Gefen EXT-FW-1394B Firewire Extender User Manual

: June 17, 2024
: Gefen

Table of Contents

Gefen EXT-FW-1394B Firewire Extender
INTRODUCTION
OPERATION NOTES
FEATURES
SENDER/RECEIVER PANEL LAYOUT
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE FIREWIRE 800 EXTENDER
WIRING DIAGRAM
SPECIFICATIONS
ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE
Documents / Resources

Gefen EXT-FW-1394B Firewire Extender

Specifications

Product Name: Firewire 800 Extender
Model: EXT-FW-1394B
Manufacturer: Gefen Inc.
Website:www.gefen.com

Introduction

The Firewire 800 Extender is a device designed to extend the reach of Firewire connections. It allows you to connect to Firewire devices over longer distances without loss of signal quality.

Operation Notes

Please read these notes before installing or operating the Firewire 800 Extender.

Ensure that the included power adapter is properly connected to the device before use.
Make sure to use LC-terminated fiber optic cables to connect the transmit (TX) and receive (Rx) signals between the sending and receiving units.
The Status LED will become active once a stable link has been established between the sending and receiving units.
The Power LED will become active once the power adapter has been connected.

Features

The Firewire 800 Extender offers the following features:

Extends Firewire connections over longer distances
Status LED indicator for link stability
Power LED indicator
Fiber Optic TX and RX inputs for signal transmission
12V DC Power Supply Input
Two Firewire inputs for connecting devices or hubs

Sender/Receiver Panel Layout:

The Firewire 800 Extender has the following panel layout:

Front Panel: 1 2 3

Back Panel: 4 5 6

Panel Descriptions

The panels of the Firewire 800 Extender are described below:

Status LED: This LED becomes active once a stable link has been established between the sending and receiving units.
Power LED: This LED becomes active once the included power adapter has been connected.
Fiber Optic TX and RX Inputs: Connect an LC-terminated fiber optic cable for both the transmit (TX) and receive (Rx) signals between the Firewire 800 sending and receiving units.
12V DC Power Supply Input: Input for the supplied 12V DC power adapter.
Firewire Input 1: Connects to a Firewire hub or Firewire device.
Firewire Input 2: Connects to a Firewire hub or Firewire device.

Connecting and Operating the Firewire 800 Extender:

Follow these steps to connect and operate the Firewire 800 Extender:

Connect the supplied Firewire cable from the computer’s Firewire port to one of the Firewire inputs on the sender unit.
Connect another Firewire cable from the other Firewire input on the sender unit to a Firewire device or hub.
Connect an LC-terminated fiber optic cable from the TX input on the sender unit to the RX input on the receiver unit.
Connect another LC-terminated fiber optic cable from the RX input on the sender unit to the TX input on the receiver unit.
Connect a Firewire cable from one of the Firewire inputs on the receiver unit to a Firewire device or hub.
Connect the power adapter to the 12V DC Power Supply Input on both the sender and receiver units.
Ensure that all connections are secure.
Turn on the power adapter.

Wiring Diagram

The wiring diagram below illustrates how to connect the Firewire 800 Extender:

Specifications

Product Name: Firewire 800 Extender
Model: EXT-FW-1394B
Manufacturer: Gefen Inc.
Website:www.gefen.com

FAQ

Q: Can I use any type of fiber optic cable with the Firewire 800 Extender?

A: No, you need to use LC-terminated fiber optic cables for proper signal transmission.

Q: Can I connect multiple Firewire devices to the sender or receiver units?

A: Yes, you can connect Firewire devices or hubs to the Firewire inputs on the sender and receiver units.

Q: What do the LEDs on the Firewire 800 Extender indicate?

A: The Status LED indicates link stability and the Power LED indicates that the power adapter is connected.

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the Firewire 800 Extender. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us.

Gefen

Gefen delivers innovative, progressive computer and electronics add-on solutions that harness integration, extension, distribution, and conversion technologies.
Gefen’s reliable, plug-and-play products supplement cross-platform computer systems, professional audio/video environments, and HDTV systems of all sizes with hard-working solutions that are easy to implement and simple to operate.

The Gefen Firewire 800 Extender

This solution uses a sender and receiver system to instantly send your data from your source to your extended Firewire device.
It boasts a remarkable transfer rate of up to 980 Mbps and easily bridges distances up to 1640 feet (500 meters).
This gives you the freedom to operate your computer-based equipment and video cameras as if they were connected locally with no signal degradation or time lag.

How It Works

Simply connect your computer to the Firewire Extender 800 sender unit with the supplied cable.
Connect your extended device to the receiver unit – up to 1640 feet away. One 2-strand LC-LC ﬁ ber optic cable, available in several lengths from Gefen, connects the sender (computer) to the receiver (Firewire device).

OPERATION NOTES

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE FIREWIRE 800 EXTENDER

The ﬁber optics cable must be treated carefully when connectors are exposed. They are susceptible to dust which can contribute to the loss of pixels.
The Firewire 800 Extender is housed in a metal box for better RF shielding.

FEATURES

Extends Firewire devices up to 1640 (500 meters) feet
Transfer Rates of 100/200/400/800 Mbps
Compliant with IEEE 1394.a & b
Allows remote devices to operate in real-time, connected to the source
Works with Apple and PCs
Uses ﬁ ber optics to ensure long-distance performance

Package Includes

(1) Firewire 800 Extender Sender
(1) Firewire 800 Extender Receiver
(2) 6 Foot Firewire 400 to 800 cable (M-M)
(1) 6 Foot Firewire 800 to 800 cable (M-M)
(1) 12V DC Power supply

SENDER/RECEIVER PANEL LAYOUT

Front Panel ****

Back Panel

PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

Status LED
- This LED will become active once a stable link has been established between the sending and receiving units.
Power LED
- This LED will become active once the included power adapter has been connected.
Fiber Optic TX and RX Inputs
- Connect LC terminated fiber optic cable for both the transmit (TX) and receive (Rx) signals between the Firewire 800 sending and receiving units.
12V DC Power Supply Input
- Input for the supplied 12V DC power adapter.
Firewire Input 1
- Connects to a Firewire hub, or Firewire device.
Firewire Input 2
- Connects to a Firewire hub, or Firewire device.

CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE FIREWIRE 800 EXTENDER

How to Connect the Firewire 800 Extender

Connect the supplied Firewire cable from the computer Firewire port into one of the Firewire 800 Extender units. (Either unit will work as a sender or a receiver.)
Connect the ﬁ ber optics cable from one Firewire 800 Extender unit to the other Firewire 800 Extender unit.
Connect your Firewire devices to the Firewire 800 Extender at the remote location (unit).
Plug the 12-volt power supply into the Firewire 800 Extender unit at the remote location only.
Restart your computer only after you’ve made all the connections.
- Cable Requirement – 50 or 62.5-micron multi-mode ﬁ ber optics cable

WIRING DIAGRAM

SPECIFICATIONS

Input Connector Type ……………………………………………………………………….. 1394b
Output Connector Type ………………………………………………………………………1394b
Power Consumption ……………………………………………………………… 6 Watts (max.)
Power Supply ………………………………………………………………………………… 12VDC
Dimensions …………………………………………………………………. 4”W x 1”H x 3.625”D
Shipping Weight ……………………………………………………………………………….. 4 Lbs

ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE

Technical Support:

Telephone 818-772-9100
800-545-6900
Fax 818-772-9120
Technical Support Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.
Write To: Gefen Inc.
c/o Customer Service
20600 Nordhoff St
Chatsworth, CA 91311
www.gefen.com
support@gefen.com

Notice

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