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Installation and User's Guide
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  • Page 1 7225H Interfacility Link Installation and User’s Guide © Copyright 2007...
  • Page 2 This manual contains propriety and confidential information of Foxcom Reproduction, release to any third party, or any other unauthorized use, of any information contained herein is expressly forbidden. The information contained in this document is believed to be accurate as of the time of going to press. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Appendix 3.1.2 Mounting the the 2380 Relay Adapter ...........37 Appendix 3.2 2380 Dimensions and Front Panel Label ......40 Appendix 3.3 2380 Adapter Pinouts ............. 41 Appendix 4 Pinout Charts and Diagrams............. 43 7225H Interfacility Link Installation and User’s Guide page i Foxcom proprietary information...
  • Page 4 Figures Figure 1 Option Label ........... . 2 Figure 2 7225HT Transmitter Front and Rear Panel .
  • Page 5 30 days of discovery of a defect within the warranty period. This warranty is the only warranty made by Foxcom and is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied. Foxcom sales agents or representatives are not authorized to make commitments on warranty returns.
  • Page 6 The unit may then be forwarded to Foxcom, transportation prepaid. Devices returned collect or without authorization may not be accepted. 2. Prior to repair, Foxcom will advise the customer of our test results and any charges for repairing customer-caused problems or out-of-warranty conditions etc.
  • Page 7 Examine the units for any damage which may have been caused in transit. If damage is discovered, file a claim with the freight carrier immediately. Notify Foxcom as soon as possible. Keep all packing material until you have completed the Note inspection.
  • Page 8 Important Information page vi Document no. 93-005-33-B2...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction To The 7225H Interfacility Link

    Gain Control provides for optimization of the RF signal. LEDs, and back panel monitors and alarms allow for complete system status monitoring and for interfacing with monitor and control (M&C) systems. 7225H Interfacility Link Installation and User’s Guide page 1 Foxcom proprietary information...

  • Page 10: Options

    Options Options The 7225H Interfacility Link comes with a variety of options: 1. 155nm laser; a 1310 nm laser is standard. 2. LNB powering; the transmitter unit can provide 14 or 18 VDC for optional LNB powering, depending on the Power Supply in the chassis 3.

  • Page 11: Product Drawings

    Product Drawings Product Drawings Figure 2 7225HT Transmitter Front and Rear Panel Figure 3 7225HR Receiver Front and Rear Panel 7225H Interfacility Link Installation and User’s Guide page 3 Foxcom proprietary information...

  • Page 12: Panel Descriptions

    Panel Descriptions Panel Descriptions On the Front Panel of the 7225H IFL units are two LEDs. Both LEDs should be on when the unit is in use. The following tables describe the LEDs. The LEDs on the Front Panel of the Transmitter and Receiver 7225H are:...

  • Page 13: Block Diagrams

    Block Diagrams Block Diagrams Figure 4 Transmitter Block Diagram Figure 5 Receiver Block Diagram 7225H Interfacility Link Installation and User’s Guide page 5 Foxcom proprietary information...
  • Page 14 Block Diagrams page 6 Document no. 93-005-33-B2...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Installation

    This section gives instructions on installing the transmitter an ad receiver in a chassis rackmount. For instructions on installing standalone units see on page 35. Appendix 2 Installing a Standalone Unit 7225H Interfacility Link Installation and User’s Guide page 7 Foxcom proprietary information...

  • Page 16: Setting Up The Transmitter

    Setting up the Transmitter Setting up the Transmitter 1. Place the 7225HT in the 7180M Chassis. 2. Apply AC power to the chassis. The Power Supply and Laser LEDs should be lit. 3. Using an optical power meter, measure the optical power. Insert the meter’s cable into the Transmitter’s optical connector.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Fiber Optic Cable

    1. Line Up the Polarity Key. 2. Insert the connector 3. Tighten the connector Do not apply any glue, silicon adhesive, or any other Caution material to the fiber optic connector! 7225H Interfacility Link Installation and User’s Guide page 9 Foxcom proprietary information...

  • Page 18: Setting Up The Receiver

    Setting Up the Receiver Setting Up the Receiver 1. Place the 7225HR Receiver in any of the 7180M Chassis, unless a 2040 RF Switch is installed. (See Figure 8 7180M Chassis Rear View page 12.). If a 2040 RF Switch(s) is being installed, then slots 2 and/or 5 of Note the 7180M are reserved for the switch(es).

  • Page 19: Measuring The Rf Signal Strength

    (excluding LNB Drive option). • Receiver power requirement: 14 or 18 VDC @ 360mA. • The Standalone Transmitter/Receiver is powered by a Foxcom supplied external DC power supply. • The Rackmount Transmitters/Receivers are plugged into the rackmount chassis. The chassis can accept and power up to eight units.

  • Page 20: 7180M Chassis

    The power supply provides: • 15 or 18 VDC stable • AC input; 100 - 240 VAC • Units can be plugged in “hot standby” Figure 7 7180M Chassis Rear View 7225H Interfacility Link Installation and User’s Guide page 12 Foxcom proprietary information...

  • Page 21: Connecting The Back Panel Jumpers

    3. If the 2040 Switch is installed in Slot 2, place the JP1 and JP2 jumpers on the higher two pins and the JP3 and JP4 jumpers on the lower two pins. Figure 9 Jumper Installation: 2040 Switch in slot 2 7225H Interfacility Link Installation and User’s Guide page 13 Foxcom proprietary information...

  • Page 22: Figure 10 Jumper Installation: 2040 Switch In Slot 5

    5. If the 2040 Switch is installed in Slots 2 and 5, place the JP1, JP2, JP3, and JP4 jumpers on the higher two pins. Figure 11 Jumper Installation: 2040 Switch in slots 2 and 5 7225H Interfacility Link Installation and User’s Guide page 14 Foxcom proprietary information...

  • Page 23: Measuring The Rf Signal Strength

    6. Adjust the Receiver Gain Control for unity gain. Figure 12 Fiber Optic Alignment Setup If you are unable to perform this procedure see Chapter 4: Gain Control on page 27. 7225H Interfacility Link Installation and User’s Guide page 15 Foxcom proprietary information...
  • Page 24 Aligning the Fiber Optic Link page 16 Document no. 93-005-33-B2...

  • Page 25: Chapter 3 Product Specifications

    This specification is true when: IMD = -40 dBc, Pout = -5 dBm Full gain range is obtainable when in the input/output signal power is within the specified range @ maximum input With no damage 7225H Interfacility Link Installation and User’s Guide page 17 Foxcom proprietary information...
  • Page 26 7225H Interfacility Link Specifications Optical Specifications Optical Wavelength 1310 ± 10 nm [1550 nm optional] Optical power output +3 to +7 dBm/ 2 to 5 mW Optical connector FC/APC Optical budget 5 Km @ 3 dB Optical return loss -60 dB Physical Specifications Chassis capacity 8 plug-ins, and 2 power supplies...

  • Page 27: Model Dimensions

    Model Dimensions Model Dimensions Figure 13 Unit dimensions Figure 14 7810M Chassis Dimensions 7225H Interfacility Link Installation and User’s Guide page 19 Foxcom proprietary information...

  • Page 28: 7225H Interfacility Link Pinouts

    7225H Interfacility Link Pinouts 7225H Interfacility Link Pinouts 3.3.1 Transmitter Pinout Standalone 7180M 9-Pin Chassis 2380 Relay Connector Backplane Adapter [J13] Connector Connector Name Description — — +15 or 18V 330 mA Power [excluding. LNB option] — — Spare Not Used J11-P9 J-P25 Chassis Ground...

  • Page 29: Receiver Pinouts

    RF or Optical Levels. Figure 16 7225HR Receiver pinout When monitoring the voltage outputs use only a high resistance DVM. Caution 7225H Interfacility Link Installation and User’s Guide page 21 Foxcom proprietary information...

  • Page 30: 7180M Chassis Pinouts

    For more information about pinouts, see on page 43. Appendix 4 Pinout Charts and Diagrams Figure 17 7180M Chassis rear view Figure 18 7180M Chassis Pin numbers 7225H Interfacility Link Installation and User’s Guide page 22 Foxcom proprietary information...

  • Page 31: 7180M Alarm Connector Pinouts [J12]

    Optical Alarm OptAlm8 Standby Power Supply SPSNOP Standby Power Supply SPSCOM Main Power Supply MPSNOP Main Power Supply MPSCOM Chassis Ground Table 6 7180M Alarm Connector [J12} Pinouts 7225H Interfacility Link Installation and User’s Guide page 23 Foxcom proprietary information...

  • Page 32: 7180M Monitor Connector Pinout [J13]

    7180M Chassis Pinouts 3.4.2 7180M Monitor Connector Pinout [J13] Pin No. Function Name Slot No. RSSI Monitor RSSI1 RSSI Monitor RSSI2 RSSI Monitor RSSI3 RSSI Monitor RSSI4 RSSI Monitor RSSI5 RSSI Monitor RSSI6 RSSI Monitor RSSI7 RSSI Monitor RSSI8 PDI Monitor PDI1 PDI Monitor PDI2...

  • Page 33: 7180M And Redundancy Switching

    3.4.4 7180M and Redundancy Switching The 2040 Switch provides optional 1:1 redundancy switching for all Foxcom Interfacility Links. If the customer chooses to add redundancy switching to the link, the pin connector jumpers need to be moved. Detailed instructions on moving the jumpers are provided in the Model 2040 1:1 Redundant Switch Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 34 7180M Chassis Pinouts page 26 Document no. 93-005-33-B2...

  • Page 35: Chapter 4 Gain Control

    2. Set the nominal RSSI signal at 3.5 V ± 0.5. To adjust the Receiver Gain: 1. Set the input power to the expected power level. 2. Set the nominal RSSI signal at 5.0 V ± 2. 7225H Interfacility Link Installation and User’s Guide page 27 Foxcom proprietary information...
  • Page 36 page 28 Document no. 93-005-33-B2...

  • Page 37: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    However if you are experiencing difficulties see the list below for possible solutions. If you are still experiencing problems, attempt to isolate and identify the malfunctioning unit before consulting Foxcom’s technical support. Problem Possible Cause 1. Laser LED not on a.
  • Page 38 3. No optical power, a. No optical power, LED not LED not illuminated illuminated.Transmitter is not functioning, see above. b. There is a break or severe bend in the fiber optic cable. Use an optical power meter or another functioning receiver unit to verify optical power coming down the fiber.

  • Page 39: Appendix 1 Cleaning Fiber Optic Connections

    Specific performance and/or design assistance is available by request from Foxcom. If there is low/no signal or noisy signal at a Foxcom module, the connector should be cleaned. Dirt on the inside connector tip can impair the flow of light causing problems in signal transmission.

  • Page 40: Appendix 1.1 Cleaning Procedures For Fc/Apc Connectors

    Appendix 1.1 Cleaning Procedures for FC/APC Connectors Use a Kim Wipe to gently wipe the end face surface of the connector. Alternatively a Cletop automatic connector cleaner can be used. Figure 19 Wiping the connector with a Kim wiper Figure 20 Wiping the connector with a Kim wiper [2] page 32 Document no.

  • Page 41: Appendix 1.2 Cleaning Procedure For Fc/Apc Bulkhead Ports

    Do not use commercial compressed air due to potential oil contamination. To prevent contamination, the optical ports should be Note connected or covered with a dust cap at all times. Use dry air or nitrogen only. 7225H Interfacility Link Installation and User’s Guide page 33 Foxcom proprietary information...
  • Page 42 page 34 Document no. 93-005-33-B2...

  • Page 43: Appendix 2 Installing A Standalone Unit

    All remaining steps are the same as in the product manual. See sections on page 8 and 2.1 Setting up the Transmitter 2.3 Setting Up the on page 10. Receiver 7225H Interfacility Link Installation and User’s Guide page 35 Foxcom proprietary information...
  • Page 44 page 36 Document no. 93-005-33-B2...

  • Page 45: Appendix 3 The 2380 Relay Adapter

    : Disconnect the electricity performing Very Important before this procedure. 2. Make sure that you have all the needed equipment. 3. Install the pin guides. Figure 23 Installing the guide pins 7225H Interfacility Link Installation and User’s Guide page 37 Foxcom proprietary information...

  • Page 46: Figure 24 Mounting The Adapter

    5. Mount the four screws. The screws must be installed in the order shown in Figures 25 Use only the mounting screws Caution provided by Foxcom.Other screws can permanently damage the unit! Figure 25 Mounting the screws [1] page 38...

  • Page 47: Figure 26 Mounting The Screws [2]

    Figure 26 Mounting the screws [2] Figure 27 Mounted 2380 6. Connect the cables. 7225H Interfacility Link Installation and User’s Guide page 39 Foxcom proprietary information...

  • Page 48: Appendix 3.2 2380 Dimensions And Front Panel Label

    Appendix 3.2 2380 Dimensions and Front Panel Label Figure 28 2380 Dimensions Figure 29 2380 Front Label page 40 Document no. 93-005-33-B2...

  • Page 49: Appendix 3.3 2380 Adapter Pinouts

    Main PS Alarm MPSA Standby PS Alarm SPSA Power Supply Comm. PSCOM Alarms in Pins 1 through 16 function if there is either an RF or Note Optical signals failure. 7225H Interfacility Link Installation and User’s Guide page 41 Foxcom proprietary information...

  • Page 50: Figure 30 2380 Pin Numbers

    Table 12 2380 Monitor Connector Pinouts [J4] Pin Number Function Name Slot Number RSSI Monitor RSSI RSSI Monitor RSSI RSSI Monitor RSSI RSSI Monitor RSSI RSSI Monitor RSSI RSSI Monitor RSSI RSSI Monitor RSSI RSSI Monitor RSSI PDI Monitor PDI1 PDI Monitor PDI2 PDI Monitor...

  • Page 51: Appendix 4 Pinout Charts And Diagrams

    Figure 35 Pinout of 7180M Jumper with 2040 RF Switch in slot 5 ....50 Figure 36 Pinout of 7180M Jumper with Transmitter and Receiver units only ..51 7225H Interfacility Link Installation and User’s Guide page 43 Foxcom proprietary information...

  • Page 52: Figure 31 Standard 7180M And 7180M With 2380 Relay Adapter Pinout

    Figure 31 Standard 7180M and 7180M with 2380 Relay Adapter Pinout page 44 Document no. 93-005-33-B2...
  • Page 53 7225H Interfacility Link Installation and User’s Guide page 45 Foxcom proprietary information...

  • Page 54: Figure 32 7180M With 2040 Rf Switch Pinout

    Figure 32 7180M with 2040 RF Switch Pinout page 46 Document no. 93-005-33-B2...
  • Page 55 7225H Interfacility Link Installation and User’s Guide page 47 Foxcom proprietary information...

  • Page 56: Figure 33 Pinout Of 7180M Jumper With 2040 Rf Switch In Slots 2 And 5

    Figure 33 Pinout of 7180M Jumper with 2040 RF Switch in slots 2 and 5 page 48 Document no. 93-005-33-B2...

  • Page 57: Figure 34 Pinout Of 7180M Jumper With 2040 Rf Switch In Slot 2

    Figure 34 Pinout of 7180M Jumper with 2040 RF Switch in slot 2 7225H Interfacility Link Installation and User’s Guide page 49 Foxcom proprietary information...

  • Page 58: Figure 35 Pinout Of 7180M Jumper With 2040 Rf Switch In Slot 5

    Figure 35 Pinout of 7180M Jumper with 2040 RF Switch in slot 5 page 50 Document no. 93-005-33-B2...

  • Page 59: Figure 36 Pinout Of 7180M Jumper With Transmitter And Receiver Units Only

    Figure 36 Pinout of 7180M Jumper with Transmitter and Receiver units only 7225H Interfacility Link Installation and User’s Guide page 51 Foxcom proprietary information...
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