also be made to the Total Access 850 from the back of the unit through the RJ-45

interface labeled

CRAFT, located on the back of the unit. A special ADTRAN adapter is required for access

to this rear port.

Prerequisite Procedures

The Total Access 850 must be powered for terminal communication to function.

Tools and Materials Required

• VT100 compatible terminal or computer with terminal emulation software. A VT100 emulation program

is provided with your shipment as part of the ADTRAN Utilities software suite.

• Appropriate cable to connect terminal to the Total Access 850 (customer-provided)

• DB-9 male to DB-9 female serviceable (customer-provided) for connecting to the RCU faceplate CRAFT

port

• DB-9 female to RJ-45 female adapter (ADTRAN proprietary) for connecting to the CRAFT port on the

rear of the unit.

To prevent electrical shock, do not install equipment in a wet location or during a

lightning storm.

Electronic modules can be damaged by static electrical discharge. Before handling

modules, put on an antistatic discharge wrist strap to prevent damage to electronic

components. Place modules in antistatic packing material when transporting or storing.

When working on modules, always place them on an approved antistatic mat that is

electrically grounded.