AFL3430 Fiber Optic Link User Manual
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1. 2 IMPORTANT ROTATE CABLE TO ALIGN KEY To NOTCH E REAR VIEW Eg N x S DETAILA TT I N uM FIBER OPTIC CABLE INSTALLATION SEE DETAIL A EndRun TECHNOLOGIES om Qu AFL3430 ANTENNA FIBER LINK RECEIVER Oum amp o FRONT VIEW FIBER OPTIC RECEIVER 1U RACK MOUNT ENCLOSURE Environment AC Power Entry RF Signal Output Fiber Optic Input Receiver 1s intended to only be installed indoors This is a standard IEC power connector This TNC connector is the 50 ohm RF output that provides the recovered downlink signal for the antenna input of the associated timing equipment This output provides a simulated GPS antenna load to the timing equipment as long as the fiber optic receiver detects a good downlink optical signal Thus the loss of optical downlink will trigger an antenna fault in the timing equipment Note that a fault with the actual GPS antenna connected to the fiber optic transmitter will result in the loss of recovered RF signal at the receiver output but will not trigger an antenna fault alarm This FC APC connector is the fiber optic input from the fiber optic transmitter AFL3430 User Manual Installing the AFL3430 Fiber Optic Link BASIC INSTALLATION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION CLASS 3R LASER PRODUCT WHEN CABLE IS DETACHED A 1310 nm 80 mW MAXIMUM CLASS 3R LASER MAQAY 1310 nm 80 m2. 4 Rackmount Transmitter Physical Description 5 Receiver Physical Description 6 Installing the AFL3430 Fiber Optic Link 7 Mount the Fiber Optic Receiver 8 Install the Fiber Optic Transmitter 1U Rackmount and GPS Antenna 8 Install Fibet Optic Gable ssis u u saines tse Secale dane oe etant ode dace 9 Power up Fiber Optic 2 es rate lea ee Sha ee 9 Troubleshooting the Fiber Optic Link after Initial Power Up 10 Install the Fiber Optic Transmitter NEMA Stainless Steel and GPS Antenna 10 install Fiber Optic Cable 5433 22 ie RE E BESO te 12 Power up Fiber OpticLink zp eee ene nee ee ee ence ence ha 12 Troubleshooting the Fiber Optic Link after Initial Power Up 13 NEMA Fiber Optic Transmitter Cable Installation Details 14 Appendix A Specifications 15 AFL3430 User Manual AFL3430 User Manual EndRun C WV TECHNOLOGIES Main Features ChapterOne Introduction The AFL3430 Antenna Fiber Optic Link provides a secure low loss means of connecting a standard EndRun Technologies GPS antenna to GPS based time and frequency products It
3. Verify that the fiber optic cable is correct for this application by comparing its characteristics to those listed in Appendix A Specifications Note Keep protective caps on all unmated fiber optic cable ends to prevent scratching and dust accumulation 2 Route cable between receiver and transmitter keeping bend radius greater than 1 to avoid damag ing internal fiber 3 Route cable up to the rear of the transmitter and receiver chassis Fit cable connector into bulk head connector making sure that the guide on the cable connector is aligned with the slot in the bulkhead connector then tighten Prior to applying power to transmitter attach the Fiber Optic Cable Warning Tag to the fiber optic cable at or near the connector on the receiver end of the cable Power up Fiber Optic Link 1 Apply power to Fiber Optic Transmitter and verify illumination of POWER LED and LASER LED Verify that ALARM LED is off 2 Apply power to Fiber Optic Receiver Verify illumination of POWER LED and LINK LED Verify that ALARM LED is off 9 AFL3430 User Manval CHAPTER TWO Troubleshooting the Fiber Optic Link after Initial Power Up SYMPTOM ACTION eT POWER LED Verify 85 264VAC power outlet If voltage is OK contact factory Receiver POWER LED Off Verify 85 264VAC power outlet If voltage is OK contact factory Receiver LINK LED Off Verify proper installation of FC APC fiber optic connectors at the transmitter and receiver Verify
4. ALIGN KEY TO NOTCH DW DETAILA US POWER CORD SHOWN gt f I a eng gt FIBER OPTIC TRANSMITTER CABLE INSTALLATION DETAILS P TS SEE DETAIL A 14 AFL3430 User Manual EndRun DES ON TECHNOLOGIES Appendix A Specifications FIBER OPTIC LINK SPECIFICATIONS Link Gain 15 dB nominal Link Noise Figure 25 dB nominal Fiber Length 5 km 3 miles maximum no minimum Delay 16 nanoseconds typical through FOL plus 1 5 nanoseconds per foot of fiber cable Fiber Optic Cable Simplex 8 125um single mode fiber FC APC connectors 5 km 3 miles maximum cable length no minimum cable length Receiver F O Connection Rear panel bulkhead FC APC Connector Transmitter F O Connection Internal FC APC connector Transmitter F O Cable Entry Via strain relief with 1 8 to 3 8 cable diameter range Strain Relief can be replaced with 7 trade size conduit fitting 15 AFL3430 User Manual APPENDIX A NEMAA FIBER OPTIC TRANSMITTER SPECIFICATIONS RF Input Antenna Female TNC Jack Zin 50 ohms 10 dB return loss 50 MHz 2500 MHz DC Power for GPS Antenna 5V 50 mA short circuit protected Maximum RF Input 24 dBm at 300 MHz 18 dBm at 1500 MHz 12 dBm at 2500 MHz Optical Output Signal Characteristics Optical Wavelength 1310 nm Optical Power Output 2 4 mW Primary Power 90 264 VAC 50 60Hz 4W Typical 6W Maximum 3 position screw terminal block inside enclosure suitable for
5. liable for any direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages whether based on contract tort or any other legal theory EndRun Contact Information Address EndRun Technologies 2270 Northpoint Parkway Santa Rosa California 95407 U S A Phone 707 573 8633 Fax 707 573 8619 Sales 1 877 749 3878 or 707 573 8633 sales endruntechnologies com Support 1 877 749 3878 or 707 573 8633 support endruntechnologies com AFL3430 User Manual AFL3430 User Manual Table of Contents Freie oss ee i About EndRun Technologies i About This Manual ar cue euren iya usuku ee PROMS ii TEE COE OE DTE ii Limitation of Warranty ii es iii Repair After Warranty Expiration iii Limitation of Liability iii EndRun Contact Information iii Main Fealures ns ie dra itat ud va Chapter One Introduction Checking and Identifying the Hardware 3 Chapter Two Basic Installation 3 NEMA Transmitter Physical Description
6. non kinked intact fiber cable Verify cable is single mode fiber per specification Verify maximum 5 km fiber run Receiver ALARM LED On Verify proper installation of FC APC fiber optic connectors at the transmitter and receiver See drawing details in Receiver Physical Description section and Rackmount Transmitter Physical Description section Verify non kinked intact fiber cable Verify cable is single mode fiber per specification Verify maximum 5 km fiber run Install the Fiber Optic Transmitter NEMA Stainless Steel and GPS Antenna 1 Mount the antenna on the roof using the supplied mounting hardware The antenna must be installed with a minimum external outdoor cable run and the lowest antenna mounting height that allows an unrestricted view of the sky Make sure that any large metallic objects within 3 ft 1 m of the antenna do not block the view Follow these guidelines to eliminate exposure to electrical service wiring and to minimize the potential for lightning strikes Installations subject to lightning strikes should employ a lightning arrestor installed at the transmitter s enclosure for outside installations or at the building entrance for installations with the transmitter mounted indoors and the antenna mounted outdoors A lightning arrestor suited for this application 1s available through EndRun Technologies The arrestor must be installed according to the manufacturer s instructions Do NOT route the antenna wiring nea
7. strain relief to support the fiber optic cable and the function of the external strain relief is to provide a dust tight entry point when installed properly To install properly tighten the bushing to 18 in Ibs 2 Nm which is generally hand tight For wet locations the strain relief provided as shipped with the product must be removed and replaced with a 4 trade size Listed LIQUID TIGHT fitting with appropriately sized liquid tight conduit employed for the fiber run to properly maintain the enclosure s resistance to the ingress of water FIBER OPTIC INSTALLATION DETAILS ET e O O fs IMPORTANT REAR VIEW ROTATE CABLE ALIGN KEY TO UNS P IX N N FIBER OPTIC CABLE INSTALLATION SEE DETAILA 22 DETAIL A O Power EndRun TECHNOLOGIES AFL3430 ANTENNA FIBER LINK TRANSMITTER Omm O FRONT VIEW FIBER OPTIC TRANSMITTER 1U RACKMOUNT ENCLOSURE Environment AC Power Entry Antenna Input Fiber Optic Output Rackmount transmitter is intended to only be installed indoors This is a standard IEC power connector This TNC connector is the 50 ohm RF input from the GPS antenna It also provides DC power for the antenna This FC APC connector is the fiber optic output to the fiber optic receiver AFL3430 User Manual CHAPTER TWO Receiver Physical Description FIBER OPTIC INSTALLATION DETAILS O O O
8. 12 18 AWG 3 31mm 0 823mm stranded wire or ring lugs Cable entry via strain relief with 1 8 3 2mm to 3 8 9 5mm cable diameter range Strain Relief can be replaced with 12 trade size conduit fitting Environmental NEMA 4 Enclosure Temperature 30 C 22 F to 60 C 140 F Humidity using strain reliefs 0 to 95 non condensing Humidity using LIQUID TIGHT fittings 0 to 100 Size and Weight Type NEMA 4 Stainless Steel Enclosure 8 0 H x 6 0 W x 4 0 D 20 3 cm x 15 2 cm x 10 2 cm Mounting Holes 0 31 DIA 7 9 mm Mounting Hole Pattern 8 75 x 4 0 22 2 cm x 10 16 cm Weight 7 Ib 3 2 kg 16 AFL3430 User Manual SPECIFICATIONS RACKMOUNT FIBER OPTIC TRANSMITTER SPECIFICATIONS RF Input Antenna Female TNC Jack Zin 50 ohms 10 dB return loss 50 MHz 2500 MHz DC Power for GPS Antenna 5V 50 mA short circuit protected Maximum RF Input 24 dBm at 300 MHz 18 dBm at 1500 MHz 12 dBm at 2500 MHz Optical Output Signal Characteristics Optical Wavelength 1310 nm Optical Power Output 2 4 mW Primary Power 90 264 VAC 50 60Hz SW Typical 8W Maximum 3 pin IEC 60320 connector on rear panel Environmental Rackmount Enclosure Operating Temperature 0 to 50 C Storage Temperature 40 C 40 F to 85 C 185 F Humidity 0 to 95 non condensing Size and Weight Type Rackmount Chassis 1 75 H x 17 15 W x 10 6 D 4 4 cm x 43 6 cm x 26 9 cm We
9. C SSS TECHNOLOGIES Smarter Timing Solutions AFL3430 Antenna Fiber Optic Link User Manual AFL3430 Fiber Optic Link User Manual Preface Thank you for purchasing the AFL3430 Fiber Optic Link Your new AFL3430 is fabricated using the highest quality materials and manufacturing processes available today and will give you years of troublefree service About EndRun Technologies EndRun Technologies is dedicated to the development and refinement of the technologies required to fulfill the demanding needs of the time and frequency community Our innovative engineering staff with decades of experience in the research and development of receiver technology for the Global Positioning System GPS has created the most precise stable and reliable GPS derived time and frequency equipment in the world These instruments have been selected as the timing reference for such rigorous applications as computer synchronization research institutions aerospace network quality of service monitoring satellite earth stations and calibration laboratories EndRun Technologies is committed to fulfilling your precision timing needs by providing the most advanced reliable and cost effective time and frequency equipment available in the market today Part No USM3430 0000 000 Revision 9 December 2013 Copyright EndRun Technologies 2006 2013 AFL3430 User Manual About This Manual This manual will guide you through simple installatio
10. CI April 2004 Class A FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A ICES 003 Class A EN55024 1998 w A1 2001 amp A2 2003 EN61000 3 2 2000 Year Mark First Applied 2006 L the undersigned hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directives and Standards Place Santa Rosa CA USA Signature 22 2 A UC UE Date November 30 2006 Full Name David J Lobsinger Position V P Engineering 19 AFL3430 User Manual APPENDIX A 20 AFL3430 User Manual EndRun TECHNOLOGIES Smarter Timing Solutions 2270 Northpoint Parkway Santa Rosa CA 95407 TEL 1 877 749 3878 FAX 707 573 8619 www endruntechnologies com
11. W MAXI IEC 60825 1 1993 Al A2 AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM CAUTION USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE Warning Class 3R Laser Product Because invisible radiation may be emitted from the aperture of the port when no fiber cable is connected avoid exposure to radiation and do not stare into open aper tures This warning applies to the transmitter fiber optic cable entry while the fiber optic cable is not installed or broken and it applies to the fiber optic cable itself when it is not installed in the receiver fiber optic input connector Note The Fiber Optic Transmitter normally emits at Class 1 levels 2 4 mW 15 mW MAX but could emit at Class 3R levels 80 mW MAX under fault conditions Complies with 21 CFR Chapter 1 Subchapter J Part 1040 10 and IEC 60825 1 1993 A1 1997 A2 2001 IEC 60825 2 2000 Since it involves work with precision fiber optic components and potentially dangerous power cir cuits AFL3430 installation should be performed by qualified personnel only To avoid potential eye injury install both ends of optic cable prior to applying AC power to Fiber Optic Transmitter Prior to applying power to transmitter attach the Fiber Optic Cable Warning Tag to the fiber optic cable at or near the connector on the receiver end of the cable 7 AFL3430 User Manval CHAPTER TWO Mount the Fiber Optic Recei
12. at the transmitter s enclosure for outside installations or at the building entrance for installations with the transmitter mounted indoors and the antenna mounted outdoors A lightning arrestor suited for this application 1s available through EndRun Technologies The arrestor must be installed according to the manufacturer s instructions Do NOT route the antenna wiring near or with AC wiring Class 1 circuits per the NEC nor mount the antenna wiring where it may become energized by nearby AC wiring or compo nents should they fall 2 Using standard 19 rack mounting hardware mount the unit in the desired location Ideally the transmitter would be located close enough to the GPS antenna for a maximum 50 ft 15 m cable run between the unit and the antenna The unit as shipped is intended for this installation It is recom mended that an inline amplifier be used for any coax cables runs exceeding 50 ft 15 m but in no case should the outdoor exposed run be in excess of 140 ft 43 m The transmitter location must also take into account the maximum fiber optic cable length as specified for the AFL3430 8 AFL3430 User Manual BASIC INSTALLATION 3 Route antenna cable and connect to RF Signal Input 4 Plug one end of the supplied AC power cord into the AC input connector on the chassis rear panel of the Fiber Optic Receiver 5 When ready to power up plug the other end into an 85 264 VAC grounded outlet Install Fiber Optic Cable 1
13. can be used in applications where electrical isolation is required for example when the antenna connection must traverse a data security boundary and where the antenna location necessitates an extremely long cable run The fiber optic link is a high performance broadband downlink consisting of a fiber optic transmitter in a stainless steel enclosure or 1U rackmount enclosure an interconnecting single mode fiber optic cable and a fiber optic receiver in a 1U rackmount enclosure The fiber optic transmitter has a GPS antenna input and is powered by an internal universal AC power supply The fiber optic receiver also universal AC powered has an RF output that provides the recovered GPS signal to the antenna input of the attached timing equipment The stainless steel fiber optic transmitter enclosure is suitable for a dry industrial environment as supplied It is suitable for wet and weather exposed locations when installed with liquid tight conduit fittings 1 AFL3430 User Manual CHAPTER ONE 2 AFL3430 User Manual EndRun C KW TECHNOLOGIES Checking and Identifying the Hardware Chapter Two Basic Installation This chapter will guide you through the most basic checkout and physical installation of your AFL3430 Antenna Fiber Optic Link Unpack and check all the items using the shipment packing list Note that the AFL3430 Antenna Fi ber Link receiver and transmitter may be shipped in separate boxes Contact the factory if any
14. clearly identified on the shipping container Our policy is to fix or repair the unit within 5 business days If it is necessary to order parts or if other circumstances arise that require more than 5 days an EndRun service technician will contact you Loaner units are not included as part of the standard warranty Repair After Warranty Expiration If the warranty period has expired we offer repair services for equipment you have purchased from EndRun Call and ask for a customer service agent It is important to contact us first as many prob lems may be resolved with a phone call Please have the serial number of the unit and the nature of the problem available before you call Ifitis determined that the equipment has failed and you want EndRun to perform the repairs we will issue you an RMA number Ship the unit prepaid in the original container or a container of sufficient strength and protection to EndRun Technologies EndRun will not be responsible for damage incurred during shipping to us Customer is responsible for shipping costs to and from EndRun Technologies Be sure the RMA number is clearly identified on the shipping container After the equipment has been received we will evaluate the problem and contact you with the cost to repair parts and labor and an estimate of the time necessary to complete the work Limitation of Liability The remedies provided herein are Buyer s sole and exclusive remedies EndRun Technologies shall not be
15. cteristics to those listed in Appendix A Specifications Note Keep protective caps on all unmated fiber optic cable ends to prevent scratching and dust accumulation 2 Route cable between receiver and transmitter keeping bend radius greater than 1 to avoid damag ing internal fiber 3A For NEMA 4 enclosure when using factory supplied strain relief remove outer nut of strain relief separate components and thread fiber optic cable as shown Refer to Fiber Optic Transmit ter Cable Installation Details drawing at the end of this section The shoulder washer and rubber grommet in this strain relief have been modified so they can be used with the fiber optic connector The shoulder washer is split in half and the rubber grommet is cut on one side so that they can be installed directly onto the fiber optic cable without interference with the connector Fit cable connector into bulkhead connector making sure that the guide on the cable connector is aligned with the slot in the bulkhead connector then tighten Reassemble strain relief components and tighten outer nut until inner grommet is snug around jacket of fiber optic cable Note that the working range of the strain relief is 1 8 to 3 8 and the typical fiber optic cable jacket is slightly less than 1 8 If necessary the cable can be built up with electrical tape to support a tighter grip However the entry point is only intended to be dust tight and the FC APC connector is des
16. e of shipment Limitation of Warranty The foregoing express warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance by Buyer or User Buyer supplied software or interfacing unauthorized modification or misuse operation outside of the environmental specifications for the product or improper site prepa ration or maintenance TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW THIS WARRANTY AND REMEMDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN STATUTORY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW ENDRUN SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AFL3430 User Manual Warranty Repair If you believe your equipment is in need of repair call EndRun Technologies and ask for a customer service agent It is important to contact us first as many problems may be resolved with a phone call Please have the serial number of the unit and the nature of the problem available before you call If it is determined that your equipment will require service we will issue an RMA number You will be asked for contact information including your name address phone number and e mail address Ship the unit prepaid in the original container or a container of sufficient strength and protection to EndRun Technologies EndRun will not be responsible for damage incurred during shipping to us Be sure the RMA number is
17. f this section for proper enclosure orientation 3 Route antenna cable and connect to TNC connector The TNC connector is suitable for all installa tions 4A When using the supplied power cord or equivalent loosen the strain relief outer nut to fully ex pand the internal grommet to a 3 8 hole Refer to FIBER OPTIC TRANSMITTER CABLE INSTALLATION DETAILS drawing at the end of this section Push the power cord through and connect the ring terminals or bare wires according to terminal strip label and color code GND QD Green N Blue or White L Brown or Black Tighten the terminal block screws to the torque specified on the product s labeling Tighten outer nut of strain relief bushing 18 in Ibs 2 Nm to firmly capture rubber jacket of power cord When ready to power up plug power connector into 85 264 VAC grounded outlet 4B When using conduit remove the strain relief and replace it with a 2 trade size conduit fitting Listed LIQUID TIGHT if wet location Power is to be supplied via a maximum 20 A branch circuit with its circuit breaker acting as a service disconnecting means or other readily accessible discon necting means Connect 85 264 VAC power wiring to terminal strip as noted and install plastic cover on terminal strip GND Safety Ground N Neutral L Line 11 AFL3430 User Manual CHAPTER TWO Install Fiber Optic Cable 1 Verify that the fiber optic cable is correct for this application by comparing its chara
18. ight 5 Ib 2 2 kg 17 AFL3430 User Manual APPENDIX A FIBER OPTIC RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS RF Output Impedance 50 ohms gt 9 dB return loss 50 MHz 2500 MHz Simulated Antenna Load during non fault conditions 3430 0002 000 Fiber Optic Receiver 18 mA SV 3430 0003 000 Fiber Optic Receiver 18 mA 5 12V Optical Input Signal Characteristics Optical Wavelength 1310 nm Maximum Optical Input 4 mW Primary Power 90 264 VAC 50 60Hz 5W Typical 8W Maximum 3 pin IEC 60320 connector on rear panel Environmental Rackmount Enclosure Operating Temperature 0 to 50 C Storage Temperature 40 C 40 F to 85 C 185 F Humidity 0 to 95 non condensing Size and Weight Type Rackmount Chassis 1 75 H x 17 15 W x 10 8 D 4 4 cm x 43 6 cm x 27 4 cm Weight 5 Ib 2 2 kg AFL3430 User Manual SPECIFICATIONS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY According to ISO IEC GUIDE 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer s Name EndRun Technologies EndRun TECHNOLOGIES Manufacturer s Address 1360 North Dutton Avenue Santa Rosa CA 95401 U S A DECLARES THAT THE PRODUCT Product Name AFL3430 Fiber Optic Link Model Number AFL3430 CONFORMS TO THE FOLLOWING EUROPEAN DIRECTIVES RTTE Directive 99 5 EC Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EC EMC Directive 89 336 EC With Amendment 93 68 EC Supplementary Information Safety EN 60950 2000 3 Edition EMC EN 55022 1988 Class B VC
19. igned to support the cable so it is sufficient that the grommet merely seal the entry point rather than grip the cable 3B For NEMA 4 enclosure when using conduit route cable through conduit to internal bulkhead connector Fit cable connector into bulkhead connector making sure that the guide on the cable con nector is aligned with the slot in the bulkhead connector then tighten 4 For rackmount enclosure route cable up to rear of chassis Fit cable connector into bulkhead connector making sure that the guide on the cable connector is aligned with the slot in the bulkhead connector then tighten Prior to applying power to transmitter attach the Fiber Optic Cable Warning Tag to the fiber optic cable at or near the connector on the receiver end of the cable Power up Fiber Optic Link 1 Prior to sealing door on NEMA 4 enclosure apply power to Fiber Optic Transmitter and verify activation of Green POWER LED Verify that Red F O ALARM LED is off Close door and tighten clamps 2 Apply power to Fiber Optic Receiver Verify illumination of POWER LED and LINKLED Verify that ALARM LED is off 12 AFL3430 User Manual BASIC INSTALLATION Troubleshooting the Fiber Optic Link after Initial Power Up SYMPTOM ACTION Green Off factory Transmitter F O ALARM Contact factory EC factory Receiver LINK LED Off Verify proper installation of FC APC fiber optic connectors at the transmitter and receiver Verify non k
20. inked intact fiber cable Verify cable is single mode fiber per specification Verify maximum 5 km fiber run Receiver ALARM LED On Verify proper installation of FC APC fiber optic connectors at the transmitter and receiver See drawing details in Re ceiver Physical Description section and NEMA Fiber Optic Transmitter Cable installation Details on the following page Verify non kinked intact fiber cable Verify cable is single mode fiber per specification Verify maximum 5 km fiber run 13 AFL3430 User Manual CHAPTER TWO NEMA Fiber Optic Transmitter Cable Installation Details vA j AE NE C Em P ul IMPORTANT E ROTATE CABLE TO aL
21. n and set up procedures Introduction The AFL3430 where to use it and its main features Basic Installation How to connect configure and troubleshoot your AFL3430 Specifications A detailed listing of all the pertinent specifications If you detect any inaccuracies or omissions please inform us EndRun Technologies cannot be held responsible for any technical or typographical errors and reserves the right to make changes to the product and manuals without prior notice Warranty This product manufactured by EndRun Technologies is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment under normal use and service During the warranty period EndRun Technologies will repair or replace products which prove to be defec tive For warranty service or repair this product must be returned to EndRun Technologies Buyer shall prepay shipping charges to send product to EndRun Technologies and EndRun Technologies shall pay shipping charges to return product to Buyer However if returned product proves to be operating normally not defective then Buyer shall pay for all shipping charges If Buyer is located outside the U S A then Buyer shall pay all duties and taxes if any Products not manufactured by EndRun Technologies but included as an integral part of a system e g peripherals options are warranted for ninety days or longer as provided by the original equipment manufacturer from dat
22. nts IP54 when installed with conduit using Listed LIQUID TIGHT fittings This provides continuous pressure equalization preventing seepage at gasket interface and allowing any accumulated condensation to drain from enclosure This TNC connector is the 50 ohm RF input from the GPS antenna It also provides DC power for the antenna The unit is shipped with a strain relief for use in dry locations with the supplied power cord or a similar 1 8 3 2mm to 3 8 9 5mm diameter power cord For wet locations the strain relief must be removed and replaced with 1 2 trade size Listed LIQUID TIGHT fittings with a conduit connection means that is suitable for the environmental conditions such as weather UV exposure and complies with all applicable local regulations and practices such as the use of a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCT When the product is connected to the AC mains with the use of conduit i e permanently wired and not cord connected a readily accessible disconnect device for removing power during servicing must be incorporated in the building s branch circuit during installation AFL3430 User Manual Rackmount Transmitter Physical Description BASIC INSTALLATION Fiber Optic This is for the transmit fiber optic cable The unit is shipped with a strain relief Cable Entry for use with fiber optic cable in dry locations Note that the internal FC APC connector has an integrated
23. r or with AC wiring Class 1 circuits per the NEC nor mount the antenna wiring where it may become energized by nearby AC wiring or compo nents should they fall 10 AFL3430 User Manual BASIC INSTALLATION 2 Determine the best mounting location for the fiber optic transmitter enclosure Ideally the trans mitter NEMA 4 enclosure would be located in a dry environment such that it is close enough to the GPS antenna for a maximum 50 ft 15 m cable run between the enclosure and the antenna The unit as shipped is intended for this installation It is recommended that an inline amplifier be used for any coax cables runs exceeding 50 ft 15 m but in no case should the outdoor exposed run be in excess of 140 ft 43 m The transmitter location must also take into account the maximum fiber optic cable length as specified for the AFL3430 The NEMA 4 enclosure can be installed in a dusty or dirty envi ronment Pollution Degree 3 per IEC60664 1 using the factory installed strain reliefs however the fiber optic strain relief and the power cord are not suitable for wet locations as shipped When installing the enclosure in a wet location replace existing strain reliefs with V2 trade size Listed LIQUID TIGHT fittings For proper operation of the drain breather the enclo sure MUST be mounted vertically with cable fittings facing down when installed in a wet location Refer to FIBER OPTIC TRANSMITTER CABLE INSTALLATION DETAILS drawing at the end o
24. thing is missing or damaged The AFL3430 shipment typically contains AFL3430 Fiber Optic Transmitter in one of the following configurations Stainless steel enclosure part 3430 0004 000 or 1U rackmount enclosure part 3430 0005 000 AFL3430 Fiber Optic Receiver in 1U rackmount enclosure part 3430 0003 000 AFL3430 User Manual part USM3430 0000 000 Transmitter power cord US 1 per transmitter AFL3430 Fiber Optic Receiver Cable Kit part 0648 0004 001 one per receiver Receiver power cord US Fiber Optic Cable Warning Tag attach per installation instructions Fiber Optic Starter Kit part 0608 0005 000 one per shipment Fiber Optic Cable single mode 8 125 um FC APC 1 m optional interconnect Receiver RF Interconnect TNC TNC cable 3 ft one per shipment optional interconnect 3 AFL3430 User Manual NEMA Transmitter Physical Description CHAPTER TWO LZ AFL3430 EndRun TECHNOL OGIES ANTENNA INPUT CONNECTOR FIBER OPTIC LINK TRANSMITTER DRAIN BREATHER Ji AC POWER ENTRY FIBER OPTIC CABLE ENTRY M FRONT VIEW BOTTOM VIEW FIBER OPTIC TRANSMITTER 6 X 8 X 4 DEEP SS NEMA 4X ENCLOSURE Environment Drain Breather Antenna Input AC Power Entry Transmitter is intended to be installed indoors or outdoors Enclosure complies with NEMA 4X requireme
25. ver 1 Using standard 19 rack mounting hardware mount the unit in the desired location It would typi cally be located adjacent to the timing equipment that will use the recovered GPS signal Due to the risk of exposure to invisible radiation emitted from an unconnected fiber optic cable the rear panel must be located such that engineering or administrative control make it inaccessible except to autho rized personnel with appropriate laser safety training 2 Connect the fiber optic receiver RF Output to the Antenna Input of the timing equipment using the supplied RF interconnect cable or equivalent 50 ohm cable with TNC connectors 3 Plug one end of the supplied AC power cord into the AC input connector on the chassis rear panel of the Fiber Optic Receiver 4 When ready to power up plug the other end into an 85 264 VAC grounded outlet Install the Fiber Optic Transmitter 1U Rackmount and GPS Antenna 1 Mount the antenna on the roof using the supplied mounting hardware The antenna must be installed with a minimum external outdoor cable run and the lowest antenna mounting height that allows an unrestricted view of the sky Make sure that any large metallic objects within 3 ft 1 m of the antenna do not block the view Follow these guidelines to eliminate exposure to electrical service wiring and to minimize the potential for lightning strikes Installations subject to lightning strikes should employ a lightning arrestor installed
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