FC2500: 100baseF Multimode to Long Haul Singlemode Converter

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The FC2500 product offers a zero configuration plug and play solution for multimode to singlemode fibre conversion at data rates of 100Mbps and 155Mbps.

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FC2500: Singlemode to Multimode Fibre Converter

FC2500: 100baseF / 155Mbps Multimode to Singlemode Fibre Converter

Simple singlemode to multimode conversion
Use instead of expensive singlemode router interfaces
Low cost fibre interfacing
Operates at 100Mbps for Fast Ethernet and 155Mbps for OC-3/STM-1
Payload and protocol transparent
Zero configuration required - just plug & go
Easy to install & maintain
Integral auto-sensing power supply (100-250V AC or -48V DC versions)
12-24V DC power supply available on request
External alarm relay port
Compact modem style unit, built to European standards
Rack mounting kits for 2 or 18 units available
Quad option available with 4 units in a 1U box

Product Variants

FC2X00 family - 100baseF and 155Mbps multimode to singlemode fibre converter
FC2000 - 100baseF and 155Mbps multimode to 30km singlemode fibre converter

Applications

1. Connecting 100baseF multimode Ethernet switches over singlemode fibre
2. Connecting 155Mbps STM-1/OC-3 routers together over singlemode fibre

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FC2500: 100baseF Multimode to Singlemode Fibre Converter

This application shows how a pair of FC2500 units can be used to extend a 100baseF connection between two Ethernet switches over long haul singlemode fibre. The FC2500 is a zero configuration, plus & play device. This singlemode fibre could be across a city, or between cities (e.g. over a rented fibre).

FC2500: 155Mbps Multimode to Singlemode Fibre Converter

This application shows how a pair of FC2500 units can be used to extend an STM-1/OC-3 connection between two routers over long haul singlemode fibre. The FC2500 is a zero configuration, plus & play device. This singlemode fibre could be across a city, or between cities (e.g. over a rented fibre).

High capacity routers, ATM switches and other CPE increasingly need to be interconnected by high-speed fibre links, and except within buildings most fibre installations are singlemode for performance reasons. However singlemode interfaces on CPE such as routers are inherently expensive, and so it is generally more cost effective to use a multimode CPE interface along with the Metrodata FC2X00 multimode to singlemode converter.

With the need to extend, or interconnect, communication infrastructures over greater distances, the Metrodata FC2X00 Fibre Converter product range provides a cost effective solution for the extension of Fast Ethernet (100Mbps) and STM-1/OC-3 (155Mbps) services.

There are two models in the range:

FC2000 100Mbps and 155Mbps multimode to singlemode short haul fibre (up to 30km)
FC2500 100Mbps and 155Mbps multimode to singlemode long haul fibre (up to 70km)

Using fibre optics the FC2500 extends the operating distance for a 100Mbps or 155Mbps multimode fibre to 70km using singlemode fibre. Despite these quoted maximum operating distances for the FC2X00 products, 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 FC2X00 products are totally transparent to both payload and protocol, and as such will convert whatever information at 100Mbps or 155Mbps is contained within the lightstream from one fibre mode to the other. It requires NO configuration and has a single LED for status.

The standard FC2X00 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 FC2X00 has integral mains or 48 volt power supply, and can be desktop or rack-mounted. The FC2X00 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 FC2X00 units).

The FC2X00 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.

Multimode Fiber Interface
Interface	Dual SC Multimode 62.5/125um
Bit Rate	100Mbps and 155Mbps
Wavelength	1300nm
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 Long Haul Fiber Interface
Interface	Dual SC singlemode 8/125um
Bit Rate	100Mbps and 155Mbps
Wavelength	1300nm
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
Safety	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 VDC, 200-100 mA
AC Mains	100-250 VAC, 50-400Hz, 60 - 25mA IEC connector
Power Consumption	4.5 watts approx when operating

Packaging
Type	Modem, 1U high without feet, IP30C

Dimensions W x D x H (mm)
Rackmount	202 x 132 x 44 (without feet)
Tabletop	202 x 132 x 48 (with feet)

	Part Number
Product	AC Mains: 100 - 250 VAC	DC Power: - 48 VDC
FC2500 Singlemode Longhaul to Multimode	80-05-912	80-21-912
1U 2 unit Rackmount Kit	80-05-256	80-05-256
6U 18 unit Rackmount Kit	80-05-250	80-05-255
Quad unit FC2500	80-405-912	80-421-912