Cabletron Systems FOT-F3 User Manual

FOT-F3FIBER OPTICTRANSCEIVERUSER’S MANUALCABLETRON SYSTEMS, P.O. BOX 5005, Rochester, NH 03867-0505

Page 1 - 5INTRODUCTIONAn AUI cable, up to 50 meters long, is used to connect anEthernet device to the AUI port on the transceiver. TheAUI cable must

Page 1 - 6INTRODUCTIONApplicationThe FOT-F3 can be configured into your network in manyways. For example, a fiber optic link segment (4, Fig. 1-2)can

Page 1 - 7INTRODUCTIONIn another example, an FOT-F3 (3, Fig. 1-3) is connectedto an MMAC (1) by an AUI cable (2) attached to anIntelligent Repeater Mo

Page 1 - 8INTRODUCTION1.4 RELATED MANUALSThe manuals identified below should be used tosupplement the procedures and other technical dataprovided in

Page 2 - 1REQUIREMENTS/SPECS.CHAPTER 2INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONSBefore you attempt to install Cabletron Systems’ FOT-F3Fiber Optic Trans

Page 2 - 2REQUIREMENTS/SPECS.2.1.1 Fiber Optic Requirements• The fiber optic link segments should consist ofsingle mode 8/125 - 12/125 µm fiber optic

Page 2 - 3REQUIREMENTS/SPECS.2.1.2 AUI Requirements• The AUI cable connecting the transceiver to a devicemust be Ethernet Version 1, Version 2, and/o

Page 2 - 4REQUIREMENTS/SPECS.FIBER OPTIC INTERFACEType: FOT-F3: ST fiber optic ports.Parameter Typical Minimum MaximumReceive -31.0 dBm -33.5 dBm -29.

Page 2 - 5REQUIREMENTS/SPECS.FIBER OPTIC INTERFACE (cont.)Transmitter Peak 1300 nm 1270 nm 1330 nmWave LengthSpectral Width 60 nm - 100 nmRise Time/ 3

Page 2 - 6REQUIREMENTS/SPECS.AUI CONNECTORType: 15 position D type receptacle (Fig. 2-1)Pin 1 Logic Ref. Pin 9 Collision -2 Collision + 10 Transmit -

NOTICEiNOTICECabletron Systems reserves the right to make changes inspecifications and other information contained in this documentwithout prior notic

Page 2 - 7REQUIREMENTS/SPECS.INDICATORSNOTE: The FOT-F3 has six LEDs (Fig. 2-2), which areexplained in detail in Chapter 4, Testing andLANVIEW.PWR (P

Page 2 - 8REQUIREMENTS/SPECS.INDICATORS (cont.)XMT (Transmit)This LED flashes to indicate that the FOT-F3 istransmitting packets onto the network (gre

Page 2 - 9REQUIREMENTS/SPECS.ENVIRONMENTALOperating Temperature: 5° to 55°COperating Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing)SAFETYDesigned in accordance w

Page 3 - 1INSTALLATIONCHAPTER 3INSTALLING THE FOT-F3This chapter contains instructions for unpacking yourCabletron Systems’ FOT-F3 Transceiver, connec

Page 3 - 2INSTALLATION• One set of Velcro mounts• Two cable mounts (for strain relief)• Two cable ties (0.1 x 4 inches).If you notice any discrepan

Page 3 - 3INSTALLATIONNOTE: The SQE test function must be disabled if youare connecting the transceiver to Ethernet Version 1equipment or to a repeat

Page 3 - 4INSTALLATION3.2.2 Connecting the AUI CableTo connect your Ethernet device to the FOT-F3, attach anAUI cable as follows. See Figure 3-2.1.

Page 3 - 5INSTALLATIONIf the PWR LED is not lit, perform the following steps:a. Verify that the power is turned on for the deviceattached to the FOT-F

Page 3 - 6INSTALLATIONNOTE: We recommend labeling the fiber optic cable toindicate which fiber is Receive and which is Transmit.When you buy fiber op

Page 3 - 7INSTALLATIONFigure 3-3. ST Connectors2. Attach the fiber labeled 1 to the bottom port, labeledRX on the FOT-F3.3. Attach the fiber labeled

FCC NOTICEiiFCC NOTICEThis device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subjectto the following two conditions: (1) this device may not c

Page 3 - 8INSTALLATION6. Check that the LNK LED on the FOT-F3 is lit. If theLED is not lit, perform each of the following steps untilthe LED is lit:a

Page 3 - 9INSTALLATION• Allows the AUI cable to be easily connected from thetransceiver to the workstation.• Has a smooth, dirt-free surface which wil

Page 3 - 10INSTALLATIONNOTE: Be sure each cable is securely attached to its portand that the slide latch on the AUI connector is secured tothe lock p

Page 3 - 11INSTALLATIONFigure 3-4. Mounting the FOT-F3DEVICEFOT-F3Tie WrapsFiber OpticSegmentCable MountsAUI Cable

Page 4 - 1TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTINGCHAPTER 4TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTINGThis chapter lists procedures to test the FOT-F3 FiberOptic Transceiver after

Page 4 - 2TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING4.1.1 Testing the Fiber Optic Link SegmentTest the segment being attached to the FOT-F3 to verifythat the cable

Page 4 - 3TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING8. Take note of the reading on the optical power meter.This isyour test level.9. Subtract the reference level fou

Page 4 - 4TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING1. LAN-MD 5. FOT-F32. AUI Cable 6. AUI Cable3. FOT-F3 7. LAN-MD4. Fiber Optic SegmentFigure 4-1. Installation Ch

Page 4 - 5TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING2. Using another AUI cable (6), connect the otherLAN-MD (7) to another FOT-F3 (5) attached to thesame fiber optic

Page 4 - 6TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING4.2 USING LANVIEWThe FOT-F3 Fiber Optic Transceiver uses CabletronSystems’ LANVIEW, a built-in visual diagnostic

iiiCONTENTSCONTENTSCHAPTER PAGECHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION1.1 Using This Manual ...1-11.2 Getting Help ...

Page 4 - 7TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTINGFigure 4-2. LANVIEW LEDsReceive (RCV) LEDThis yellow LED flashes to indicate that the transceiver isreceiving a

Page 4 - 8TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTINGTransmit (XMT) LEDThis green LED flashes to indicate that a data packet isbeing transmitted onto the network by t

ivCONTENTSCHAPTER 3 (Cont.)3.3 Mounting the FOT-F3 ...3-83.4 Cable Support Installation ...

Page 1 - 1INTRODUCTIONCHAPTER 1INTRODUCTIONWelcome to Cabletron Systems’ FOT-F3 Fiber OpticTransceiver User’s Manual. We have designed thismanual to

Page 1 - 2INTRODUCTIONChapter 2, Installation Requirements/Specifications,contains a list of hardware, software, location andenvironmental requirement

Page 1 - 3INTRODUCTIONmanual, feel free to contact Cabletron Systems’ TechnicalSupport at:Cabletron SystemsP.O. Box 5005Rochester, NH 03867-0505Phone:

Page 1 - 4INTRODUCTIONFigure 1-1. FOT-F3A fiber optic cable is connected to the transceiver throughST fiber optic ports on the FOT-F3. This provides