genexis XGS2310B FiberTwist Series Device Installation Guide
- June 5, 2024
- genexis
Table of Contents
genexis XGS2310B FiberTwist Series Device
Overview
Button overview
Unlock button
Remove FiberTwist or Blind Cover – press and hold while twisting
counterclockwise
Reset button (recessed)
Reset – press and hold the button until the System and Uplink LED start to
blink
LED dim button
Dim LEDs – press and release repeatedly to dim LEDs
Port overview
ON/OFF button
Power ON or OFF – press, and release to switch the device ON or OFF
LED overview
System
- Green – system ok
- Green (blinking) – booting/firmware download Off – power off
Uplink
- Green – link ok
- Green (blinking) – link establishing
- Off – no link
Installation guide
Various translations of this document (if available) and additional product information can be found on https://genexis.eu/product/fibertwist/downloads.
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 (a severe degradation of signal quality) to the fiber optic
connectors.
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.
- Rotate clockwise until it clicks into place.
- 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
- If required, connect your personal devices to the LAN ports 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.
Laser safety
This product contains a laser that emits invisible light. It is a Class 1
Laser Product, 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.
EU Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Genexis Netherlands B.V. declares that the product FiberTwist-XGS2310B 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 text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://genexis.eu/red/ft-xgs2310b.
Company Name
Genexis Netherlands B.V.
Company Address
Lodewijkstraat 1a 5652 AC Eindhoven The Netherlands
Name and title of authorized person
Maarten Egmond, CTO.