OT Systems FT010DB User Manual

FT010DB Series Installation & Operation Manual

Installation and Operation Manual

FT010DB Series

8-bit Digital Series

1-ch Bi-directional Data
Fiber Optic Converter

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Rev 1.2

FT010DB Series Installation & Operation Manual

Standalone Units

Single-Mode Transmitters
FT010DB-SSTRSA
FT010DB-SSTRLSA

Single-Mode Receivers
FT010DB-SSRTSA
FT010DB-SSRTLSA

Multi-Mode Transmitter
FT010DB-SMTRSA

Multi-Mode Receiver
FT010DB-SMRTSA

Card Modules

Single-Mode Transmitters
FT010DB-SSTR
FT010DB-SSTRL

Single-Mode Receivers
FT010DB-SSRT
FT010DB-SSRTL

Multi-Mode Transmitter
FT010DB-SMTR

Multi-Mode Receiver
FT010DB-SMRT

Models covered in this manual

Remark:

If the optical connector is FC type, the suffix in the model number will be “-FXX”. Eg.
FT010DB-FSTR

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Table of Contents

(1) SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................................................. 4

(2) PRODUCT OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................................... 5

2.1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................................... 5

2.2 MODELS SELECTION TABLE ...................................................................................................................................... 6

(3) INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................................ 7

3.1 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................................. 7

3.2 STANDALONE UNIT INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................................. 7

3.3 CARD MODULE INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................... 8

(4) CABLE CONNECTIONS & SETUP PROCEDURES ................................................................................................ 8

4.1 SYSTEM CABLE CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................................................. 8

4.2 DATA, AUDIO & CONTACT CLOSURE PORTS ASSIGNMENTS AND PIN CONNECTIONS............................................................ 10

4.3 DIP SWITCH SETTING PROCEDURES .......................................................................................................................... 11

4.4 GROUND CONNECTION ......................................................................................................................................... 13

(5) OPERATIONAL GUIDES ................................................................................................................................. 14

5.1 FT010DB SERIES TRANSMITTER ............................................................................................................................ 14

5.2 FT010DB SERIES RECEIVER .................................................................................................................................. 14

(6) SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................... 15

(7) DRAWINGS .................................................................................................................................................. 16

(8) WARRANTY INFORMATION ......................................................................................................................... 16

(9) CONTACT INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................. 17

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(1) Safety Instructions

Please be familiar with all information in this manual prior to installation and
operation.

Note 1: The products described contain a Class 1 laser or LED fiber optic emitter. The following

safety precautions apply.

Warning: Do not disconnect the fiber optic connector while the unit is powered up.
Exposure to Class I invisible optical radiation is possible when the internal fiber optic
connector is disconnected while the unit is powered up.

Caution: Any access to the controls, adjustments, or performing operations, which are
other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Permanent eye
damage or other bodily injuries may be resulted from such exposure even for only
seconds.

Note 2: This assembly contains parts sensitive to damage by electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD
precautionary procedures should be applied in the course of touching, removing or inserting parts
or assemblies.

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(2) Product Overview

2.1 Introduction

The FT010DB Series products comprise of either single-mode or multi-mode fiber optic
transmitters and receivers for the optical transmission of ONE bi-directional (Tx ↔ Rx) data
signals on one fiber. The products work at wavelengths of 1310nm and 1550nm with either a
9/125um or 62.5/125um fiber for single-mode or multi-mode transmission respectively.

Transparent data transmission is accomplished in RS232, RS422 and RS485 formats
regardless of the type of communication protocol implemented within the system. Time Division
Multiplex (TDM) technology is employed for digital transmission of forward video and data;
whereas optical Wavelength Division Multiplex (WDM) technology is employed for simultaneous
reverse data transmission as well as bi-directional data transmission.

For single-mode transmission, we also offer specifically designed products for long-haul
transmissions up to 60km. These models include the letter “L” in the suffix, e.g. FT010DB-SSTRL
for Tx, FT010DB-SSRTL for Rx, etc.

The FT010DB Series units are available as standalone units, which can be mounted
horizontally or vertically wall-mounted on any fixture. The standalone unit comes with an external
power supply FT-PA/12V, which can be powered by local 110/220V power.

The FT010DB Series units are also available as plug-in card modules installed in a 19”
rack-mount chassis. Each plug-in card occupies one slot in the rack-mount chassis. The rack
mount chassis has to be ordered separately, and comes with its own power supply for powering
the installed card modules.

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Type

Mode

Models1

Descriptions

Installation

requirements

Remarks

Standalone Units

Single-Mode

FT010DB-SSTRSA

Single-mode 1 bi-directional Data
Transmitter Standalone unit

Horizontally or
vertically
wall-mounted
Standalone
unit

FT-PA/12V
external
power supply
is included
for the
Standalone
unit

2

FT010DB-SSTRLSA

Single-mode Long-haul 1 bi-directional
Data Transmitter Standalone unit

FT010DB-SSRTSA

Single-mode 1 bi-directional Data
Receiver Standalone unit

FT010DB-SSRTLSA

Single-mode Long-haul 1 bi-directional
Data Receiver Standalone unit

Multi-Mode

FT010DB-SMTRSA

Multi-mode 1 bi-directional Data Receiver

Standalone unit

FT010DB-SMRTSA

Multi-mode Long-haul 1 bi-directional Data

Receiver Standalone unit

Card Modules

Single-Mode

FT010DB-SSTR

Single-mode 1 bi-directional Data
Transmitter Card Module

Housed in
FT-C18
chassis

3

FT-C18
chassis has
to be
ordered
separately

FT010DB-SSTRL

Single-mode Long-haul 1 bi-directional
Data Transmitter Card Module

FT010DB-SSRT

Single-mode 1 bi-directional Data
Receiver Card Module

FT010DB-SSRTL

Single-mode Long-haul 1 bi-directional
Data Receiver Card Module

Multi-Mode

FT010DB-SMTR

Multi-mode 1 bi-directional Data
Transmitter Card Module

FT010DB-SMRT

Multi-mode 1 bi-directional Data Receiver
Card Module

2.2 Models selection table

1

If the optical connector is FC type, the suffix in the model number will be “-FXX”. Eg. FT010DB-FSTR

2

FT-PA/12V works under 100 -240VAC, 50/60Hz power supply

3

Refer to FT-C18 product manual for specifications

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Fig. 3.1 Standalone unit

Fig. 3.2 FT-C18 chassis

(3) Installation

3.1 General

All OT Systems products are thoroughly inspected, tested and securely packaged before
delivery to ensure a stable, intact and trouble-free service. Please check the equipment upon
receipt for any visible damage which may have been caused during shipping.

The FT010DB Series standalone units (Fig.3.1) can be either horizontally or vertically
wall-mounted, or mounted on any fixture. The Standalone unit works with an external power
supply FT-PA/12V powered by local 110/220V power.

The FT010DB Series card modules are housed inside the FT-C18 rack-mount chassis (Fig.

3.2) with an included power supply unit. The whole chassis is powered by local 110/220V power.
FT-C18 is a standard 19” (483mm) rack-mount chassis which occupies 4 rack units (177.8mm) in
height. Each FT010DB card module occupies one slot and a total of 18 cards can be housed
inside the chassis.

3.2 Standalone unit installation

a) Mount the standalone unit onto a fixture, (either on the wall or on a flat surface) with four
screws through the holes on the mounting frame to secure it in position.
b) The provided power supply should also be mounted on the same fixture or in the proximity
for connection of the supply cables to the unit, provided that an AC power supply socket is
nearby for powering the adaptor.
c) Connect all the signal inputs and outputs at the back of the unit with appropriate cables:
fiber optic cable for optical link, and UTP cables for data input/output (Tx/Rx).
d) Once the unit is powered up, check that the red POWER LED on the unit is lit. If not, check
the power supply cable connections between the unit and the power supply socket.
e) With all the signals available at the input and output ports, check the status of LEDs located
on the unit. With correct status of each LED, installation is now completed [for LEDs status, see
Operational Guides on this manual’s section (5)].

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Signal Type

Cable Type

Connector

Optical

Single-mode or Multi-mode fiber

ST (or FC) Connector

Data

Twisted-pair Cable

Screw Terminal Block

3.3 Card module installation

a) Insert the card module into the FT-C18 chassis along the top and bottom card guides of an
empty slot and push the card into the multi-pin socket at the rear firmly. Secure with the provided
thumb screws.
b) Repeat the above procedure for all the rest card modules. Unused slots must be covered
with blank panels provided.
c) Connect all the signal inputs and outputs at the back of the unit with appropriate cables:
fiber optic cable for optical link, and UTP cables for data input/output (Tx/Rx).
d) Once the chassis is powered up, check that the red POWER LED on the front and back
panels of the card modules are lit. If not, check the power supply cable connections between the
chassis and the power supply socket. For failures of individual card’s POWER LEDs, check the
corresponding card modules, whether they have been inserted properly.
e) With all the signals available at the input and output ports, check the status of LEDs located
on the unit. With correct status of each LED, installation is now completed [for LEDs status, see

Operational Guides on this manual’s section (5)].

(4) Cable Connections & Setup Procedures

4.1 System Cable Connections

Typical System Cable Connections Diagrams:

Standalone Transmitter Standalone Receiver

Fig. 4.1 Standalone unit to Standalone unit connection diagram

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Standalone Transmitter Card Module Receiver

Fig. 4.2 Standalone unit to Card Module connection diagram

Card Module Transmitter Card Module Receiver

Fig. 4.3 Card Module to Card Module connection diagram

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Pin Assignment

(Screw Terminal

Block)

Data format

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

RS422/485 (4-Wire)

IN(+)

IN(-)

OUT(+)

OUT(-)

N/A

N/A

N/A

RS485 (2-Wire)

IN/OUT (+)

IN/OUT (-)

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

RS232

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

IN

OUT

Sig. COM

User’s Equipment

DATA PORT

(7-PIN)

DATA PORT

(7-PIN)

User’s Equipment

TX(+)

1 IN(+)

1 IN(+)

TX(+)

TX(-)

2 IN(-)

2 IN(-)

TX(-)

RX(+)

3 OUT(+)

3 OUT(+)

RX(+)

RX(-)

4 OUT(-)

4 OUT(-)

RX(-)

5 N/A

5 N/A

6 N/A

6 N/A

7 N/A

7 N/A

User’s Equipment

DATA PORT

(7-PIN)

DATA PORT

(7-PIN)

User’s Equipment

TX/RX(+)

1 IN/OUT(+)

1 IN/OUT(+)

TX/RX(+)

TX/RX(-)

2 IN/OUT(-)

2 IN/OUT(-)

TX/RX(-)

3 N/A

3 N/A

4 N/A

4 N/A

5 N/A

5 N/A

6 N/A

6 N/A

7 N/A

7 N/A

4.2 Data, Audio & Contact Closure ports assignments and pin connections

4.2.1 Data connections

For data input and output connections, please note the following pin assignment:

4-Wire RS422/485 Full Duplex Data communication connection diagram:

Transmitter End Receiver End

2-Wire RS485 Half Duplex Data communication connection diagram:

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Fig. 4.4.1 Connector Pin Assignments for 4-wire RS422/485 data format at Data port

Transmitter End Receiver End

Fig. 4.4.2 Connector Pin Assignments for 2-wire RS485 data format at Data port.

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User’s Equipment

DATA PORT

(7-PIN)

DATA PORT

(7-PIN)

User’s Equipment

1 N/A

1 N/A

2 N/A

2 N/A

3 N/A

3 N/A

4 N/A

4 N/A

TX 5 IN

5 IN

TX

RX 6 OUT

6 OUT

RX

Sig. COM

7 Sig. COM

7 Sig. COM

Sig. COM

(a) Dip switches on FT010DB Series Standalone unit

RS232 Data communication connection diagram:

Transmitter End Receiver End

Fig. 4.4.3 Connector Pin Assignments for RS232 data format at Data port

4.3 Dip switch setting procedures

The only setup procedure is to select the appropriate line terminations and data
transmission formats. Selections must be made by setting the dip switches through the access
on the front panel (see Fig. 4.5).

Fig. 4.5 Location of Dip Switches

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Function / Switch No.

Sw. 3

Sw. 4

RS485 (2-Wire)

OFF

OFF

RS422/485 (4-Wire)*

OFF

ON

RS232

ON

OFF

Function / Switch No.

Sw. 1

Line Output Terminated

ON

Line Output Unterminated*

OFF Function / Switch No.

Sw. 2

Line Input Terminated

ON

Line Input Unterminated*

OFF

Dip switch settings for various types of data transmissions

* Factory setting [RS422/485 (4-Wire)]

Dip switch settings for line terminations

Line Output Termination Line Input Termination

* Factory setting (Line Output and Line Input “Unterminated”)

Industrial practice for line terminations

For RS422 4-wire communication, it is suggested to keep the input and output lines
terminated in the ONE Tx to ONE Rx configuration.

For RS485 2/4-wire communication, the RS485 device can be disabled to stay in a Hi-Z
state. It is very important that the data lines have to be terminated with a resistor being
connected across the pair wires so as to eliminate the residual standing signal waves on the
lines in the Hi-Z line condition. So, it is recommended that the lines should be terminated with the
appropriate resistance. When more than one RS485 device are connected in a daisy-chain
configuration, only the farthest device on the loop, i.e. the device located at the end of the line,
should be terminated; whereas the middles ones are set to “Unterminated” status. See the figure

4.6 below for reference.

(a) RS485/422 4-wires Bus structure (b) RS485 2-wire Bus structure

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Fig. 4.6 Termination of different Bus structures

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4.4 Ground connection

For enhanced safety to reduce the risks of electrical shock and physical damage, caused by
lightning and other power surges, as well as a connection to the surge suppresion devices in the
product, a screw terminal is provided on the Standalone cabinets (Fig. 4.7). It is highly
recommended that the Standalone unit have good ground connections to the buildings ground in
accordance with the local codes.

Fig. 4.7 Standalone unit earth ground terminal location

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Indicator

Color

Description

PWR

Red

Lit when power is supplied to the Transmitter.

OL

Yellow

Lit when optical signal from receiver to transmitter is active.

DATA

IN

Red

Blinks when input data is available at Tx.

OUT

Green

Blinks when output data is available at Tx.

OPT -

ST (or FC) Optical Connector for fiber cable connection.

DATA -

7-pin Screw Terminal Block for data signal.

Indicator

Color

Description

PWR

Red

Lit when power is supplied to the Receiver.

OL

Yellow

Lit when optical signal from transmitter to receiver is active.

DATA

IN

Red

Blinks when input data is available at Rx.

OUT

Green

Blinks when output data is available at Rx.

OPT -

ST (or FC) Optical Connector for fiber cable connection.

DATA -

7-pin Screw Terminal Block for data signal.

(5) Operational Guides

5.1 FT010DB Series Transmitter

LED Indicators

.

Signal Ports

5.2 FT010DB Series Receiver

LED Indicators

Signal Ports

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MODELS*

PARAMETERS

FT010DB-SSTR(RT)SA
FT010DB-SSTR(RT)
(Single-Mode)

FT010DB-SSTR(RT)LSA
FT010DB-SSTR(RT)L
(Single-Mode)

FT010DB-SMTR(RT)SA
FT010DB-SMTR(RT)
(Multi-Mode)

OPTICAL

No. of Fiber / Connector

1 / ST (or FC)

1 / ST (or FC)

1 / ST (or FC)

Wavelength

1310/1550 nm

1550/1310 nm

1310/1550 nm

Optical Power Budget

17 dB

24 dB

23 dB

Max Distance (km)

40 km

60 km

4 km

DATA

Channel / Connector

1 / 7-pin Screw Terminal

Direction

Bi-directional (Duplex)

Electrical Format

RS232, RS422, RS485 (2-wire, 4-wire) Tri-state

Transmission Rate

0~256 Kbps

POWER

Power consumption

12VDC @ 3.6W

Power Supply

Standalone unit: FT/PA12V DC Adaptor

Card module: Powered by FT-C18 chassis

Connector (Standalone unit)

2-pin Screw Terminal

PHYSICAL

Weight

Standalone unit: 0.6 kg Card module: 0.16 kg

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Standalone unit: 156 x 30.5 x 223 mm (MAX)

Card module: 148 x 20.4 x 213 mm (MAX)

ENVIRONMENTAL

Operating Temperature

-40oC ~ +75oC

Storage Temperature

-40oC ~ +85oC

Relative Humidity

0 ~ 95% non-condensing

MTBF

>100’000 Hours

*If the optical connector is FC type, the suffix in the model number will be “-FXX”. Eg. FT010DB-FSTR

(6) Specifications

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(7) Drawings

Fig. 7.1 Dimensional drawings of Standalone unit (mm)

(8) Warranty Information

All OT Systems FT Series products are subject to a limited life-time warranty offered by the
company in normal circumstances. Please refer to the OT Systems Products Warranty
Statement for details. Access to the statement is available in our company website at

www.ot-systems.com.

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(9) Contact Information

APAC Operation

Address:
Unit 1023, 10/F, Landmark
North, 39 Lung Sum Avenue,
Sheung Shui, N.T., Hong Kong
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Sales Inquiries

[e-mail]

Technical Support

[e-mail]

EMEA Operation

Address:
J. Slovackio str. 4, LT-11107,
Vilnius, Lithuania

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Sales Inquiries

[e-mail]

Technical Support

[e-mail]

AMERICAS Operation

Address:
18 West Main Street, Plano,
IL 60545, U.S.A.

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Sales Inquiries

[e-mail]

Technical Support

[e-mail]

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