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Orion XC Installation and Operation Manual
Appendix A – General Specifications
This section gives the general specifications for the Orion XC connectors, pinouts, cables and dimensions.
Interfaces
The different types of possible connections, and any restrictions on them, are discussed here.
RJ45 (Network)
The communication of the Cat X devices requires a 1000BASE-T connection.
The cabling must be according to EIA/TIA-568-B (1000BASE-T), with RJ45 connectors at both ends. All four
wire pairs are used in both directions. The cabling is suitable for a full duplex operation. To connect a computer
directly to the network connector, a crossover network cable must be used.
RJ45 (Serial)
The communication takes place with transmission speed of 115.2 KBaud, regardless of the file format. Byte
transmission uses eight data bits, a stop bit and no parity bit. Limited hardware handshake (DSR) is possible.
RJ45 (Interconnect)
The communication of the Cat X devices requires a 1000BASE-T connection.
Connector wiring must comply with EIA/TIA-568-B (1000BASE-T), with RJ45 connectors at both ends. All four
cable wire pairs are used.
Fiber SFP Type LC (Interconnect)
Communication with fiber devices is performed via Gigabit SFPs that are connected to suitable fibers fitted with
LC type connectors.
Note:
The correct function of the device can only be guaranteed with SFPs provided by Rose Electronics.
SFP modules can be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Please consider ESD handling
specifications
Interconnect Cable
The cables used to connect the Orion XC to the extenders are described here.
CATx
A point-to-point connection is required. Operation with several patch fields is possible. Routing over an active
network component, such as an Ethernet Hub, Router or Matrix, is not allowed.
Avoid routing Cat X cables near power cables.
If the site has 3-phase AC power, try to ensure that CPU Unit and CON Unit are on the same phase.
Notes:
To maintain regulatory EMC compliance, correctly installed shielded Cat X cable must be used throughout
the interconnection link.
To maintain regulatory EMC compliance, all Cat X cables should have ferrites installed on both cable ends
close to the devices.