genexis FiberTwist XGS2418 High Speed Network Demarcation Device Installation Guide
- June 1, 2024
- genexis
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FiberTwist XGS2418 High Speed Network Demarcation Device
Specifications:
- Product Name: FiberTwist XGS2418
- LAN Ports: 10GE
- Power Adapter: Included
- Product Label Position: Back of the active device
- Laser Class: 1
Product Usage Instructions:
1. Preparation:
Ensure there is a power socket within reach of where the device
is being installed.
2. Installation:
Label Position: The product label is positioned
on the back of the active device.
Remove Blind Cover (if present):
-
Press and hold the unlock button (see button overview).
-
Rotate the Blind Cover counterclockwise till it blocks.
-
Remove the Blind Cover from the baseplate (FTU) by pulling it
towards yourself. -
Store the Blind Cover in a safe place.
Remove Dust Cap:
-
Take the FiberTwist out of the box.
-
The dust cap is connected to the red string located on the rear
of the FiberTwist. -
Remove the dust cap by pulling the red string.
-
Store the dust cap in a safe place.
Twist!
Place the FiberTwist on the FTU as shown in the picture below,
ensuring each edge lines up directly with the FTU below.
Your FiberTwist is now installed!
3. Connecting the FiberTwist:
-
Connect your gateway to a LAN (10GE) port via an RJ45 network
cable. A CAT6 cable or better is recommended. -
Connect the supplied power adapter to the FiberTwist and plug
the adapter into a power socket. -
Press the ON/OFF button to power on the device.
If at some point in the future it becomes necessary to uninstall
the FiberTwist, please place the Blind Cover back on the FTU
immediately and put the dust cap back on the FiberTwist.
Warning: This product contains a laser that
emits invisible light. It is a Class 1 Consumer Laser product
according to EN 50689:2021, which means it is safe under all
conditions of normal use. However, it is still advised to not look
directly into the fiber connector when the product is powered
on.
FAQ:
Q: Is it safe to look directly into the fiber connector when
the product is powered on?
A: While the product contains a Class 1 Consumer Laser that is
safe under normal conditions, it is advised not to look directly
into the fiber connector when the product is powered on to avoid
any potential risks.
FiberTwist
XGS2418 Installation Guide
Button overview
Unlock button Remove FiberTwist or Blind Cover press and hold while twisting
counterclockwise
Reset button (recessed) Reset – press and release Factory reset – press and
hold the button until System and Uplink LED start to blink LED dim button Dim
LEDs press and release to dim LEDs in steps
Port overview
LAN ports
Power port
ON/OFF button
ON/OFF button Power ON or OFF press and release to switch device ON or OFF
LED overview
System Green system ok Green (blinking) booting Red system or booting
failure Red (blinking) – insufficient PON signal Off power off
Uplink Green link ok Green (blinking) link establishing Off no link
System + Uplink Green (blinking) firmware upgrade
Installation guide
Box contents · Genexis FiberTwist (active
device) · Power adapter · Labels (self-adhesive)
Label position The product label is positioned on the back of the active
device.
Preparation Ensure there is a power socket within reach of where the device is
being installed.
Important: Instructions need to be followed precisely and uninterrupted. This minimizes the risk of damage to the fiber optic connectors, causing a severe degradation of signal quality.
Remove Blind Cover (if present) 1. Press and hold the unlock button (see
button overview). 2. Rotate the Blind Cover counterclockwise till it blocks.
3. Remove the Blind Cover from the baseplate (FTU) by pulling
it towards yourself. 4. Store the Blind Cover in a safe place.
Remove dust cap 1. Take the FiberTwist out of the box. 2. The dust cap is
connected to the red string
located on the rear of the FiberTwist. 3. Remove the dust cap by pulling the
red string. 4. Store the dust cap in a safe place.
Twist! 1. Place the FiberTwist on the FTU as shown in the picture below,
in a 30degree angle. 2. Rotate clockwise until it clicks into place. 3. Make
sure the FiberTwist is aligned squarely on the FTU,
each edge must line up directly with the FTU below.
Your FiberTwist is now installed!
Connecting the FiberTwist 1. Connect your gateway to a LAN (10GE) port via an
RJ45 network
cable. A CAT6 cable or better is recommended. 2. Connect the supplied power
adapter to the FiberTwist and plug the
adapter into a power socket. 3. Press the ON/OFF button to power on the
device.
If at some point in the future it becomes necessary to uninstall the
FiberTwist, please place the Blind Cover back on the FTU immediately and put
the dust cap back on the FiberTwist.
Warning: This product contains a laser that emits invisible light. It is a
Class 1 Consumer Laser product according to EN 50689:2021, which means it is
safe under all conditions of normal use. However, it is still advised to not
look directly into the fiber connector when the product is powered on.
Warning: Do not cover the device, this will interfere with the ventilation.
Ambient Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ 40°C
EU Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Genexis Netherlands B.V. declares that the product FiberTwistXGS2418
is in compliance with Directives 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU, 2011/65/EU, Delegated
Directive 2015/863 and Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC.
The full texts of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the
following internet address: https://genexis.eu/product/fibertwist/red/
fibertwist-xgs2418
Company Name Genexis Netherlands B.V.
Company Address Lodewijkstraat 1a 5652 AC Eindhoven The Netherlands
Name and title of authorized person Maarten Egmond, CTO
Signature of authorized person
Place of issue Eindhoven The Netherlands
Date of issue 2023-11-14
Revision 3.0 – March 2024 – Copyright © 2024 Genexis Netherlands B.V. All
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