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Chapter 4 Installation Preparation and Connection
3.1 Matching Fiber with the Media Converter
RC552-FE(A)-M shall be connected with multimode fiber media and DSC optical connector.
RC552-FE(A)-S1/2/3 shall be connected with single-mode fiber media and DSC optical connector.
RC552-FE(A)-SS13/SS15/SS23/SS25 shall be connected with single-mode single-strand fiber media and SC/PC optical
connector.
3.2 Fiber Optic Types
The fiber optic for multimode interface shall be 62.5/125um or 50/125um multimode fiber.
The fiber optic for single-mode interface shall be 9/125um single-mode fiber.
3.3 Connecting the Fiber Interface of Media Converter
The following 5 conditions shall be met before connecting the fiber interface:
1. Matching the wavelengths. Especially when connecting single-strand fiber interface, make sure the two media
converters are using 1310nm and 1550nm transmit wavelengths respectively. For example, media converter A
transmits at 1310nm and receives at 1550nm; then media converter B transmits at 1550nm and receives at 1310nm.
2. Matching the speed of optical interface. They shall have the same speed.
3. Matching the optical power.
4. Compliant with IEEE802.3-2000 standard.
3.4 Back-to-back Connecting Media Converters
When back-to-back connecting media converters, the rules mentioned in 3.3 Connecting the Fiber Interface of Media
Converter must be followed. Regarding to RC552-FE media converter, it is recommended to follow the table below. (if the
connecting rules in below table cannot be met, please disable remote management function)
Central Office Site Customer Premise Site
RC552-FE(A)-M-Master RC552-FE(A)-M-Slave
RC552-FE(A)-S1-Master RC552-FE(A)-S1-Slave
RC552-FE(A)-S2-Master RC552-FE(A)-S2-Slave
RC552-FE(A)-S3-Master RC552-FE(A)-S3-Slave
RC552-FE(A)-SS15-Master RC552-FE(A)-SS13-Slave