Grass Valley TR6442i - Manual (Page 28)

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Setting Up the CommLink TR6442i
Connecting a Matrix Frame with Remote Belt Packs
Connect your two intercom Matrix Stations (6) and provide power locally. Remember that
CommLink TR6442i Fiber Optic Intercom Link "A" must have a WDM factor different from
CommLink TR6442i Fiber Optic Intercom Link "B." You must use a WDM @1550nm unit at
one end of the fiber cable and a WDM@1310 at the other end of the fiber cable.
* If using a Throw Down CommLink TR6442i Fiber Optic Intercom Link it would need to be
powered from the ADAP-AC-04LC power supply unit
Connecting a Matrix Frame with Remote Belt Packs
Fig. 3-3: Connecting a Matrix Frame with Remote Belt Packs
Connect the Intercom Matrix (1) and CommLink TR6442i Fiber Optic Intercom Link Unit "A"
(2) In this case it is assumed the CommLink TR6442i Fiber Optic Intercom Link is a rack
mount unit and is powered from the Viper II frame.* Run a Single Strand Fiber Cable (3)
between CommLink TR6442i Fiber Optic Intercom Link Unit "B" (4) and power the
CommLink TR6442i Fiber Optic Intercom Link using the appropriate power supply (5).
Connect your intercom Belt Packs in normal daisy chain fashion to the CommLink TR6442i
Fiber Optic Intercom Link. The number of Belt Packs will depend on whether they are self-
powered or are powered by the CommLink TR6442i Fiber Optic Intercom Link. When
powered by the CommLink TR6442i Fiber Optic Intercom Link you can expect 5 units to
work per channel depending on cable runs
Remember that CommLink TR6442i Fiber Optic Intercom Link "A" must have a WDM factor
different from CommLink TR6442i Fiber Optic Intercom Link "B." You must use a WDM
@1550nm unit at one end of the fiber cable and a WDM@1310 at the other end of the fiber
cable.
* If using a Throw Down CommLink TR6442i Fiber Optic Intercom Link it would need to be
powered from the ADAP-AC-04LC power supply unit
CommLink Unit System Switch Mode Switch 4W Switch 2W Power Switch
#A in drawing Match Intercom 4W MTX NA
#B in drawing Match Intercom 4W STA NA