1. Package Contents Thank you for purchasing PLANET Industrial 2-channel Optical Fiber Bypass Switch, IFB-244 Series. In the following section, the term “Optical Bypass Switch” means the IFB-244 Series. The descriptions of these models are as follows: Models Optic Connectors...
2. Product Features Physical Port z 2-channel duplex or 4-channel simplex fiber connection with optical bypass function z Supports 100Gbps/40Gbps/10Gbps/1Gbps and 100Mbps fiber connections z Available in Single mode or Multimode z Available in LC/SC connectors Optical Bypass z Bypass switch time <8ms z Low return loss z Throughput not affected and no extra delay z Increased reliability on critical network links...
3. Product Specifications IFB-244- IFB-244- IFB-244- IFB-244- Model Hardware Specifications 4 x Duplex 4 x Duplex 4 x Duplex 4 x Duplex Optic Interfaces Optic Mode Single Mode Multimode Optic Wavelength 1310nm & 1550nm 850nm & 1300nm Operating 850nm±40 / 1260~1620nm Wavelength 1300nm±40 Bypass Return >50dB >35dB...
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Dual 9-48V DC with polarity reverse protection Power function Requirements 24V AC Power 0.54 watts/1.84BTU Consumption Cabling 9/125µm 50/125µm Standards Conformance Regulatory FCC Part 15 Class A Compliance IEC60068-2-32 (free fall) Stability Testing IEC60068-2-27(shock) IEC60068-2-6 (vibration) Environment Operating -40~75 degrees C Temperature Storage -40~85 degrees C...
Front View Fault Fault Normal Normal Remote Network Remote Network Local Switch Local Switch IFB-244-SLC IFB-244-SSC Figure 4-3: IFB-244-SLC and Figure 4-4: IFB-244-SSC and IFB-244-MLC Front View IFB-244-MSC Front View...
Power 1, or Contacts 5 and 6 for Power 2. Figure 4-5 and 4-6 show PWR1 and PWR2 of the Optical Bypass Switch. IFB-244-SLC/IFB-244-MLC: 9~48V DC or 24V AC Max. fault loading: 24V, 1A 1 2 3 4 5 6 DC Input: 9-48V , 0.5A max.
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IFB-244-SSC/IFB-244-MSC: 9~48V DC or 24V AC Max. fault loading: 24V, 1A 1 2 3 4 5 6 DC Input: 9-48V , 0.5A max. AC Input: 24V , 0.2A max. PWR1 Fault PWR2 Figure 4-6: IFB-244-SSC/IFB-244-MSC upper panel 2. Tighten the wire-clamp screws for preventing the wires from loos- ening.
5. Hardware Installation This section describes the functionalities of the Optical Bypass Switch’s components and guides you to installing it on the DIN rail and wall. Please read this chapter completely before continuing. This following pictures guide you to how to install the device, and the device is not IFB-244 Series.
5.3 Side Wall-mount Plate Mounting 5.4 Grounding the Device Uses MUST complete grounding wired with the device; otherwise, a sudden lightning could cause fatal damage to the device. EMD (Lightning) DAMAGE IS NOT CONVERED UNDER WARRANTY.
6. Optical Fiber and Power Connections 6.1 Optical Fiber Connection The IFB-244 series is equipped with a total of 4 duplex fiber connectors and they are separated into two groups – Remote Network channels and Local Switch channels. Remote Network ...
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To Local Switch C Port 1’s TX To Local Switch C Port 1’s RX Local Switch To Local Switch C Port 2’s RX IFB-244-SLC To Local Switch C Port 2 ’s TX Connecting to the Remote Network with Simplex Fiber Cables (WDM/ Bi-di) To Remote Switch A’s...
WDM SFP Local Switch To Local Switch C Port 2’s WDM SFP IFB-244-SLC 6.2 Power Connection The IFB-244 Series is expected to be powered from the same power source as the Local Switch to ensure power system failure makes the IFB-244 Series change to Bypass mode. Make the IFB-244 Series share the same power source as the Local Switch.
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LNK/ACT LNK/ACT Link good Link good LNK/ACT LNK/ACT Link good Link good 1000 1000 Local Switch LNK/ACT LNK/ACT 10/100 IFB-244-SLC 10/100 LNK/ACT LNK/ACT Switch A Switch B IFB-244 Series Optical Bypass Switch Power good P2 FAULT Ring R.O. RESET 115200,N,8,1...
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1000 LNK/ACT LNK/ACT Link good Link good LNK/ACT LNK/ACT Link failed Link failed 1000 1000 Local Switch LNK/ACT LNK/ACT IFB-244-SLC 10/100 10/100 LNK/ACT LNK/ACT Switch A Switch B IFB-244 Series Optical Bypass Switch Power failed P2 FAULT Ring R.O. RESET...
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EC Declaration of Conformity For the following equipment: *Type of Product : Industrial 2-channel Optical Fiber Bypass Switch *Model Number : IFB-244-SLC, IFB-244-MLC, IFB-244-SSC, IFB-244-MSC * Produced by: Manufacturer‘s Name : Planet Technology Corp. Manufacturer‘s Address : 10F., No.96, Minquan Rd., Xindian Dist., New Taipei City 231, Taiwan R.O.C.