GE A8950CC User Manual

GE Security

Phoenix Fiber Optic Communication System A8950CC

installation instructions

11-A8950C

Installation Instructions

EFORE YOU BEGIN

B GETTING STARTED 2

Overview 2

etermine Mounting Configuration 2

D Installing Power Supply 2

INSTALLING THE OPTICAL TRANSCEIVER MODULE 3

Point-to-Point, Repeater, Self-Healing Ring Diagrams 4 LED Operating Status 5

INSTALLING THE DATA MODULE 6

Configuring the Data Module 6 Install Data Module 7 Connect Data Module 7 Channel Mapping 7 Connection Instructions 8 RS-232, TTL, RS-422, RS-485, Manchester/Biphase Interface 9 RS-485, Sensornet, Test Mode 9 Data Module - Channel Sequence 10

INSTALLING THE ETHERNET MODULE 11

Install Ethernet Module 11 Connect Ethernet Module 12

INSTALLING THE VIDEO MODULE 13

Install Video Input Module 13 Install Video Output Module 13 Connection Instructions 14 Video Module - Channel Sequence 15

INSTALLING THE AUDIO MODULE 16

Configuring the Audio Module 16 Audio Input Termination Diagrams 17 Audio Input/ Output Charts 18 Audio Module - Channel Sequence 19

INSTALLING THE CONTACT CLOSURE MODULE 20

Install Contact Closure Module 20 Connection Instructions 21 RJ45, Contact Input/ Contact Output Charts 22 Contact Input/ Contact Output - Channel Sequence 22

CONFIGURING THE PHOENIX FIBER OPTIC COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 23

urn on power and check status 23 Select the system topology Set the node ID

FRONT PANEL MENU TREE AND DESCRIPTIONS 27

Main Menu Options 28-31 Menu Options: Video 31-33 Menu Options: Data 34-36 Menu Options: Ethernet 37 Menu Options: Audio 38-39 Menu Options: Contact Closure 39-41

MAIN LOCAL POWER/ MAIN LOCAL TEST/ MAIN LOCAL ABOUT 41-42 MAIN REMO

ANK P

BL OPTICAL TRANSCEIVER MODULE SPECIFICATIONS 45 DATA MODULE SPECIFICATIONS 46

THERNET MODULE SPECIFICATIONS

E VIDEO MODULE SPECIFICATIONS 48 AUDIO MODULE SPECIFICATIONS 49 CONT CUSTOMER SUPPORT 50

TE/ MAIN ABOUT

ANEL SPECIFICA

OSURE MODULE SPECIFICA

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TIONS AND LIMITED W

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Phoenix Fiber Optic Communication System

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Before You Begin

Read these instructions before installing or operating this product.

Note: This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should conform to local codes.

his manual provides installation and operation information.

T To use this document, you must have the following minimum qualifications:

• A basic knowledge of CCTV systems and components

• A basic knowledge of electrical wiring and low-voltage electrical hookups

Intended Use

Use this product only for the purpose for which it was designed; refer to the product specification and user documentation.

Customer Support

For assistance in installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting this product, refer to this document and any other documentation provided. If you still have questions, please contact technical support during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time).

GE Security

Call: 888 437-3287 (US, including Alaska and Hawaii; Puerto Rico; Canada) Outside the toll-free area: 503 885-5700 Fax: 561 998-6224

Note: You should be at the equipment and ready with details before calling Technical Support.

Conventions Used in this Manual

Boldface or button icons highlight command entries. The following WARNING, CAUTION, and Note statements identify potential hazards that can occur if the

equipment is handled improperly:

* WARNING:

Improper use of this equipment can cause severe bodily injury or equipment damage.

** CAUTION:

Improper use of this equipment can cause equipment damage.

Note:Notes contain impor

* This symbol indicates electrical warnings and cautions. ** This symbol indicates general warnings and cautions.

tant information about a pr

oduct or procedure.

Getting Started

** CAUTION:

This product contains ESD-sensitive components. Although all precautions have been made to reduce ESD susceptibility, use good grounding techniques when handling uninstalled modules

Overview

Installing the Phoenix chassis is a three-step process:

1. Install mounting hardware and power supplies.

2. Install modules and connect cabling.

3. Configure the system.

Determine Mounting Hardware

Mounting brackets are adjustable. Choose the best location to fit your application and position brackets using the supplied hardware. Remove screws holding front mounting bracket, move to top, bottom, back or front and refasten.

Installing Power Supplies

All installation should be from rear of rack unit.

To install power supply, slide power supply in slot "A" and secure with hardware. Remove center support panel and use to cover open slot if redundant power supply is not used.

Optional Redundant Power Supply: When using the redundant power supply, remove panel and insert second power supply in slot "B" and secure.

t Number

Specifications

Model A8960AC

Size

Weight

1.65 in. W x 3.30 in. H x 8.00 in. D (42 x 84 x 203 mm)

1.25 lb

. (5.67 g)

Model

Slot B

Model Part Number

Optional Redundant Power Supply

Slot A

A8960AC

Electrical

• Input power: 100 V to 240 V, 60 to 50 Hz

• Current requirement: 2 A

• Power consumption: 40 W

• Protection: 250 V, 2 A fuse

Model P

Model Part Number

Spare fuse

use

e f

Activ

Module Installation

The Optical Transceiver is the first module to be installed.

Installing the Optical Transceiver Module

Overview

The Phoenix optical transceiver module is used to provide connectivity to the fiber connections between nodes. The A8972FLC optical transceiver module contains a single optical transceiver with dual LC connectors and is used as an ‘end node’ in either a point to point, or linear system. The A8974FLC optical transceiver module features two optical transceivers with two dual LC connectors and is used in repeating nodes within a linear system as well as all nodes in a self-healing ring system.

Tools and materials required

The optical module is held in place with simple thumbscrews with screwdriver slots. The only tool recommended is a small flat blade screwdriver.

* WARNING:

Insure main power is off when installing or removing.

Installation instructions:

1. Install optical transceiver module in slots 9 and 10 (color-keyed white) and secure.

** CAUTION:

Use caution when inserting it into a slot adjacent to an existing module. It is best to install this module in your node first, to avoid potential damage to components on the back of this module.

INSERT OPTICAL TRANSCEIVER MODULES IN SLOTS 9-10 (White)

2. Connect fiber:

Connect single-mode fiber optic cables by using LC connectors. Each port connects to a pair of fibers. The top fiber in a port is the laser output (Tx) and the bottom fiber is the photo diode input (Rx). In a point-to-point system, connect the optic in port A from the first node to the optic in port A in the second node. Remember that the two fibers need to be crossed, so that the laser output on one node is connected to the photodiode input in the other node. This can be verified by observing the corresponding LEDs as shown in the table below.

In a linear system, connect the fiber to Optic A in the end node (node with only one fiber transceiver) to Optic B in the subsequent node. Repeat until the ‘headend’ node is reached, where the fiber must go into Optic A .

In self-healing ring systems, simply connect Optic A from one node to Optic B on the next node, throughout the ring.

Point-to-Point Connect

Tx A

Rx A

A8972FLC

x A

Rx A

A8972FLC

Repeater Connect

Tx A

Rx A

A8972FLC A8972FLC

Tx A

Rx A

Tx B

Rx B

A8974FLC

Tx A

Rx A

HEAD END MIDDLE NODES

Self-Healing Connect

Tx A

Rx A Tx B

Rx B

A8974FLC A8974FLC A8974FLC A8974FLC

Tx A

Rx A

Tx B

Rx B

Tx B

Rx B

FIELD END NODE

Tx A

Rx A

x B

Rx B

Tx A

Rx A

3. Verify fiber connectivity: Using the LEDs on the back of the unit adjacent to the optic module, verify proper operation as shown in the table below. Both optical launch power and optical receive power, as well as transceiver status, can be verified from the LCD front panel.

LED operating status

Optic LED

RED Indicates faulty LASER or no module installed

OFF LASER operating within specifications

GREEN Indicates sufficient power received and frame synchronization

OFF Indicates insufficient optical power

Installing the Data Module

Overview

The Phoenix A8910MPD data module is capable of inserting/extracting 4 channels of multiprotocol serial data (MPD) per module. With a maximum of four cards per node, the system capacity is 16 channels. Each channel is capable of transmitting and receiving serial data throughout the Phoenix system. The card is not limited to any single data type so that various formats can be mixed on a single card. As with other GE Security MPD products, data translation capabilities are included.

Tools and materials required

The data modules are held in place with simple thumbscrews with screwdriver slots. The only tool recommended is a small flat blade screwdriver.

Installation instructions:

1. Configure data module:

Prior to installation, you must specify the appropriate data format using the rotary switches on the module. For each channel on the data module, rotate the dial switch to the desired format. If you want to select the data format from the front panel, leave the switch in position 0.

Setting Mode

0 Softw

are-selectable (factory preset) 1 RS-232 (3-wire) 2 RS-232 + handshake 3 TTL 4 RS-422 2-wire 5 Manchester/biphase 6 RS-485 2-wire standard/Sensornet 7 RS-485 2-wire 1V

Setting Mode

8 RS-485 2-wire 2 V 9 RS-485 4-wire standard A RS-485 4-wire 1 V B RS-485 4-wire 2 V C Reserved D Reserved E Reserved F Test Mode

NOTE: The DATA SELECT switches are shipped in the Software-Selectable setting.

As with all GE Security MPD products, data translation can easily be accomplished using the table information below.

Translation

TTL RS-232, 3-wire

RS-232, 3-wire TTL

TTL RS-422

RS-422 TTL-wire

RS-232, 3-wir

e RS-422

Input

Output

Comment

Signal level conversion.

Single ended to differential conversion.

Differential to single ended conversion.

Single ended to differ

ential conv

ersion.

RS-422 RS-232, 3-wire

RS-232, 5-wire RS-485

RS-485 RS-232, 5-wire

7 - A

sion.

ential to single ended conv

Differ

RS232 Handshaking bit is used to indicate Tri-state.

Tri-state detection circuitry activates handshaking bit.

2. Install data module:

Up to four data modules can be installed in the Phoenix node. From left, locate and insert data modules into slot 1, 2, 3, or 4 (color-keyed red) and secure.

INSERT DATA CARDS IN SLOTS 1-4 (Red)

3. Connect:

Each data module is shipped with (four) RJ45 cables and (four) breakout boxes to aid in connecting to the Phoenix. Use the tables below to determine pinout information for your application. GE Security recommends using shielded cable for all single ended applications and twisted shielded cable for all differential formats. Wire gauge is dependent on copper run length. Refer to manufacturer of data equipment for specific recommendations. Once the data equipment has been connected, confirmation of data activity can be verified on the front panel LCD.

The channel order is sequential, beginning with the top RJ45 in slot 1 as Channel 1, working vertically such that the bottom RJ45 in slot 1 is Channel 4, and the top RJ45 in slot 2 is Channel 5. This continues to the bottom RJ45 in slot 4, which is mapped to Channel 16.

ATA EQUIPMENT

IBER LINK

1 8

DATA OUT

DATA IN

DATA OUT

igure 1. Fiber Link Data Connections

1 8

Figure 1. Terminal Block Pin Assignments

Using the breakout box

A breakout box with a 3’ CAT 5 patch cord (supplied) can be used to interface to the Phoenix system. Pinouts are shown in the tables and figures above.

Figure 2. RJ45 Socket

(Viewed from the rear of the unit)

RJ45-A

RJ45-B

RJ45-C

RJ45-D

NOTE: When making data connections listed in Tables 3 through 11, always connect the pins labeled IN on the fiber unit to the pins labeled OUT on the external equipment, and the pins labeled IN on the external equipment to the pins labeled OUT on the fiber unit.

ABLE 4: RS-232 WITH HANDSHAKING INTERFACE

TABLE 3: RS-232 INTERFACE

ATA SELECT Switch: Position 1

DATA SELECT Switch: Position 2

TABLE 5: TTL INTERFACE

DATA SELECT Switch: Position 3

Signal

RS-232 Out

N/C

GND/SHIELD

N/C

GND

N/C

RS-232 In

Signal

N/C

TTL Out

GND/SHIELD

N/C

TABLE 6: RS-422 INTERFACE

DATA SELECT Switch: Position 4

Signal

RS-232 Out

RTS/CTS Out

GND/SHIELD

N/C

GND

RTS/CTS In

RS-232 In

Signal

RS-422 Out (+)

RS-422 Out (-)

GND/SHIELD

N/C

TABLE 7: MANCHESTER/BIPHASE INTERFACE

DATA SELECT Switch: Position 5

N/C

GND/SHIELD

TTL In

Tie to pin 6

Signal

Manchester/Biphase Out (+)

N/C

Manchester/Biphase Out (-)

N/C

ermination, tie to 8 if req’d.

GND/SHIELD

Manchester/Biphase In (-)

Manchester/Biphase In (+)

ABLE 8: RS-485 2-WIRE INTERFACE

DATA SELECT Switch: Position 6 (<200mV),

osition 7 (<1V), P

Termination, tie to 8 if req’d.

GND/SHIELD

RS-422 In (-)

RS-422 In (+)

osition 8 (<2V)

Signal

N/C

GND

+5 VDC Bias Out

Termination, tie to 8 if req’d.

GND/SHIELD

RS-485 (-)

RS-485 (+)

TABLE 9: RS-485 4-WIRE INTERFACE

DATA SELECT Switch SW1:

osition 9 = standard offset

osition A = 1V offset

P Position B = 2V offset

TABLE 10: SENSORNET INTERFACE

DATA SELECT Switch: Position 6

TABLE 11: TEST MODE LOOPBACK INTERFACE

DATA SELECT Switch: Position F

Signal

RS-485 Out (+)

RS-485 Out (-)

GND/SHIELD

+5 VDC Bias Out

Termination, tie to 8 if req’d.

GND/SHIELD

RS-485 In (-) RS-485 In (+)

Signal

Tie to pin 8

Tie to pin 7

Signal

N/C

GND

N/C

Termination, tie to 8 if req’d.

GND/SHIELD

Sensornet (-) Sensornet (+)

N/C

Tie to pin 2 Tie to pin 1

Data module - channel sequence

Slot 1

RJ45-A Ch 1 IN/OUT

RJ45-B

Ch 2 IN/OUT

RJ45-C Ch 3 IN/OUT

RJ45-D Ch 4 IN/OUT

Slot 2

Ch 5 IN/OUT

Ch 6 IN/OUT

Ch 7 IN/OUT

Ch 8 IN/OUT

Slot 3

Ch 9 IN/OUT

Ch 10 IN/OUT

Ch 11 IN/OUT

Ch 12 IN/OUT

Slot 4

Ch 13 IN/OUT

Ch 14 IN/OUT

Ch 15 IN/OUT

Ch 16 IN/OUT

Installing the Ethernet Module

Overview

The Phoenix A8911ETH Ethernet module provides Ethernet connectivity to the Phoenix system. Each module has three RJ-45 ports supporting full-duplex 10/100Base-T interfaces. Each port also supports Auto-Negotiation and automatic MDI/MDI-X selection.

Unlike other modules used in the Phoenix system, the ethernet module does not use “channels”. Each slot position provides access to one of four independent Ethernet networks. Every port on a module can communicate with every other port on other modules connected to the same network (i.e. modules plugged into the same slot number at different nodes). There is no restriction to the number of modules connected to a network, however they must share bandwidth between nodes. Each network can sustain 25Mbps throughput between nodes.

Note: Ethernet is inherently a bi-directional communication protocol. Therefore all nodes in a Phoenix system with Ethernet modules must be connected with duplex fiber connections. Simplex connections between nodes will cause the network to fail.

Tools and materials required

The Ethernet modules are held in place with simple thumbscrews with screwdriver slots. The only tool r

ecommended is a small flat blade screwdriver.

Installation instructions:

1. Install the Ethernet module:

Up to four Ethernet modules can be installed in the Phoenix node. From left, locate and insert Ethernet modules into slot 1, 2, 3, or 4 (color-keyed red) and secure.

INSERT ETHERNET MODULES IN SLOTS 1-4 (Red)

2. Connect:

Connect Ethernet-capable equipment directly to the Ethernet module using CAT5 twistedpair cables with male RJ-45 connectors at both ends. Do not use breakout boxes.

Standard CAT5 cabling used for Ethernet is available with either straight-through or crossover connections. Either variety may be used with the Ethernet module. The auto-MDI/MDI-X feature of each port automatically detects the type of cable connection to establish link.

3. Configure:

At power-up, every port has Auto-Negotiation enabled. This should work seamlessly with most Ethernet equipment. However, if necessary, Auto-Negotiation, Link Speed and Duplex can be configured manually via the Phoenix chassis’s front panel. Refer to the section Front Panel Menu Tree and Descriptions for more information.

Installing the Video Module

Overview

The Phoenix A8900VI input module is capable of inserting up to four baseband, composite video signals per card. A maximum of four cards can be installed in any node, allowing up to 16 inputs per node.

The Phoenix A8905VO output module is capable of outputting up to 4 base band, composite video signals per card. A maximum of four cards can be installed in any node, allowing up to 16 outputs per node.

Tools and materials required

The video modules are held in place with simple thumbscrews with screwdriver slots. The only tool recommended is a small flat blade screwdriver.

Installation instructions:

1. Install video input module:

As shown below, install video Input modules in slots 5, 6, 7, or 8 (color-keyed green) and secure. Up to four modules may be installed per Phoenix node. Up to four incoming video signals can be installed per module by connecting to BNC mounts (four) on each card.

INSERT VIDEO INPUT MODULES IN SLOTS 5-8 (Green)

2. Install video output module:

As shown below, install video output modules in slots 11, 12, 13, or 14 (color-keyed blue) and secure. Up to four modules may be installed per Phoenix node. Up to four outgoing video signals for monitoring or recording can be installed per module by connecting to BNC mounts (four) on each card.

INSERT VIDEO OUTPUT MODULES IN SLOTS 11-14 (Blue)

Connection instructions

Video Inputs:

Connect video source equipment such as cameras or matrix switcher outputs to the video input modules using the BNCs on the back of the panel. Confirmation of video presence can be confirmed on the front panel LCD. The channel order is sequential, beginning with the top BNC in slot 5 as Channel 1, working vertically such that the bottom BNC in slot 5 is assigned Channel 4, and the top BNC in slot 6 is assigned Channel 5. This continues to the bottom BNC in slot 8, which is mapped to Channel 16.

Video Outputs:

Connect video monitoring equipment including monitors and recording devices, to the video output cards using the BNCs on the back of the panel. Confirmation of video output can be confirmed on the front panel LCD. As with the inputs cards, the channel order is sequential, beginning with the top BNC in slot 11 as Channel 1, working vertically such that the bottom BNC in slot 11 is assigned Channel 4, and the top BNC in slot 12 is assigned Channel 5. This continues to the bottom BNC in slot 14, which is Channel 16.

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