Warranty and Repair Policy ..............7 Reporting Defects..................9 Certification..................... 9 Conventions..................... 9 Precautions .................... 10 Introduction to the 7410F IFL ..............11 Options ....................11 Product Drawings .................. 13 Panel Descriptions................. 14 Block Diagrams ..................15 Installation ....................16 Setting Up the Transmitter ..............
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Figure 4 - 7410FT Transmitter Block Diagram ............ 15 Figure 5 - 7410FR Receiver Block Diagram............15 Figure 6 - Typical Application of a 7410F Link ........... 16 Figure 7 - 7180M Chassis Rear View ..............21 Figure 8 - Jumper Installation: Tx and Rx Only ........... 22 Figure 9 - Jumper Installation: 2000 Switch in Slot 2...........
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7410F IFL Installation and Users Guide Figure 22 - Cleaning the Optical Port (2).............. 40 Figure 23 - Mounting the Chassis and Adaptor - Detail ........42 Figure 24 - Mounting the Pins and Adaptor............43 Figure 25 - Mounting the Screws (1) ..............43 Figure 26 - Mounting the Screws (2) ..............
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7410F IFL Installation and Users Guide Figure 53 - Standard 7180M and 7180M with 2380 Relay Adaptor Pinout ..71 Figure 54 - 7180M with 2000 Switch Pinout ............71 Figure 55 - Pinout of 7180M Jumper with 2000 Switch in Slot 2 and 5....71 Figure 56 - Pinout of 7180M Jumper with 2000 Switch in Slot 2 ......
7410F IFL Installation and Users Guide Front Chapter 1. Front Chapter 1.1 Warranty and Repair Policy Foxcom performs testing and inspection to verify the quality and reliability of our products. Foxcom uses every reasonable precaution to ensure that each unit meets specifications before shipment. Customers are asked to advise their incoming inspection, assembly, and test personnel as to the precautions required in handling and testing our products.
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7410F IFL Installation and Users Guide Front Chapter number, and discrepancy. The unit may then be forwarded to Foxcom, transportation prepaid. Devices returned collect or without authorization may not be accepted. 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.
Notify Foxcom as soon as possible. Note Keep all packing material until you have completed the inspection. 1.3 Certification The 7410F IFL has CE, FCC, FDA, and UL certification. 1.4 Conventions In this manual the following special formats are used: Note Notes contain information detailing the current topic.
7410F IFL Installation and Users Guide Front Chapter 1.5 Precautions 1.5.1. Personal Safety WARNING OPTICAL RADIATION APPLYING POWER TO THE TRANSMITTER UNIT WILL CREATE A LASER ENERGY SOURCE OPERATING IN CLASS I AS DEFINED BY IEC 825-1. USE EITHER AN INFRARED VIEWER, OPTICAL POWER METER OR FLUORESCENT SCREEN FOR OPTICAL OUTPUT VERIFICATION.
The direct modulation, coupled with the 7410F Links RF circuitry, guarantees superior signal quality. The 7410F gives more than 30 dB carrier to noise performance in a full multichannel environment.
. Under each option is a square. If the unit includes a particular option the square under the option should be marked. Figure 1 - Option Label The label includes some options which are not relevant to the 7410F IFL. Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-006-01-A...
7410F IFL Installation and Users Guide Introduction to the 7410F IFL 2.2 Product Drawings Figure 2 shows the front and rear panels of the 7410FT Transmitter units. Figure 2 - 7410FT Transmitter Panels Figure 3 shows the front and rear panels of the 7410FR Receiver units.
7410F IFL Installation and Users Guide Introduction to the 7410F IFL 2.3 Panel Descriptions On the Front Panel of the 7410F Transmitter and Receiver unit are LEDs. The following tables describe the LEDs. Table 1 - 7410FT Transmitter LEDs LED Name...
7410F IFL Installation and Users Guide Introduction to the 7410F IFL 2.4 Block Diagrams Figure 4 - 7410FT Transmitter Block Diagram The 7410FT Transmitter accepts RF input signal levels ranging from -40 to -20 dBm total power (i.e. at 10 channel loading this is equivalent to -50 to -30 dBm per channel).
7410F IFL Installation and Users Guide Installation 3. Installation The following section details how to setup the 7410F IFL units Setting up the 7410F IFL Transmitters and Receivers consists of the following steps: 1. Setting up the transmitter 2. Connecting the fiberoptic cable 3.
7410F IFL Installation and Users Guide Installation 3.1 Setting Up the Transmitter 1. Place the 7410FT Transmitter in the 7180M Chassis. The operating base plate temperature must be between -10° C to 55° C. 2. Apply AC power to the chassis. The Laser LED should be lit.
7410F IFL Installation and Users Guide Installation 3.2 Connecting the Fiberoptic Cable Before connecting the cable: 1. The fiberoptic cable must be either fusion spliced or connected via FC/APC connectors. 2. Wipe the connector with a lint-free cotton cloth. 3. Note the polarity key of the optical connector before inserting.
7410F IFL Installation and Users Guide Installation 3.3 Setting Up the Receiver 1. Place the 7410FR Receiver in the 7180M Chassis, unless a 2000 RF Switch is installed (refer to Figure 7, page 21). The operating base plate temperature must be between -10° C to 55° C.
7410F IFL Installation and Users Guide Installation 3.4 Powering the IFL • Transmitter power requirement: +15VDC @ 300 mA • Receiver power requirement: +15VDC @ 250 mA • The Standalone Transmitter/Receiver can be powered by a Foxcom-supplied external DC power supply.
7410F IFL Installation and Users Guide Installation Figure 7 - 7180M Chassis Rear View 3.5 Connecting the Back Panel Jumpers On the rear panel of the 7180M Back Panel are product selectors (JP1 to JP4). The 3 pin selectors (male) are the connecting point between the slots and the back panel.
7410F IFL Installation and Users Guide Installation 2. If the 7180M has Tx or Rx units only, place all jumpers on the lower two pins. Figure 8 - Jumper Installation: Tx and Rx Only 3. If the 2000 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.
7410F IFL Installation and Users Guide Installation Figure 10 - Jumper Installation: 2000 Switch in Slot 5 5. If the 2000 Switch is installed in Slots 2 and 5, place the JP1, JP2, JP3, and JP4 jumpers on the higher two pins.
1. Using a Digital Volt Meter, measure the voltage at the connector pin #4 (both Rackmount and Standalone). 3.7 Aligning the Fiberoptic Link The final step in installing the 7410F IFL is re-adjusting the Receiver Gain Control for unity gain. To set the unity gain: 1.
7410F IFL Installation and Users Guide Product Technical Description Note If a 2380 Relay Adaptor is installed RF and Optical Levels are measured together; the alarm indicates a problem in either the RF or Optical Levels Figure 15 - 7410FT Transmitter Pinout Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No.
7410F IFL Installation and Users Guide Product Technical Description Figure 16 - 7410FR Receiver Pinout CAUTION When monitoring the voltage outputs use only a high resistance DVM. Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-006-01-A...
7410F IFL Installation and Users Guide Product Technical Description 4.4 7180M Chassis Pinouts The unit’s pins are found at the backplane of the 7180M chassis. The 7180M chassis backplane incorporates eight slots. Pinouts from the nine pin connector at each slot are sent through the backplane assembly to the two 25 pin D connectors, J9 and J10, and one nine pin connector, J11.
7410F IFL Installation and User’s Guide Product Technical Description The pins are numbered as follows: Table 5 - 7180M Alarm Connector (J12) Pinout Pin No. Function Name Slot No. Pin No. Function Name Slot No. RF Alarm RfAlm1 RF Alarm...
7410F IFL Installation and User’s Guide Troubleshooting 5. Troubleshooting The 7410F IFL was tested before it left the factory. However if you are experiencing difficulties consult the list below for possible solutions. If your system is still experiencing problems attempt to isolate and identify the malfunctioning unit.
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7410F IFL Installation and User’s Guide Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE No optical power, LED 1. There is a break or severe bend in the not illuminated. fiberoptic cable. Use an optical power meter or another functioning receiver unit to verify optical power coming down the fiber.
7410F IFL Installation and User’s Guide Appendix I Cleaning Fiberoptic Connections 6. Appendix I Cleaning Fiberoptic Connections The unit has an FC/APC angle polished optical connector for very high optical return loss performance. The units are specified into singlemode fiber i.e. 9/125 micron core diameter.
7410F IFL Installation and User’s Guide Appendix I Cleaning Fiberoptic Connections 6.1 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.
7410F IFL Installation and User’s Guide Appendix I Cleaning Fiberoptic Connections 6.2 Cleaning Procedure for FC/APC Bulkhead Ports CAUTION Clean the transmitter and receiver optical ports only when there is evidence of contamination or reduced performance. 6.2.1. Swab Method Using a clean fiber optic cleaning swab, gently wipe out the optical port.
3. Apply AC power to the standalone power supply unit. 4. Connect the 7410F unit to the power supply. The Laser LED should be lit. 5. All remaining steps are the same as in the product manual. Refer to Setting Up the Transmitter on page 17, and Setting Up the Receiver on page 19.
7410F IFL Installation and User’s Guide Appendix III The 2380 Relay Adaptor 8. Appendix III The 2380 Relay Adaptor The following section describes how to install the 2380 Relay Adaptor onto the 7180M Chassis. The 2380 Relay Adaptor assembly provides dry contact output signals as an option to the standard open collector signals available on the 7180M chassis backplane.
7410F IFL Installation and User’s Guide Appendix III The 2380 Relay Adaptor 4. Mount the unit onto the pin guides. Figure 24 - Mounting the Pins and Adaptor 5. Mount the four screws. The screws must be installed in the order shown in Figure 25 and Figure 26.
7410F IFL Installation and User’s Guide Appendix III The 2380 Relay Adaptor Figure 26 - Mounting the Screws (2) CAUTION Use only the mounting screws provided by Foxcom. Using other screws can permanently damage the unit! Figure 27 - Mounted 2380 6.
7410F IFL Installation and User’s Guide Appendix III The 2380 Relay Adaptor 8.4 2380 Pinouts The following table details the 2380 Alarms pinouts. Table 9 - 2380 Alarms Pinout (J2) Pin Number Function Name Slot Number Alarm NOP1 Alarm COM1...
9. Appendix IV 7100M Chassis The 7100M Chassis is a standard Foxcom Chassis which holds up to 6 links. If 7410F IFL is being installed into a 7100M the following information should be used for installing and checking the unit.
7180M Chassis. All other steps are the same. CAUTION By default, an 7410F IFL installed in a 7100M is set to 230V. To change the voltage to 115V, refer to page 69, Changing the Primary Power Setting.
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7410F IFL Installation and User’s Guide Appendix IV 7100M Chassis 9.2.2. Setting Up the Receiver 1. Place the 7410FR Receiver in the 7100M Chassis. The operating base plate temperature must be between -10° C to 55° C. 2. Apply AC power to the chassis. The Power Supply’s LED should be lit.
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7410F IFL Installation and User’s Guide Appendix IV 7100M Chassis 9.2.3. Powering the IFL • Transmitter power requirement: +15VDC @ 300 mA • Receiver power requirement: +15VDC @ 250 mA • The Standalone Transmitter/Receiver can be powered by a Foxcom-supplied external DC power supply.
7410F IFL Installation and User’s Guide Appendix IV 7100M Chassis Figure 31 - 7100M Chassis Rear View 9.2.4. Connecting the Back Panel Jumpers On the rear panel of the 7100M Back Panel are product connectors (JP1 to JP4). The 3 pin connectors (male) are the connecting point between the slots and the back panel.
7410F IFL Installation and User’s Guide Appendix IV 7100M Chassis 2. If the 7100M has Tx or Rx units only, place all jumpers on the lower two pins. Figure 32 - Jumper Installation: Tx and Rx Only 3. If the 2000 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.
7410F IFL Installation and User’s Guide Appendix IV 7100M Chassis Figure 34 - Jumper Installation: 2000 Switch in Slot 5 5. If the 2000 Switch is installed in Slots 2 and 5, place the JP1, JP2, JP3, and JP4 jumpers on the higher two pins.
7410F IFL Installation and User’s Guide Appendix IV 7100M Chassis Figure 38 - 7410FT Transmitter Pinout CAUTION When monitoring the voltage outputs use only a high resistance DVM. Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-006-01-A...
7410F IFL Installation and User’s Guide Appendix IV 7100M Chassis Figure 39 - 7410FR Receiver Pinout CAUTION When monitoring the voltage outputs use a high resistance DVM only. Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-006-01-A...
7410F IFL Installation and User’s Guide Appendix IV 7100M Chassis 9.5 7100M Pinouts The unit’s pins are found at the backplane of the 7100M chassis. The 7100M backplane incorporates 6 slots. Pinouts from the nine pin connector at each slot are sent through the backplane assembly to the two 25 pin D connectors, J9 and J10, and one nine pin connector, J11.
7410F IFL Installation and Users Guide Appendix IV 7100M Chassis 9.6 The 2300 Relay Adaptor The following section describes how to install the 2300 Relay Adaptor onto the 7100M Chassis. The 2300 Relay Adaptor assembly provides dry contact outputs as an option to the standard open collector signals available on the 7100M chassis backplane.
7410F IFL Installation and Users Guide Appendix IV 7100M Chassis Figure 43 - Mounting the Pins and Adaptor 5. Mount the four screws. The screws must be installed in the order shown in Figure 44 and Figure 45. Figure 44 - Mounting the Screws (1) Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No.
7410F IFL Installation and Users Guide Appendix IV 7100M Chassis Figure 45 - Mounting the Screws (2) CAUTION Use only the mounting screws provided by Foxcom. Using other screws can permanently damage the unit! Figure 46 - Mounted 2300 6. Connect the cables.
7410F IFL Installation and Users Guide Appendix IV 7100M Chassis 9.6.4. 2300 Pinouts The following table details the 2300 Alarms pinouts. Table 16 - 2300 Alarms Pinout (J2) Pin Number Function Name Slot Number Opt. Alarm OPTA1 RF Alarm RFA1...
7410F IFL Installation and Users Guide Appendix IV 7100M Chassis 9.7 Changing the Primary Power Setting By default all Foxcom products are set operation at 230 VAC. To change to 115 VAC operation the instructions below must be followed to avoid damage to both personnel and equipment.
7410F IFL Installation and Users Guide Appendix IV 7100M Chassis 8. Gently put the Voltage Selector back into the Connector. The Voltage Selector should snap in easily. 9. Remove the fuse from the fuse drawer, and insert the 1A/250V fuse.
7410F IFL Installation and Users Guide Appendix V Pinouts, Detailed Information 10. Appendix V Pinouts, Detailed Information The following charts give detailed information regarding the chassis and 2000 Switch pinouts. Figure 53 - Standard 7180M and 7180M with 2380 Relay Adaptor Pinout Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No.
7410F IFL Installation and Users Guide Appendix V Pinouts, Detailed Information Figure 54 - 7180M with 2000 Switch Pinout Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-006-01-A...
7410F IFL Installation and User’s Guide Appendix V Pinouts, Detailed Information Figure 55 - Pinout of 7180M Jumper with 2000 Switch in Slot 2 and 5 Figure 56 - Pinout of 7180M Jumper with 2000 Switch in Slot 2 Foxcom Proprietary Information...
7410F IFL Installation and User’s Guide Appendix V Pinouts, Detailed Information Figure 57 - Pinout of 7180M Jumper with 2000 Switch in Slot 5 Figure 58 - Pinout of 7180M Jumper with Tx or Rx only Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-006-01-A...
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