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Page 2 - NOTICE; LANVIEW is a registered trademark of Cabletron Systems, Inc.

NOTICE i NOTICE Cabletron Systems reserves the right to make changes inspecifications and other information contained in this documentwithout prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult CabletronSystems to determine whether any such changes have been made. The hardware, firmware, or softwar...

Page 3 - ii; FCC NOTICE

FCC NOTICE ii FCC NOTICE This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subjectto the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNIN...

Page 4 - iii; CONTENTS

iii CONTENTS CONTENTS CHAPTER PAGE CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Using This Manual .................................................. 1-11.2 Getting Help ............................................................ 1-21.3 The FOT-F3 Fiber Optic Transceiver ...................... 1-31.4 Related Manuals ...

Page 5 - iv

iv CONTENTS CHAPTER 3 (Cont.) 3.3 Mounting the FOT-F3 ............................................. 3-83.4 Cable Support Installation ....................................... 3-9 CHAPTER 4 TESTING AND USING LANVIEW 4.1 Installation Checkout ............................................... 4-1 4.1.1 Te...

Page 6 - INTRODUCTION; CHAPTER 1; Welcome to Cabletron Systems’ FOT-F3

Page 1 - 1 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Welcome to Cabletron Systems’ FOT-F3  Fiber Optic Transceiver User’s Manual. We have designed thismanual to serve as a simple installation and referenceguide for the Cabletron Systems FOT-F3 transceiver. The FOT-F3 allows you to connect two Ethernet de...

Page 7 - mounts provided

Page 1 - 2 INTRODUCTION Chapter 2, Installation Requirements/Specifications,contains a list of hardware, software, location andenvironmental requirements that must be met before youinstall the FOT-F3. A list of FOT-F3 specifications is alsoprovided. Chapter 3, Installing the FOT-F3, contains steps f...

Page 9 - m. You can also use multi mode cable such as

Page 1 - 4 INTRODUCTION Figure 1-1. FOT-F3 A fiber optic cable is connected to the transceiver throughST fiber optic ports on the FOT-F3. This provides anoptical link to connect the device to the network. The fiberoptic link segment can run from the FOT-F3 to anyEthernet FOIRL compatible fiber optic...

Page 11 - Workstation

Page 1 - 6 INTRODUCTION ApplicationThe FOT-F3 can be configured into your network in manyways. For example, a fiber optic link segment (4, Fig. 1-2)can be attached to a Cabletron Systems’ Multi MediaAccess Center (MMAC  ) (5) with a FOMIM-32/36/38. The MMAC serves as an intelligent repeater hub tha...

Page 12 - MMAC

Page 1 - 7 INTRODUCTION In another example, an FOT-F3 (3, Fig. 1-3) is connectedto an MMAC (1) by an AUI cable (2) attached to anIntelligent Repeater Module (IRM  ) in the MMAC. A lengthy fiber optic link segment (4), up to ten kilometers,runs from the FOT-F3 and to a Cabletron Systems’NB25 bridge ...

Page 14 - NETWORK DESIGN GUIDELINES

Page 2 - 1 REQUIREMENTS/SPECS. CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS/ SPECIFICATIONS Before you attempt to install Cabletron Systems’ FOT-F3Fiber Optic Transceiver, review the network designguidelines outlined in this chapter. In addition, you shouldreview the operating specifications and environmenta...

Page 16 - OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS

Page 2 - 3 REQUIREMENTS/SPECS. 2.1.2 AUI Requirements • The AUI cable connecting the transceiver to a device must be Ethernet Version 1, Version 2, and/or IEEE802.3 type cables that match the type of device beingattached to the AUI port. • The AUI cable must not exceed 50 meters (164 feet)in length....

Page 17 - FIBER OPTIC INTERFACE; ST fiber optic ports.; Parameter; Receive

Page 2 - 4 REQUIREMENTS/SPECS. FIBER OPTIC INTERFACE Type: FOT-F3: ST fiber optic ports. Parameter Typical Minimum Maximum Receive -31.0 dBm -33.5 dBm -29.5 dBm Sensitivity: Max. ReceiveInput Power: -7.5 dBm -9.72 dBm -6.99 dBm Transmitter Powerat 25 ° C Into 8.3/125 µ m fiber: -15.0 dBm -19.5 dBm -...

Page 19 - AUI CONNECTOR; Power Return

Page 2 - 6 REQUIREMENTS/SPECS. AUI CONNECTOR Type: 15 position D type receptacle (Fig. 2-1) Pin 1 Logic Ref. Pin 9 Collision - 2 Collision + 10 Transmit - 3 Transmit + 11 Logic Ref. 4 Logic Ref. 12 Receive - 5 Receive + 13 Power (+12 Vdc) 6 Power Return 14 Logic Ref. 7 No Connection 15 No Connection...

Page 20 - INDICATORS

Page 2 - 7 REQUIREMENTS/SPECS. INDICATORS NOTE: The FOT-F3 has six LEDs (Fig. 2-2), which areexplained in detail in Chapter 4, Testing andLANVIEW. PWR (Power)When lit, this LED indicates that the FOT-F3 is receivingpower (green indicator). SQE (Signal test Quality Error)When lit, this LED indicates ...

Page 22 - ENVIRONMENTAL; Operating Temperature: 5; SAFETY

Page 2 - 9 REQUIREMENTS/SPECS. ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature: 5 ° to 55 ° C Operating Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing) SAFETY Designed in accordance with UL478, UL910, NEC725-2(b), CSA, IEC, TUV, VDE class A. Meets FCC,Part 15, Class A limits. WARNING: It is the responsibility of the person...

Page 23 - INSTALLATION; CHAPTER 3

Page 3 - 1 INSTALLATION CHAPTER 3 INSTALLING THE FOT-F3 This chapter contains instructions for unpacking yourCabletron Systems’ FOT-F3 Transceiver, connecting theFOT-F3 to an Ethernet device and the network, installingcable supports, and mounting the transceiver (ifnecessary). Verify that all requir...

Page 25 - Set the SQE Switch as follows:

Page 3 - 3 INSTALLATION NOTE: The SQE test function must be disabled if youare connecting the transceiver to Ethernet Version 1equipment or to a repeater. Set the SQE Switch as follows: • To disable the SQE test function, set the switch(Fig. 3-1) towards the optical ports to the off (o)setting. • To...

Page 27 - If the PWR LED is not lit, perform the following steps:

Page 3 - 5 INSTALLATION If the PWR LED is not lit, perform the following steps: a. Verify that the power is turned on for the deviceattached to the FOT-F3. b. Disconnect the AUI from the FOT-F3. c. Disconnect the device to which the transceiver isattached. d. Check the AUI connections for proper pin...

Page 28 - Connect the fiber optic cable to the FOT-F3 as follows:

Page 3 - 6 INSTALLATION NOTE: We recommend labeling the fiber optic cable toindicate which fiber is Receive and which is Transmit.When you buy fiber optic cable from Cabletron Systems,at one end of the cable, one fiber is labeled 1, and theother fiber is labeled 2. This pattern is repeated at theoth...

Page 29 - Attach the fiber labeled 2 to the receive port.

Page 3 - 7 INSTALLATION Figure 3-3. ST Connectors 2. Attach the fiber labeled 1 to the bottom port, labeledRX on the FOT-F3. 3. Attach the fiber labeled 2 to the top port, labeled TX. 4. At the other end of the fiber optic cable, attach thefiber labeled 1 to the transmit port of the device. 5. Attac...

Page 30 - Allows the fiber optic segment to be easily connected

Page 3 - 8 INSTALLATION 6. Check that the LNK LED on the FOT-F3 is lit. If theLED is not lit, perform each of the following steps untilthe LED is lit: a. Check that the power is on for the device at theother end of the link. b. Verify that the fiber strands are properlyconnected to each port. c. Rev...

Page 34 - TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING; CHAPTER 4; This section contains procedures to test:

Page 4 - 1 TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING CHAPTER 4 TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter lists procedures to test the FOT-F3 FiberOptic Transceiver after it has been connected to thenetwork. A description of LANVIEW and its function introubleshooting physical layer network problems are alsogiven. 4...

Page 35 - Disconnect the jumpers from the barrel connector.

Page 4 - 2 TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING 4.1.1 Testing the Fiber Optic Link Segment Test the segment being attached to the FOT-F3 to verifythat the cable meets the fiber budget specificationsdiscussed in Chapter 2. Using a fiber optic power meterset, test your link segment as follows: 1. Attach a fibe...

Page 36 - Verify that the reading on the receive unit matches the

Page 4 - 3 TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING 8. Take note of the reading on the optical power meter.This is your test level. 9. Subtract the reference level found in step 4 from thetest level to find your dB loss for the fiber optic linksegment, i.e., dB loss = Test Level - Reference Level. 10. Verify tha...

Page 37 - Fiber Optic Segment

Page 4 - 4 TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING 1. LAN-MD 5. FOT-F3 2. AUI Cable 6. AUI Cable 3. FOT-F3 7. LAN-MD 4. Fiber Optic Segment Figure 4-1. Installation Checkout