Table Of Contents - TC Communications TC2400 User Manual

Rack mount/stand alone hi-speed multi-drop (ring) fiber optic modem
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Chapter 1 - Overview ......................................................................................... 3
Description .............................................................................................................................. 3
Operation of Self-Healing Ring ............................................................................................ 4
Fiber Optic Ring's Integrity Monitors ................................................................................. 6
Cable Fault Detection between Slaves .............................................................................. 7
LED Functions ........................................................................................................................ 8
LEDs, DIP Switches and Connectors .................................................................................. 8
LED Functions (cont.) ........................................................................................................... 9
External DIP Switch Functions ............................................................................................ 9
Internal DIP Switch Functions ............................................................................................. 9
Anti-Streaming Timer .......................................................................................................... 10
Electrical Specifications ..................................................................................................... 10
Electrical Signal Inteface Connections & Pin Assignments ......................................... 10
RS-232 Asynchronous .................................................................................................. 10
Four Wire RS-422/RS-485 Asynchronous ................................................................. 11
Two Wire(Half Duplex) RS-485 Asynchronous ......................................................... 11
RS-485 Transition Timer Setup ......................................................................................... 12
RJ11-to-DB25 Female (Async DCE) Conversion Cables .............................................. 13
Optical Specifications ......................................................................................................... 13
Transmission Distances................................................................................................ 13
Launch Power & Sensitivity ......................................................................................... 13
Chapter 2 - Installation .....................................................................................14
Unpacking the Unit .............................................................................................................. 14
Equipment Location ............................................................................................................ 14
Dry Contact Alarm Relay ..................................................................................................... 14
Power Supply ........................................................................................................................ 14
Installation Procedure Summary ....................................................................................... 14
Chapter 3 - Troubleshooting .............................................................................15
General .................................................................................................................................. 15
Alarm LED ............................................................................................................................. 15
Optic Cable Types ............................................................................................................... 15
Calculating Loss on the Fiber ............................................................................................ 15
Chapter 4 - Bench Tests ...................................................................................16
General .................................................................................................................................. 16
Bench Test with Built-In Signal Generator ...................................................................... 16
Local Electrical Loopback Bench Test ............................................................................ 17
Optic Loopback Bench Test (for TC2400 only) .............................................................. 18
Remote Loopback Bench Test ......................................................................................... 19
Commonly Asked Questions .............................................................................................. 20
Chapter 5 - Component Placement ...................................................................21
Chapter 6 - Specifications .................................................................................22
Appendix A .......................................................................................................23
Return Policy ........................................................................................................................ 23
Warranty ................................................................................................................................ 23

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