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Summary of Contents for AFi MX-485-13
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Page 1: Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual MX-485-13 Bi-directional RS485 Data Transceiver © Copyright 2005, American Fibertek, Inc. 1020JD... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Functional Description ................3 Installation...................3 Power Source ..................3 Power Connection................3 Fiber Input / Output Connections ............4 Data Input / Output Connections............4 Data Configuration ................4 Switch Settings ...................5 MX-485-13 Status LED Indicators............6 RS485 Termination and Offset Bias Requirements ......7 Warranty .....................8 Service Information ................8... -
Page 3: Functional Description
Series product is designed to operate over an optical loss budget range of 0 to 17 dB when used on 62.5 um multimode fiber. The MX-485-13 will also operate on 50 um multimode fiber at a reduced loss budget range. Refer to the data sheets for detailed performance specifications. -
Page 4: Fiber Input / Output Connections
4-wire DATA IN + and DATA IN - terminals. DATA CONFIGURATION The MX-485-13 is shipped from the factory in the RS485 4-wire configuration. In order to configure the unit for RS485 2-wire operation switch settings need to be modified using the switch settings shown on the next page. -
Page 5: Switch Settings
SWITCH SETTINGS The MX-485-13 is factory shipped with the RS485 data channel configured in the 4-wire RS485 mode with the internal data input termination switched on, the internal data output termination switched off, and no offset bias applied. In order to reconfigure the RS485 channel, the configuration switch bank on the right side of unit needs to be modified. -
Page 6: Mx-485-13 Status Led Indicators
A red LED indicator is provided to monitor the RS485 input data from the electrical interface, through the MX-485-13, and out onto the fiber. The intensity of this indicator will vary with input data patterns, however in typical applications it will cycle on and off as data is transmitted. -
Page 7: Rs485 Termination And Offset Bias Requirements
Offset bias for RS485 4-wire output can be applied on the MX-485-13 by setting switch # 3 and switch # 4 on. Please note that these switches work as a set and must be either both on or both off. -
Page 8: Warranty
LIFETIME WARRANTY INFORMATION American Fibertek, Inc warrants that at the time of delivery the products delivered will be free of defects in materials and workmanship. Defective products will be repaired or replaced at the exclusive option of American Fibertek. A Return Material Authorization (RMA) number is required to send the products back in case of return.
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