Comnet FDX54 Installation Instructions Manual

Mechanical Installation Instructions

Figure 1: Dimensions are for a standard ComNet™one slot module.

FDX54

.156 [3.96 mm]

Installation Considerations

This fiber-optic link is supplied as

tandalone/Rack module.

a S
Units should be installed in dry
locations protected from extremes
of temperature and humidity.

Standalone Module:

The unit is provided with a mounting

e with holes for two No.6 pan

plat
head screws (3-mm or 3.55-mm).

Attach the module to a solid piece

od using two No. 6 pan head

of wo
wood screws with a minimum
penetration into the wood of
3/4 inch. (Screws not supplied)

.313 [7.95 mm]

See figure 1.

1. Determine where the module will be
installed

, and ensure that there is
adequate space at both ends for
making the various cable
connections and for reading the

diagnostic LEDs.

2. Attach the module to a flat surface
using two mounting screws.
(Not Supplied)

Rack Module:

The unit is designed to be installed in the ComN

et 19-inch (483-mm) EIA standard card-cage rack, the C1-US,

C1-EU, or the C1-CH. Follow these guidelines to install rack cards after performing module setup procedures.

C1-US,

C1-EU, or the C1-CH Card Cage Racks

CAUTION: Although the units are hot-swappable and may be installed without turning power off to the rack,

ComNet recommends that the power supply be turned off and that the rack power supply is disconnected
from any power source.Note: Remove electrical connector before installing in card cage rack.

1. Make sur

e that the card is oriented right side up, and slide it into the card guides in the rack until the
edge connector at the back of the card seats in the corresponding slot in the rack’s connector panel.
Seating may require thumb pressure on the top and bottom of the card’s front panel.

CAUTION:Take care not to press on any of the LEDs.

2. Tighten the two thumb scr

ews on the card until the front panel of the card is seated against

the front of the rack.

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FDX54

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1 FIBER IN/1 FIBER OUT RS485 2/4 WIRE

DATA REPEATER

MULTIMODE OR SINGLE MODE OPTICAL FIBER

LEDS: RED = “No Activity”

GRN = “Activity”

NOTE: RED DOES NOT MEAN “Error”

WARNING: Unit is to be used with a Listed Class 2 or LPS power supply rated 9-12 VDC @ 1A.

WARNING: This unit should be installed in a restrict

means of security. Access should be limited to service personnel who have been instructed about the reasons for the restrictions
to the location. Any and all precautions should be taken and controlled by the authority responsible for the location.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS:

A) Eleva

the op
Therefore,consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with
the maximum ambient temperature (Tma) specified by the manufacturer.
B) Reduced Air Flow - Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such tha
required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.

ted Operating Ambient - If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly,

erating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient.

BLACK WITH WHITE STRIPE

BLACK

NOTE: Remove Electrical Connector

for Rack Mount Units

ed access location; available through the use of a lock and key or other

t the amount of air flow

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