Motorola 3512 DSU/CSU Cabling Guide

This guide details cabling requirements, connector pinouts, and product codes for connecting the Motorola 3512 DSU/CSU to DTEs, leased lines, dial lines…


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Brand
Motorola
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
6
File format
PDF
File size
29 KB
Published
13 October, 2026
Updated
13 October, 2026
MD5 checksum
8B6558A1C31C7020A96ECF2D5A9CA3C2

About this manual

This document serves as a reference guide for installing and cabling the Motorola 3512 Digital Service Unit/Circuit Switching Unit (DSU/CSU). It provides comprehensive tables listing specific product codes, cable lengths, and connector types required to connect the device to various Data Terminal Equipment (DTE), leased lines, dial lines, and Network Management Systems (NMS).

The guide includes detailed pinout information for DB25 and DB26 connectors used on Ports 1 through 4, as well as specific wiring diagrams for RJ48S connections to wall jacks. It also covers regulatory ordering information, such as Ringer Equivalence Numbers (REN) in the U.S. and Load Numbers in Canada, ensuring compliance with telecommunications standards.

What's inside

  • Cabling Introduction
  • DTE Cables
  • Communications Cables for Ports 2-4
  • Service Provider Cables
  • Network Management System Cables
  • Integral Restoral Interface Cables
  • Telecommunications Regulatory Ordering Information
  • DTE Connector Pinouts (DB25/DB26)
  • RJ48S to RJ11 Cable Pinouts
  • NC Terminal Interface Signal Pinouts

Specifications

Port 1 Connector TypeDB25
Ports 2-4 Connector TypeDB26
U.S. FCC Registration NumberAT9USA-61595-DD-N
U.S. Ringer Equivalence Number (REN)0.2B
Canada Load Number for SLR4

Frequently asked questions

What type of cable is required for EIA 232-C/D computer interface connections?

EIA 232-C/D computer interface cables connected to a 3512 DSU/CSU must be braided, shielded cables with metal, shielded hoods.

What is the maximum recommended sum of Ringer Equivalence Numbers (RENs) on a telephone line?

The total REN should generally not exceed five.

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