Specifications

Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 2 Installation and Setup

Optimux-106 Ver. 6.1 Connecting the Interfaces 2-5

Connecting to Uplink Equipment

Connect the uplink (A and B) using two groups of connectors, one for Link A and

the other for optional Link B. Use ST, SC, FC/PC or SC/APC connectors as relevant.

For each uplink interface (A and B), connect as follows:

³ To connect the uplink:

1. Clean the optical connectors using an approved solvent, and dry thoroughly

using optical tissue.

2. Connect to the two optical connectors designated TX (transmit output) and

RX (receive input) of the appropriate interface.

3. Verify the correct connection of the transmit and receive cables to the

corresponding connectors. Avoid sharp bends and twisting of the fiber-optic

cables.

For the WDM option, connect only one fiber optic cable per link.

Connecting to Alarm Relay

This connector connects the changeover contacts of the major and minor alarm

relays.

³ To connect the alarm connector:

• Connect the alarm relays via the ALARM connector (RJ-45) located on the rear

panel.

Connection of the alarm port is made using a special cable, RJ45 to DB9/female,

CBL-RJ45-DB9/F.

Connecting to DCE

This connector connects the RS-232 serial port of the station to the DCE

interface on the board.

³ To connect the control connector:

• Connect the control cable to the mini USB connector at the rear panel and to

the DCE device.

Connection of the control port is made using a special cable, Mini-USB to

DB9/female, CBL-MUSB-DB9F

Connecting to Management Station

The Optimux-106 user interface terminates in an 8-pin RJ-45 connector.

³ To connect the user Ethernet Management Port:

• Connect the management station to the MNG-ETH connection using a

UTP-CAT5 cable.

Note