Installation
Voyager Matrix Fiber Optic Switch
Installation and User Guide
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Each SFP transceiver has an INPUT (RX) side (laser light enters), and an OUTPUT (TX) side (laser light is
emitted). Ensure your fiber optic cables are properly oriented (TX
RX) and ensure all fiber connectors are clean
and free of contaminants prior to making the connections.
(See Chapter 9 for more information regarding
input/output and simplex vs. duplex modes.)
Unused I/O ports on the Voyager switch should be “capped” with included rubber plugs.
3.3
Earth Grounding
This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. This equipment is
intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The third (grounding) pin is a
safety feature, do not attempt to bypass or disable it.
In addition to this grounded conductor, this equipment has been designed with a separate protective earthing
terminal. This is provided for certain installations which may require (by local electrical code), or may otherwise
benefit from, using a locally-supplied earth-ground connection.
The terminal is located on the rear of the switch chassis and is identified with the label
In order to avoid potentially hazardous shocks, this terminal must be
permanently
connected to the installation’s
protective earth ground
prior to powering up or operating the switch
.
If this connection point is used, the preferred method is to use a crimped or soldered #6 ring-lug (sized for the
correct wire-gage in use):
The ring-lug should be firmly attached using the earth-ground, to the rear of the Voyager switch chassis. The use
of bare wires (without the added ring-lug), either solid or stranded, directly under the earth-grounding screw is
not recommended.
If there is any doubt about the use of the earth-ground screw connection, immediately
seek the advice of a licensed electrician or qualified technical consultant. Improper use
or mis-wiring can result in an unsafe condition and a risk of electrical shock, or damage
to equipment and facilities.
TX
RX