Description and Installation
NION Hardware Connections
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NION-16C48M Installation & Operation Manual - P/N: 53347:Rev: A1 5/5/09
FOXC and DFXC Fiber Optic Network Transceivers
Fiber optic networks provide high throughput, immunity to electromagnetic disturbances, the
ability to handle ground potential differences, and tamper-resistance.
FOXC Transceiver Applications
The FOXC allows up to 8db of attenuation per segment in a point to point configuration only.
DFXC Transceiver Applications
The DFXC provides IFI Workstation with a multi-mode fiber optic network interface that enables it
to communicate with other nodes over a redundant fiber optic ring network. Fiber optic
interconnection is ideal for applications needing high throughput, expand-ability, immunity to
electromagnetic interference or communications over long distances. Maximum Intelligent Fire
Integrator™ system communication throughput is maintained on the fiber optic interconnect
regardless of the distance or number of nodes attached. These capabilities make the DFXC an ideal
solution for large projects with substantial message traffic, as well as small projects to connect as
few as two nodes together.
The DFXC provides two ST style fiber optic connectors and is configured for use with 62.5/125
micron or 100/140 micron multi-mode fiber. 50/125 fiber may also be used, at reduced optical link
budgets. The SMX connector, a 2x10 header, is compatible with the Intelligent Fire Integrator™
NIONs. The switch in the upper left corner of the DFXC is not used. The typical current required
is 250 mA.
DFXC Features
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Connects NIONs to multi-mode fiber optic backbones.
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Excellent optical link budgets.
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Linear bus or ring network topology.
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Multi-mode (880 nM wavelength).
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Supports 1.25 MB/s throughput with large fiber optic node count and over long distances.
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Bidirectional communication on a single fiber – reduces installation cost by 50%.
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Up to 2.8miles (4.5 km) links without repeaters.
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Ring redundant topology – the system continues to function despite a link or node failure,
resulting in an increase in reliability.
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Continuous link monitoring – flags a marginal link signal problem before failure.
NOTE:
The use of a 4WRMB (4-Way Repeater Motherboard) with a DFXC Fiber Optic Network
Transceiver is not supported.
