Allied Telesis AT-G8BD-13-14 User Manual

Electrical Safety, and Emission Statements

This product meets the following standards.

U.S. Federal Communications Commission

Radiated Energy
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with this instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
Note: Modifications or changes not expressly approved of by the
manufacturer or the FCC, can void your right to operate this
equipment.

AT-G8BD-13/-14 Bidirectional GBIC

Transceivers Installation Guide

Overview

The AT-G8BD Series Bidirectional GBIC transceivers
provide Gigabit Ethernet connectivity over a single fiber
optic cable for Allied Telesyn networking products.

Electrical Safety, and Emission Statements

This product meets the following standards.

U.S. Federal Communications Commission

Radiated Energy
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with this instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
Note: Modifications or changes not expressly approved of by the
manufacturer or the FCC, can void your right to operate this
equipment.

AT-G8BD-13/-14 Bidirectional GBIC

Transceivers Installation Guide

Overview

The AT-G8BD Series Bidirectional GBIC transceivers
provide Gigabit Ethernet connectivity over a single fiber
optic cable for Allied Telesyn networking products.

Industry Canada

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences
du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

RFI Emissions FCC Class A, EN55022 Class A, VCCI

Class A

Warning: In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio interference in which case the user may be
required to take adequate measures.

Immunity EN 55022

Electrical Safety UL 1950 (

), EN 60950 (TUV),

CULUS

EN60825, CSA C22.2-No.950-95

U.S. Pat. No. 6,939,058

Copyright © 2005 Allied Telesyn, Inc. All rights reserved. No
part of this publication may be reproduced without prior
written permission from Allied Telesyn, Inc.
www.alliedtelesyn.com

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Model

AT-G8BD-13 9 micron SMF 1310 nm 1490 nm

AT-G8BD-14 9 micron SMF 1490 nm 1310 nm

Type of Fiber

Optic Cable

TX RX

Both models feature a single SC connector.

Note

A transceiver must be connected to another
transceiver or fiber optic port that has compatible
operating characteristics. For instance, the
AT-G8BD-13 transceiver must be connected to an
AT-G8BD-14 transceiver or another optical interface
with operating characteristics compatible with the
AT-G8BD series transceivers.

Laser

Class 1 laser product.

Industry Canada

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences
du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

RFI Emissions FCC Class A, EN55022 Class A, VCCI

Class A

Warning: In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio interference in which case the user may be
required to take adequate measures.

Immunity EN 55022

Electrical Safety UL 1950 (

), EN 60950 (TUV),

CULUS

EN60825, CSA C22.2-No.950-95

U.S. Pat. No. 6,939,058

Copyright © 2005 Allied Telesyn, Inc. All rights reserved. No
part of this publication may be reproduced without prior
written permission from Allied Telesyn, Inc.
www.alliedtelesyn.com

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Model

AT-G8BD-13 9 micron SMF 1310 nm 1490 nm

AT-G8BD-14 9 micron SMF 1490 nm 1310 nm

Type of Fiber

Optic Cable

TX RX

Both models feature a single SC connector.

Note

A transceiver must be connected to another
transceiver or fiber optic port that has compatible
operating characteristics. For instance, the
AT-G8BD-13 transceiver must be connected to an
AT-G8BD-14 transceiver or another optical interface
with operating characteristics compatible with the
AT-G8BD series transceivers.

Laser

Class 1 laser product.

Laser

Do not stare into the laser beam.

PN 613-50677-00 Rev. B

Laser

Do not stare into the laser beam.

PN 613-50677-00 Rev. B

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The GBIC transceivers can be hot-swapped. You do
not need to power off the networking device when you
install or replace a GBIC transceiver.

3. Remove the dust cover from the single SC connector
on the GBIC.

Note

The GBIC transceivers can be hot-swapped. You do
not need to power off the networking device when you
install or replace a GBIC transceiver.

3. Remove the dust cover from the single SC connector
on the GBIC.

Related Documents

For details on the features and functions of your Allied
Telesyn product along with installation instructions, refer to
our web site, www.alliedtelesyn.com.

Verifying Package Contents

Verify that the correct components are included in your
package:

• AT-G8BD-13 or AT-G8BD-14 transceiver

• This installation guide

• Warranty card

If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Allied
Telesyn sales representative for assistance.

Installing an AT-G8BD Bidirectional GBIC
Transceiver

To install a G8BD GBIC transceiver, perform the following
procedure:

Caution

The transceiver can be damaged by static electricity.
Be sure to observer all standard electrostatic discharge
(ESD) precautions, such as wearing an antistatic wrist
strap, to avoid damaging the device.

1. Remove the transceiver from its shipping package and
store the package in a safe place. You must use the
original package if you need to return the unit to Allied
Telesyn.

2. Slide the module into the GBIC slot in the Allied
Telesyn networking device.

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4. Connect the fiber optic cable to the single SC
connector on the transceiver.

Fiber Optic Port Specifications

Model

Optical Output Power

(dBm)

Min. Avg. Max Min. Max.

AT-G8BD-13 -3 0 +2 -24 +2

AT-G8BD-14 -3 0 +2 -24 +2

Optical Input
Power (dBm)

Related Documents

For details on the features and functions of your Allied
Telesyn product along with installation instructions, refer to
our web site, www.alliedtelesyn.com.

Verifying Package Contents

Verify that the correct components are included in your
package:

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• AT-G8BD-13 or AT-G8BD-14 transceiver

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• This installation guide

• Warranty card

If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Allied

4. Connect the fiber optic cable to the single SC
connector on the transceiver.

Telesyn sales representative for assistance.

Installing an AT-G8BD Bidirectional GBIC
Transceiver

To install a G8BD GBIC transceiver, perform the following
procedure:

Caution

The transceiver can be damaged by static electricity.
Be sure to observer all standard electrostatic discharge
(ESD) precautions, such as wearing an antistatic wrist

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strap, to avoid damaging the device.

1. Remove the transceiver from its shipping package and
store the package in a safe place. You must use the
original package if you need to return the unit to Allied
Telesyn.

2. Slide the module into the GBIC slot in the Allied
Telesyn networking device.

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Fiber Optic Port Specifications

Model

Optical Output Power

(dBm)

Min. Avg. Max Min. Max.

AT-G8BD-13 -3 0 +2 -24 +2

AT-G8BD-14 -3 0 +2 -24 +2

Optical Input
Power (dBm)

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