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Table 9 troubleshooting the receiver – Foxconn Interfacility Link 7870 User Manual

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Table 9 Troubleshooting the Receiver

Problem

Possible Cause

1. Lack of RF signal

present at Receiver,

yet optical power is

functioning.

If a spectrum analyzer or power meter

is not available then use a DVM and

adjust the gain control for RF signal

strength (RSSI) so that the reading is

> 0.2VDC. (See

Table 5 7870R Receiver

Pinout

on page 21).

Conclusion: If signal still not present

then transmitter input stage amplifier

or receiver amplifier is defective.

Contact factory.

2. No optical power,

LED not

illuminated.

a. Transmitter is not functioning, see

above.

b. There is a break or severe bend in

the fiber optic cable. Use an optical

power meter or another

functioning receiver unit to verify

optical power coming down the

fiber.

c. The connector is dirty. Clean it.

d. Optical power too low, too many

splits, too long a distance (thus

exceeding optical budget). System

may still function without LED

illuminated although at reduced

performance.

3. Optical power light

illuminated with

disconnected optical

input.

Damaged (leaky) photodiode. Unit

may still function, otherwise contact

Factory for service.

4. The RF LED is not

illuminated.

Verify that the RF signal strength

(RSSI) is <0.2° VDC.