LaserBit PicoPlus Series 1.0 page 3 1 Introduction 1.1 What is FSO? is free space optics provides point-point broadband communications using Laser Light as the transmission medium. is a state of art data communication method which is based on a very old communication solution.
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LaserBit PicoPlus Series 1.0 page 4 Laserbit Communications To meet the demands for every higher bandwidth, continues to invest heavily in research and development with the newest product line which offers Gigabit speeds being launched. Laserbit This manual describes the series of free space laser transmission system.
LaserBit PicoPlus Series 1.0 page 5 1.2 Optical Free-space Transmission The principle used in free space laser transmission is very similar to the one is used for fibre optic transmission. The difference is while fibre optic devices use electronics and optics optimized for transmission to the air. Also one can observe to the similarity in the transmission properties.
Where cable is actually not an alternative, like across rivers or railways or in rugged terrain. Urban areas Where only leased lines are available with limited speed, and high rental cost. With Laserbit links you can establish on line LAN-to-LAN connections. Industrial areas Where you have noisy environment with high EMI or RFI.
Greece, Portugal, Switzerland, Spain, the Benelux-States, Turkish, Poland, Austria, Brazil, Russia, and Singapore. In the other hand the expansion of markets and partners in the Laserbit is keep going today which are helped with trainings, meetings and other programs and a fine support community.
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LaserBit PicoPlus Series 1.0 page 8 unbalanced (coaxial or utp) connection interface. The transmission carries data using a concentrated laser beam and a unique modulation technique is employed to ensure error free data transfer over distances of up to 200 meter. Transparent and wire...
LaserBit PicoPlus Series 1.0 page 9 3 Interfaces for PICO PLUS 3.1 100Mbps TP interface Laserbit Pico Plus PoE series products are designed to provide easy-to- use and cost-effective solution for interconnecting Local Area Networks. By utilizing standard Category 5 cable and using standard IEEE802.3af interface the deployment of the system is easier than ever.
LaserBit PicoPlus Series 1.0 page 10 3.2 DirectE1 interface The E1 systems cover the low speed telephony requirements such as connecting Telephone exchanges, up to 30 individual lines. As a part of the system you will receive E1 multiplexers. These multiplexers provide fast and easy connection to the laser device.
LaserBit PicoPlus Series 1.0 page 11 4 Product matrixes 4.1 Interface matrix In the spreadsheet below you can see the interface availability. E100TP PicoPlus 4.2 Power supply configuration PicoPlus...
LaserBit PicoPlus Series 1.0 page 13 6 Sites of installation 6.1 Key factors of operation There are four key issues that the site survey has to shed light on. Proper system operation cannot be guaranteed without satisfying all of the four requirements.
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LaserBit PicoPlus Series 1.0 page 14 Preferred installation Pay attention to Avoid (*) sites Concrete wall Behind window Soft materials Brick wall Old constructs Chimneys Microwave towers Wooden constructs Metal masts or Frames Hidden heat isolations, like Styrofoam In cases where installations are listed under “AVOID” cannot be avoided than special mounting accessories to be designed and special installations must be used.
6.3 Distance measurement Because the units were designed, and calibrated for certain distance operations the higher distance will decrease the availability. Laserbit pre-calibrates and pre-tests every unit shipped to the customer. To ensure that the unit you are about to buy fits to the needs, the first step is to measure the distance.
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EN 55022:1998+Corr:2001+A1:2000 and EN 55024:1998 Dismounting the cover can cause fatal injury! Manufactured by: LaserBit Communications Corp., 1037Budapest, Manufactured by :LaserBit Communications Corp., 1037 Budapest, Kunigunda u 45, Kunigunda u 45, HUNGARY, Tel.:+36-1-453-7440 Fax.:+36-1-240-3570 HUNGARY, Tel.: +36-1-453-7440, Fax: +36-1-240-3570 www.laserbit.net...
LaserBit PicoPlus Series 1.0 page 17 8 The mounting bracket In the following chapter you will find detailed description of the bracket fastenings. 8.1 Mounting Bracket for Picos Laserbit provides the mounting bracket and all the necessary components for Pico II units.
LaserBit PicoPlus Series 1.0 page 18 9 System installation 9.1 On the table test Warning! Do not look either into the transmitter or the receiver optics because at this distance even the reflected laser beam can be dangerous to your eyes.
LaserBit PicoPlus Series 1.0 page 19 9.1.1 Fixing the heads PICO PLUS Your head can be fixed to its stand with the three M6x25 bolts. On the figure you can see a plinth of a PICO PLUS PICO unit, a head of a...
LaserBit PicoPlus Series 1.0 page 20 9.1.2 Alignment of the heads • Target Side B with the crosshair built in to the head on Side A • Repeat the first step with Side B! • Power up the heads! • Screw the three nuts up tight on...
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LaserBit PicoPlus Series 1.0 page 21 • After the heads are lined up with the sighting device, you have lined the units into a negligent position • Following the LED’s you might require some fine alignment! Depending on the distance this can be small or large movements.
PoE system is connected to the network via one twisted pair cable. This provides the power and the data for the LaserBit Pico Plus laser head The unit has connection for the management on the bottom of the Laser unit.
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LaserBit PicoPlus Series 1.0 page 23 E1/T1 Pico Plus E1/T1 PicoPlus provides the same flexibility to the PoE. Power Data Two connectors RJ45 can be found on the bottom of the device. One of these connectors connects the power and the management, the other one is the data connection point.
LaserBit PicoPlus Series 1.0 page 24 9.1.4 How can you install the ODIU? (only in case of E1) unctionalities of the ODIU The outdoor interconnection unit (ODIU) provides the power supply and data connection for the head. The power connection (+8VDC, GND, -8VDC and 30VDC).
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LaserBit PicoPlus Series 1.0 page 25 Installing the ODIU box The physical fixing of the ODIU box can be seen below. Necessary toolkit: • Philips screwdriver • 5mm wrench • Drilling machine with an Ø8mm bit (the minimum effective length is 50mm) First you have to fix the ODIU box to the metal plate: •...
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LaserBit PicoPlus Series 1.0 page 26 Connecting the head to the ODIU, and the ODIU to the power supply Ensure that the cables are connected as it seen below. For the power connection recommended to use three-wired Ø0,75mm cables. The order of the connection can be seen on the figure.
LaserBit PicoPlus Series 1.0 page 27 9.1.5 Connecting to the management (only in case of E1) Using RJ11 Service Connector and the two green connectors you can connect your management indoor unit to the head. The necessary signals can be found on the blue and brown wires of the head power cable.
LaserBit PicoPlus Series 1.0 page 28 Warranty conditions Laserbit Communications Corp. Laserbit warrants that the product purchased will free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. This warranty period will not be extended by virtue of a repair of the product or a replacement of any component of the product during the warranty period.
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LaserBit PicoPlus Series 1.0 page 29 purchaser or user shall be responsible for costs of return handling and transportation. Laserbit If the product does not operate as warranted above, the customer’s sole remedy shall be repair or replacement. The foregoing warranties and remedies are...
LaserBit PicoPlus Series 1.0 page 30 10 Appendix A a. Product registration form Please take your time to fill out Laserbit product registration form to ensure your warranty period begins, otherwise Laserbit consider warranty beginning from the date of shipment from...
LaserBit PicoPlus Series 1.0 page 31 b. Failure report form In case of failures please report it to us, and fill out the failure report form forward to your distributor!
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