Black Box SW1000A User manual

FIBER OPTIC A/B SWITCH
(Non-latching)
JANUARY 2008
Model# SW1000A
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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 le
Industrie Canada.
FCC STATEMENT

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Contents
Chapter Page
1. Specifications …………………………………... 4
2. Introduction …………………………………. 5
3. Installation …………………………………….. 6
4. Troubleshooting ……………………………….. 6
CONTENTS

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Specifications
Connectors
(3 pairs) ST, (1) 3.5-mm power input
Also available with SC connectors—please call!
Data Rates
Transparent to signal rates, wavelengths, & formats
Switching Speed
less than 1 sec typical
Sensitivity
750 to 1450 nanometers
Optical Loss
less than 3.0 dB typical per FOTP-171 method B1
Compatibility
62.5/125 µm multimode fiber
Crosstalk
less than -45 dB typical per FOTP-42
Grounding
None required
Approvals
UL , CE and PSE (power supply)
Operating Temperature
14 to 149ºF (-10 to +65ºC)
Relative Humidity Tolerance
10 to 95%, non-condensing
Chapter 1: Specifications

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Mean Time Between Failures
100,000 hours or 1,000,000 cycles
Power
100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz wall-mount PSU, 5 VDC out
Size
2.5”H x 8”W x 6.3”D (6.4 x 20.3 x 16 cm)
Weight
3 lb. (1.8 kg)
Introduction
The non-latching Fiber Optic A/B Switch is a full-duplex,
optical 2 port switch. It can be used to connect one
workstation to two different networks (one at a time) or to
other remote devices. A front panel rotary style knob
allows the user to select which of two ports (A or B) is
connected to the C port on the switch. The switch operates
using a unique all-optical micro-mirror movement. When
you turn the rotary knob on the front of the switch to select
a network, the internal micro-mirror movement redirects
the optical beam from one network port to the other
network port by rotating a miniature mirror. This
technique eliminates the need to convert optical signals to
electronic signals to for switching and it is therefore
transparent to data rates and protocols.
This switch is perfectly suited for use as a fall-back switch
when a pre-determined connection is desired in the event
of a power failure. You should use a latching fiber optic
switch like Model SW1002A for applications requiring a
switch that maintains the selected connection during the
loss of AC power. Latching switches use power only for
switching to the selected connection. No power is required
to pass data through the switches.
Chapter 2: Introduction

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Installation
Place the switch in a convenient stable location and
connect the power supply unit to a reliable source of AC
power that meets the requirements shown in the
Specifications section of this manual.
This switch is ideal for use in fall-back applications
where a pre-determined connection is desirable in the
event of a power failure. Connect the two fiber leads
from the device to be shared to the switch port labeled C.
Connect the A port to the network or device to which you
want to be connected if power is lost. Connect the
remaining network or device to port B of the switch.
Your installation of this switch is now complete.
Troubleshooting
If the Fiber Optic A/B Switch fails to operate, check the
following before calling for technical support.
1. Ensure that the power supply connected to a power
source and to the switch.
2. Check the fiber optic connectors for proper
connections to the correct ports of the switch.
3. Operate the switch knob to verify that it’s tightly
secured to the switch shaft and does not spin loosely.
4. Verify the integrity of the fiber optic leads by
replacing a suspect lead with a spare.
Chapter 3: Installation
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting

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