Helmholz FLEXtra FO 650 Reference guide

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Brief instruction
Brief instruction FLEXtra® FO 650
Application and functional description
The FLEXtra® FO is primarily a normal PROFIBUS
repeater with the capability of expansion by 2 (with
FO-2) or 5 (with FO-5) additional optical MPI/PROFIBUS
segments.
It translates an electrical MPI/PROFBUS interface into an
optical MPI/PROFIBUS interface and vice-versa.
It regenerates the edge steepness, level and duty cycle
of signals. In addition it brings the advantages of
optical signal transfer to the MPI/PROFIBUS network.
The Flextra FO are available in 3 different variants:
(Suitable for POF resp. PCF2))
FLEXtra® FO 650-2:
Connector type BFOC1) resp. ST, 650 nm 700-996-2AA01
Connector type SMA, 650 nm 700-996-2BA01
Connector type Versatile Link3) resp. HP, 650 nm 700-996-2CA01
FLEXtra® FO 650-5:
Connector type BFOC1) resp. ST, 650 nm 700-996-5AA01
Connector type SMA, 650 nm 700-996-5BA01
Connector type Versatile Link3) resp. HP, 650 nm 700-996-5CA01
1. The FLEXtra® FO is suitable for mounting on a DIN
rail. It is engaged as shown in the picture.
2. A DIP switch is installed for deactivating the repeat
function on the individual ports.
Furthermore, the DIP switch DIP 4 (FO-2) or DIP 7
(FO-5), can be used as the ON / OFF switch for all
segments.
With optical ports, switching off a port does not mean
that the send diode (Tx) is switched off, rather that the
port can no longer receive data at the Rx input. Hence
the repeater function of the port is deactivated.
Brief instruction FLEXtra® FO 650
3. If port X1 of the FLEXtra® FO is at the start or end of
a segment then termination on the POFIBUS connector
must be switched on (ON).
If port X1 of the FLEXtra® FO is in the middle of a
segment then termination on the PROFIBUS connector
must be switched off (OFF).
The PROFIBUS is connected to the FLEXtra® FO via the
SUB-D female connector. Connection of the optical seg-
ment is, dependent on type, via BFOC1) resp. ST, SMA
or Versatile Link3) resp. HP connectors.
Termination is not required for the optical ports.
ON
OFF
4. Connect the optical  bre cables to ports X2 – X5 of
the device. The following  bres can be used:
• Polymeric Optical Fibre (POF):
• 980/1000 μm
• Wavelength: 650 mm
• Loss approx 160 db/km
• Polymer Cladded Fibre (PCF2) resp. HCS):
• 200/230 μm
• Wavelength: 650 mm
• Loss approx 10 db/km
Note: For the assembly are separate connectors, and
special assembly tools according to the required plug
connection technology required.
The information on installation to a POF type please refer
the steps A to C (see reverse side).
You may obtain the necessary  ber cable completely pre-
assembled from your FO supplier.
Connect the optical ports via a CROSS-OVER connec-
tion i.e. TxD  bre of the other end to the RxD connector
of the FLEXtra® FO.
Connect RxD  bre of the other end to the TxD connec-
tor of the FLEXtra® FO.
Optopus650
PLC
subnetwork 1 up to 32 stations
subnetwork 2 up to 32 stations
PROFIBUS slave
PROFIBUS slave
“R” ON “R” OFF
“R” ON
“R” ON
“R” OFF “R” ON
PC
Note: PROFIBUS connectors are not included. See also: www.pro busstecker.de
Connector plugs for the optical connection are not included. These are available from your FO supplier.

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Brief instruction
Brief instruction FLEXtra® FO 650
Application and functional description
The FLEXtra® FO is primarily a normal PROFIBUS
repeater with the capability of expansion by 2 (with
FO-2) or 5 (with FO-5) additional optical MPI/PROFIBUS
segments.
It translates an electrical MPI/PROFBUS interface into an
optical MPI/PROFIBUS interface and vice-versa.
It regenerates the edge steepness, level and duty cycle
of signals. In addition it brings the advantages of
optical signal transfer to the MPI/PROFIBUS network.
The Flextra FO are available in 3 different variants:
(Suitable for POF resp. PCF2))
FLEXtra® FO 650-2:
Connector type BFOC1) resp. ST, 650 nm 700-996-2AA01
Connector type SMA, 650 nm 700-996-2BA01
Connector type Versatile Link3) resp. HP, 650 nm 700-996-2CA01
FLEXtra® FO 650-5:
Connector type BFOC1) resp. ST, 650 nm 700-996-5AA01
Connector type SMA, 650 nm 700-996-5BA01
Connector type Versatile Link3) resp. HP, 650 nm 700-996-5CA01
1. The FLEXtra® FO is suitable for mounting on a DIN
rail. It is engaged as shown in the picture.
2. A DIP switch is installed for deactivating the repeat
function on the individual ports.
Furthermore, the DIP switch DIP 4 (FO-2) or DIP 7
(FO-5), can be used as the ON / OFF switch for all
segments.
With optical ports, switching off a port does not mean
that the send diode (Tx) is switched off, rather that the
port can no longer receive data at the Rx input. Hence
the repeater function of the port is deactivated.
Brief instruction FLEXtra® FO 650
3. If port X1 of the FLEXtra® FO is at the start or end of
a segment then termination on the POFIBUS connector
must be switched on (ON).
If port X1 of the FLEXtra® FO is in the middle of a
segment then termination on the PROFIBUS connector
must be switched off (OFF).
The PROFIBUS is connected to the FLEXtra® FO via the
SUB-D female connector. Connection of the optical seg-
ment is, dependent on type, via BFOC1) resp. ST, SMA
or Versatile Link3) resp. HP connectors.
Termination is not required for the optical ports.
ON
OFF
4. Connect the optical  bre cables to ports X2 – X5 of
the device. The following  bres can be used:
• Polymeric Optical Fibre (POF):
• 980/1000 μm
• Wavelength: 650 mm
• Loss approx 160 db/km
• Polymer Cladded Fibre (PCF2) resp. HCS):
• 200/230 μm
• Wavelength: 650 mm
• Loss approx 10 db/km
Note: For the assembly are separate connectors, and
special assembly tools according to the required plug
connection technology required.
The information on installation to a POF type please refer
the steps A to C (see reverse side).
You may obtain the necessary  ber cable completely pre-
assembled from your FO supplier.
Connect the optical ports via a CROSS-OVER connec-
tion i.e. TxD  bre of the other end to the RxD connector
of the FLEXtra® FO.
Connect RxD  bre of the other end to the TxD connec-
tor of the FLEXtra® FO.
Optopus650
PLC
subnetwork 1 up to 32 stations
subnetwork 2 up to 32 stations
PROFIBUS slave
PROFIBUS slave
“R” ON “R” OFF
“R” ON
“R” ON
“R” OFF “R” ON
PC
Note: PROFIBUS connectors are not included. See also: www.pro busstecker.de
Connector plugs for the optical connection are not included. These are available from your FO supplier.

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Brief instruction
Brief instruction FLEXtra® FO 650
Application and functional description
The FLEXtra® FO is primarily a normal PROFIBUS
repeater with the capability of expansion by 2 (with
FO-2) or 5 (with FO-5) additional optical MPI/PROFIBUS
segments.
It translates an electrical MPI/PROFBUS interface into an
optical MPI/PROFIBUS interface and vice-versa.
It regenerates the edge steepness, level and duty cycle
of signals. In addition it brings the advantages of
optical signal transfer to the MPI/PROFIBUS network.
The Flextra FO are available in 3 different variants:
(Suitable for POF resp. PCF2))
FLEXtra® FO 650-2:
Connector type BFOC1) resp. ST, 650 nm 700-996-2AA01
Connector type SMA, 650 nm 700-996-2BA01
Connector type Versatile Link3) resp. HP, 650 nm 700-996-2CA01
FLEXtra® FO 650-5:
Connector type BFOC1) resp. ST, 650 nm 700-996-5AA01
Connector type SMA, 650 nm 700-996-5BA01
Connector type Versatile Link3) resp. HP, 650 nm 700-996-5CA01
1. The FLEXtra® FO is suitable for mounting on a DIN
rail. It is engaged as shown in the picture.
2. A DIP switch is installed for deactivating the repeat
function on the individual ports.
Furthermore, the DIP switch DIP 4 (FO-2) or DIP 7
(FO-5), can be used as the ON / OFF switch for all
segments.
With optical ports, switching off a port does not mean
that the send diode (Tx) is switched off, rather that the
port can no longer receive data at the Rx input. Hence
the repeater function of the port is deactivated.
Brief instruction FLEXtra® FO 650
3. If port X1 of the FLEXtra® FO is at the start or end of
a segment then termination on the POFIBUS connector
must be switched on (ON).
If port X1 of the FLEXtra® FO is in the middle of a
segment then termination on the PROFIBUS connector
must be switched off (OFF).
The PROFIBUS is connected to the FLEXtra® FO via the
SUB-D female connector. Connection of the optical seg-
ment is, dependent on type, via BFOC1) resp. ST, SMA
or Versatile Link3) resp. HP connectors.
Termination is not required for the optical ports.
ON
OFF
4. Connect the optical  bre cables to ports X2 – X5 of
the device. The following  bres can be used:
• Polymeric Optical Fibre (POF):
• 980/1000 μm
• Wavelength: 650 mm
• Loss approx 160 db/km
• Polymer Cladded Fibre (PCF2) resp. HCS):
• 200/230 μm
• Wavelength: 650 mm
• Loss approx 10 db/km
Note: For the assembly are separate connectors, and
special assembly tools according to the required plug
connection technology required.
The information on installation to a POF type please refer
the steps A to C (see reverse side).
You may obtain the necessary  ber cable completely pre-
assembled from your FO supplier.
Connect the optical ports via a CROSS-OVER connec-
tion i.e. TxD  bre of the other end to the RxD connector
of the FLEXtra® FO.
Connect RxD  bre of the other end to the TxD connec-
tor of the FLEXtra® FO.
Optopus650
PLC
subnetwork 1 up to 32 stations
subnetwork 2 up to 32 stations
PROFIBUS slave
PROFIBUS slave
“R” ON “R” OFF
“R” ON
“R” ON
“R” OFF “R” ON
PC
Note: PROFIBUS connectors are not included. See also: www.pro busstecker.de
Connector plugs for the optical connection are not included. These are available from your FO supplier.

Note
We have checked the content of this Brief instruction for conformity with the hardware and software described. Nevertheless, because deviations
cannot be ruled out, we cannot accept any liability for complete conformity. The information in this Brief instruction is regularly updated. When
using purchased products, please heed the latest version of the Brief instruction, which can be viewed in the Internet at
www.helmholz.com, from where it can also be downloaded.
Our customers are important to us. We are always glad to receive suggestions for improvement and ideas.
1) BFOC stands for Bajonett Fiber Optic Connector. This type of connector is function compatible with ST connectors.
ST is registered trademark of company AT&T.
2) PCF stands for Polymer Cladded Fiber and is equivalent to HCS. HCS is a brand of Ensign-Bickford Optics Company.
3) The Versatile Link connector is function compatible with HP-Simplex/Duplex connectors.
Legend
LED ashes slowly LED ON LED ashes quickly LED OFF
Note: if no baud rate is detected, the FLEXtra® FO restarts every 8 seconds. The restart takes approx. 2 seconds.
FLEXtra® FO 2: DIP switch 5 is for future features and is currently not used.
FLEXtra® FO 5: DIP switch 8 is for future features and is currently not used.
LED DIP switch
PWR DP 1-6
-ON- -ERR- -ON- 1-3 (FO-2)
1-6 (FO-5)
deactivated
4 (FO-2)
7 (FO-5)
Baud rate is detected, the FLEXtra® FO
is restarted ON ON
Automatic restart e.g.
in the case of signal loss ON ON
FLEXtra® FO ready for operation,
baud rate detected ON ON
Segment switched off OFF ON
Repeat function deactivated
for all segments ON OFF
Repeat function deactivated for all
segments + individual segments OFF OFF
Invalid telegrams are received ON ON
Port X1: there is a short circuit
Port X2–X5: there is a continuous light
signal (no data is being received)
ON ON
Data is being received ON ON
LED description
Brief instruction FLEXtra® FO 650 Brief instruction FLEXtra® FO 650 Brief instruction FLEXtra® FO 650
Technical Data FLEXtra® FO 650-2
Dimensions in mm (D x W x H) 35 x 70 x 72
Weight approx. 125 g
Power supply
• Voltage
• Electrical isolation
• Current consumption
∙ incl. 5V-consumer load
∙ incl. 24V-consumer load
+18 ... 30 V DC
500 V
max. 200 mA
max. 400 mA
Technical Data FLEXtra® FO 650-5
Dimensions in mm (D x W x H) 35 x 137 x 72
Weight ca. 250 g
Power supply
• Voltage
• Electrical isolation
• Current consumption
∙ incl. 5V-consumer load
∙ incl. 24V-consumer load
+18 ... 30 V DC
500 V
max. 400 mA
max. 600 mA
Technical Data both FLEXtra® FO
Output voltage port X1
• Voltage 1
• Voltage 2
5 V, max. 150 mA
+18 ... 30 V DC, max. 200 mA (like supply voltage)
Permitted ambient conditions
• Ambient temperature in operation
• Transport and storage temperature
0°C ... +60°C
-25°C ... +75°C
PROFIBUS interface
Transmission rate 9.6 | 19.2 | 45.45 | 93.75 | 187.5 | 500 Kbps
1.5 | 3 | 6 and 12 Mbps automatic detection
Protocol PROFIBUS DP according to EN 61 158-2:2011-09
Connection socket
Port X1
Port X2–X5
SUB-D 9-pin
BFOC1) resp. ST, SMA, Versatile Link3) resp. HP
Special features Quality assurance according to ISO 9001:2008
Maintenance maintenance-free, no battery
Optical interface
Wavelength 650 nm
Numerical aperture transmit diode 0.50
Launchable optical output power /
receiver sensitivity
• POF 980/1000 µm
• PCF2) resp. HCS, 200/230 µm
-7.5 dBm/-20 dBm
-18 dBm/-22 dBm
Over modulation limit receiver -3 dBm
Bridgeable range
• POF 980/1000 µm (160 dB/km)
• PCF2) resp. HCS, 200/230 µm (10 dB/km)
up to 65 m
up to 250 m
POF-LWL Assembling
A) Cutting the bre
Slide the bre into an opening of the cutting tool and
press the blade down.
Note: each opening of the cutting tool may only be used
for one cut of a cable.
B) Removing the Fibre Cladding
The length of bre cladding to be removed is depen-
dent on the type of bre.
Versatile Link3) resp. HP: approx. 3 mm
SMA: approx. 6 mm
BFOC1) resp. ST: approx. 11 mm
Note: Only use the specially designed tool (not a copper
cable stripper) as otherwise the cladding of the cable can
be damaged leading to higher losses in the connector and
thereby to reduced range of the cable.
C) Connecting the connector to the bre
BFOC1) resp. ST or SMA connector:
Slide the connector over the bre and screw the
connector housing on with the lock nut.
Versatile Link3) resp. HP connector:
Slide the connector onto the bre and press the hou-
sing sides together until they lock.
Note: When attaching the connectors, make sure that the
ber ends ush with the connector at the front.
The transmit or receive diode may be damaged if the ber
protrudes.
Fixing the ber too far inward can result in increased
attenuation, shortening the transmission range of the
system.
SMA connector
BFOC1) resp. ST connector
Versatile Link3) resp. HP connector
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Note
We have checked the content of this Brief instruction for conformity with the hardware and software described. Nevertheless, because deviations
cannot be ruled out, we cannot accept any liability for complete conformity. The information in this Brief instruction is regularly updated. When
using purchased products, please heed the latest version of the Brief instruction, which can be viewed in the Internet at
www.helmholz.com, from where it can also be downloaded.
Our customers are important to us. We are always glad to receive suggestions for improvement and ideas.
1) BFOC stands for Bajonett Fiber Optic Connector. This type of connector is function compatible with ST connectors.
ST is registered trademark of company AT&T.
2) PCF stands for Polymer Cladded Fiber and is equivalent to HCS. HCS is a brand of Ensign-Bickford Optics Company.
3) The Versatile Link connector is function compatible with HP-Simplex/Duplex connectors.
Legend
LED ashes slowly LED ON LED ashes quickly LED OFF
Note: if no baud rate is detected, the FLEXtra® FO restarts every 8 seconds. The restart takes approx. 2 seconds.
FLEXtra® FO 2: DIP switch 5 is for future features and is currently not used.
FLEXtra® FO 5: DIP switch 8 is for future features and is currently not used.
LED DIP switch
PWR DP 1-6
-ON- -ERR- -ON- 1-3 (FO-2)
1-6 (FO-5)
deactivated
4 (FO-2)
7 (FO-5)
Baud rate is detected, the FLEXtra® FO
is restarted ON ON
Automatic restart e.g.
in the case of signal loss ON ON
FLEXtra® FO ready for operation,
baud rate detected ON ON
Segment switched off OFF ON
Repeat function deactivated
for all segments ON OFF
Repeat function deactivated for all
segments + individual segments OFF OFF
Invalid telegrams are received ON ON
Port X1: there is a short circuit
Port X2–X5: there is a continuous light
signal (no data is being received)
ON ON
Data is being received ON ON
LED description
Brief instruction FLEXtra® FO 650 Brief instruction FLEXtra® FO 650 Brief instruction FLEXtra® FO 650
Technical Data FLEXtra® FO 650-2
Dimensions in mm (D x W x H) 35 x 70 x 72
Weight approx. 125 g
Power supply
• Voltage
• Electrical isolation
• Current consumption
∙ incl. 5V-consumer load
∙ incl. 24V-consumer load
+18 ... 30 V DC
500 V
max. 200 mA
max. 400 mA
Technical Data FLEXtra® FO 650-5
Dimensions in mm (D x W x H) 35 x 137 x 72
Weight ca. 250 g
Power supply
• Voltage
• Electrical isolation
• Current consumption
∙ incl. 5V-consumer load
∙ incl. 24V-consumer load
+18 ... 30 V DC
500 V
max. 400 mA
max. 600 mA
Technical Data both FLEXtra® FO
Output voltage port X1
• Voltage 1
• Voltage 2
5 V, max. 150 mA
+18 ... 30 V DC, max. 200 mA (like supply voltage)
Permitted ambient conditions
• Ambient temperature in operation
• Transport and storage temperature
0°C ... +60°C
-25°C ... +75°C
PROFIBUS interface
Transmission rate 9.6 | 19.2 | 45.45 | 93.75 | 187.5 | 500 Kbps
1.5 | 3 | 6 and 12 Mbps automatic detection
Protocol PROFIBUS DP according to EN 61 158-2:2011-09
Connection socket
Port X1
Port X2–X5
SUB-D 9-pin
BFOC1) resp. ST, SMA, Versatile Link3) resp. HP
Special features Quality assurance according to ISO 9001:2008
Maintenance maintenance-free, no battery
Optical interface
Wavelength 650 nm
Numerical aperture transmit diode 0.50
Launchable optical output power /
receiver sensitivity
• POF 980/1000 µm
• PCF2) resp. HCS, 200/230 µm
-7.5 dBm/-20 dBm
-18 dBm/-22 dBm
Over modulation limit receiver -3 dBm
Bridgeable range
• POF 980/1000 µm (160 dB/km)
• PCF2) resp. HCS, 200/230 µm (10 dB/km)
up to 65 m
up to 250 m
POF-LWL Assembling
A) Cutting the bre
Slide the bre into an opening of the cutting tool and
press the blade down.
Note: each opening of the cutting tool may only be used
for one cut of a cable.
B) Removing the Fibre Cladding
The length of bre cladding to be removed is depen-
dent on the type of bre.
Versatile Link3) resp. HP: approx. 3 mm
SMA: approx. 6 mm
BFOC1) resp. ST: approx. 11 mm
Note: Only use the specially designed tool (not a copper
cable stripper) as otherwise the cladding of the cable can
be damaged leading to higher losses in the connector and
thereby to reduced range of the cable.
C) Connecting the connector to the bre
BFOC1) resp. ST or SMA connector:
Slide the connector over the bre and screw the
connector housing on with the lock nut.
Versatile Link3) resp. HP connector:
Slide the connector onto the bre and press the hou-
sing sides together until they lock.
Note: When attaching the connectors, make sure that the
ber ends ush with the connector at the front.
The transmit or receive diode may be damaged if the ber
protrudes.
Fixing the ber too far inward can result in increased
attenuation, shortening the transmission range of the
system.
SMA connector
BFOC1) resp. ST connector
Versatile Link3) resp. HP connector
Helmholz GmbH & Co. KG | Hannberger Weg 2 | 91091 Großenseebach | Germany
Phone [phone] | Fax [phone] | inf[email protected] | www.helmholz.com

Note
We have checked the content of this Brief instruction for conformity with the hardware and software described. Nevertheless, because deviations
cannot be ruled out, we cannot accept any liability for complete conformity. The information in this Brief instruction is regularly updated. When
using purchased products, please heed the latest version of the Brief instruction, which can be viewed in the Internet at
www.helmholz.com, from where it can also be downloaded.
Our customers are important to us. We are always glad to receive suggestions for improvement and ideas.
1) BFOC stands for Bajonett Fiber Optic Connector. This type of connector is function compatible with ST connectors.
ST is registered trademark of company AT&T.
2) PCF stands for Polymer Cladded Fiber and is equivalent to HCS. HCS is a brand of Ensign-Bickford Optics Company.
3) The Versatile Link connector is function compatible with HP-Simplex/Duplex connectors.
Legend
LED ashes slowly LED ON LED ashes quickly LED OFF
Note: if no baud rate is detected, the FLEXtra® FO restarts every 8 seconds. The restart takes approx. 2 seconds.
FLEXtra® FO 2: DIP switch 5 is for future features and is currently not used.
FLEXtra® FO 5: DIP switch 8 is for future features and is currently not used.
LED DIP switch
PWR DP 1-6
-ON- -ERR- -ON- 1-3 (FO-2)
1-6 (FO-5)
deactivated
4 (FO-2)
7 (FO-5)
Baud rate is detected, the FLEXtra® FO
is restarted ON ON
Automatic restart e.g.
in the case of signal loss ON ON
FLEXtra® FO ready for operation,
baud rate detected ON ON
Segment switched off OFF ON
Repeat function deactivated
for all segments ON OFF
Repeat function deactivated for all
segments + individual segments OFF OFF
Invalid telegrams are received ON ON
Port X1: there is a short circuit
Port X2–X5: there is a continuous light
signal (no data is being received)
ON ON
Data is being received ON ON
LED description
Brief instruction FLEXtra® FO 650 Brief instruction FLEXtra® FO 650 Brief instruction FLEXtra® FO 650
Technical Data FLEXtra® FO 650-2
Dimensions in mm (D x W x H) 35 x 70 x 72
Weight approx. 125 g
Power supply
• Voltage
• Electrical isolation
• Current consumption
∙ incl. 5V-consumer load
∙ incl. 24V-consumer load
+18 ... 30 V DC
500 V
max. 200 mA
max. 400 mA
Technical Data FLEXtra® FO 650-5
Dimensions in mm (D x W x H) 35 x 137 x 72
Weight ca. 250 g
Power supply
• Voltage
• Electrical isolation
• Current consumption
∙ incl. 5V-consumer load
∙ incl. 24V-consumer load
+18 ... 30 V DC
500 V
max. 400 mA
max. 600 mA
Technical Data both FLEXtra® FO
Output voltage port X1
• Voltage 1
• Voltage 2
5 V, max. 150 mA
+18 ... 30 V DC, max. 200 mA (like supply voltage)
Permitted ambient conditions
• Ambient temperature in operation
• Transport and storage temperature
0°C ... +60°C
-25°C ... +75°C
PROFIBUS interface
Transmission rate 9.6 | 19.2 | 45.45 | 93.75 | 187.5 | 500 Kbps
1.5 | 3 | 6 and 12 Mbps automatic detection
Protocol PROFIBUS DP according to EN 61 158-2:2011-09
Connection socket
Port X1
Port X2–X5
SUB-D 9-pin
BFOC1) resp. ST, SMA, Versatile Link3) resp. HP
Special features Quality assurance according to ISO 9001:2008
Maintenance maintenance-free, no battery
Optical interface
Wavelength 650 nm
Numerical aperture transmit diode 0.50
Launchable optical output power /
receiver sensitivity
• POF 980/1000 µm
• PCF2) resp. HCS, 200/230 µm
-7.5 dBm/-20 dBm
-18 dBm/-22 dBm
Over modulation limit receiver -3 dBm
Bridgeable range
• POF 980/1000 µm (160 dB/km)
• PCF2) resp. HCS, 200/230 µm (10 dB/km)
up to 65 m
up to 250 m
POF-LWL Assembling
A) Cutting the bre
Slide the bre into an opening of the cutting tool and
press the blade down.
Note: each opening of the cutting tool may only be used
for one cut of a cable.
B) Removing the Fibre Cladding
The length of bre cladding to be removed is depen-
dent on the type of bre.
Versatile Link3) resp. HP: approx. 3 mm
SMA: approx. 6 mm
BFOC1) resp. ST: approx. 11 mm
Note: Only use the specially designed tool (not a copper
cable stripper) as otherwise the cladding of the cable can
be damaged leading to higher losses in the connector and
thereby to reduced range of the cable.
C) Connecting the connector to the bre
BFOC1) resp. ST or SMA connector:
Slide the connector over the bre and screw the
connector housing on with the lock nut.
Versatile Link3) resp. HP connector:
Slide the connector onto the bre and press the hou-
sing sides together until they lock.
Note: When attaching the connectors, make sure that the
ber ends ush with the connector at the front.
The transmit or receive diode may be damaged if the ber
protrudes.
Fixing the ber too far inward can result in increased
attenuation, shortening the transmission range of the
system.
SMA connector
BFOC1) resp. ST connector
Versatile Link3) resp. HP connector
Helmholz GmbH & Co. KG | Hannberger Weg 2 | 91091 Großenseebach | Germany
Phone [phone] | Fax [phone] | inf[email protected] | www.helmholz.com