Pure Digital 8100 series User manual

USER’S MANUAL
P/N: 123209 RevB
8100 Series
Optical D.A.
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General Information ................................................... 3
Introduction ................................................................ 3
Model Part Number Configurations ........................... 3
Technical Specifications ............................................. 4
Loss Budgets and Max. Transmission Distances ....... 5
Installation Instructions .............................................. 9
Installation Procedure ............................................... 10
Operating Pointers and Troubleshooting ................. 11
Maintenance and Repairs ......................................... 13
Limited Warranty ..................................................... 15
CONTENTS
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The Pure Digital Fiberlink 8100 Series is a twelve output optical
distribution amplifier (O.D.A.) designed to work with one-way Pure
Digital Fiberlink transmission systems. The 8100 Series O.D.A. receives
an optical signal from a Pure Digital Fiberlink transmitter and then digi-
tally regenerates and relaunches it over two to twelve outputs. Each
output may transmit to a Pure Digital Fiberlink receiver unit or to an-
other O.D.A. unit. Cascading O.D.A.s together allows for the creation
of elaborate point-to-multipoint distribution networks.
The 8100 Series transmits any signal or signal combinations sup-
ported by one-way Pure Digital Fiberlink systems*. Outputs on the 8100
series are configured in pairs, each with separately specified fiber type,
connector type and transmission wavelength. The input is also config-
ured independantly. Wavelength compatibility varies depending on
which system is being used with the 8100 Series. Refer to the charts
beginning on page 5 of this manual for details.
*The8100Seriesisnotcompatiblewiththe
PureDigitalFiberlink3400and3120Series.
Introduction
Model Part Number
Configurations Unit Type Part Number
2-output 8102pp-yzw
4-output 8104pp-yzww
6-output 8106pp-yzwww
8-output 8108pp-yzwwwww
10-output 8110pp-yzwwwww
12-output 8112pp-yzwwwwww
pp: Type of A/C
Line Cord
NA N. America
AU Australia
EU Europe
JP Japan
UK United Kingdom
3
z: Input Connector
S ST connector
F FCPC connector
y: Input Optical
Wavelength/Mode
8 850 nm, MM
3 1310/1550, MM or SM
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w: Output Optical Wavelength/Mode/Connector
J 850 nm, MM, ST
K 850 nm, MM, FC
L 1310 nm, MM or SM, ST
M 1310 nm, MM or SM, FC
N 1310 nm, MM or SM, ST, High Speed
P 1310 nm, MM or SM, FC, High Speed
Q 1550 nm, MM or SM, ST
R 1550 nm, MM or SM, FC
Technical Specifications
The 8100 Series Optical D.A. does not have any video, audio or data
specifications of its own. These baseband specifications are a function
of the Pure Digital Fiberlink system that is being used in conjunction
with the 8100 Series. Refer to the respective product data sheets or
manuals for complete information.
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Operating wavelength ................... 850, 1310 and/or 1550
Number of fibers ........................... 1 in; 2 to 12 out
Signal connectors .......................... ST and/or FCPC
LED Indicators .............................. Power, Input Signal Present,
Unit locked to input
Operating Temperature ................. -10oC to +35oC
Relative humidity .......................... 10% - 90% (non condensing)
Weight ........................................... approx. 7 lbs; 3.15 kg
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
The Pure Digital Fiberlink 8100 Series has been manufactured using
the latest semiconductor devices and techniques that electronic tech-
nology has to offer. Your unit has been designed for long, reliable and
trouble-free service and is not normally field repairable. Should diffi-
culty be encountered, Communications Specialties maintains a com-
plete service facility to render accurate, timely and reliable service of
all products.
The only maintenance that can be provided by the user is to ascertain
that the optical connectors are free of dust or dirt that could interfere
with light transmission and that electrical connections are secure and
accurate.
All other questions or comments should be directed to our Customer
Service Department. It should be noted that many “problems” can eas-
ily be solved by a simple phone call.
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Physical size .................................. 16.75W x 1.75H x 14D (inches)
426W x 44H x 356D (mm)
Unit stands 1 RU high and may be
mounted in a standard 19” rack.
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8100 Input Signal Loss Budget Max. Distance 8100 Part Number
Provided By: in dB: in km: Configuration for “y”
P/N: Flex System
part suffix
-1 0-18 2 8
-3 0-1 0.3 3
-7 2-18 40 3
-9 0-17 55 3
Loss Budgets and Maximum Transmission Distance
The following charts show loss budgets and maximum transmission
distances for all units compatible with the 8100 Series. Products not
included on the input and/or output chart do not function with the 8100
O.D.A.. Note that some systems operating at the highest wavelength
are compatible with the 8100’s input but not with its output.
For loss budgets resulting from the cascading of two or more O.D.As
together, refer to the chart beginning on page 8.
CAUTION! Some versions of the Pure Digital Fiberlink 8100 Series O.D.A. contain a
solid state Laser Diode located within the optical connector. This device emits
invisibleinfraredelectromagneticradiationwhichcanbe harmfulto humaneyes.The
radiation from this optical connector, if viewed at close range without a fiber optic
cable connected to the optical connector, may be of sufficient intensity to cause
instantaneousdamagetothe retina of theeye.Direct viewing of thisradiationshould
be avoided at all times.
Troubleshooting
Multimode fiber optic cable contains an optical fiber with a light
carrying “core” that is only .0025 inches (62.5 microns) in diameter.
Single mode fiber optic cable has an even smaller “core,” only .00032
to .0004 inches (8-10 microns). This is smaller than a human hair! As a
result, any minute particles of dirt or dust can easily block the fiber
from accepting or radiating light. To prevent this from happening, al-
ways use the dust caps provided with all optical connectors whenever
they are exposed to air. Also, it is a good idea to gently clean the tip of
an optical connector with a lint-free cloth moistened with alcohol when-
ever dust is suspected.
The status of any of the indicator LEDs should provide the first clue
as to the origin of any operation failure. If, on the O.D.A., the SIGNAL
and LOCK LEDs are off, it usually means that the fiber is broken or has
too much attenuation.
Refer to the troubleshooting section of the manuals that came with
your transmitter and receiver units for additional tips specific to that
particular system
If, after reviewing the above possibilities, the system is still not oper-
ating, please contact the Customer Service Department for further as-
sistance.
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8100 Input Signal Loss Budget Max. Distance 8100 Part Number
Provided By: in DB: in km: Configuration for “y”
P/N: 3132
part suffix
-x9pp 0-15 0.5 (MM)* or 50 (SM)** 3
P/N: 3440
part suffix
-x1z 0-18 2 8
P/N: 4040
part suffix
-x1z 0-20 1 8
-x3z 2-18 5 3
-x7z 2-18 40 3
-x9z 0-17 55 3
P/N: 4160, 4320
part suffix
-zz1y or -zzy1 0-20 1 8
-zz3y or -zzy3 2-18 5 3
-zz7y or -zzy7 2-18 40 3
-zz9y or -zzy9 0-17 55 3
P/Ns: 7030, 7040, 7050, 7060, 7070, 7100, 7130, 7140
part suffix
-x1z 0-13 0.75 8
-x3z 2-18 2 3
-x7z 2-18 40 3
-x9z 2-17 55 3
P/N: 7220, 7222, 7224, 7226, 7225, 7227
part suffix
-x7z 0-12 0.5 (MM)* or 25 (SM)** 3
-x9z*** 0-12 0.4 (MM)* or 30 (SM)** 3
*(MM)=transmitted overmultimodefiber
**(SM)=transmitted oversinglemodefiber
***Discontinuedproduct
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Note that lit SIGNAL and LOCK LEDs are a necessary but not suffi-
cient condition to guarantee that the system is operating properly. You
must also check the status of the transmitter and receiver units to make
sure that they are operating properly.
Also, note that the 8100 Series Optical D.A.has a built-in safety mecha-
nism that shuts down the unit’s outputs if the unit fails to lock on the
incoming optical signal.
OPERATING POINTERS AND TROUBLESHOOTING
Optical Fiber
As discussed earlier, the 8100 Series Optical D.A. is custom config-
ured to work with the user’s specific transmission needs. It is impera-
tive that the correct size fiber and wavelength are being used for each
transmitter and receiver unit connected to the O.D.A.
In addition, be certain that the attenuation and bandwidth of the fiber
optic cable being used is within the range of the system’s loss budget
specifications. Refer to the tables beginning on page 5 to find the loss
budget for your particular system configuration. Note that the 8100
Series O.D.A. is not compatible with all wavelengths for all systems.
Some system transmitters may make the O.D.A. input saturate if rela-
tively short runs of cable are used, causing the O.D.A to fail to acquire
lock. If pulling the fiber optic cable out slightly at the system transmit-
ter output makes the O.D.A. lock, install one of the two ring attenuators
included with the O.D.A. If the system uses multimode fiber between
the system transmitter and the O.D.A., install the gold ring attenuator
on the fiber connector at the system transmitter output. If the system
uses single mode fiber, install the blue ring attenuator at the system
transmitter output.
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8100 Output Loss Budget Max. Distance 8100 Part Number
Going to: in DB: in km: Configuration for “w”
P/N: Flex System
part suffix
-1 0-18 2 J or K
-3 0-28 18 Lor M
-7 0-28 60 Lor M
P/N: 3133
part suffix
-z9pp 0-13 0.5 (MM)* or 40 (SM)* Q or R
P/N: 3441
part suffix
-x1z 0-16 2 J or K
P/N: 4041
part suffix
-x1z 0-20 1 J or K
-x3z 0-25 10 Lor M
-x7z 0-25 60 Lor M
P/N: 4161, 4321
part suffix
-zz1y or -zzy1 0-20 1 J or K
-zz3y or -zzy3 0-25 10 Lor M
-zz7y or -zzy7 0-25 60 Lor M
P/Ns: 7031, 7041, 7051, 7061, 7071, 7101, 7131, 7141
part suffix
-x1z 0-13 0.75 J or K
-x3z 0-23 2 Lor M
-x7z 0-23 50 Lor M
-x9z 0-17 55 Q or R
P/N: 7221, 7223, 7225, 7227
part suffix
-x7z 0-12 0.5 (MM)* or 25 (SM)** N or P
-x9z*** 0-12 0.4 (MM)* or 30 (SM)** Q or R
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the O.D.A. The numbered outputs on the unit correspond, in order, to
the “w”s in the part number. If you ordered one output to transmit at
850 nm, MM (“J”) and another at 1310 MM (“L”), it is important that
you distinguish between the two and connect each to the correct, corre-
sponding receiver unit.
Similarly, if you ordered more than one O.D.A. with differing input
specifications, make sure you are connecting the right unit to the trans-
mitter.
The following instructions describe the typical installation procedure
and function of the LED indicators.
Procedure
1. Connect the fiber optic cable from the transmitter unit to the 8100
Series O.D.A. input.
2) Connect the fiber optic cables from the 8100 Series O.D.A. outputs
to the corresponding receiver units or to the input of another O.D.A..
3) Apply power to the O.D.A.. The green POWER LED should light,
indicating the presence of operating power.
4) Connect the video and/or audio inputs and outputs to the transmitter
and receivers being used with the O.D.A. Refer to the manuals pro-
vided with these units for more specific connection instructions.
5) Apply power to the transmitter and receiver units.
6) The SIGNAL LED on the 8100 Series O.D.A. should light, indicat-
ing presence of an incoming optical signal. The LOCK LED should
also light, indicating that the O.D.A. has successfully locked onto the
data rate of the optical signal.

System Source Unit “A” Loss Budget Max. Distance Unit “B”
Transmitter: Config. for “w”: in dB: in km: Config. for “y”
P/N: Flex System
part suffix
-1 J or K 0-16 1.5 8
-3 Lor M 2-17 11 3
-7 Lor M 2-18 40 3
P/N: 3132
part suffix
-x9pp Q or R 0-15 0.5 (MM)* or 50 (SM)** 3
P/N: 3440
part suffix
-x1y J or K 0-18 2 8
P/N: 4040
-x1z J or K 0-20 1 8
-x3z L or M 2-18 5 3
-x7z L or M 2-18 40 3
Loss Budgets and Transmission Distances When
Transmitting from O.D.A. to O.D.A.
The 8100 O.D.A. may be used to transmit to additional O.D.A. units
to create elaborate distribution networks. The following chart indicates
the loss budgets and maximum transmission distances when transmit-
ting from an 8100 O.D.A to either an 8100 or 8000 O.D.A. (Loss bud-
gets are the same in both cases.) When more than two O.D.A. units are
cascaded together, loss budgets and distances should be derated 10%
for each additional O.D.A.
*(MM)=transmitted over multimodefiber;**(SM) =transmittedover single modefiber
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System Source Unit “A” Loss Budget Max. Distance Unit “B”
Transmitter: Config. for “w”: in dB: in km: Config. for “y”
P/N: 4160, 4320
part suffix
-zz1y or zzy1 J or K 0-20 1 8
-zz3y or zzy3 L or M 2-18 5 3
-zz7y or zzy7 L or M 2-18 40 3
P/N: 7030, 7040, 7050, 7060, 7070, 7100, 7130, 7140
part suffix
-x1z J or K 0-13 0.75 8
-x3z L or M 2-18 2 3
-x7z L or M 2-18 40 3
-x9z Q or R 2-17 55 3
P/N: 7220, 7222, 7224, 7226
part suffix
-x7z N or P 0-11 0.5 (MM)* or 20 (SM)** 3
-x9z*** Q or R 0-11 20 (SM)** 3
*(MM)=transmitted over multimodefiber;**(SM) =transmittedover single modefiber
***Discontinuedproduct
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Each Pure Digital Fiberlink 8100 Series O.D.A. is custom config-
ured to meet the transmission requirements of the customer. The part
number, printed on the product label, indicates the wavelength, fiber
type and optical connector for the input and for each, individual output.
Refer to the chart on page 3 of this manual for an explanation of how to
decipher the part number code.
As the configuration of the input and each output may be different
from each other, it is critical that during installation, the correct trans-
mitters and receivers are connected to the corresponding ins and outs of
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System Source Unit “A” Loss Budget Max. Distance Unit “B”
Transmitter: Config. for “w”: in dB: in km: Config. for “y”
P/N: Flex System
part suffix
-1 J or K 0-16 1.5 8
-3 Lor M 2-17 11 3
-7 Lor M 2-18 40 3
P/N: 3132
part suffix
-x9pp Q or R 0-15 0.5 (MM)* or 50 (SM)** 3
P/N: 3440
part suffix
-x1y J or K 0-18 2 8
P/N: 4040
-x1z J or K 0-20 1 8
-x3z L or M 2-18 5 3
-x7z L or M 2-18 40 3
Loss Budgets and Transmission Distances When
Transmitting from O.D.A. to O.D.A.
The 8100 O.D.A. may be used to transmit to additional O.D.A. units
to create elaborate distribution networks. The following chart indicates
the loss budgets and maximum transmission distances when transmit-
ting from an 8100 O.D.A to either an 8100 or 8000 O.D.A. (Loss bud-
gets are the same in both cases.) When more than two O.D.A. units are
cascaded together, loss budgets and distances should be derated 10%
for each additional O.D.A.
*(MM)=transmitted over multimodefiber;**(SM) =transmittedover single modefiber
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System Source Unit “A” Loss Budget Max. Distance Unit “B”
Transmitter: Config. for “w”: in dB: in km: Config. for “y”
P/N: 4160, 4320
part suffix
-zz1y or zzy1 J or K 0-20 1 8
-zz3y or zzy3 L or M 2-18 5 3
-zz7y or zzy7 L or M 2-18 40 3
P/N: 7030, 7040, 7050, 7060, 7070, 7100, 7130, 7140
part suffix
-x1z J or K 0-13 0.75 8
-x3z L or M 2-18 2 3
-x7z L or M 2-18 40 3
-x9z Q or R 2-17 55 3
P/N: 7220, 7222, 7224, 7226
part suffix
-x7z N or P 0-11 0.5 (MM)* or 20 (SM)** 3
-x9z*** Q or R 0-11 20 (SM)** 3
*(MM)=transmitted over multimodefiber;**(SM) =transmittedover single modefiber
***Discontinuedproduct
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Each Pure Digital Fiberlink 8100 Series O.D.A. is custom config-
ured to meet the transmission requirements of the customer. The part
number, printed on the product label, indicates the wavelength, fiber
type and optical connector for the input and for each, individual output.
Refer to the chart on page 3 of this manual for an explanation of how to
decipher the part number code.
As the configuration of the input and each output may be different
from each other, it is critical that during installation, the correct trans-
mitters and receivers are connected to the corresponding ins and outs of
9

8100 Output Loss Budget Max. Distance 8100 Part Number
Going to: in DB: in km: Configuration for “w”
P/N: Flex System
part suffix
-1 0-18 2 J or K
-3 0-28 18 Lor M
-7 0-28 60 Lor M
P/N: 3133
part suffix
-z9pp 0-13 0.5 (MM)* or 40 (SM)* Q or R
P/N: 3441
part suffix
-x1z 0-16 2 J or K
P/N: 4041
part suffix
-x1z 0-20 1 J or K
-x3z 0-25 10 Lor M
-x7z 0-25 60 Lor M
P/N: 4161, 4321
part suffix
-zz1y or -zzy1 0-20 1 J or K
-zz3y or -zzy3 0-25 10 Lor M
-zz7y or -zzy7 0-25 60 Lor M
P/Ns: 7031, 7041, 7051, 7061, 7071, 7101, 7131, 7141
part suffix
-x1z 0-13 0.75 J or K
-x3z 0-23 2 Lor M
-x7z 0-23 50 Lor M
-x9z 0-17 55 Q or R
P/N: 7221, 7223, 7225, 7227
part suffix
-x7z 0-12 0.5 (MM)* or 25 (SM)** N or P
-x9z*** 0-12 0.4 (MM)* or 30 (SM)** Q or R
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the O.D.A. The numbered outputs on the unit correspond, in order, to
the “w”s in the part number. If you ordered one output to transmit at
850 nm, MM (“J”) and another at 1310 MM (“L”), it is important that
you distinguish between the two and connect each to the correct, corre-
sponding receiver unit.
Similarly, if you ordered more than one O.D.A. with differing input
specifications, make sure you are connecting the right unit to the trans-
mitter.
The following instructions describe the typical installation procedure
and function of the LED indicators.
Procedure
1. Connect the fiber optic cable from the transmitter unit to the 8100
Series O.D.A. input.
2) Connect the fiber optic cables from the 8100 Series O.D.A. outputs
to the corresponding receiver units or to the input of another O.D.A..
3) Apply power to the O.D.A.. The green POWER LED should light,
indicating the presence of operating power.
4) Connect the video and/or audio inputs and outputs to the transmitter
and receivers being used with the O.D.A. Refer to the manuals pro-
vided with these units for more specific connection instructions.
5) Apply power to the transmitter and receiver units.
6) The SIGNAL LED on the 8100 Series O.D.A. should light, indicat-
ing presence of an incoming optical signal. The LOCK LED should
also light, indicating that the O.D.A. has successfully locked onto the
data rate of the optical signal.