Blonder tongue FRDA Series User Manual

Blonder tongue FRDA Series User Manual

Fiber optic receiver/distribution amplifiers

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FRDA Series
Fiber Optic Receiver/Distribution Amplifiers
Model
FRDA-S4A-860-FA
FRDA-S4A-860-SA
FRDA-S4A-1000-FA
FRDA-S4A-1000-SA
©2014 Blonder Tongue Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks are the property of their respective owner.
Stock No.
7400P84B
7400P84BS
7400P14
7400P14S
Status
Date
ACTIVE
July 28, 2014
800-523-6049
www.blondertongue.com
860 MHz, FC/APC Connector
860 MHz, SC/APC Connector
1000 MHz, FC/APC Connector
1000 MHz, SC/APC Connector
Document No.
Issue No.
651219900 C
1
Stock No.
Stock No.
7400
7400
USER MANUAL
USER MANUAL
Author
KK

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  • Page 1 1000 MHz, SC/APC Connector Status Date Document No. Issue No. Author ACTIVE July 28, 2014 651219900 C 800-523-6049 www.blondertongue.com ©2014 Blonder Tongue Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks are the property of their respective owner.
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Always double check that power is disconnected before using such devices. If possible, completely disconnect the unit from any power source. If you have questions about laser safety procedures, please call Blonder Tongue before powering your product. Laser safety classes for the FRDA are as follows:...
  • Page 3: Distribution Amplifier

    FRDA Series Instruction Manual Description The FRDA is a fiber optic receiver module integrated with a broadband distribution amplifier (BIDA). The FRDA is used as a launch amplifier in a coaxial distribution sub-system fed from a single mode broadband fiber network. The FRDA’s optical receiver section provides exceptional CNR performance at low optical input levels. This feature is also a cost saving one, since it permits the use of lower power optical transmitters. The FRDA has two RF bandwidths available, 860 MHz and 1000 MHz, and features power doubling hybrid amplifier technology for high RF output levels and low distortion. The FRDA operates with the FIBT Series of transmitters as well as those from other leading manufacturers. Product Specification Optical Receiver Power Bandwidth: 45 to 1000 MHz Power Supply Requirements: 117 VAC, 60 Hz, 28 W Bandpass Flatness: 1 dB P/V Operating Wavelength: 1310/1550 nm Connectors Optical Input Range: -3 to +3.0 dBm...
  • Page 4 FRDA Series Instruction Manual Figure 1 - End-to-End Link Figure 1 shows the end-to-end RF gain of the Transmitter/Receiver combination. The main factor that determines the end-to-end gain is the amount of light that reaches the receiver. A typical transmitter/receiver combination will have unity gain (0 dB) at a received optical power of 0 dBm (1 milliwatt). The RF gain changes by 2 dB for every 1 dB change in received optical power. This curve will shift up and down by 3 or 4 dB due to variations in the lasers and amplifiers, however the slope will always be 2. The receiver contains a tri-colored indicator LED that may be used to determine the optical signal strength reaching the receiver. When the LED is green, the signal is at optimum input levels. When the LED is yellow, the optical...
  • Page 5 FRDA Series Instruction Manual 1310/1550 Wavelength Setting Receivers are shipped from the factory configured for 1310 nm operation to compliment Blonder Tongue’s FIBT-S3A Series Transmitters. If it is necessary to change the wavelength of operation setting to 1550 nm, first disconnect AC power, then remove the top cover and locate the locate the 1310nm/1550nm 3 pin header near the receiver module. Using needle nose pliers, move the shunt from the 1310 position to the 1550 position. Refer to Figure 3. Replace cover and re-apply AC power. Flat Attenuator Optical RX FIGURE 3 Figure 3 Internal Attenuator Selection The RF output level from the optical receiver module varies considerably over its operational optical input range. It is Optical Input also dependent upon the transmitter’s channel loading, its resultant RF input level and the FRDA’s RF output 0.10...
  • Page 6: Maintenance

    FRDA Series Instruction Manual Maintenance Cleaning If the units need to be cleaned, avoid the use of all solvents and use low-pressure clean air to remove loose dirt. Use low- pressure clean air to clear the connectors of any debris. Dirty or scratched connector end faces will greatly reduce the unit’s performance.
  • Page 7: Troubleshooting

    Returning Product for Repair (or Credit) A Return Material Authorization (RMA) Number is required on all products returned to Blonder Tongue, regardless if the product is being returned for repair or credit. Before returning product, please contact the Blonder Tongue Service Department at 1-800-523-6049, Ext. 4256 or visit our website: www.blondertongue.com for...
  • Page 8 FRDA Series Instruction Manual NOTES...
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  • Page 11: Extended Warranty Program

    10. The cost of the extended warranty is 8% of the purchase price for a 1 or 2 year extension beyond the Blonder Tongue standard warranty. e.g. A product price of $1000 will be $80 for the 1 year (12 mos) and additional $80 for 2 year (24 mos) extension for a total of $160.
  • Page 12: Limited Warranty

    BT may determine) any product manufactured by BT which proves to be defective in materials or workmanship or fails to Blonder Tongue Laboratories, Inc. (BT) will at its sole option, either repair or replace (with a new or factory reconditioned product, as BT may the case of software, licensed) by Seller which is defective in materials or workmanship or fails to meet the applicable specifications that are in effect on the date of meet the specifications which are in effect on the date of shipment or such other specifications as may have been expressly...

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