Enova DGX DXLink™ Fiber Boards, Duplex
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Instruction Manual – Enova DGX 8/16/32/64 Digital Media Switchers
Tips for Fiber Optic Connections:
Keep dust plugs in transceivers until you are ready to make a connection.
Clean fiber optic cable ends before attaching to transceivers (be sure to follow the cable manufacturer’s
instructions for inspecting and cleaning the cable ends).
Use gentle pressure when connecting fiber cables to transceivers (normally an audible click is heard when
the connector engages).
If unsure the connection is properly seated, gently tug on the transceiver.
If fiber cables are removed from the transceivers, reinsert dust plugs.
Multimode transceivers only
– If you are unsure that a multimode transceiver is passing a signal, hold the
unattached end of the fiber optic cable
away from you
and take a picture of it with a digital camera (or cell
phone camera). The image will show a bright light if the signal is being passed (works on some digital
cameras and cell phone cameras).
To connect DXLink Fiber inputs and outputs:
1.
Recommended
–
Install the provided cable management bars (see page 39). We also recommend the use of soft ties
(e.g., Velcro type hook-and-loop strips) instead of nylon cable ties, which can break fiber cables.
2.
Remove the dust plugs from the DXLink SFP+ transceiver and fiber cable connectors and save for future use.
3.
Attach the fiber optic cable to the DXLink Fiber Input or Output Board’s fiber optic transceiver.
(Normally an audible click is heard when the connector engages.)
4.
Tie the DXLink fiber cable to the cable management bar far enough below the connector to allow for the
manufacturer’s recommended bend radius.
5.
Attach the free-running end of the fiber optic cable to the transceiver on the DXLink Fiber Transmitter or Receiver.
6.
Repeat the previous steps for the remaining fiber cables.
Note:
When fiber optic transceivers are not cabled (e.g., for shipping or storage), replace the dust plugs that
originally shipped with the product.
Warning:
DXLink Fiber units use laser transceivers, which are Class 1 Eye Safe per IEC 60825-1/CDRH
requirements. While the Class 1 category indicates that the invisible laser used is safe, we recommend
avoiding direct eye exposure when using any optical fiber products (see the OSHA directive on page 107).
FIG. 57
Attach cables to input and output connectors (shown with cable management bar)
Tie cable to cable management bar far enough
below connector to allow for manufacturer’s
recommended bend radius
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