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The Metrodata FC1X00 provides a high performance for extending and interconnecting local communication infrastructures using fibre cable. With the cost of fibre falling dramatically and the need to interconnect existing various communication infrastructure over a greater distance. In many academic and local authority organisations, fibre cable probably already exists, but not yet used.

Most Customer Premise equipment will not have the specialised fibre cable interface connectors, interconnection of PBX’s and routers, for example, at 2Mbit/s, can now be achieved and is precisely where the Metrodata FC1X00 solves the problem cost effectively, easily and reliably.

Any G703 devices ( or non-G703 via an Interface converter) can be connected at BNC electrical (coaxial copper) connection, or RJ45 (CAT5 twisted pair copper).

Front: FC1X00 E1 Fiber Converter

Rear: FC1000 E1 Fibre Converter

Rear: FC1000 E1 to Multimode Fiber

Initially for singlemode fibre cable, the FC1X00 extends the operating distance to several kilometres. The electrical path through the connection is totally transparent and protocol-independent. This means the signal can be framed or unframed. [The PBX G732/G704 Timeslot structure will not be affected, nor would any IP router protocol]

The fibre interface connector is the standard SC type, whereas the G703 connection is a choice between twin BNC coaxial connectors or single RJ45. The FC1X00 can be desktop or rack-mounted. A dual-unit rack adapter or a racknest for up to 18 units are available. The FC1X00 has integral mains or 48 volt power supply.

All Metrodata fibre converters are supplied as standard with SC connectors operating at a nominal wavelength of 1300nm. Other wavelengths are available on request, e.g. 850nm, 1550nm, 1550/1300 WDM. Other connectors are also available on request, e.g. ST, FC.

The FC1X00 range can easily be rackmounted in either a 1U two unit rackmount kit, 1U quad (4 x FC1X00) box or in a 6U eighteen unit rackmount kit .

The FC1X00 is part of a range of fibre conversion products from Metrodata offering solutions from 2Mbit/s up to 155Mbit/s for various electrical and fibre interfaces, to be extended to 622Mbit/a and WDM

Product Features

  • Must be used in pairs.
  • Transparent payload enabling G704 to be passed across
  • Low cost E1 fibre extender
  • BNC and RJ45 switch selectable E1 connections
  • External Alarm relay port
  • Minimal configuration of unit needed
  • Compact unit & integral power supply
  • Rack mounting kits for 2 or 18 units available
  • Quad option available - 4 FC's in 1U box

Application Diagram

FC1000: E1 over Multimode Fibre between sites
FC1000: E1 G703 over Multimode Fibre

Circuit Switched PBX to distant on-site G703/RJ45 NTE
FC1100: Circuit Switched PBX to distant on-site G703/RJ45 NTE

Two interconnected PBX’s
FC1100: Two interconnected PBX’s

X21 router to G703/RJ45 NTE
FC1100: X21 router to G703/RJ45 NTE

Local link from communications building to distant on-site wide-area microwave equipment
FC1100: Local link from communications building to distant on-site wide-area microwave equipment

Specifications

Line E1 Electrical Interface

Port

G.703, 75 ohm unbalanced

G.703, 120 ohm balanced
Interface BNC (75 ohm)
RJ45 (120 ohm)
Line Coding HDB3
Bit Rate 2.048Mbps +/- 50ppm
Barrier Fully Barrier per EN41003
Cable Lengths RG59 = 600m
UR202 = 750m

Multimode Fiber Interface

Interface Dual SC Multimode 62 5/125um
Tx Power -14 to -19 dBm
Max Rx Power -14 dBm
Rx Sensitivity -14 to -30 dBm
Optical loss budget -19 - (-30) = 11 dB

Singlemode Short Haul Fiber Interface

Interface Dual SC singlemode 8/125um
Tx Power -8 to -15 dBm
Max Rx Power -8 dBm
Rx Sensitivity -8 to -31 dBm
Optical loss budget -15 - (-31) = 16 dB

Singlemode Long Haul Fiber Interface

Interface Dual SC singlemode 8/125um
Tx Power 0 to -5 dBm
Max Rx Power -8 dBm (may need an attenuator)
Rx Sensitivity -8 to -34 dBm
Optical loss budget -5 - (-34) = 29 dB

Compliance & Approvals

Performance

PD7024 (NTR4)

Safety EN41003, EN60950
EMC

EN55022, EN50082

Environment

Temperature 0 - 45 deg C

0 - 95% RH, non condensing
Pressure 86 - 106 KPA

Power Supply Options

-48 VDC -40 to -72 DC, 200 - 100 mA
AC Mains 100 - 250v AC, 50 - 400Hz, 60 - 25mA IEC connector
Power Consumption 4.5 watts approx when operating

Packaging

Type Modem, 1U high without feet

Dimensions W x D x H (mm)

Rackmount 202 x 132 x 44 (without feet)
Tabletop 202 x 132 x 48 (with feet)

Ordering Information


Part Number
Product AC Mains: 100 - 250 VAC DC Power: - 48 VDC
FC1000 Multimode to E1
80-05-910
80-21-910
FC1100 Singlemode Shorthaul to E1
80-05-918
80-21-918
FC1200 Singlemode Longhaul to E1
80-05-919
80-21-919
2 Unit Rackmount Kit 80-05-256 80-05-256
18 Unit Rackmount Kit 80-05-250 80-05-255
Quad 1U FC1000 80-405-910 80-421-910
Quad 1U FC1100 80-405-918 80-421-918
Quad 1U FC1200 80-405-919 80-421-919