Broadata Communications 1600 Series - Manual (Page 9)

BCI 1600 User’s Manual
Multi-Channel Fiber Optic Serial Data Video Transport System
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2.2.3 Optical Fiber Connection
Most cable manufacturers identify individual fibers in the fiber
cable. Select an appropriate terminated fiber. Each unit’s optical
ports in the system are specified for use with multimode
(62.5/125 micron) fiber, or singlemode (9/125 micron) fiber.
Follow these instructions for installing and connecting the fiber
optic links:
1. Ensure the power is off before proceeding with the fiber
optic cable installation.
2. Prior to connecting the fiber optic cables, remove and save
the dust caps from the optical port of both the 1600 units
and the user’s device. Clean the fiber optic connector and
use a lint-free cloth dampened with alcohol to thoroughly
wipe the side and end of the ferrule. Table 1 shows the
connection mechanisms for both ST and FC connectors.
3. Cross-connect the fibers from one unit to the other
connecting the near end 1600 unit’s optical TX port to the
far end 1600 unit’s optical RX port as illustrated in Figure 2-3.
Observe the type of connector you have and connect the
optical connector by following the instructions and
guidelines provided in Table 1.
4. Make the following connections between the 1600 units.
Connect the near-end 1600-T (transmitter) unit’s optical TX
port to the far-end 1600-R (receiver) unit’s optical RX port
with an optical fiber.