IHSE 470 User Manual

CWDM MUX/DEMUX

Welcome to the CWDM MUX/DEMUX!

Thank you for purchasing a CWDM MUX/DEMUX! We appreciate your business, and we
think you’ll appreciate the many ways that your enhanced Graphic system will save you
money, time, and effort.

That’s because our CWDM MUX/DEMUX is all about breaking away from the traditional
model of using fibre interconnection cables. Using the CWDM MUX/DEMUX, you can send
up to four bidirectional data streams simultaneously of a single pair of fibre cables.

Wherever you run low on installed fibres or where you want to save fibres to be installed
new, the CWDM MUX/DE MUX is the best way, to solv e a l l your requirements. T he
available model is suitable for al l kind of Singlemode fibre cables. It works in cooperation
with matching CDWM transceiver modules with wavelengths of 1531, 1551, 1571 or
1591nm.

This manual will tell you all about your new CWDM MUX/DEMUX, including how to
install, operate, and troubleshoot it. For an introduction to the Converter, see Chapter 2. The
CWDM MUX/DEMUX product codes covered in this manual are:

K470-CW: CWDM MUX/DEMUX Box
K470-31: CWDM MUX/DEMUX Transceiver 1531nm
K470-51: CWDM MUX/DEMUX Transceiver 1551nm
K470-71: CWDM MUX/DEMUX Transceiver 1571nm
K470-91: CWDM MUX/DEMUX Transceiver 1591nm

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Copyrights and Trademarks

©2009. All rights reserved. This information may not be reproduced in any manner without
the prior written consent of the manufacturer.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice and the manufacturer shall
not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages in
connection with the use of this material.

All trademark and trade names mentioned in this document are acknowledged to be the
property of their respective owners.

Disclaimer

While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, the manufacturer
assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither does the manufacturer assume any
liability for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. The
manufacturer reserves the right to change th e specifications, functions, or circuitry of the
product without notice.

The manufacturer cannot accept liability for damage due to misuse of the product or due to
any other circumstances outside the manufacturer’s control (whether environmental or
installation related). The manufacturer shall not be responsible for any loss, damage, or injury
arising directly, indirectly, or consequently from the use of this product.

Cautions and Notes

The following symbols are used in this guide:

CAUTION: This indicates an important operating instruction
that should be followed to avoid any potential damage to

hardware or property, loss of data, or personal injury.

NOTE. This indicates important information to help you make the best use of
this product.

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Safety Precautions and Installation Guidelines

To ensure reliable and safe long-term operation, please note the following installation
guidelines:

• Only use in dry, indoor environments.

• The Remote unit, Local unit and any power supplies can get warm. Do not locate them

in an enclosed space without any airflow.

• Do not place a power supplies directly on top of a unit.

• Do not obstruct a unit’s ventilation existing holes.

To safeguard against personal injury and avoid possible
damage to equipment or property, please observe the
following:

• Only use power supplies originally supplied with the

product or manufacturer-approved replacements. Do not
attempt to dismantle or repair any power supply. Do not
use a power supply if it appears to be defective or has a
damaged case.

• Connect all power supplies to grounded outlets. In each

case, ensure that the ground connection is maintained
from the outlet socket through to the power supply’s AC
power input.

• Do not attempt to modify or repair this product, or make

a connection from the interconnection link interface to
any other products, especially telecommunications or
network equipment.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Contents

1. Quick Setup 6

2. Overview 7

2.1 Introduction 7

2.2 Glossary 7

2.3 Example of a CWDM MUX/DEMUX System 8

2.4 Features 9

2.5 Product Range 9

2.6 Compatibility 9

3. Installation 10

3.1 Package Contents 10

3.2 Interconnection Cable Requirements 10

3.3 System Setup 11

3.4 Diagnostics 11

4. Service Setup 12

5. Troubleshooting 12
Appendix A: Example Applications 13
Appendix B: Rack Mount Options 14
Appendix C: Calling Technical Support 16
Appendix D: Specifications 17

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1. Quick Setup

This section briefly describes how to install your CWDM MUX/DEMUX system. Unless you
are an experienced user, we recommend that you follow the full procedures described in the
rest of this manual.

Install system

1. Install the CWDM MUX/DEMUX Transceivers in the Local and Remote
units. Each wavelength must not appear more than once in the system.
Device pairs must carry transceivers with the same wavelength.

2. Connect interconnection cables from Remote/Local unit to CWDM
MUX/DEMUX Box – please mind that you connect the transceivers to the
matching port at the CWDM MUX/DEMUX Box.

3. Connect Local and Remote CWDM MUX/DEMUX units with matching
interconnection cable (Singlemode Fiber).

4. Power up the system.

YES

Link

established?

Done

NO

Check the Fiber cables, and Fiber
connectors

Check, whether the Transceivers
are plugged into the correct ports
1531 in 1531 a.s.o

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