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4. Making Rear Panel Connections
90-240VAC
47-63HZ
REMOTE CONTROL
RF IN
OPTICAL OUT
PFT Transmitter Rear Panel
4.1 Power Connection and Initial Power Up
Insert the supplied power cord into the IEC320 male power socket on the chassis. Plug the
opposite end of the cord into your local power source. The PFT includes an autoranging power
supply for power source of 120 or 220 or 240 VAC, 50 or 60 cycles
• Make sure the power connection includes a third wire ground; please do not use two wire
extension cords between the Mains and the PFT transmitter.
• If the power cord supplied does not match your local power sockets, please acquire a replace-
ment at the local PC computer sore with the correct plug. A qualified technician may cut the
supplied plug off the cord, strip the wires and affix an appropriate plug, but please use a three
connection power plug and connect all three wires in the cord
After connecting the power cord, the unit will begin to operate. There is no on-off switch.
The front panel channel window should light up momentarily after power is applied. Observe
the front panel LASER LED; if this is lighted green, press LASER ON_OFF button to turn off the
transmitter output and the LED becomes red.
Because there is no RF input connection at this time, RF LED will be flashing and the Status
display window will display “Warning … RF Input too low!”
The STATUS button allows you to step though the various displays as you press repeatedly.
A tone is heard when you press this button.
4.2 Checking Optical Power Output
At this point, you may check the optical power output if desired, if you have an optical power
meter and a fiber jumper.
• Press the STATUS button until the power output display is visible.
• The power output will stabilize after a short period of time of operating. When the power
output displayed stabilizes (at the transmitter’s target output level), you may make the measure-
ment.
• Remove and retain the cover of the rear panel optical connector, or lift the hinged lid of the
bulkhead connector if so equipped. Prepare the jumper by cleaning the optical tip. Failure to
clean the fiber cables inserted into the PFT transmitter will cause dirt to accumulate in the PFT
connector and decrease output power.
F
ailure
to
clean
the
Fiber
cables
beFore
insertion
into
the
PFt
is
considered
abuse
and
rePairs
due
to
dirty
connectors
are
not
covered
under
warranty
.
