User`s manual

VXI Technology, Inc.
26 SM8000 Series Operation
SM8003 - Prism Switches
The SPST switch provides channel control from one input fiber to one output fiber using a
moving shutter between fixed collimators.
The SPDT switch provides channel selection from one input fiber to two output fibers using a
moving prism between fixed collimators.
The Transfer switch provides channel selection from two input fibers to two output fibers using a
moving prism between fixed collimators.
The prism switches are actuated electrically and they operate independently of data rate and signal
format.
SPST
SPDT
Transfer - Position 1
Output 2
Output 1Input 1
Input 2
Transfer - Position 2
Output 2
Output 1Input 1
Input 2
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