Foxcom Sat-light 7320 Installation And User Manual

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7320 Interfacility Link
Installation and User's Guide
Copyright 2000

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  • Page 1 7320 Interfacility Link Installation and User’s Guide Copyright 2000...
  • Page 2 Website: www.onepathnet.com e-mail: corporate@onepathnet.com This manual contains PROPRIETARY and CONFIDENTIAL information of OnePath Networks Inc. Reproduction, release to any third party, or any other unauthorized use, of any information contained herein is expressly prohibited. Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-28-C...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.3 Model Dimensions ......................22 5. Manual Gain Control ......................23 5.1 Transmitter Gain Control ....................23 5.2 Receiver Gain Control ....................23 6. Trouble Shooting........................24 7. Appendix I Cleaning Fiberoptic Connections ..............26 8. Appendix II Installing a Standalone Unit................26 Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-28-C...
  • Page 4 Table 1 - 7320 Transmitter LEDs ....................17 Table 2 - 7320 Receiver LEDs....................17 Table 3 - 7320T Transmitter Pinout..................20 Table 4 - 7320R Receiver Pinout.....................21 Table 5 - Receiver RF Signal Voltage ..................23 Table 6 - Trouble Shooting ......................24 Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-28-C...
  • Page 5: Front Chapter

    30 days of receipt of shipment, or within 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: Reporting Defects

    90 days from date of shipment. D) Limitations of Liabilities Foxcom's liability on any claim, of any kind, including negligence for any loss or damage arising from, connected with, or resulting from the purchase order, contract, quotation, or from the performance or breach thereof, or from the...
  • Page 7: Certification

    THE RACKMOUNT POWER SUPPLY LINE IS EMI FILTERED AND FUSED. THE CHASSIS IS CONNECTED TO EARTH GROUND IN COMPLIANCE WITH SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. ALWAYS USE THE 3 PRONG AC PLUG WITH EARTH GROUND TO AVOID POSSIBILITY OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD TO PERSONNEL. Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-28-C...
  • Page 8: Equipment Safety

    When several units are installed on one 7000M chassis, ensure that the total units’ current (including any LNB bias) does not exceed 2A per power supply (e.g. if there are two power supplies the current should not exceed 4A.) Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-28-C...
  • Page 9: Introduction To The 7320 Ifl

    For example in Figure 1 the LNB option is marked. Options 1550 LNB 50 Figure 1 - Option Sticker The sticker includes options which are not relevant to the 7320 IFL. Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-28-C...
  • Page 10: Product Drawings

    Figure 2 - System 7320 Transmitter Front and Rear Panels Figure 3 shows the front and rear panels of the System 7320 Receiver units. 7 3 2 0 R Figure 3 - System 7320 Receiver Front and Rear Panels Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-28-C...
  • Page 11: Block Diagrams

    Control Figure 5 - Receiver Block Diagram The 7320R Optical Receiver receives the optical intensity signal, and linearly converts the signal back to RF. The Receiver then amplifies and reproduces the L-Band RF signal. Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-28-C...
  • Page 12: Set Up

    Figure 6 - Typical Application of a 7320 Link This section gives instructions on installing the transmitter and receiver in a chassis rackmount. For instructions on installing a standalone unit refer to Appendix II Installing a Standalone Unit. Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-28-C...
  • Page 13: Setting Up The Transmitter

    On the rear panel, connect the coax cable to the RF Input Connector. On the rear panel, connect the fiberoptic cable to the Optical Connector. Note If either LED is not lit, refer to Trouble Shooting on page 24. Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-28-C...
  • Page 14: Connecting The Fiberoptic Cable

    Wipe the connector with a lint-free cotton cloth. Note the polarity key of the optical connector before inserting. To connect the cable: Line Up the Polarity Key. FC/APC Insert the connector. Tighten the connector. Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-28-C...
  • Page 15: Setting Up The Receiver

    (0.4 dB/km x length (km) of the fiberoptic cable) + (0.5 dB x number of connectors). For example if a link was 10 kilometers long and had two connectors the loss would be: (0.4 dB/km x 10 km) + (0.5 dB x 2) = 5.0 dB. Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-28-C...
  • Page 16: Powering The Ifl

    Transmitter power requirement - 15VDC @ 300 mA (excluding LNB Drive Option) Receiver power requirement - 15VDC @ 230 mA The Standalone Transmitter/Receiver can be powered by a Foxcom-supplied external DC power supply. The Rackmount Transmitters/Receivers are plugged into the 7000M rackmount chassis.
  • Page 17: Panel Descriptions

    Indicates if the RF signal is above the minimal level Table 2 - 7320 Receiver LEDs LED Name LED Function Indicates if the optical reception power is within limits Opt. Indicates if the RF signal is above the minimal level Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-28-C...
  • Page 18: Product Technical Description

    Power for Standalone Transmitter 15 VDC @ 300 mA (max.) (400 mA < 10 15 VDC @ 210 mA (max.) Receiver Operating Temperature Range -10 C to 55 C Storage Temperature -20 C to 85 C Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-28-C...
  • Page 19: Alarm Pinouts

    6 slots, each of which has its own 6 pin blank header associated with it. Any monitor voltages to be measured may be done between the chassis ground and the required pin. The pins are numbered as follows: Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-28-C...
  • Page 20: Table 3 - 7320T Transmitter Pinout

    +15V Power Not Used Power Ground RF Signal Strength Monitor Laser Photodiode Current Monitor Laser Current Monitor AGC Alarm LSR Alarm External LNB Bias Figure 7 - System 7320 Transmitter Pinout 400 mA below 10 Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-28-C...
  • Page 21: Figure 7 - System 7320 Receiver Pinout

    RF Signal Strength Monitor Optical Power Monitor Not Used AGC Alarm Optical Alarm Not Used Figure 8 - System 7320 Receiver Pinout CAUTION When monitoring the voltage outputs use only a high resistance DVM. Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-28-C...
  • Page 22: Model Dimensions

    D C P o w e r Control 3 " 0 . 0 6 " 4 . 9 " Figure 9 - Unit Dimensions 0.12“ FRONT VIEW 1.52’‘ “ REAR VIEW Figure 10 - Chassis Dimensions Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-28-C...
  • Page 23: Manual Gain Control

    Table 5 - Receiver RF Signal Voltage RF Output Level RF Signal Voltage Setting -15 dBm 9.0V 1 -20 dBm 4.0V 0.5 -30 dBm 0.75V 0.2 -35 dBm 0.225V 0.02 Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-28-C...
  • Page 24: Trouble Shooting

    2. Verify that the dish is pointed and correctly receiving satellite signals. Conclusion: If signal still not present then Transmitter input stage amplifier is defective. Contact Foxcom. No optical power, LED 1. There is a break or severe bend in the fiberoptic cable. Use an not illuminated.
  • Page 25 7320 IFL Installation and User’s Guide Trouble Shooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Optical power light Damaged (leaky) photodiode. Unit may still function, otherwise illuminated with contact Factory for service. disconnected optical input. Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-28-C...
  • Page 26: Appendix I Cleaning Fiberoptic 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.

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