Gefen EXT-FW-1394BP User manual

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Firewire 800
Extender Plus
EXT-FW-1394BP
User Manual

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CONTENTS
1 Introduction
2 Operation Notes
3 Features
4 Sender Panel Layout
5 Sender Panel Descriptions
6 Receiver Panel Layout
7 Receiver Panel Descriptions
8 Connecting And Operating The Firewire 800 Extender Plus
9 Wiring Diagram
10 Specifications
11 Warranty

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Firewire 800 Extender Plus. Your com-
plete satisfaction is very important to us.
Gefen
Gefen delivers innovative, progressive computer and electronics add-on solutions
that harness integration, extension, distribution and conversion technologies.
Gefen’s reliable, plug-and-play products supplement cross-platform computer
systems, professional audio/video environments and HDTV systems of all sizes
with hard-working solutions that are easy to implement and simple to operate.
The Gefen Firewire 800 Extender Plus
This solution uses a sender and receiver system to instantly send your data from
your source to your extended Firewire device. It boasts a remarkable transfer
rate of up to 980 Mbps and easily bridges distances up to 1640 feet (500 me-
ters). This gives you the freedom to operate your computer based equipment
and video cameras as if they were connected locally with no signal degradation
or time lag. Receiving units have a second pair of fiber connectors to daisy chain
multiple Receiving units for extreme distances.
How It Works
Simply connect your computer to the Firewire Extender 800 sender unit with the
supplied cable. Connect your extended device to the receiver unit - up to 1640
feet away. One 2-strand LC-LC fiber optic cable, available in several lengths from
Gefen, connect sender (computer) to receiver (Firewire device).
INTRODUCTION

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THE FIREWIRE 800 EXTENDER PLUS
• The fiber optics cable must be treated carefully when connectors are
exposed. They are susceptible to dust which can contribute to loss of pixels.
• The Firewire 800 Extender Plus is housed in a metal box for better RF
shielding.
• Only LC terminated multi-mode fiber optic cable can be used with the
Firewire 800 Extender Plus system.
• Units can be cascaded up to 63 levels deep with a maximum distance
between each of 1640 feet (500 meters).
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OPERATION NOTES

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Features
• Extends Firewire devices up to 1640 (500 meters) feet
• Transfer Rates of 100/200/400/800 Mbps
• Compliant with IEEE 1394a and 1394b
• Allows remote devices to operate in real-time, connected to the source
• Works withApple and PC computers
• Uses fiber optics to ensure long distance performance
• Daisy chain multiple receivers for extreme distances
Package Includes
(1) Firewire 800 Extender Plus Sender
(1) Firewire 800 Extender Plus Receiver
(2) 6 Foot Firewire 400 to 800 cable (M-M)
(1) 6 Foot Firewire 800 to 800 cable (M-M)
(1) 12V DC Power supply
FEATURES

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Front Panel
Back Panel
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SENDER PANEL LAYOUT

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1 Status LED
This LED will become active once a stable link has been established between
the sending and receiving units.
2 Power LED
This LED will become active once the included power adapter has been
connected.
3 Fiber Optic TX and RX Inputs
Connect a LC terminated fiber optic cable for both the transmit (TX) and receive
(RX) signals between the Firewire 800 sending and receiving units.
4 12V DC Power Supply Input
Input for the supplied 12V DC power adapter.
5 Firewire Input 1
Connects to a Firewire hub, or Firewire device.
6 Firewire Input 2
Connects to a Firewire hub, or Firewire device.
SENDER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

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Front Panel
Back Panel
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RECEIVER PANEL LAYOUT

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1 Fiber Optic TX and RX Ports 1
Connect a LC terminated fiber optic cable for both the transmit (TX) and receive
(RX) signals between the Firewire 800 sending and receiving units. Optionally,
this port can be used for extension to another Receiving unit to extend the
signal.
2 Fiber Optic TX and RX Ports 2
Connect a LC terminated fiber optic cable for both the transmit (TX) and receive
(RX) signals between the Firewire 800 sending and receiving units. Optionally,
this port can be used for extension to another Receiving unit to extend the
signal.
3 12V DC Power Supply Input
Input for the supplied 12V DC power adapter.
4 Firewire Input
Connects to a Firewire hub, or Firewire device.
5 Status LED
This LED will become active once a stable link has been established between
the sending and receiving units.
6 Power LED
This LED will become active once the included power adapter has been
connected.
RECEIVER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

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How to Connect the Firewire 800 Extender Plus
1. Connect the supplied Firewire cable from the computer’s Firewire port into
one of the firewire ports on the Firewire 800 Extender Plus Sending unit. The
other port can be used for a local Firewire device.
2. Connect one pair of LC terminated fiber optic cables from the Firewire 800
Extender Plus Sender unit to the Optical Port 1 on the Firewire 800 Extender
Plus Receiving unit.
NOTE: Additional Firewire 800 Extender Plus Receiving units can be chained to
reach further distances. To do this, connect another pair of LC terminated fiber
optic cables from the Optical Port 2 on the Firewire 800 Extender Plus Receiving
unit to the Optical Port 1 on another Firewire 800 Extender Plus Receiving unit.
3. Connect your Firewire devices into the Firewire 800 Extender Plus Receiving
unit at the remote location.
4. Plug the included 12 volt power supply into the Firewire 800 Extender Plus
Receiving unit at the remote location.
5. Restart your computer only after you’ve made all the connections.
* Cable Requirement - 50 or 62.5 micron multi-mode fiber optics cable
CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE FIREWIRE 800 EXTENDER PLUS

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CPU
Firewire Extender
Sender
Firewire Extender
Receiver
Digital Video
Camrecorder
Fiber Optics
Cable
WIRING DIAGRAM

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Input Connector Type ................................................................................... 1394b
Output Connector Type .................................................................................1394b
Power Consumption Each Side .................................................... 36 Watts (max.)
Power Supply ............................................................................................. 12VDC
Dimensions ............................................................................ 4”W x 1”H x 3.625”D
Shipping Weight ............................................................................................ 4 Lbs
SPECIFICATIONS

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