Operating distance is dependent upon optical fiber core diameter and the cable's optical attenuation. The table below indicates three cables that may be used at any data rate. These cables are available in connectorized assemblies to meet the exact configuration of your application.
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Transmission: - Up to 6500 ft. (2 Km) with suitable graded index fiber optic cable or 10 Km using single mode fiber
Typical Bit Error Rate: - Better than 10-9
ELECTRICAL SIGNAL INPUT/OUTPUT
FOR TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER
Format: - TTL
Connector: - BNC
Data Rate: - Up to 50Mbps
Input Impedance: - TTL levels 10K-Ohm or 75-Ohm
Jumper J4
Position 1: 75-Ohm (Default)
Position 3: 10K-Ohm
Output Impedance: - TTL levels into 50-Ohm
Input Power: - 10-32 V 1W Max.
Optional 5VDC 1W
OPTICAL TRANSMITTER
Power: - 30 microwatts (-15 dBm) into 62.5 micron fiber
Wavelength: - 820 nanometers (1300nm or 1550nm option)
Emitter Type: - LED
Optical Connector: - ST
OPTICAL RECEIVER
Wavelength: - 820nm (1300nm & 1550nm option)
Sensitivity: - (BER 10-9) 3 microwatt (-25 dBm) @ 820 nanometers
Maximum Sensitivity: - 10 microwatts
Optical Connector: - ST
Operating Temperature: - 0°C to 50°C
Size: - 3.9" X 6.8" (9.9 X 17.3cm) Eurocard