*Note: A minimum attenuation of 5dB is required between the transmitter and
receiver for this version.
Distance specications are only approximate and are not guaranteed.
Operating loss budget must not be exceeded.
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Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions
The Fiberlink® 3X3X Series of ber optic transmission systems are ready for
immediate use and do not require any special tools or equipment. However, an Optical
Power Meter, such as the Fiberlink® 6615, can be useful in determining optical loss budgets
during your systems design and maintenance.
The following instructions describe the typical installation procedure:
1) Connect the video source(s) to the video input(s) on the transmitter unit.
2) Connect your video output cable(s) to the video output connector(s) on the
receiver unit.
3) Connect the ber optic cable to the transmitter and receiver units.
4) Connect the power cables to the transmitter and receiver units.
5) When power is applied, the green POWER LED should illuminate, indicating the
presence of operating power. The Video LEDs will give an indication
as described in the Indicator LED’s and Alarm Circuitry section of this manual.
The transmitting element in the Fiberlink® 3134 transmitter
unit contains a solid state Laser Diode located in the optical
connector. This device emits invisible infrared electromagnetic
radiation which can be harmful to human eyes. The radiation
from this optical connector, if viewed at close range with no
ber optic cable connected to the optical connector, may be
sucient intensity to cause instantaneous damage to the
retina of the eye. Direct viewing of this radiation should be
avoided at all times!
CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not remove the
cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualied service personnel.
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Alarm Switch Settings
Alarm Switch Settings & Options
When an alarm condition occurs, the red Alarm LED on the front panel will blink, the inter-
nal piezo sounder will beep and the external contacts will be activated (see Alarm Output
Settings). Switches on the front panel allow you to turn o the sounder, but the Alarm LED
will continue to blink and the external contacts will remain open until the fault is corrected.
Alarm Switch Settings (Transmitter)
Switch Position Alarm Indication Up Down
1 thru 10 Loss of Video Enabled Disabled
(Channel 1 thru 10)
11 N/A N/A N/A
12 N/A N/A N/A
Alarm Switch Settings (Receiver)
1 thru 10 Loss of Video Enabled Disabled
11 Loss of optical signal Enabled Disabled
12 N/A N/A N/A
Alarm Condition Output
Note that when the alarm is triggered, a set of isolated SPDT contacts (rated at 0.4A,
115VAC 50/60 Hz or 2A, 32 VDC resistive) will be activated. These contacts are available at
the rear panel ALARM terminal block and may be used for remote signaling applications.
Connections to this block are as follows:
Alarm Output Settings
Pin Position Operation
Pin 7 N/A
Pin 8 Closed for no alarm condition
Open for alarm conditions
Pin 9 Common
Pin 10 Closed for no alarm condition
Open for alarm conditions
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Data Conguration Procedure
Data Congration Procedure.
The following instructions describe the typical data conguration procedure:
1) Set the rear panel DIP switches of the transmitter for the desired protocol.
See page 9 for DIP switch conguration settings.
2) Set the rear panel DIP switches of the receiver for the desired protocol.
See page 9 for DIP switch conguration settings.
3) Data terminal block positions 1 through 6 can be used as data inputs or data outputs
depending upon the protocol selected. Refer to page 10 for terminal block
conguration.
4) After the terminal blocks have been wire appropriately, plug them into the rear panel
connectors labels DATA/ALARM on both the transmitter and receiver units.
5) If there is no ber optic cable connecting the transmitter and receiver at this time,
connect an optical cable to both the transmitter and receiver units at this time.
5) Turn on the power for both the transmitter and receiver units. When power is applied
the green POWER LED on each unit will illuminate.
If data is present, the transmitter’s TX LED and the receiver’s RX LED will illuminate.
If a ber optic cable is connected to both the transmitter and receiver but there is no
data present, both the transmitter’s TX LED and the receiver’s RX LED will remain o.
If you feel this is in error check the data SIP switch settings for your desired protocal
on both the receiver and the transmitter units then verify the wiring of the data
terminal blocks.
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Data DIP Switch Settings
Data DIP Switch Settings
Switch Position 1-3, 7-10 are used to select the desired protocol. Switch positions 4-6 are
used to set the desired Baud Rate.
Sets Protocol
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Protocols:
RS-232
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
RS-485 4 Wire
Multidrop w/ Tristate
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Baud Rates
2400 (4.73ms)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Sets Baud Rate
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
RS-422/485 4 Wire
Point to Point
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
RS-485 2 Wire
Zero Tx/Rx
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
4800 (2.20ms)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
RS-485 2 Wire
Auto Tx/Rx
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
9600 (1.10ms)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
19.2k (620μsec)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
76.8k (150μsec)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
38.4k (300μsec)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
57.6k (180μsec)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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Data Terminal Block Wiring
Data Terminal Block Wiring
Pins 1 through 6 are used for data. Pins 7 through 10 are used for the Alarm (see page 7).
RS-232
PIN 1: Signal Common
PIN 2: Signal to be transmitted over ber
PIN 4: Signal being received from ber
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Terminal Block
Receptacle on Unit
DATAALARM
Terminal Block
RS-422
PIN 1: Shield Ground
PIN 2: Signal to be transmitted (+) over ber
PIN 3: Signal to be transmitted (–) over ber
PIN 4: Signal being received (+) from ber
PIN 5: Signal being received (–) from ber
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Terminal Block
Receptacle on Unit
DATAALARM
Terminal Block
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RS-485 2 Wire
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
RS-485 4 Wire
Data Terminal Block Wiring
PIN 1: Shield Ground
PIN 2: Signal to be transmitted/received (+) over/from ber
PIN 3: Signal to be transmitted/received(–) over/from ber
Terminal Block
Receptacle on Unit
DATAALARM
Terminal Block
PIN 1: Shield Ground
PIN 2: Signal to be transmitted (+) over ber
PIN 3: Signal to be transmitted (–) over ber
PIN 4: Signal being received (+) from ber
PIN 5: Signal being received (–) from ber
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
DATAALARM
Terminal Block
Receptacle on Unit
Terminal Block
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Operating Pointers | Troubleshooting
Operating Pointers
Remember to check attenuation of the ber optic cable. The system will only operate
properly if these specications fall within the range of the system’s loss budget.
Troubleshooting
Multimode ber optic cable contains an optical ber with a light carrying “core” that is
only .0025 inches (62.5 microns) in diameter. Single mode ber optic cable has an even
smaller “core,” only .00032 to .0004 inches (8-10 microns). This is smaller than a human hair!
Therefore, any minute particles of dirt or dust can easily block the ber from accepting or
radiating light. To prevent this from happening, always use the provided dust caps when
ever optical connectors are exposed to air. It is also a good idea to gently clean the tip of an
optical connector with a lint-free cloth moistened with alcohol whenever dust is suspected.
The status of the LEDs should provide the rst clue as to the origin of any operational
failure. If these are o, it usually means that the ber is broken or has too much attenuation.
Next, be certain that the input and output signal connections are correct.
An optical power meter, such as the Fiberlink® 6615, a visible light source, such as the
Fiberlink® 6610, and a Three Wavelength Light Source, such as the Fiberlink® 6620, can
greatly assist and expedite troubleshooting of ber optic transmission systems and are
recommended tools all installers should have available.
Finally, although multimode and single mode devices may look the same, they will not
operate properly together. Using the wrong device or ber can easily add more attenuation
than specied, resulting in poor overall performance. It should be noted that some of our
ber optic products support both single mode and multimode ber in the same unit.
If, after reviewing the above possibilities, the system is still not operating, please contact
the Customer Service Department for further assistance. If you suspect your problem is
caused by the optics or the ber optic cable, and you have an optical power meter, please
take the appropriate measurements prior to contacting support.
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Maintenance and Repairs | Certications
Maintenance and Repairs
The Fiberlink® 3X3X Series has been manufactured using the latest semiconductor devices
and techniques that electronic technology has to oer. They have been designed for long,
reliable and trouble-free service and are not normally eld repairable.
Should diculty be encountered, Communications Specialties maintains a complete
service facility to render accurate, timely and reliable service of all products.
The only maintenance that can be provided by the user is to ascertain that optical
connectors are free of dust or dirt that could interfere with light transmission and that
electrical connections are secure and accurate. Please see the Troubleshooting section of
this manual for additional information.
An optical power meter, such as the Fiberlink® 6615, a visible light source, such as the
Fiberlink® 6610, and a Three Wavelength Light Source, such as the Fiberlink® 6620, can
greatly assist and expedite troubleshooting of ber optic transmission systems and are
recommended tools all installers should have available.
All other questions or comments should be directed to our Customer Service Department.
It should be noted that many “problems” can easily be solved by a simple telephone call.
If you suspect your problem is caused by the optics or the ber optic cable, and you have
an optical power meter, please take the appropriate measurements prior to contacting
support.
Certications
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Warranty
Communications Specialties, Inc. (CSI) warrants that, for a period of three years after
purchase by the Buyer, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship
under normal use and service. A Return Material Authorization (RMA) number must be
obtained from CSI before any equipment is returned by the Buyer. All materials must be
shipped to CSI at the expense and risk of the Buyer.
CSI’s obligation under this warranty will be limited, at its option, to either the repair or
replacement of defective units, including free materials and labor. In no event shall CSI be
responsible for any incidental or consequential damages or loss of profits or goodwill.
CSI shall not be obligated to replace or repair equipment that has been damaged by fire,
war, acts of God, or similar causes, or equipment that has been serviced by unauthorized
personnel, altered, improperly installed, or abused.
RMA numbers and repairs can be obtained from:
Communications Specialties, Inc.55 Cabot Court
Hauppauge, NY 11788 USA
Tel: (631) 273-0404
Fax: (631) 273-1638