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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

 

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Old Bridge, NJ 08857-1000 USA 

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FOCN Series

Fiber Optic Compact Node

 

Model 

Stock No.

FOCN-S4S-201 

7420A-1

FOCN-S4S-204 

7420A-4

FOCN-S4S-205 

7420A-5

Status

Date

Document No.

Issue No.

Author

Active

September 28, 2010

651215000C

3

KK

Obsolete

May 15, 2009

651215000B

2

KK

Summary of Contents for FOCN Series

Page 1: ...es Inc All rights reserved Specifications are subject to change without notice Trademarks are the property of their respective owner FOCN Series Fiber Optic Compact Node Model Stock No FOCN S4S 201 7420A 1 FOCN S4S 204 7420A 4 FOCN S4S 205 7420A 5 Status Date Document No Issue No Author Active September 28 2010 651215000C 3 KK Obsolete May 15 2009 651215000B 2 KK ...

Page 2: ... into the end of a fiber on a power device with ANY sort of magnifying device This includes microscopes eye loupes and magnifying glasses This WILL cause permanent irreversible burn on your retina Always double check that power is disconnected before using such devices If possible completely disconnect the unit from any power source If you have questions about laser safety procedures please call B...

Page 3: ... should not be operated at the upper limit of the temperature range Installation in wet areas or areas of extremely high humidity should be avoided The FOCN should not be installed in areas that are accessible to children The FOCN may be installed and operated in any position on a flat surface The unit has two slots in the bottom plate to accommodate mounting hardware The unit should be mounted by...

Page 4: ...r with OMI 3 2 77 NTSC channel loading to 550 MHz digital loading to 1000 MHz 6 dB below analog Electrical Mechanical Dimensions 3 H x 6 D x 2 1 H Weight 12 oz Operating Temperature Range 10 to 55 C temperature at the mounting plate Enclosure IP Rating IP20 Powering 12 VDC via external Power Supply included DC Ripple 50 mV Power Dissipation with return TX 7 W Return Optical Transmitters Specificat...

Page 5: ...55 MHz to 550 MHz and digital loading from 550 MHz to 1000 MHz at 6dB below analog The RF levels are measured at 547 25 MHz Although the node will operate at optical input levels as high as 2 dBm there is little improvement in the C Nperformance of the node at optical input levels above 0 dBm For optimum distortion performance it is recommended that the optical input to the node be kept at or belo...

Page 6: ...V actual after the attenuator With a test carrier present at the port 19 dBmV max measure its level at the return 20 dB test point Adjust the pad for a 20 dB test point reading of 11dBmV return input External Test Points The FOCN has three external test points The received Optical Power test point is calibrated at 1V per mW 1310 nm it should be measured with a high impedance voltmeter This test po...

Page 7: ...N is 0 5VDC to 0 9VDC approx 3dBm to 0 5dBm Operation down to 8dBm is feasible with reduced performance If the Fiber run is less than a few kilometers then the optical signal must be lowered before the system can operate cor rectly Failure to lower the signal into the operating range of the receiver may cause an overloaded or distorted picture The easiest way to lower the signal is to use an optic...

Page 8: ...he tissue with alcohol 3 First clean the sides of the connector ferrule Place the connector ferrule in the tissue and apply pressure to the sides of the ferrule Rotate the ferrule several times to remove all contamination from the ferrule sides 4 Now move to a clean part of the tissue Be sure it is still saturated with alcohol and it is still four layers thick Put the tissue against the end of the...

Page 9: ...9 FOCN Instruction Manual Notes ...

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Page 11: ...re registered trademarks of Motorola Corp Blonder Tongue Laboratories Inc Limited Warranty Blonder Tongue Laboratories Inc BT will at its sole option either repair or replace with a new or factory reconditioned product as BT may determine any product manufactured by BT which proves to be defective in materials or workmanship or fails to meet the specifications which are in effect on the date of sh...

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