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Fiberlink® 5018A User’s Manual

Fiberlink® 5018A

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing Communications Specialties, Inc.’s Fiberlink® 5018A. The 5018A 
transmits and receives all standard data-related signals in accordance with EIA  
specifications. The 5018A is suitable for simplex, full duplex and drop-and-repeat operation, 
making it ideal for Data Acquisition, Intelligent Transportation, Industrial and  
Manufacturing applications. 

Features

•  Transmits and receives all standard data-related signals in accordance with EIA 

specifications

•  May be easily user-configured for the desired protocol, including mixed protocols

•  Transmitter and receiver may be configured differently

•  Adjustment free; all digital processing and transmission

•  Wide operating data rate, with low-speed mode (DC up to 2.1 mbps; 200 Kbps for 

RS-232) and high-speed mode (10 Kbps - 10 mbps)

•  Extended ambient operating range

•  Data-derived or RTS transmit/receive switching (RS-485)

•  Indicator LEDS monitor signal and power

•  Card version fills one slot in 6000A card cage

•  RoHS Compliant 

Package Contents

•  One  Fiberlink® 5018A

•  This User’s Manual

Welcome | Features | Package Contents

Summary of Contents for Fiberlink 5018A

Page 1: ...rd Cage User s Manual Fiberlink 5018A Universal Data Transceiver for the Fiberlink 6000A Card Cage The Fiberlink 5018A Universal Data Transceiver digitally transmits RS 232 422 485 data over multimode...

Page 2: ...tion Theory 6 Installation Instructions 7 Signal and Power Connections 8 DIP Switch Settings 10 Modes of Operation 10 T R Time Settings Baud Rate 15 Alarm Switch Settings 16 Optical Fiber Types Suppor...

Page 3: ...standard data related signals in accordance with EIA specifications May be easily user configured for the desired protocol including mixed protocols Transmitter and receiver may be configured differen...

Page 4: ...e of being configured for operation in many different modes we strongly suggested that you consult the appropriate sections of this manual 5018A Quick Installation Card Cage Locking Screws LED Indicat...

Page 5: ...DC logic 0 or logic 1 continuously In the high speed mode of operation the system will operate properly with all duty cycles from 50 50 to 70 30 General Information The Universal Data Transceiver is f...

Page 6: ...light off any protocol may be used in conjunc tion with any other protocol thereby allowing the transceiver to be used as a data converter as well as a general data transceiver In addition provision i...

Page 7: ...ions beginning on page 10 Note As provided from the factory the unit is set for RS 232 point to point 3 Plug the unit into any free position in a model 6000A card cage 4 Connect the 5018A units togeth...

Page 8: ...RS 232 Signal Connections Description EIA Designation Terminal Positions Chassis Ground Common AA 1 Transmit Data BA input 2 Receive Data BB output 4 Signal Common AB 1 All other terminal block posit...

Page 9: ...should not be connected for this format RS 485 4 Wire Signal Connections Chassis Ground 1 Transmit Data input 2 Transmit Data input 3 Receive Data output 4 Receive Data output 5 RTS Enable when used i...

Page 10: ...ion For all protocols positions 1 and 2 of the MODE DIP switch S1 MUST be set as either Low Speed or High Speed Operation as follows Low speed mode DC to 2 1 mbps Position 1 ON Position 2 OFF High spe...

Page 11: ...P E N SeePage10 Mode T R RS 232 Drop and Repeat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 O P E N 1 through 6 Off 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 O P E N SeePage10 Mode T R When using this mode of operation any RS 232 driver not transmitting...

Page 12: ...P E N Switch 6 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 O P E N SeePage10 Mode T R In this mode the input to terminal 6 must be high for the unit to transmit data and low to receive data RS 485 2 Wire Drop and Repeat RTS...

Page 13: ...N See Baud Rate settings on page 15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 O P E N SeePage10 Mode T R RS 485 4 Wire Point to Point RTS Enable 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 O P E N All Off 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 O P E N SeePage10 Mode T R In th...

Page 14: ...o Point Data Derived T R 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 O P E N See Baud Rate settings on page 15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 O P E N SeePage10 Mode T R RS 485 4 wire Drop and Repeat Data Derived T R 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 O P E N See...

Page 15: ...2K 110 us On On On Off Off Off NA NA DIP Switch Settings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 O P E N 2400 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 O P E N 4800 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 O P E N 76 8k 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 O P E N 115 2k 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 O P E N...

Page 16: ...x at the end of the model numbers as follows Fiber Size Connector 850nm 1300nm 50 62 5 MM ST 1 3 8 10 SM FCPC N A 7 A 6300 adapter is available to allow the 1 and 3 versions of the 5018A model to be u...

Page 17: ...respect to position 1 RS 422 terminal block position 2 negative with respect to position 3 to prevent loop lock up RS 485 operation does not have the above restriction due to the fact that it is in th...

Page 18: ...tic cable should be treated with moderate care as it does contain thin fragile strands of glass Notes Regarding Fiber Optic Cable Multimode fiber optic cable contains an optical fiber with a light car...

Page 19: ...f these are off it usually means that the fiber is broken or has too much attenuation Next be certain that the input and output signal connections are correct An optical power meter such as the Fiberl...

Page 20: ...d that electrical connections are secure and accurate Please see the Troubleshooting section of this manual for additional information An optical power meter such as the Fiberlink 6615 a visible light...

Page 21: ...g free materials and labor In no event shall CSI be responsible for any incidental or consequential damages or loss of profits or goodwill CSI shall not be obligated to replace or repair equipment tha...

Page 22: ...Meter measures the power of optical signals at 850 980 1310 and 1550 nm wavelengths allowing for convenient on site testing of fiber networks during construction and maintenance procedures It can be u...

Page 23: ...Page 23 Fiberlink 5018A User s Manual Fiberlink 5018A Notes...

Page 24: ...istered trademarks of Communications Specialties Inc CSI and the triangle designs are trademarks of Communications Specialties Inc P N 121459 Rev F If y ba 2005 Spectra Vision Productions Inc Communic...

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