Broadata Communications 520E Series - Manual (Page 6)

BCI 520E User’s Manual
Fiber Optic 8/16 Channel RS-422/RS-232 Data Transmission System
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2.0 SETUP
The BCI 520E Series units are used in pairs. One 520E transceiver unit
is located at the near end and connected through two optical fibers to
an identical 520E transceiver located at the far end of the link. Each
unit provides an electrical interface connector for the RS-232 or RS-422
data signals. Connections are one to one between both units. Figure 2-1
depicts a typical installation.
Figure 2-1
520E Setup
2.1 Mounting
Before installing the units into your housing, make sure there is
enough space to pull and connect both the electrical and optical
cables without stressing them beyond the manufacturer’s
limitations (also known as the bend radius minimum). Rack
mount kits are available for half-size versions only, with internal
power supplies.
2.2 Cabling and Connectors
In order to setup the BCI 520E properly, make sure to observe
the following instructions when installing the proper cables. The
520E requires two parts to the cabling setup: the electrical and
the optical.