CIX1200 Configurations
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Figure 7
RRCU Card with Fiber Optic and HDCL1A-M Cables
Fiber Optic Cable Characteristics
The fiber connection must conform to the specifications shown in Table 2. Addition information is
available in the Strata CIX Installation and Maintenance Manual.
Note
The fiber optic connection between two RRCU cards can one two-conductor cable or two
single-conductor cables. When using two cables ensure that the cards are connected Tx
to Rx.
Table 2
Fiber Optic Specification
Item
Specification
Fiber Type
Multi-mode, Graded Index Fiber (GIF)
Core Diameter
50 or 62.5 micrometers
Cladding Diameter
125 micrometers
Connector Type
SC (2-pin transmit and receive)
Maximum Fiber Length
3 km (1.86 miles) (500~1000 MHz/km fiber)
2 km (1.24 miles) (200~400 MHz/km fiber)
RRCU to EEXBS Cable
Fiber Optic Cable showing
the Receive and Transmit
conductors.
Example shown with
duplex connector.