Model 2990PRO DBS L-Band Fiber Optic Link Installation Guide
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1. G OPTICAL BROADCAST SYSTEMS Model 2990PRO DBS L Band Fiber Optic Link Installation Guide and User Manual IOM2990PRO Revision 1 2 March 2006 Laser Safety Warning The optical emissions from the units and connected optical fiber are laser based and may present eye hazards Follow all safety precautions GANGERD Ee Invisible laser radiation INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION emitted from this connector AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM Indium Gallium Arsenide Phosphide 1 mW maximum power output Class I Laser Product This product complies with applicable BRH standards under the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968 If you encounter any kind of problem after reading this manual contact your local distributor or a Force Inc Applications Engineer To reach technical support On the Web Technical Support http www forceinc com By Phone Monday through Friday 8 00 am to 5 00 pm EST ee By Fax 540 381 0392 By Email csr sales forceinc com 825 Park Street Christiansburg VA 24073 USA 800 732 5252 TEL 540 382 0462 FAX 540 381 0392 e csr sales forceinc com www forceinc com 2006 by Force Inc Force reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this document in the interest of product improvement Model 2990PRO DBS L Band Fiber Optic Link User Manual Contents Laser Safety Warning 1 Technical Support 1 Product Specifications 32. Optical and RF Characteristics 3 Electrical Characteristics 3 Physical Characteristics 3 Environmental Characteristics 4 System Gain vs Optical Loss 4 Noise Figure vs Optical Loss 4 Installation and Operation 5 General Installation Instructions 5 Transmitter Description 5 Model 2990Pro Transmitter 5 Receiver Description 6 Model 2990PRO Receiver 6 Items Provided 6 Items Required 6 Inspection 6 Module Installation 7 Connections 7 Safety Precautions 7 Operating Instructions 7 Status Voltage 8 Troubleshooting 9 Problems and Comments 9 Cleaning 9 Warranty and Return Policy 10 Warranty 10 Force Obligations 10 Exclusions 10 Product Return Policy 11 Products Returned for Credit Non Distributor 14 Products Returned for Repair or Replacement 11 Active Product Under Warranty 11 Obsolete Product Under Warranty 11 Active Out of Warranty 11 Obsolete Product Out of Warranty 12 Receiving an RMA for Returns 12 Repair Service 12 Shipping and Handling Precautions 12 Storing the Unit 12 IOM2990PRO Revision 1 2 Model 2990PRO DBS L Band Fiber Optic Link User Manual Product Specifications Optical and RF Characteristics Min Typ Max Units Notes Laser Wavelength 1310 nm Laser Output Power 2 3 4 dBm Rx Optical Input Power 20 4 dBm Tx Input RF Return Loss 13 10 dB Rx RF Output Return Loss 20 15 dB System Gain 0 dB Opt Loss 18 20 22 dB Figure 1 System Gain Variation Over Temp 2 2 dB Amp Flatness 950 215
3. are to process the return as per SP002 Handling of Customer Returns Contact the factory at USA 800 732 5252 or TEL 540 382 0462 to request an RMA Repair Service For equipment repair or technical assistance contact Customer Service 800 732 5252 or 540 382 0462 A Returned Material Authorization RMA number must be issued by Customer Service before the return of a failed unit Units should be returned in their original shipping carton if available Always include a complete description of the failure or observed anomalies and include the unit s model number and serial number which are located on the product label Shipping and Handling Precautions The units are in general very rugged and can withstand the stresses of most shipping and handling circum stances However the following precautions should be taken 1 When the units are shipped they should be wrapped in a protective material such as bubble wrap to pro tect against excessive jarring and to prevent damage to the external finishof the units Always use packing material to separate multiple units that are packaged together 2 Care should be taken not to drop or strike the units in any way especially around the optical connectors 3 The units should never be submersed in any liquid SEVERE SHOCK HAZARD Storing the Unit If a unit is to be out of use for an extended period of time the following steps should be taken to ensure the preservation of the uni
4. will be in accordance with Force s warranty policy and will include an evaluation charge which will be quoted to the customer prior to the return of the product The evaluation charge is 20 of the current list price of the product or a minimum of 250 whichever is greater The customer will either need to provide a purchase order number with approved credit or a credit card number before receiving an RMA number Force cannot guarantee its ability to repair or rework the product If costs to repair the product exceed the evaluation charge the customer will be notified of such IOM2990PRO Revision 1 2 11 Model 2990PRO DBS L Band Fiber Optic Link User Manual charges and instruction to proceed with repairs will be indicated either by a P O number or credit card autho rization Obsolete Product Out of Warranty Force is not obligated to accept requests for product under this category The CSM with prior approval from Operations will be responsible for approving return requests for products falling under this category Receiving an RMA for Returns Customers requesting RMA numbers for any reason will be instructed as to how and where to ship the prod ucts being returned and will be directed to show the RMA number on all external packaging and documenta tion The CSM is responsible for providing any necessary instructions to the customer to ensure proper handling of the retuned material Upon receipt of the product all Force personnel
5. 0 MHz 1 1 5 dB Group Delay 950 2150 MHz 0 5 ns Noise Figure 0 dB opt loss 22 24 dB Figure 2 Noise Figure 9 dB opt loss 31 35 dB Tx RF Input Range 60 15 dBm Input RF Compression Point 8 dBm Output RF Compression Point 11 dBm Intermodulation Distortion 50 40 dBc Two 25 dBm tones 1000 1001 Electrical Characteristics Min Typ Max Units Notes Supply Voltage 23 24 25 VDC Supply Current Tx No LNB 50 mA Supply Current Rx 55 mA Max LNB Current Draw 300 mA LNB Voltage Horizontal 16 17 18 Volts LNB Voltage Vertical 12 13 14 Volts Physical Characteristics Min Typ Max Units Notes Weight 12 8 oz 363 g Dimensions 5 25 x 2 56 x 1 25 in 133 x 65 x 32 mm IOM2990PRO Revision 1 2 3 Model 2990PRO DBS L Band Fiber Optic Link User Manual Environmental Characteristics Min Typ Max Units Notes Operating Temperature Range 40 60 C Storage Temperature Range 40 60 C Humidity RH non condensing 5 95 Noise Figure vs Optical Loss 48 50 45 40 A 2 E NFam 35 b Z 30 25 21 6 20 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 d lossm 18 Optical Loss dB Figure 1 System Gain vs Optical Loss Noise Figure vs Optical Loss 48 50 45 40 T E 2 amp NFam 35 jsa 2 S Z 30 25 La 21 6 20 0 2 4 6 8 0 2 14 6 18 0 loss m 18 Optical Loss dB Figure 2 Noise Figure
6. OM2990PRO Revision 1 2 Model 2990PRO DBS L Band Fiber Optic Link User Manual Troubleshooting Common problems include using a transmitter as a receiver and vice versa lack of continuity in the optical fiber lack of power or reversed power or improper input levels Note that the transmitters and receivers are designed to work with a 75 Ohm system Problems and Comments Problem Check Comments No optical power out of Tx Check Tx power connection Verify that the power connection is firmly made to the unit and verify the integrity of the power cord Be sure that that the primary power source has not been inadvertently turned off and that no fuses have blown in the unit or at the power source No optical power at the Rx Check power at the Tx If there is power at the Tx verify proper fiber is connected to the Rx If the proper fiber is connected ensure the integrity of the fiber Signal out of Rx is noisy Check optical power at the Rx The input level to the receiver must be between 20 dBm and 4 dBm for the unit to operate properly No signal out of Rx Verify the input signal at the Rx The input level to the receiver must be between 20 dBm and 4 dBm for the unit to operate properly Check the Rx power connection Verify that the power connection is firmly made to the units and verify the integrity of the power cord Be sure that that the primary power source ha
7. duct is considered under warranty in accordance with Force Inc Product Warranty Prior to receiving an RMA number the customer will be asked to discuss the reason for the return with Tech nical Support to try to resolve the problem This discussion will be documented to aid with troubleshooting and repair of the product Any detail the customer can provide will expedite the process once the product is received The criteria denoted above will cause any incoming returns to fall into one of the following categories A The product is currently active and is under warranty B The product is currently obsolete but is still under warranty C The product is active but out of warranty D The product is obsolete and out of warranty Active Product Under Warranty Force will honor the warranty for these products As a result product s should be accepted upon return for rework or repair in accordance with Force s warranty policy Obsolete Product Under Warranty Force will honor the warranty for these products As a result product s should be accepted upon return for rework or repair in accordance with Force s warranty policy Active Out of Warranty Force will accept return of product under this category as long as the sale of the product occurred less than five 5 years prior to the return request The product serial number should aid in determining the age in cases where information is not in the data base Rework or repair
8. ing an RMA number Products Returned for Credit Non Distributor Customers will be allowed to return product for credit only under the following conditions e Products are current standard Force products as per the price list e Products are in new unused and undamaged condition and are in the original packaging e Products were originally shipped to the customer requesting Return Authorization e Request for return is for a valid reason as determined by Force Inc e Products were shipped to the customer less than 3 months prior to return request e Customer receives proper Return Material Authorization prior to returning the product e Customer pays return freight and insurance if requested by Force Inc Customers will be issued a credit for the original selling price of the product less a 20 restocking charge after verification that the product meets the criteria as stated above Payment to customers with no outstanding bal ance will be made 30 days after requested by customer Products Returned for Repair or Replacement Force s response to a customer product return request will be based upon whether or not the product is still part of Force s standard product offering and whether or not the product is still under warranty A product will be considered active if it is currently part of Force s standard product offering Active products are denoted in Force s current price list Obsolete products are not considered active A pro
9. iod of the product will not be cov ered by Force Incorporated Such repairs will void the warranty Force Incorporated makes no other representation or warranty of any other kind express or implied with respect to the goods whether as to merchantability fitness for a particular purpose or any other matter Force Incorporated s liability shall not include liability for any special indirect or consequential damages or for any damages arising from or attributable to loss of use loss of data loss of goodwill or loss of anticipated or actual revenue or profit or failure to realize expected savings even if Force Incorporated has been advised of the possibility of such damages This warranty constitutes Force Incorporated s entire liability and the cus tomer s sole remedy for defects in material and workmanship Product Return Policy Customers will be permitted to return products for credit repair or replacement only after receiving authori zation from the Customer Service Manager CSM and only with a valid Return Material Authorization IOM2990PRO Revision 1 2 10 Model 2990PRO DBS L Band Fiber Optic Link User Manual RMA number The criteria determining whether a product is covered under this policy are described below and RMA numbers will be issued only under these guidelines For Return Requests that do not comply with the following criteria the CSM must have approval from the VP Operations or designee prior to issu
10. or Optical output Pin 4 NC from the transmitter Pin 5 Gnd Figure 3 Model 2990PRO Transmitter Dimensions in parentheses are in millimeters IOM2990PRO Revision 1 2 5 Model 2990PRO DBS L Band Fiber Optic Link User Manual Receiver Description A RF Output F connector RF output from the receiver DBS L BAND RECEIVER This product is optimized for DI picabons Ory PARTNUMBER 2990P R SA WAVELENGTH 1310 nm SERIAL NUMBER 509002 DORG E ee Ormea Baoancast Syren Power Connector Connects the unit to the power source A volt B Optical Status Tri colored LED Indicates the optical signal into age corresponding to the optical input power is also available on the receiver The LED will be amber when optical signal is low this cable green when receiving normal optical power and red when the in Pin 1 Optical Level Voltage put is high Pin 2 NC J AT C Optical Input FC APC or SC APC connector Optical Input from Pin 3 24V fo the transmitter Pin 4 NC Ve Kay wy Y Pin 5 Gnd Figure 4 Model 2990PRO Receiver Dimensions in parentheses are in millimeters Items Provided The following is a list of items provided with each Model 2990PRO Qiy Mfr P N Description AR Force Inc 2990P T 1310 SA Transmitter LNB Power SC APC Connectors AR Force Inc 2990P R SA Receiver SC APC Connectors 1 per connector Any Any Active Device Receptacle Caps AR Force Inc PS2990 Power Supply Items Re
11. quired Qiy Mfr P N Description 4 40 or 6 32 Panhead Mounting Screws with Lock Washers 4 per unit Any Any ard N fs 1 Any Any Straight Screwdriver AR Any Any 9 125 um Single mode Fiber with Appropriate Optical Connectors Inspection Remove the unit from its shipping container Any in shipment damage that may have occurred should be visu ally apparent Look for bent or damaged connectors or mounting brackets Claims for damage incurred in shipment should be made directly to the transportation company in accordance with their instructions Save the shipping cartons until installation and performance verification have been completed IOM2990PRO Revision 1 2 6 Model 2990PRO DBS L Band Fiber Optic Link User Manual Module Installation The modules may be mounted in any orientation on most flat dry surfaces Secure panhead screws through mounting holes provided at the base of the module If the unit is placed in a location where temperatures may exceed 38 C 100 F a good heat sink should be secured The use of silicone thermal pads is recommended between the module and the plate to maximize heat transfer Connections Connector Name and Location Connector Type Tx Connector Function Rx Connector Function RF Input Output Left side of units F type RF Input RF Output Optical In Out Right side s units FC APC or SC APC Optical Output Optical Input Power 5 Pin Circulator Power Power Top of units Safet
12. s not been inadvertently turned off and that no fuses have blown in the unit or at the power source Signal amplitude out of Rx too large or distorted Verify that the Rx output is terminated into 75 Ohms Add a 75 Ohm terminating resistor Signal out of Rx is distorted Verify input signal at Rx The input level to the receiver must be between 20 dBm and 4 dBm for the unit to operate properly Verify fiber size Single mode fiber must be used with this product Cleaning If the units need to be cleaned avoid the use of all solvents and use low pressure clean air to remove loose dirt Use low pressure clean air to clear the connectors of any debris Dirty or scratched connector end faces will greatly reduce the unit s performance Foam tipped swabs such as the 2 5mm Mini Foam Swab offered by Fiber Instrument Sales P N F1 0005 may be saturated with denatured alcohol and inserted into the optical port for cleaning DO NOT INSERT A DRY SWAB INTO THE OPTICAL PORT AS THIS MAY DAM AGE THE FIBER END FACE Many fiber optic installations experience degraded performance due to dirty optical connector end faces For complete connector cleaning instructions download http www forceinc com techbull optical connector cleaning pdf from Force s web site IOM2990PRO Revision 1 2 Model 2990PRO DBS L Band Fiber Optic Link User Manual Warranty and Return Policy Warranty Force Incorporated s
13. sitive true rms responding RF power meter to aid in installation Any signals in the 950 2150 MHz range applied to the RF input will generate a linear in dB voltage proportional to the applied power This voltage can be monitored at pin 1 of the power connector pin 1 has an identifying mark on the connector The power can be computed from the voltage as follows Pinput 20 V 3 25 where P input is in dBm re 75 Ohms V m IS in Volts pin 1 IOM2990PRO Revision 1 2 7 Model 2990PRO DBS L Band Fiber Optic Link User Manual The following graph can be used in lieu of the formula above RF Monitor Voltage 2990 PRO 2 5 2 5 o ES Voltage V RF RF Input dBm The Force Model 2990PRO receiver is equipped with an optical power monitor to simplify installation When optical power is applied to the unit a linear in dB voltage corresponding to the power magnitude is present on pin 1 of the power connector pin 1 has an identifying mark The optical power can be computed from this voltage as follows Optical Input Power dBm 12 V 4 where V is in Volts The following graph can be used to determine input level in lieu of the above formula Optical Power Monitor 2990 PRO AA4IT 4 5 4 3 5 S D V out 6p i E S 2 5 2 LILT 1 5 25 20 715 710 A 0 5 25 5 OPT Optical Input dBm I
14. t 1 The storage temperature range is 40 to 60 C Allow time for the unit to restore to room temperature and dry out before power is applied 2 A low humidity environment is preferable for long term storage 3 All connectors should be covered with active device receptacle caps IOM2990PRO Revision 1 2 12
15. tandard products are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship meeting or exceeding factory specified performance standards for a period of three 3 years from date of pur chase Force Obligations Force will at its discretion and expense repair any defect in materials or workmanship or replace the product with a new product Force will upon receipt of the return evaluate the product and communicate to the cus tomer the nature of the problem and determine if the claim falls under warranty coverage If during the warranty period Force is unable to repair the product to the original warranted state within a rea sonable time or if subcomponents of the unit have been obsoleted or discontinued then Force has the option to provide an equivalent unit Exclusions This warranty does not extend to any product that has been damaged due to acts of God accident misuse abuse neglect improper system design or application improper installation improper operation or mainte nance or connection to an improper voltage supply The Force warranty does not cover fuses batteries and lamps Modifications or alterations of Force products including but not limited to installation of non Force equipment or computer programs except as authorized by Force will void this warranty Removal or breaking of the seals on the product will also void the warranty In addition cost of repair by unauthorized persons within the warranty per
16. vs Optical Loss IOM2990PRO Revision 1 2 Model 2990PRO DBS L Band Fiber Optic Link User Manual Installation and Operation General Installation Instructions The installation of these units is very simple There are no special unpacking instructions except that care should be taken to handle the units gently The unit requires no assembly Follow the instructions below to properly install the units Transmitter Description DBS L BAND TRANSMITTER kd PART NUMBER 2990P T 1310 SA WAVELENGTH 1310 am A gt o SERIAL NU MBER 509001 ORCE DERAS wreetpa na 24s w p RF Input F connector RF input to the transmitter WARNING RF Status Tri colored LED Indicates the RF level input to the transmitter The LED will be amber when the RF level is below Invisible laser radiation is emitted from the optical connec normal operating levels green when in the normal operating tor Avoid direct eye contact with the beam range and red when the RF level is above normal C LNB Power Green LED When lit indicates that the LNB power is enabled F Power Connector Connects the unit to the power source A volt age corresponding the RF input level is also available on this ca D LNB Power Switch Three Position Switch recessed Toggles E RF Level Voltage between 13V LNB Power Off and 17V Use a pointed instrument Pin 2 NC to adjust this switch Pin 3 24V E Optical Output FC APC or SC APC connect
17. y Precautions The optical emission from the units are laser based and present eye hazards if improperly used Never use any kind of optical instrument to view the optical output of the unit Complete laser safety procedures may be downloaded at http www forceinc com techbull laser safety procedures pdf As always be careful when working with optical fibers Fibers can cause painful injury if they penetrate the skin Operating Instructions 1 Install the links as described on page 5 2 Clean the optical connectors Download http www forceinc com techbull optical connector cleaning pdf for complete cleaning instructions 3 Connect the optical fiber to the transmitter and the receiver Be sure that the fiber has continuity and less than the maximum allowable optical loss Also be certain that the fiber is the proper size Force Inc rec ommends that this product only be used with single mode fiber 4 Connect the satellite LNB output to the RF input of the transmitter 5 Connect the RF output on the receiver to the appropriate broadband receiver e g broadband distribu tion amplifier or TV set top receiver 6 Connect power supplies to the transmitter and receiver The power supply must be 24 Volts DC 7 Apply power Move the LNB slide switch to the desired LNB voltage The units are now fully operational No user adjustment or attention required Status Voltage The Force Model 2990Pro transmitter is equipped with a frequency insen
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