Black Box TE160A-R2 User manual

BL A C K B O X®
Connect your standard analog phone system
with fiber.
Connect central office voice signals to distant “Plain Old Telephone Service”
(POTS) equipment over fiber cables, using standard telephone signaling.
POTS 2-Wire to Fiber Converters
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TE160A-R2 TE163A-R2
TE161A-R2 TE164A-R2
TE162A-R2 TE165A-R2

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FCC and NOM Statements
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND
INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy,
and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication.
It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing
device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. Operation of
this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case
the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be
necessary to correct the interference.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise
emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation
of Industry Canada.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les
limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.
Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM)
Electrical Safety Statement
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD
1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el
aparato eléctrico sea operado.
2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia
futura.
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación
deben ser respetadas.
4.Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.

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NOM Statement
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo,
cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca,
etc.
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales
que sean recomendados por el fabricante.
7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea
recomendado por el fabricante.
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá
lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio deberá ser
referido a personal de servicio calificado.
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no
interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá,
alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe
colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios
de ventilación.
10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor
como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo
amplificadores) que producen calor.
11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del
tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el
aparato.
12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la
polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.
13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no
sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos,
poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen
del aparato.
14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las
recomendaciones del fabricante.
15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las
lineas de energia.
16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea
usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.

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NOM Statement
17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean
derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.
18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su
desempeño; o
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.

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Trademarks Used in this Manual
Trademarks Used in this Manual
Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of
BB Technologies, Inc.
UL is a registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc..
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be
the property of the trademark owners.

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter Page
1. Specifications ..........................................................................................7
1.1 General Specifications.....................................................................7
1.2 Cable Specifications........................................................................7
1.2.1 Copper Cable—Category I ................................................7
1.2.2 Fiber Cable.........................................................................8
1.3 RJ-11C Connector Specifications.....................................................8
2. Overview ........................................................................................10
2.1 Introduction..................................................................................10
2.2 What’s Included............................................................................10
2.3 Hardware Description ...................................................................11
2.4 Typical Applications ......................................................................17
2.4.1 Standard Configuration ...................................................17
2.4.2 Automatic Ring-Down Configuration ..............................18
3. Installation ........................................................................................19
3.1 Setting the Jumpers......................................................................19
3.1.1 Standard/Automatic Ring-Down......................................19
3.1.2 US/EU Telephone Regulation ...........................................20
3.2 Grounding the Device...................................................................20
3.3 Installing the Cable—Standard Configuration ..............................21
3.3.1 Fiber.................................................................................21
3.3.2 Copper.............................................................................22
3.4 Installing the Cable—Automatic Ring-Down Configuration .........23
3.4.1 Fiber .................................................................................23
3.4.2 Copper.............................................................................24
4. Operation ........................................................................................25
4.1 Power the Device..........................................................................25
4.2 Status LEDs ...................................................................................25
4.3 Loop-Start Operation....................................................................26
4.3.1 Idle State (On-Hook)........................................................26
4.3.2 Telephone in Use (Off-Hook)...........................................26
4.3.3 Central Office (CO) Rings the Telephone .........................26
5. Troubleshooting .....................................................................................27
5.1 Problems/Solutions .......................................................................27
5.2 Contacting Black Box....................................................................28
5.3 Shipping and Packaging ...............................................................28
Appendix. Consumer Information ..................................................................29

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Chapter 1: Specifications
1. Specifications
1.1 General Specifications
Distance (Maximum) — TE160A-R2–TE163A-R2: Multimode: 3.1 mi. (4.9 km);
TE164A-R2–TE165A-R2: Single-mode: 12.4 mi. (19.9 km)
Input Power — TE160A-R2–TE163A-R2: Multimode: -14.0 dBm;
TE164A-R2, TE165A-R2: Single-mode: -8.0 dBm
Link Budget — TE160A-R2–TE163A-R2: Multimode: 11.0 dB;
TE164A-R2–TE165A-R2: Single-mode: 16.0 dB
RX Sensitivity — TE160A-R2–TE163A-R2: Multimode: -31.0 dBm;
TE164A-R2–TE165A-R2: Single-mode: -30.0 dBm
TX Power — TE160A-R2–TE163A-R2: Multimode: -19.0 dBm to -14.0 dBm,
TE164A-R2–TE165A-R2: Single-mode: -15.0 dBm to -8.0 dBm
CE Approval — Yes
Connectors — TE160A-R2–TE161A-R2: (1) RJ-11, (1) pair of ST®;
TE162A-R2–TE165A-R2: (1) RJ-11, (1) pair of SC
Indicators — (3) LEDs: Fiber link on/off; Active in use/ringing; Power on/off
Power — Output: 12 VDC, 0.6 A from external power supply
Size — 1.9"H x 3.7"W x 4.8"D (4.8 x 9.4 x 12.2 cm)
Weight — 2 lb. (0.9 kg)
1.2 Cable Specifications
1.2.1 Copper Cable—Category I
NOTE: Either shielded (STP) or unshielded (UTP ) twisted-pair cable is acceptable.
Gauge — 24 to 22 AWG
Maximum Number of Nodes — 2
Maximum Cable Length — 16.4 ft. (5 m) for Unit A and CO;
3.1 mi. (5 km) for Unit B and telephone

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1.2.2 Fiber Cable
Bit Error Rate — Less than or equal to 10–9
Multimode Fiber (Recommended) — 62.5/125 µm
Multimode Fiber (Optional) — 100/140, 85/140, 50/125 µm
TE160A-R2–TE163A-R2:
Cable — 1300-nm multimode fiber
Fiber Optic Transmitter Power — Minimum: -19.0 dBm, Maximum: -14.0 dBm
Fiber Optic Receiver Sensitivity — Minimum: -30.0 dBm, Maximum: -14.0 dBm
Link Budget — 11.0 d B
TE164A-R2–TE165A-R2:
Cable — 1310-nm single-mode fiber
Fiber Optic Transmitter Power — Minimum: -15.0 dBm, Maximum: -8.0 dBm
Fiber Optic Receiver Sensitivity — Minimum: -31.0 dBm, Maximum: -8.0 dBm
Link Budget — 16.0 dB
1.3 RJ-11C Connector Specifications
Unit A (Telephone Emulation):
Connector — R J -11C
Impedance — 600 ohms
Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) — 0.48
Loop Current — 20 to 60 mA
Insertion Loss — 0.0 ± 1.0 dB at 1000 Hz (when both ports are teminated at
600 ohms)
Unit B (Central Office Emulation):
Connector — R J -11C
Impedance — 600 ohms
Battery Source — 48 VDC ±5 V

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Ringing Supply — 90 Vp-p
Ring Frequency — 15–30 Hz (reproduces the frequency detected by Unit A)
Ring Cadence — Reproduces the cadence detected by Unit A
Insertion Loss — 0.0 ± 1.0 dB at 1000 Hz (when both ports are teminated at
600 ohms)

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Chapter 2: Overview
2. Overview
2.1 Introduction
The POTS 2-Wire to Fiber Converters connect central-office voice-grade signals
to distant Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) equipment using standard telephone
signaling. They can extend, over fiber, the distance between two voice path
communications devices up to 12.4 miles (19.9 km) using multimode or single-
mode fiber cable.
The converters provide audio transmission, Caller ID, ringing at the distant end,
and automatic ringdown. Two units are required to implement an end-to-end
system. An RJ-11 female connector provides the electrical interface between the
device and the telephone device.
2.2 What’s Included
Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing
or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500
or [e-mail].
• (1) POTS to 2-Wire Fiber Converter
• Power supply
• This user’s manual
NOTE: For a standard configuration, one line side FXS and one customer side FX0
are required. For an automatic ring-down configuration, two line side FXS
units are required. (See Table 2-1, below.)
Table 2-1. Available models.
Product Code Description Connectors Works with
TE160A-R2 Line side FXS RJ-11 (5 km), ST connector, 1300 nm
multimode, 2 km TE161A-R2
TE161A-R2 Customer side FX0 RJ-11 (5 km), ST connector, 1300 nm
multimode, 2 km
TE160A-R2 or a second
TE161A-R2
TE162A-R2 Line side FXS RJ-11 (5 km), SC connector, 1300 nm
multimode, 2 km TE163A-R2
TE163A-R2 Customer side FX0 RJ-11 (5 km), SC connector, 1300 nm
multimode, 2 km
TE162A-R2 or a second
TE163A-R2
TE164A-R2 Line side FXS RJ-11 (5 km), SC connector, 1310 nm
single-mode, 20 km TE165A-R2
TE165A-R2 Customer side FX0 RJ-11 (5 km), SC connector, 1310 nm
single-mode, 20 km
TE164A-R2 or a second
TE165A-R2

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2.3 Hardware Description
Figures 2-1 through 2-6 show the side panels of the POTS 2-wire to fiber
converter. Tables 2-2 through 2-7 describe their components.
NOTE: TE160A-R2 and TE161A-R2 work together.
1 2 6
3 4 5
Figure 2-1. Side panel (TE160A-R2).
Table 2-2. Side-panel components (TE160A-R2).
Number Component Description
1Power LED Lights when power to the unit is on.
2SDF LED Lights when fiber link is connected.
3ACT LED Lights when active in use/ringing.
4(1) ST connector for TX Connect up to 1.2 mi. (2 km) of 1300-nm multimode fiber cable.
5(1) ST connector for RX Connect up to 1.2 mi. (2 km) of 1300-nm multimode fiber cable.
6RJ-11 connector Connect up to 3.1 mi. (5 km) of copper cable.

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1 6
3 4 5
2
Figure 2-2. Side panel (TE161A-R2).
Table 2-3. Side-panel components (TE161A-R2).
Number Component Description
1Power LED Lights when power to the unit is on.
2SDF LED Lights when fiber link is connected.
3ACT LED Lights when active in use/ringing.
4(1) ST connector for TX Connect up to 1.2 mi. (2 km) of 1300-nm multimode fiber cable.
5(1) ST connector for RX Connect up to 1.2 mi. (2 km) of 1300-nm multimode fiber cable.
6RJ-11 connector Connect up to 3.1 mi. (5 km) of copper cable.

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NOTE: TE162A-R2 and TE163A-R2 work together.
1 2 6
3 4 5
Figure 2-3. Side panel (TE162A-R2).
Table 2-4. Side-panel components (TE162A-R2).
Number Component Description
1Power LED Lights when power to the unit is on.
2SDF LED Lights when fiber link is connected.
3ACT LED Lights when active in use/ringing.
4(1) SC connector for TX Connect up to 1.2 mi. (2 km) of 1300-nm multimode fiber cable.
5(1) SC connector for RX Connect up to 1.2 mi. (2 km) of 1300-nm multimode fiber cable.
6RJ-11 connector Connect up to 3.1 mi. (5 km) of copper cable.

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1 6
3 4 5
2
Figure 2-4. Side panel (TE163A-R2).
Table 2-5. Side-panel components (TE163A-R2).
Number Component Description
1Power LED Lights when power to the unit is on.
2SDF LED Lights when fiber link is connected.
3ACT LED Lights when active in use/ringing.
4(1) SC connector for TX Connect up to 1.2 mi. (2 km) of 1300-nm multimode fiber cable.
5(1) SC connector for RX Connect up to 1.2 mi. (2 km) of 1300-nm multimode fiber cable.
6RJ-11 connector Connect up to 3.1 mi. (5 km) of copper cable.

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NOTE: TE164A-R2 and TE165A-R2 work together.
1 2 6
3 4 5
Figure 2-5. Side panel (TE164A-R2).
Table 2-6. Side-panel components (TE164A-R2).
Number Component Description
1Power LED Lights when power to the unit is on.
2SDF LED Lights when fiber link is connected.
3ACT LED Lights when active in use/ringing.
4(1) SC connector for TX Connect up to 12.4 mi. (20 km) of 1310-nm single-mode fiber cable.
5(1) SC connector for RX Connect up to 12.4 mi. (20 km) of 1310-nm single-mode fiber cable.
6RJ-11 connector Connect up to 3.1 mi. (5 km) of copper cable.

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1 6
3 4 5
2
Figure 2-6. Side panel (TE165A-R2).
Table 2-7. Side-panel components (TE165A-R2).
Number Component Description
1Power LED Lights when power to the unit is on.
2SDF LED Lights when fiber link is connected.
3ACT LED Lights when active in use/ringing.
4(1) SC connector for TX Connect up to 12.4 mi. (20 km) of 1310-nm single-mode fiber cable.
5(1) SC connector for RX Connect up to 12.4 mi. (20 km) of 1310-nm single-mode fiber cable.
6RJ-11 connector Connect up to 3.1 mi. (5 km) of copper cable.

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Chapter 2: Overview
2.4 Typical Applications
Figure 2-7 shows a standard configuration. Figure 2-8 shows an automatic
ring-down configuration.
2.4.1 Standard Configuration
One Unit A device and one Unit B device are required for the standard
configuration. The Unit A device is connected to the Central Office (CO), and the
Unit B device is connected to a telephone device.
Unit A (TE160A-R2)
Emulates the telephone
device
Unit B (TE161A-R2)
Emulates the Central
Office (CO)
Figure 2-7. Standard configuration.

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2.4.2 Automatic Ring-Down Configuration
Two Unit B devices are required for the ARD (automatic ring-down) configuration.
ARD is a dedicated, point-to-point voice system. When one telephone is taken off-
hook, the other telephone rings without dialing. Two Unit B devices, connected
via the fiber ports, are required for this mode of operation, with a telephone
device at each end.
Unit B (TE161A-R2)
Emulates the Central
Office (CO)
Unit B (TE161A-R2)
Emulates the Central
Office (CO)
Figure 2-8. Automatic ring-down configuration.

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Chapter 3: Installation
3. Installation
CAUTION: Wear a grounding device and observe electrostatic discharge
precautions when setting the jumpers. If you don’t, the device
may not work.
3.1 Setting the Jumpers
1. Using a small screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the cover to the
device and carefully remove the cover.
2. Locate the jumpers on the circuit board.
3. Using small needle-nosed pliers or similar device, move the jumper to the
desired position. (Refer to Figure 3-1.)
4. Carefully replace the cover on the device and replace the screws to secure the
cover.
3.1.1 Standard/Automatic Ring-Down
The jumper labeled “JP1” is used to switch between the Standard or Automatic
Ring-Down configuration and is located on the top circuit board of Unit B
(TE161A-R2, TE163A-R2, or TE165A-R2).
Figure 3-1 illustrates the jumper settings.
• Set Jumper JP1 on the Unit B device to the Standard setting when using the
Standard configuration.
• Set Jumper JP1 on both Unit B devices to the Automatic Ring-Down setting
when using the Automatic Ring-Down configuration.
Figure 3-1. JP1 jumper settings.

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Chapter 3: Installation
3.1.2 US/EU Telephone Regulation
The jumper labeled “US EU” is used to switch between the US or EU telephone
configuration and is located on the top circuit board of Unit A (TE160A-R2,
TE162A-R2, or TE164A-R2).
This feature is required to comply with the EU TBR21 telephone regulation. The
jumper has been set at the factory to the US setting as the default.
Figure 3-2 illustrates the jumper settings.
• Set Jumper “US EU” on the Unit A device to the US setting if the device is to be
used with US-based telephone systems.
• Set Jumper “US EU” on the Unit A device to the EU setting if the device is to be
used with European-based telephone systems.
Figure 3-2. US/EU jumper settings,
3.2 Grounding the Device
The POTS 2-Wire to Fiber Converter comes equipped with grounding lugs located
on the back panel. They require a grounding conductor wire terminated with a
two-hole, compression-type, grounding connector. The grounding wire—which
must be a copper conductor—is not included with the chassis and must be
provided by the customer/installer.
The electrical conducting path from the single-slot chassis must:
• Flow via the grounding lugs to the common bonding network (CBN).
• Be of sufficiently low impedance to conduct fault currents likely to be imposed
on the device, and
• Enable proper operation of any overcurrent protection devices.
The conductor must be fastened to the grounding lugs with antirotation
star washers (not included) and lug-nut fasteners (not included). The applied
torque required to the connector lug-nut fasteners is specified by the connector’s
manufacturer.