FiberTronix FT-SAT-TX-6 Satellite TV Fiber Optic Receiver User Manual

: October 30, 2023
: FiberTronix

Table of Contents

FiberTronix FT-SAT-TX-6 Satellite TV Fiber Optic Receiver
Product Usage Instructions:
Preface
Important User Information
Overview
Features
Specifications
Function Guide
Wall Mount Modification
Installation & Adjustment
Cleaning & Maintenance
FIBERTRONIX 2-Year Limited Warranty
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FiberTronix FT-SAT-TX-6 Satellite TV Fiber Optic Receiver

FiberTronix FT-SAT-TX-6 Satellite TV Fiber Optic Receiver-
product

Product Information: FT-SAT-TX-6 & FT-SAT-RX-6

The FT-SAT-TX-6 & FT-SAT-RX-6 are a set of transmitter and receiver modules designed for long-distance transmission of RF signals over fiber optic cables. The transmitter module converts RF signals to optical signals, which are then transmitted over fiber optic cables to the receiver module, where they are converted back to RF signals for further processing. The modules use CWDM (Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing) technology to transmit multiple RF signals over a single fiber optic cable.

Features:

Supports up to 6 RF inputs
Uses CWDM technology for efficient transmission of multiple RF signals over a single fiber optic cable
LED status indicators for each laser and RF input
Compact design with dimensions of (W x H x D) 120mm x 40mm x 140mm
Operates on a 19V 3A DC power adapter

Specifications:

RF Input:

RF Input Ports: 6
RF Bandwidth at each port: 47MHz – 2600MHz
Minimum RF Input Power: -15dBm
Maximum RF Input Power: 10dBm
RF Connector: F-type female connector
RF Return Loss: >16dB
RF Impedance: 75 Ohm
RF AGC: Automatic Gain Control
RF Flatness: ±1.5dB

Optics:

Optical Output Port: One 9m/125m single-mode fiber SC/APC
Output Optical Wavelength: 1470nm/1490nm/1510nm 1530nm/1550nmn/1570nm
Laser: CWDM DFB laser with one stage isolator
Average CWDM Optical Loss: 10dBm (All CWDM wavelengths)
Laser Output Power: 1mW

LED Status:

12 Green Color LED on the panel, representing each laser has
power and 6 RF inputs
LED ON when there is the corresponding signal

General:

Power Supply: 19V 3A DC Power Adapter
Power Consumption: <5W
Dimensions (W x H x D): 120mm x 40mm x 140mm
Operating Temperature: -20°C to +65°C
Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
Weight: <500g
Warranty: 1 year

Product Usage Instructions:

To use the FT-SAT-TX-6 & FT-SAT-RX-6 modules, follow the steps below:

Connect the RF input signals to the RF input ports on the transmitter module (FT-SAT-TX-6).
Connect the transmitter module to the receiver module (FT-SAT-RX-6) using a single-mode fiber optic cable with SC/APC connectors.
Connect the RF output signals from the receiver module to the downstream equipment.
Connect the 19V 3A DC power adapter to the power input on the transmitter module.
Switch on the power to both the transmitter and receiver modules.
The LED status indicators on the front panel of each module will indicate when there is a corresponding signal present.

Note: Ensure that the fiber optic cable is not bent beyond its minimum bend radius during installation.

Preface

This manual is designed for FT-SAT-TX-6 & FT-SAT-RX-6 6ch CWDM wideband RF over one SM fiber to one or multi locations. This manual has detailed description of product feature, specification and installation. To install this system successfully and use it safely, users must read the manual before installation, and perform the installation and adjustment according to this manual. Otherwise, some practices may lead to property damage or personal injury. Please contact North American Cable Equipment if you have any questions.

Important User Information

Caution: There are invisible laser beams from Fiber output ports, which may cause permanent injury to skin or eyes.
Ground transmitter before connecting power. (Resistance should be less than 4Ω),as to prevent laser and user from static damage
UPS power supply and air condition environment are highly recommended for the stable and long-time transmitter operation.

DANGER
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION IS EMITTED FROM THE END OF FIBER OR CONNECTOR
Avoid direct exposure to beam Do not view beam directly with optical instruments

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION EMITTED FROM END OF FIBER OR CONNECTOR

Avoid exposure to beam
Class 3B Laser Product IEC-60825M 1993 Max. Output: 30 mW
Wavelength: 1.5 m

Overview

FT-SAT-TX-6 & FT-SAT-RX-6 is a modular 6ch CWDM Satellite RF fiber link, transmitting 6ch wideband 174MHz~2350MHz RF over one SM fiber to one or multiple optical receivers. Each CWDM optical wavelength carries one 174~2350MHz RF, supporting Terrestrial TV 174~806MHz and 950~2150MHz Sat RF. ensuring excellent RF performance and mutual isolation among RF inputs. With CWDM lasers/photodiode and low noise RF gain control circuit, one FT-SAT-TX-6 can deliver high quality RF to maximum 32 FT-SAT-RX-6 optical receivers in 5Km fiber distance.

Features

Metal housing
6ch 174~2350MHz RF over one SM fiber
6ch CWDM uncooled DFB Lasers
AGC at optical transmitter and receiver
High Linearity Photodiode
Higher than 30dB RF Isolation
Low noise RF Gain Control circuit

Specifications

FT-SAT-TX-6 Specifications

RF Input

RF Input Ports| 6
RF Bandwidth at each port| 174 – 2350MHz
Minimum RF Input Power| -50dBm
Maximum RF Input Power| -30dBm
RF Connector| F-Type
RF Return Loss| >10dB
RF Impedance| 75 Ohm
RF AGC| Preset at 25 RF carriers in each CWDM channel
RF Flatness| ±4.0 dB (174 – 2350MHz)
Optics

Optical Output Port| One
Fiber| 9μm/125μm single-mode fiber
Fiber Connector| SC/APC
Output Optical Wavelength| 1470nm/1490nm/1510nm 1530nm/1550nmn/1570nm
Laser| CWDM DFB laser with one stage isolator
Average CWDM Optical Loss| <2.8dB@ CWDM wavelength
Laser Output Power| >10dBm (All CWDM wavelengths)
LED Status| 12 Green Color LED on the panel, representing each laser has power and 6 RF inputs. LED “ON” when there is the corresponding signal.

FT-SAT-RX-6 Specifications

Optical Input

-70dBuV@-10dBm optical input

-65dBuV@-12dBm optical input

RF Flatness| ±4.0 dB (174 – 2350MHz)
RF Return Loss| >10dB
RF Connector| F Type
RF Impedance| 75 Ohm
IMD 2nd order| ≥32dB (two input tones at -15 dBm)
IMD 3RD order| ≥52dB (two input tones at -15 dBm)
LED Status| 6 Green Color LEDs on the panel, representing 6 RF Ports and DC Power. LED “ON” when there is signal on the corresponding RF port
General

Function Guide

FT-SAT-TX-6 RF Inputs

No DC reverse power at RF port
When FT-SAT-TX-6 is powered ON, the LD LED will be Green
When no RF signal is present, or weak RF signal is detected at the RF input port, the corresponding RD LED will be off. When RF power is higher than -50dBm, the corresponding RF LED will be Green

FT-SAT-TX-6 Fiber Output and Power Input

FT-SAT-RX-6 RF Output

When the FT-SAT-RX-6 optical receiver is powered on by the 12V DC adapter, all 6 LEDs will be Red When optical input power is higher than -12dBm, the channel LED will turn “Green”. When optical input power is higher than 0dBm, the channel LED will turn “Orange”, warning the user to reduce optical input power.

When the LED is Green, FT-SAT-RX-6 RFX port will output high quality RF when there is the same RF on the RFX input of FT-SAT-TX-6, where X= 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6.

RF1 is associated with 1570nm wavelength at both FT-SAT-TX-6 and FT-SAT-RX-6
RF2 is associated with 1550nm wavelength at both FT-SAT-TX-6 and FT-SAT-RX-6
RF3 is associated with 1530nm wavelength at both FT-SAT-TX-6 and FT-SAT-RX-6
RF4 is associated with 1510nm wavelength at both FT-SAT-TX-6 and FT-SAT-RX-6
RF5 is associated with 1490nm wavelength at both FT-SAT-TX-6 and FT-SAT-RX-6
RF6 is associated with 1470nm wavelength at both FT-SAT-TX-6 and FT-SAT-RX-6

Wall Mount Modification

The FT-SAT-TX-6 transmitter and FT-SAT-RX-6 receivers modular design, allows for wall mount installation

Installation & Adjustment

Opening the cover

Inspect the package. If there is any damage, please contact the freight company or contact NACE 800.688.9282
After unpacking, check equipments and accessories according to packing list. Any question, please contact NACE 800.688.9282
If you think equipment has been damaged, please don’t turn on the power to avoid worse damage. Please contact NACE 800.688.9282
Installation Tools and Equipment

An optical power meter
A Satellite meter
A satellite receiver
A digital multimeter
A standard fiber test jumper (SC/APC)
Waterless alcohol and nosocomial degrease cotton

Installation

Install equipment on wall or in the desired location and ground the case.
Check power adapter output voltage using a digital multimeter in accordance with power requirement. The FT-SAT-TX-6 is powered by 19V DC and the FT-SAT-RX-6 is powered by 12V DC.
Ensure that SAT RF levels are within appropriate range (-55dBm to -25dBm). Dish adjustment may be necessary.
Check the output optical power of FT-SAT-TX-6 fiber transmitter (higher than +10dBm) or the input power to FT-SAT-RX-6 optical receiver (higher than -12dBm, recommended working input optical power is -10dBm ~ -2dBm). Making sure that the fiber connectors to FT-SAT-TX-6 and FT-SAT-TX-6 are SC/APC.
Connect FT-SAT-RX-6 with coaxial cable to satellite receiver.
If low MER or SNR at the RF output is present, please check the optical power to the FT-SAT-RX-6 optical receiver first. (“Orange” LED means too high of an optical input; “Red” LED means too low of an optical input). Adjust the RF input level to FT-SAT-TX-6 accordingly.

Cleaning & Maintenance

Fiber connections may be polluted by dust or dirt in the installation process, which will results in
optical link loss. When this occurs, installer should clean and maintain fiber active connector.
Cleaning recommendations are below:

Carefully disconnect the active fiber connector from the adapter, avoiding eye and skin contact with the active laser.
Using appropriate cleaning methods carefully clean each fiber connector, allowing 1-2 minutes for the active connector surface to air dry.”. Never blow on the connector, as you may introduce moisture onto the surface of the fiber connector
Carefully reconnect each fiber connector.
The fiber connector should be cleaned on both ends. If optical power is still low after cleaning, it is recommended that clean the inner adapter.
Compressed air assists in the cleaning of fiber. It is an effective way to clear connectors and dust caps of loose dust particles
Notice: Avoid aiming the laser at the human body or eyes.

FIBERTRONIX 2-Year Limited Warranty

FIBERTRONIX. (the “Company”) warrants to the Original Purchaser that the item purchased is free from defects in workmanship or material under normal use. This warranty starts on the date of shipment of the hardware to the Original Purchaser.
During the warranty period, the Company agrees to repair or replace, at its sole option, without charge to Original Purchaser, any defective component. To obtain service, the Original Purchaser must return the item to the Company properly packaged for shipping. All defective products must be returned to the Company within thirty (30) days of failure. Products must be returned with a description of the failure and Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number supplied by the Company. To receive a RMA number and a return shipping address on where to deliver the hardware, call 610-429-1821. The shipping, and insurance charges incurred in shipping to the Company will be paid by Original Purchaser, and all risk for the hardware shall remain with the Original Purchaser until such time as Company takes receipt of the hardware. Upon receipt, the Company will promptly repair or replace the defective unit, and then return said unit to Original Purchaser, shipping prepaid. The Company may use reconditioned or like-new parts or units, at its sole option, when repairing any hardware. Repaired products shall carry the same amount of outstanding warranty as from original purchase. Any claim under the warranty must include dated proof of purchase or invoice. In any event, the Company’s liability for defective hardware is limited to repairing or replacing the hardware.

This warranty is contingent upon proper use of the hardware by Original Purchaser and does not cover: if damage is due to Acts of God (including fire, flood, earthquake, storm, hurricane or other natural disaster), accident, unusual physical, electrical, or electromechanical stress, modifications, neglect, misuse, operation with media not approved by the Company, tampering with or altering of the hardware, riot, war, invasion, act of foreign enemies, hostilities (regardless of whether war is declared), civil war, rebellion, revolution, insurrection, military or usurped power or confiscation, terrorist activities, nationalization, government sanction, blockage, embargo, labor dispute, strike, lockout or interruption or failure of electricity, air conditioning, or humidity control, Internet, network, or telephone service.
The warranties given herein, together with any implied warranties covering the hardware, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to one year from the date of shipment to the Original Purchaser. Jurisdictions vary with regard to the enforceability of warranty limitations, and you should check the laws of your local jurisdiction to find out whether the above limitation applies to you.

The Company shall not be liable to your for loss of data, loss of profits, lost savings, special, incidental, consequential, indirect, or other similar damages arising from breach of warranty, breach of contract, negligence, or other legal action even if the Company or its agent has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or for any claim brought against your by another party. Jurisdictions vary with regard to the enforceability of provisions excluding or limiting liability for incidental or consequential damages. You should check the laws of your local jurisdiction to find out whether the above exclusion applies to you.
This warranty allocates risks of product failure between Original Purchaser and the Company. The Company’s hardware pricing reflects this allocation of risk and the limitations of liability contained in this warranty. The warranty set forth above is in lieu of all other express warranties, whether oral or written. The agents, employees, distributors, and dealers of the Company are not authorized to make modification to this warranty, or additional warranties binding on the Company. Accordingly, additional statements such as dealer advertising or presentations, whether oral or written, do not constitute warranties by the Company and should not be relied upon.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from one jurisdiction to another.