American Fibertek MTX-486 - Manual (Page 2)

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing your American Fibertek MTX-486 multimode Panasonic PSD data transceiver.
Please take a few minutes to read these installation instructions in order to obtain the maximum performance
from this product.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
The MTX-486 operates as half of a transceiver pair for the transmission of bi-directional Panasonic PSD data.
It is designed to operate with a MRX-486 or a RRX-486 data transceiver over a single multimode fiber optic
cable.
The MTX-486 converts a single Panasonic PSD data input into an optical fiber output using a 1300 nm
wavelength source. The MTX-486 also converts an optical Panasonic PSD data signal returning on the same
fiber into an electronic Panasonic PSD data output using an 850 nm wavelength detector. The 486 Series
product is designed to operate over an optical loss budget range of 0 to 12 dB when used on 62.5 um
multimode fiber. The MTX-486 will also operate on 50 um multimode fiber at a reduced loss budget range.
Refer to the data sheets for detailed performance specifications.
This unit is contained in a compact and rugged aluminum housing with internal dc voltage regulation. The
detachable terminal block and LED indicators provide for easy installation and monitoring of data and dc
power.
The MTX-486 is designed for mounting as a modular stand alone unit. For a rack mounted version please see
the RTX-486.
INSTALLATION
THIS INSTALLATION SHOULD BE MADE BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON AND SHOULD CONFORM
TO THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70 AND LOCAL CODES.
Mount the unit to a secure surface using #8 (3mm) hardware in four places. See the drawing on the next page
for mounting dimensions. Be sure to allow sufficient room for the required minimum bend radius of the fiber
cable used.