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Using the FD322 Application as a Cable Note Break Sensor Confidential – Limited Distribution AN-SM-038 Rev A 141117...
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Fiber SenSys, Inc., 2925 NW Aloclek Drive, Suite 120, Hillsboro, OR 97124 USA.
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Our products are trusted to protect military, nuclear, industrial, commercial, and residential applications. The FD322 combines Fiber SenSys’ legacy of high-security and high-reliability with simple configuration requirements at a very competitive price.
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Figure 2 To configure the FD322 to detect breaks only, first verify that the maximum loss in the fiber is less than 5dB. The FD322 APU has a built-in loss calculator that functions as part of the unit’s calibration process.
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IP port is being used, the processor will output a fault indicator via XML messaging when the cable is disconnected or cut. Figure 3 below displays a screenshot from the FD322 Tuning Software reflecting the proper parameters for cable break detector applications; observe that all the detection related settings are disabled.
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LED from illuminating. Figure 4 Connect one end of the cable being used to detect breaks to the output port on FD322; connect the other end to the input port (on the same side). Fiber SenSys, Inc. 2925 NW Aloclek Drive, #120...