FC3000: E3/DS3 Multimode Fiber Extender

FC3000 Video to Video extension over multimode fibre

This application shows a pair of video systems connected over a multimode fibre using a pair of FC3000 units. This multimode fibre could be within a building (e.g. between two video systems at either end of a large hotel), or across a campus (e.g. between two departmental buildings of a University).

FC3000 Video to NTE extension over multimode fibre

This application shows a Video system being remotely connected to an NTE over a multimode fibre using a pair of FC3000 units. This multimode fibre could be within a building (e.g. between a video system and a switch room at either ends of a building), or across a campus (e.g. between two departmental buildings of a University).

FC3000 E3 Router to Router extension over singlemode fibre

This application shows a pair of E3 routers connected over a multimode fibre using a pair of FC3000 units. This multimode fibre could be within a building (e.g. between a PBX and a switch room at either ends of a building), or across a campus (e.g. between two departmental buildings of a University).

FC3000: DS3 Router to NTE extension over singlemode fibre

This application shows a DS3 router being remotely connected to an NTE over a singlemode fibre using a pair of FC3000 units. This multimode fibre could be within a building (e.g. between a PBX and a switch room at either ends of a building), or across a campus (e.g. between two departmental buildings of a University).

FC3000: DS3 Router to sateliite modem extension over long haul singlemode fibre

This application shows a DS3 router being remotely connected to a DS3 G.703 satellite modem over a longhaul singlemode fibre using a pair of FC3000 units. This multimode fibre could be within a building (e.g. between a PBX and a switch room at either ends of a building), or across a campus (e.g. between two departmental buildings of a University).

With the need to extend, or interconnect, communication infrastructures over greater distances, and the cost of fibre falling dramatically, the Metrodata FC3X00 Fibre Converter product range provides a cost effective solution for the extension of E3 (34Mbps) and DS3 (45Mbps) services.

There are three models in the range:

Using fibre optics the FC3000 extends the operating distance for E3 34Mbps G.703 and DS3 45Mbps G.703 interfaces whether on a router, video system or similar equipment over multimode fibre. The FC3000 is totally transparent to both payload and protocol and as such will support unframed or framed data.

The maximum operating distance of the FC3000 is 5km, although specific installations may only operate over lower distances due to the variations in losses of different types of fibre cable, the use of connecting fibre cables, or patch panels. When operating over 50% of the maximum distances it is advisable to calculate all fibre optic connector and cable losses and compare these with the fibre optic loss budget specified for this product.

The standard FC3000 is supplied with SC fibre connectors and operates at a nominal wavelength of 1300nm. Other wavelengths are available on request, e.g. 850nm, 1550nm, 1550/1300 WDM. Other connector options are also available on request, e.g. ST, FC.

The FC3000 G.703 connection has twin BNC coaxial connectors supporting direct connection to equipment such as Routers, Video systems or an NTU.

The FC3000 has integral mains or 48 volt power supply, and can be desktop or rack-mounted. The FC3000 range can easily be rackmounted in either a 1U two unit rackmount kit, a 6U eighteen unit rackmount kit or is available as a 1U quad box (which contains 4 x FC3000 units).

The FC3000 is also available in a card based format for use with the 4U 12-slot MetroRack managed chassis.

The FC3000 is part of a range of fibre conversion products from Metrodata. The wider product range offers fibre conversion solutions ranging from 300 baud RS-232, via Nx64kbps rates, through 2Mbps and up to 155Mbps for electrical to fibre conversion; or 155Mbps, 622Mbps or Gigabit Ethernet for fibre mode or wavelength conversion.

E3/DS3 Fibre Extenders

• FC3000: E3/DS3 over Multimode Fibre Converter
• FC3100: E3/DS3 over Singlemode Short Haul Fibre Converter
• FC3200: E3/DS3 over Singlemode Long Haul Fibre Converter

Fibre Converters

• FC1X00: E1 over Fibre Converter
• FC2X00: MM to SM SH/LH Fibre Mode Converter (100baseF, 155Mbps)
• FC3X00: E3/DS3 over Fibre Extender
• FC4X00: STM-1/OC-3 G.703 BNC to Fibre Converter
• FC6X00: 622Mbps MM to SM SH/LH Fibre Mode Converter
• FIMO-232: RS232 over Fibre Converter
• FIMO-2000: Serial over Fibre Converter
• WC155: Ethernet over Fibre Converter
• FC-GigE: 1000BaseSX to 1000BaseLX Gigabit Ethernet Converter
• Emux: Multiple E1 over Fibre Multiplexer
• MetroLAN1000: Multiple E1/T1/Ethernet Fibre Multiplexer
• MetroLAN2000: Multiple E1/T1/E3/DS3/Ethernet Fibre Multiplexer

E3 Converters

• DC3445: E3/DS3 to HSSI converter
  
• FC3X00: E3/DS3 over Fibre Extender
  
• WC3445: Ethernet over E3/DS3 Converter
  
• FM4900: E3 to HSSI converter with SNMP
  

DS3 Converters

• DC3445: DS3/E3 to HSSI converter
  
• FC3X00: DS3/E3 over Fibre Extender
  
• WC3445: Ethernet over DS3/E3 Converter
  
• FM4950: DS3 to HSSI converter with SNMP