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Fax: +972-2-589-9898 Website: www.foxcom.com e-mail: sales@foxcom.com This manual contains PROPRIETARY and CONFIDENTIAL information of Foxcom 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. 93-005-39-A1...
Appendix II Installing a Standalone Unit ..........43 Appendix III The 2380 Relay Adaptor ............. 44 Installing the 2380 - Parts Needed ............44 Installing the 2380 - Procedure ..............44 2380 Dimensions and Front Panel Label ..........46 2380 Pinouts...................47 Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
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Figure 20 - Wiping the Connector with a Kim Wipe (2) ........41 Figure 21 - Cleaning the Optical Port ..............42 Figure 22 - Cleaning the Optical Port (2)...............42 Figure 23 - Mounting the Chassis and Adaptor - Detail ........44 Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
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Figure 53 - 7180M with 2000 Switch Pinout............74 Figure 54 - Pinout of 7180M Jumper with 2000 Switch in Slot 2 and 5 ....75 Figure 55 - Pinout of 7180M Jumper with 2000 Switch in Slot 2 ......75 Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
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Table 14 - 2300 Alarms Pinouts (J2) ..............69 Table 15 - 2300 Monitor Connector Pinout (J4)............70 Table 16 - AC Voltage Fuse Part Numbers ............72 Table 17 - DC Voltage Fuse Part Number .............72 Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
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.
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Front Chapter 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. Repaired products are warranted for the balance of the original warranty period, or at least 90 days from date of shipment.
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 Networks as soon as possible. Refer to Warranty and Repair Policy for further details.
6. When several units are installed on one 7180M chassis, ensure that the total current consumption (including any LNB bias) does not exceed 6A per chassis. Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
Extended frequency - 10 to 2500 MHz; the standard bandwidth is 10 - 2150 MHz. Standalone unit; the 7310 IFL can be installed as a standalone unit. If the 7310 is used as a standalone, a separate power supply must be used. Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
For example in Figure 1 the 50 Ohm option is marked. Options 1550 LNB 50 Figure 1 - Option Sticker The sticker includes options which are not relevant to the 7310 IFL. Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
Figure 2 - 7310 IFL Transmitter Front and Rear Panels Figure 3 shows the front and rear panels of the 7310 IFL Receiver units. Figure 3 - 7310 IFL Receiver Front and Rear Panels Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
Indicates if the RF levels are within operating limits Table 2 - 7310R Receiver LEDs LED Name LED Function Opt. Indicates if the optical reception power is within limits Indicates if the RF levels are within operating limits Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
Figure 6 - Typical Application of a 7310 IFL This section gives instructions on installing the transmitter and receiver in a chassis rackmount. For instructions on installing standalone units refer to Appendix II Installing a Standalone Unit. Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
For more information refer to Aligning the Fiberoptic Cable on page 25. Note The potentiometer is 10 turns potentiometer. Note If either LED is not lit, refer to Trouble Shooting on page 37. CAUTION When monitoring the voltage outputs use a high resistance DVM only. Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
To connect the cable: 1. Line Up the Polarity Key. 2. Insert the connector. 3. Tighten the connector. CAUTION Do not apply any glue, silicon adhesive, or any other material to the fiberoptic connector! Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
(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. 93-005-39-A1...
Receiver power requirement: +15VDC @ 270 mA • The Standalone Transmitter/Receiver can be powered by a Foxcom-supplied external DC power supply. • The Rackmount Transmitters/Receivers are plugged into the 7100M rackmount chassis. The chassis can accept and power up to six units.
7180M and the units. For example, if a 2000 Switch is being used, the jumper is placed on the Switch-7180M pins. To connect the jumpers: 1. Each jumper has two sets of pins, upper and lower. The upper pins are labeled SW (Switch) and the lower pins Tx/Rx (Transmitter/Receiver). Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
Figure 9 - Jumper Installation: 2000 Switch in Slot 2 4. If the 2000 Switch is installed in Slot 5, place the JP1 and JP2 jumpers on the lower two pins and the JP3 and JP4 jumpers on the higher two pins. Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
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. Figure 11 - Jumper Installation: 2000 Switch in Slots in Slot 2 and 5 Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
Receiver output. 6. Adjust the Receiver Gain Control for unity gain. Figure 12 - Fiberoptic Alignment Setup If you are unable to perform this procedure refer to Manual Gain Control, page 37. Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
Manual Gain Control adjustable ± 10 dB Link Gain RF Connector F type female (BNC or SMA - optional) At nominal conditions Roughly equivalent to 10 channels of FM @ -50 to -30 dBm/channel Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
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-10° C to 55° C Range Storage Temperature -20° C to 85° C All specs are subject to change without prior notice. Note Optical fiber plant must be singlemode 9/125 and low reflection. Use FC/APC connectors only. Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
If the 2380 Relay Adapter is installed, the alarms are dry contact. Refer to section Appendix III The 2380 Relay Adaptor If the 2380 Relay Adapter is installed, the alarms are dry contact. Refer to section Appendix III The 2380 Relay Adaptor Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
If the 2380 Relay Adapter is installed, the alarms are dry contact. Refer to section Appendix III The 2380 Relay Adaptor. If the 2380 Relay Adapter is installed, the alarms are dry contact. Refer to section Appendix III The 2380 Relay Adaptor. Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
7310 Installation and User’s Guide Product Specifications Figure 16 - 7310R Receiver Pinout CAUTION When monitoring the voltage outputs use a high resistance DVM only. Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
Table 5 - 7180M Alarm Connector (J12) Pinouts and Table 6 - 7180M Monitor Connector (J13) Pinout describe the 7180M pinouts when any Foxcom IFL is installed in the chassis. Any monitor voltages to be measured may be done between the chassis ground and the required pin.
4.4.1 7180M and Redundancy Switching The 2000 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 2000 1:1 Redundant Switch Installation and User’s Guide...
2. Set the gain control to the nominal voltage, 3.5V ± 0.5. To adjust the Receiver Gain: 1. Set the input power to the expected power level. 2. Set the gain to unity gain. Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
RF connector at the transmit functioning. site. 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. Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
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System may still function without LED illuminated although at reduced performance. 3. The transmitter is not functioning, see above. Optical power light Damaged (leaky) photodiode. Unit may still illuminated with function, otherwise contact Factory for service. disconnected optical input. Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
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.
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 Wipe Figure 20 - Wiping the Connector with a Kim Wipe (2) Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
7.2.1 Swab Method Using a clean fiber optic cleaning swab, gently wipe out the optical port. Discard the swab after use. Figure 21 - Cleaning the Optical Port Figure 22 - Cleaning the Optical Port (2) Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
1. Place the 7310 unit on the standalone flange, matching the holes. 2. Using four screws (#4 or #6) secure the unit and the flange to the wall. 3. Using the Foxcom Power Adapter, apply DC power to each unit (9 pin connector). The Laser or Opt. LED should be lit.
1. Disconnect the electricity. 2. Make sure that you have all the needed equipment. 3. Install the pin guides. Figure 23 - Mounting the Chassis and Adaptor - Detail 4. Mount the unit onto the pin guides. Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
5. Mount the four screws. The screws must be installed in the order shown in Figure 25 and Figure 26. Figure 25 - Mounting the Screws (1) Figure 26 - Mounting the Screws (2) Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
7310 Installation and User’s Guide Appendix III The 2380 Relay Adaptor CAUTION Use only the mounting screws provided by Foxcom. Using other screws can permanently damage the unit! Figure 27 - Mounted 2380 6. Connect the cables. 9.3 2380 Dimensions and Front Panel Label...
COM7 Alarm NOP8 Alarm COM8 Main PS Alarm MPSA Standby PS Alarm SPSA Power Supply PSCOM Comm. Alarms in Pins 1 through 16 function if there is either a RF or Optical signals failure. Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
Appendix IV 7100M Chassis 10. Appendix IV 7100M Chassis The 7100M Chassis is a standard Foxcom Chassis which holds up to 6 modules. If 7310 IFL is being installed into a 7100M the following information should be used for installing and checking the unit.
To increase the gain, turn the gain control clockwise. • To decrease the gain, turn the gain control counterclockwise. For more information refer to Aligning the Fiberoptic Cable on page 25. Note The potentiometer is 10 turns potentiometer. Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
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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. A 6 dB loss is equivalent to a 4 times loss (i.e. 25% of original launched power) Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
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• An internal 5 amp fuse (refer to Appendix IV , page 49 for the fuse part numbers) Note By default the power supply is set to 220V (0.5A). For instructions on how to change the VAC fuse refer to page 49, Appendix IV . Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
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"partner" fail. During normal operation the two units share the load by means of current steering diodes located on the rear panel. Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
1. Each jumper has two sets of pins, upper and lower. The upper pins are labeled SW (Switch) and the lower pins Tx/Rx (Transmitter/Receiver). 2. If the 7100M has Tx or Rx units only, place all jumpers on the lower two pins. Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
Figure 33 - Jumper Installation: 2000 Switch in Slot 2 4. If the 2000 Switch is installed in Slot 5, place the JP1 and JP2 jumpers on the lower two pins and the JP3 and JP4 jumpers on the higher two pins. Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
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. Figure 35 - Jumper Installation: 2000 Switch in Slots 2 and 5 Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
J11-P1 to — Spare Not Used J11-P6 300 mA below 10 If the 2300 Relay Adapter is installed, the alarms are dry contact. If the 2300 Relay Adapter is installed, the alarms are dry contact. Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
7310 IFL Installation and Users Guide Appendix IV 7100M Chassis Figure 38 - 7310T Transmitter Pinout CAUTION When monitoring the voltage outputs use only a high resistance DVM. Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
30 mA. — — Spare Not Used If the 2300 Relay Adapter is installed, the alarms are dry contact. If the 2300 Relay Adapter is installed, the alarms are dry contact. Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
7310 IFL Installation and Users Guide Appendix IV 7100M Chassis Figure 39 - 7310R Receiver Pinout CAUTION When monitoring the voltage outputs use a high resistance DVM only. Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
25 pin D connectors, J9 and J10, and one nine pin connector, J11. 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. 93-005-39-A1...
OPTA3 Optical Alarm OPTA4 Optical Alarm OPTA5 Optical Alarm OPTA6 Standby Power Supply SPSA Alarm NOP Standby Power Supply SPSCOM Alarm COM Main Power Supply NOP MPSA Main Power Supply COM MPSCOM Chassis Ground Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
10.4.1 7100M and Redundancy Switching The 2000 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 2000 1:1 Redundant Switch Installation and User’s Guide...
1. Disconnect the electricity. 2. Make sure that you have all the needed equipment. 3. Install the pin guides. Figure 41 - Mounting the Chassis and Adaptor - Detail 4. Mount the unit onto the pin guides. Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
Figure 44. Figure 43 - Mounting the Screws (1) Figure 44 - Mounting the Screws (2) CAUTION Use only the mounting screws provided by Foxcom. Using other screws can permanently damage the unit! Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
7. Turn the Voltage Selector so that the number 115 facing outward. Figure 51 - Voltage Selector (115 Side) 8. Gently put the Voltage Selector back into the Connector. The Voltage Selector should snap in easily. Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
Both fuses are slow-blow 250 VAC rated. Table 17 - DC Voltage Fuse Part Number Voltage Current Bussman Part No. Schurter Part No. S506 GDC-5 0034.3124 The fuse is slow-burn. or the equivalent or the equivalent Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
Appendix V Pinouts, Detailed Information 11. Appendix V Pinouts, Detailed Information The following charts give detailed information regarding the chassis and 2000 Switch pinouts. Figure 52 - Standard 7180M and 7180M with 2380 Relay Adaptor Pinout Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
7310 IFL Installation and Users Guide Appendix V Pinouts, Detailed Information Figure 53 - 7180M with 2000 Switch Pinout Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
7310 Installation and User’s Guide Appendix V Pinouts, Detailed Information Figure 54 - Pinout of 7180M Jumper with 2000 Switch in Slot 2 and 5 Figure 55 - Pinout of 7180M Jumper with 2000 Switch in Slot 2 Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
7310 Installation and User’s Guide Appendix V Pinouts, Detailed Information Figure 56 - Pinout of 7180M Jumper with 2000 Switch in Slot 5 Figure 57 - Pinout of 7180M Jumper with Tx or Rx only Foxcom Proprietary Information Document No. 93-005-39-A1...
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