Omnitron Systems Technology 400FTD User Manual

Omnitron Systems

T echnology, Inc.

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OmniRepeater™ 400FTD

AS/400 5250 and 5250 Express Fiber Converter

FEATURES

 The OmniRepeater 400FTD is an AS/400 5250 and

5250 Express repeater/converter. I t converts between
UTP and fiber for backbone and fiber-to-the-desk
applications.

 The FTD supports distances of 3,000 feet on UTP,

15,000 feet on multimode fiber and 30,000 feet on
single-mode fiber.

 The FTD features a built-in fiber tester for easy

installation. It allows testing of total fiber connectivity
and eliminates the need for a costly fiber tester.

 Pow e rful diagnostics monitor data activity and errors

resulting in easy installation.

 Digital Phase Locked Architecture (PLA) facilitates

reliable data detection resulting in stable operation in
electrically noisy environments.

 Data regeneration, reclocking and lost-bit recovery

features provide highly reliable operation.

 Polarity detection and control facilitate usage with

different baluns.

 Supports single-mode and multimode fiber.
 Lifetime warranty.

DESCRIPTION

The OmniRepeater™ 400FTD is an AS/400 5250 and 5250
Express data repeater and fiber converter . It converts between UTP
and fiber and provides connectivity for one 5250 host port. It
supports multimode fiber for distances up to 15,000 feet and single­mode fiber for up to 30,000 feet. It supports unshielded twisted
pair (UTP) for distances up to 3,000 feet. It can be utilitized in
fiber backbones or in fiber-to-the-desk applications.

The FTD utilizes Omnitron ’ s Digital Phase Locked Architectur e
(PLA) for data detection, synchronization, retiming and repeating.
This technology enables the reliable detection and
synchronization of data with -2% to +4% data rate variation. It
also facilitates lost-bit recovery thus enhancing connectivity reliability .

Interface to the FTD is via UTP RJ11/RJ45 and fiber via ST
connectors. For UTP applications, at least category 3 wiring is
recommended. Lower grade wiring may be acceptable for shorter
distances. Both single-mode and multimode fiber models are
available.

The FTD includes a built-in fiber tester. This feature eliminates the
need for an expensive fiber tester and helps in installation and fault
isolation. It is compatible with all of Omnitron ’ s 5250 fiber products,
thus providing independent end-to-end cable testing.

The diagnostic features of the OmniRepeater 400 FTD assist in
both installation and monitoring of normal operation. Each data
frame is checked and true activity and data errors are reported. They

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provide continuous line quality monitoring and early problem
detection.

The Express models operate with both 5250 and 5250 Express
protocols. Each port provides data rates of 1 Mbps for standard
5250 and 2 Mbps for 5250 Express protocol.

ORDERING INFORMATION

Standard 5250
5250 Express Description

2900-1 2940-1 Multimode fiber, 110 VAC
2900-2 2940-2 Multimode fiber, 110/230 VAC

Models Discontinued as of January 2009

2910-1 2950-1 Single-Mode fiber, 110 VAC

2910-2 2950-2 Single-Mode fiber, 110/230 VAC

SPECIFICATIONS

 Protocol: IBM 5250 and 5250 Express for

Systems AS/400 and 3X

 Devices Supported: All twinax IBM compatible devices
 Interface:

Fiber: MM--50/125, 62.5/125, 100/140 µm
UTP: Categories 3, 4, 5 (EIA/TIA 568) or

higher

 Data Rate:

Standard 5250: 1 Mbps -2%, +4%
5250 Express: 1 or 2 Mbps -2%, +4%

 Supported Distances:

UTP: 3,000 ft.
Multimode Fiber: 15,000 ft.

 Indicators:

Power: Green LED (1)
Test: Red LED (1)
Activity/Error Green/Red LED (2)

 Dimensions: W:3.46”xD:2.83”xH:0.78”
 Weight: 6 oz.
 Power: 110 or 230 VAC, 80/40 mA
 Temperature:

Operating: 0 to 45 degrees C
Storage: -40 to 75 degrees C

 Humidity: Up to 90% (non-condensing)

AS/400

Balun

Balun

SAMPLE APPLICATION

B: Backbone Application

Fiber

OmniMux™ 400XL

Fiber Fiber

A: Fiber-To-The-Desk

OmniMux™ 400

Fiber

UTP

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OmniMux, OmniStar, OmniRepeater are trademarks of
Omnitron Systems Technology, Inc.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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