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FIBER OPTIC CONVERTERS
4.1 Controls and Indicators
All of the Fiber Optic Converter’s controls and indicators, except for the
power switch, are located on the Converter’s front panel, shown in
Figure 4-1 below. The power switch is located on the rear panel of the unit,
immediately above the power-cord connector (see
Section 3.4
).
The Converter’s complete model number is on the right side of the front
panel. Below the model number is a fastening screw (see
Section 3.3
).
The table below lists the functions of these controls and indicators. The
numbers under the
Item
heading refer to the identification numbers in
Figure 4-1.
4. Operation
Fiber Optic Converter
MULTIMODE
TO
SINGLE MODE
SINGLE MODE
TO
MULTIMODE
OUT
1300NM
IN
1300NM
OUT
850NM
IN
850NM
TEST
POWER
ON
LOCAL
NORMAL
ON
REMOTE
Item
Control/Indicator
Function
1
POWER LED
Lights when the Converter is on and receiving power.
2
ON LOCAL LED
Lights when the TEST switch (item 3) is not in the
center position (a loopback test is underway).
3
TEST Switch
Toggle this switch to select normal operation (center
position), local loopback (left-hand position), or
remote loopback (right-hand position).
4
ON REMOTE LED
Lights when the TEST switch (item 3) is in the right-
hand position on either the local or remote
Converter (a remote loopback test is underway).
5–8
Activity LEDs
Light when traffic passes through the adjacent
connector.
Figure 4-1. The front panel of a Converter.
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