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LWU200-E-US
Users' Manual 2.0

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  • Page 1 Black Box LWU200-E-US Users’ Manual 2.0...
  • Page 2 See attached data sheet for exact figures. The Black Box LWU product should be installed in such a way that nobody can access the optical window or can get in the w ay of the laser beam accidentally. For detailed instructions please read chapter 5.3.5 Eye Safety on page 20.
  • Page 3 Sicherheitsabstand variiert mit der Laserleistung und Divergenz des Laserstrahl. Details hierzu sind im Datenblatt nachzulesen. Das Black Box LWU Produkt muß so installiert werden, daß niemand Z utritt zu der Optik des Laserkopf hat oder zufällig in den Bereich des Laserstrahl kommen kann.
  • Page 4 Consulter la feuille de données ci-jointe pour calculs exacts. L’installation de produit Black Box LWU doit être faite de sorte que personne ne puisse accéder à la fenêtre optique ou traverser le rayon laser par accident. Pour instructions détaillées, lire la partie Sécurité...
  • Page 5 Sicurezza Ochhi del capitolo 5.3.5 nel manuale sulla pagina 20. I prodotti Black Box LWU veranno forniti con tutte segnalazioni previste nelle norme. In addizione segnalazioni informative devono essere posizionate nel posti ben’ visibili dove il raggio di lazer puó...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    What is FSO?______________________________________________________ 7 Optical Free-space Transmission ______________________________________ 9 Typical applications________________________________________________ 10 About the place where Black Box LWU is producedError! Bookmark not defined. The product Black Box LWU_____________________________________________ 11 Content of the package__________________________________________________ 13 Sites of installation _____________________________________________________ 13...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    „training the eye”. Making the receiver more and more sensitive to sense delight emitted from the remote side. Black Box offers high transmit power and also very hard receiver sensitivity. These two factors combined to provide one of the best performing systems on the market today.
  • Page 8 Black Box LWU Users’ Manual 2.0 page This manual describes the Black Box LWU product of free space laser transmission system. Black Box LWU product offers cost effective reliable free space laser transmission for 100 Mbps data to the air, where a clean line of site is available. It delivers the most effective point-to -point connection between computer networks or telephone exchanges.
  • Page 9: Optical Free-Space Transmission

    Black Box LWU Users’ Manual 2.0 page 2.2 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 f ibre optic devices use electronics and optics optimized for transmission to the air.
  • Page 10: Typical Applications

    2.3 Typical applications Most typically the Black Box LWU is used to interconnect LAN -s. The system is protocol transparent, thus other applications also can be taken into consideration. Appropriate interface converters are needed and system bandwidth must b e matched for that.
  • Page 11: The Product Black Box Lwu

    3 The product Black Box LWU The Black Box LWU series products from Black Box set a new standard for Free Space Optical transmission systems. They provide simple and easy to installation solution that is unique in la ser based networking. This new range of products incorporates a lightweight, compact mechanical design with a factory-set optical system, which allows end-users to benefit from simple and quick installation.
  • Page 12 Black Box LWU Users’ Manual 2.0 page The TP system layout systems should be considered as repeaters in the network. So the installation distance between the head and the network device is 100m. The distance on a back to back site is maximum 5 meters, between the heads.
  • Page 13: Content Of The Package

    Black Box LWU Users’ Manual 2.0 page 4 Content of the package Black Box LWU Black Box For the systems provides all the necessary accessories to fix the head to the bracket, fix the Power supply unit and the bracket to the wall, below you can see...
  • Page 14: Preferred Installation Sites

    Black Box LWU Users’ Manual 2.0 page cause fraction or scattering of the beam or snow accumulation on roofs too close to the beam can influence or even interrupt communication. Solid mount surface - is the key for long -term operation. Since the diameter of the beam is limited, it is extremely important to mount the unit on a stable structure with the possible smallest movement.
  • Page 15: Direct Sunshine

    Black Box LWU Users’ Manual 2.0 page 5.3 Direct sunshine To prevent the sun shining directly into the receiver optics, first one has to determine the orientation of the link. Try to avoid East - West orientation wherever it is possible.
  • Page 16: The Mounting Bracket

    Black Box LWU Users’ Manual 2.0 page 7 The mounting bracket Black Box provides the mounting bracket and all the necessary components for Black Box LWU units. A simple fixing technique of this bracket can be seen on the following figure, required tools are as follows:...
  • Page 17: System Installation

    Black Box LWU Users’ Manual 2.0 page 8 System installation 8.1 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.
  • Page 18: How Can You Install The Odiu

    Black Box LWU Users’ Manual 2.0 page 8.2 How can you install the ODIU? Functionalities of the ODIU The outdoor interconnection unit (ODIU) provides the power s upply and data connection for the head. The power connection (+8VDC, GND, -8VDC and +30VDC).
  • Page 19 Black Box LWU Users’ Manual 2.0 page 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: •...
  • Page 20: Fixing The Heads

    Black Box LWU Users’ Manual 2.0 page 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.
  • Page 21: Alignment Of The Heads

    Black Box LWU Users’ Manual 2.0 page 8.4 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! •...
  • Page 22 Black Box LWU Users’ Manual 2.0 page • 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.
  • Page 23: Connecting To Your Network

    Black Box LWU Users’ Manual 2.0 page We strongly suggest you to repeat the steps 2 -3 times to make sure that the bolts are tight • Repeat the steps 1 -6 on the remote end as well. • Now the system is secured with the fine adjustment bolts. The long term alignment bolts should be tightened on side and on the bottom of the unit.
  • Page 24: Warranty Conditions

    Black Box LWU Users’ Manual 2.0 page 9 Warranty conditions Black Box Black Box 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.
  • Page 25: Product Registration Form

    10 Appendix A a. Product registration form Please take your time to fill out Black Box product registration form to ensure your warranty period begins, otherwise Black Box consider warranty beginning from the date of shipment from Black Box.
  • Page 26: Failure Report Form

    Black Box LWU Users’ Manual 2.0 page b. Failure report form In case of failures please report it to the Black Box, with filling out the failure report form and forward it to the Black Box! Black Box...
  • Page 27: Black Box Lwu Data Sheet

    Black Box LWU Users’ Manual 2.0 page c. Black Box LWU Data Sheet Light source Laser Diode Laser diode power (mW) Si PIN Detector >25 dB Dynamic range 100 Mbps Bandwidth < 10 < 50 ns System latency Data In/Out...

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