GE Security Phoenix Fiber Optic Communication System A8950CC installation instructions 11-A8950CC
Installation Instructions Phoenix Fiber Optic Communication System BEFORE YOU BEGIN GETTING STARTED Overview Determine Mounting Configuration Installing Power Supply INSTALLING THE OPTICAL TRANSCEIVER MODULE Point-to-Point, Repeater, Self-Healing Ring Diagrams LED Operating Status INSTALLING THE DATA MODULE Configuring the Data Module Install Data Module Connect Data Module Channel Mapping Connection Instructions RS-232, TTL, RS-422, RS-485, Manchester/Biphase Interface RS-485, Sensornet, Test Mode Data M
Before You Begin Read these instructions before installing or operating this product. Note: This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should conform to local codes. This manual provides installation and operation information.
Getting Started ** CAUTION: This product contains ESD-sensitive components. Although all precautions have been made to reduce ESD susceptibility, use good grounding techniques when handling uninstalled modules. Overview Installing the Phoenix chassis is a three-step process: 1. Install mounting hardware and power supplies. 2. Install modules and connect cabling. 3. Configure the system. Determine Mounting Hardware Mounting brackets are adjustable.
Installing the Optical Transceiver Module Overview The Phoenix optical transceiver module is used to provide connectivity to the fiber connections between nodes. The A8972FLC optical transceiver module contains a single optical transceiver with dual LC connectors and is used as an ‘end node’ in either a point to point, or linear system.
Point-to-Point Connect Tx A Rx A Tx A Rx A A8972FLC A8972FLC Repeater Connect Tx A Tx A Tx A Rx A Rx A Rx A Tx B Rx B A8972FLC A8974FLC A8972FLC HEAD END MIDDLE NODES FIELD END NODE Self-Healing Connect Tx A Tx A Tx A Tx A Rx A Rx A Rx A Rx A Tx B Tx B Tx B Tx B Rx B Rx B Rx B Rx B A8974FLC A8974FLC A8974FLC A8974FLC 4
3. Verify fiber connectivity: Using the LEDs on the back of the unit adjacent to the optic module, verify proper operation as shown in the table below. Both optical launch power and optical receive power, as well as transceiver status, can be verified from the LCD front panel.
Installing the Data Module Overview The Phoenix A8910MPD data module is capable of inserting/extracting 4 channels of multiprotocol serial data (MPD) per module. With a maximum of four cards per node, the system capacity is 16 channels. Each channel is capable of transmitting and receiving serial data throughout the Phoenix system. The card is not limited to any single data type so that various formats can be mixed on a single card.
2. Install data module: Up to four data modules can be installed in the Phoenix node. From left, locate and insert data modules into slot 1, 2, 3, or 4 (color-keyed red) and secure. INSERT DATA CARDS IN SLOTS 1-4 (Red) 3. Connect: Each data module is shipped with (four) RJ45 cables and (four) breakout boxes to aid in connecting to the Phoenix. Use the tables below to determine pinout information for your application.
Figure 1. Fiber Link Data Connections FIBER LINK DATA EQUIPMENT Pin DATA OUT 1 DATA IN DATA IN 8 DATA OUT Figure 2. RJ45 Socket Figure 1. Terminal Block Pin Assignments (Viewed from the rear of the unit) 5 4 Pin 1 8 6 3 7 2 8 1 RJ45-A RJ45-B Using the breakout box A breakout box with a 3’ CAT 5 patch cord (supplied) can be used to interface to the Phoenix system. Pinouts are shown in the tables and figures above.
NOTE: When making data connections listed in Tables 3 through 11, always connect the pins labeled IN on the fiber unit to the pins labeled OUT on the external equipment, and the pins labeled IN on the external equipment to the pins labeled OUT on the fiber unit.
TABLE 9: RS-485 4-WIRE INTERFACE DATA SELECT Switch SW1: Position 9 = standard offset Position A = 1V offset Position B = 2V offset Pin TABLE 10: SENSORNET INTERFACE DATA SELECT Switch: Position 6 Signal Pin Signal 1 RS-485 Out (+) 1 N/C 2 RS-485 Out (-) 2 N/C 3 GND/SHIELD 3 GND 4 +5 VDC Bias Out 4 N/C 5 Termination, tie to 8 if req’d. 5 Termination, tie to 8 if req’d.
Installing the Ethernet Module Overview The Phoenix A8911ETH Ethernet module provides Ethernet connectivity to the Phoenix system. Each module has three RJ-45 ports supporting full-duplex 10/100Base-T interfaces. Each port also supports Auto-Negotiation and automatic MDI/MDI-X selection. Unlike other modules used in the Phoenix system, the ethernet module does not use “channels”. Each slot position provides access to one of four independent Ethernet networks.
2. Connect: Connect Ethernet-capable equipment directly to the Ethernet module using CAT5 twistedpair cables with male RJ-45 connectors at both ends. Do not use breakout boxes. Standard CAT5 cabling used for Ethernet is available with either straight-through or crossover connections. Either variety may be used with the Ethernet module. The auto-MDI/MDI-X feature of each port automatically detects the type of cable connection to establish link. 3.
Installing the Video Module Overview The Phoenix A8900VI input module is capable of inserting up to four baseband, composite video signals per card. A maximum of four cards can be installed in any node, allowing up to 16 inputs per node. The Phoenix A8905VO output module is capable of outputting up to 4 base band, composite video signals per card. A maximum of four cards can be installed in any node, allowing up to 16 outputs per node.
Connection instructions Video Inputs: Connect video source equipment such as cameras or matrix switcher outputs to the video input modules using the BNCs on the back of the panel. Confirmation of video presence can be confirmed on the front panel LCD. The channel order is sequential, beginning with the top BNC in slot 5 as Channel 1, working vertically such that the bottom BNC in slot 5 is assigned Channel 4, and the top BNC in slot 6 is assigned Channel 5.
Video Input module - channel sequence Slot 5 Slot 6 Slot 7 Slot 8 BNC A Ch 1 IN Ch 5 IN Ch 9 IN Ch 13 IN BNC B Ch 2 IN Ch 6 IN Ch 10 IN Ch 14 IN BNC C Ch 3 IN Ch 7 IN Ch 11 IN Ch 15 IN BNC D Ch 4 IN Ch 8 IN Ch 12 IN Ch 16 IN Video Output module - channel sequence Slot 11 Slot 12 Slot 13 Slot 14 BNC A Ch 1 OUT Ch 5 OUT Ch 9 OUT Ch 13 OUT BNC B Ch 2 OUT Ch 6 OUT Ch 10 OUT Ch 14 OUT BNC C Ch 3 OUT Ch 7 OUT Ch 11 OUT Ch 15 OUT BNC D Ch 4 OUT Ch 8 OUT Ch 12 OUT Ch 1
Installing the Audio Module Overview The Phoenix A8920A audio module is capable of inputting and outputting up to 4 audio channels. The audio module occupies one audio slot (color coded black) and with up to four slots available, each node has a capacity of 16 channels. The audio interface connector is four, ganged RJ45 connectors located on each card. The audio module supports an audio test pattern, similar to GE Security standards.
AUDIO INPUT TERMINATION Note: One switch per channel AUDIO INPUT RANGE Note: Two switches per channel ON AUDIO OUTPUT RANGE Note: One switch per channel ON ON S1 S7 S3 Ch A Ch A Ch A Ch B High Z Ch B Low 600Ω ON Low High ON ON S8 S4 S2 High Ch C Ch C Ch B Ch D Ch D High Z Low 600Ω The A8920A units are shipped with the input impedance set at (high-Z). To select a 600Ω input impedance in place of the high-Z input, set switches SW1 and SW2 on the audio to 600Ω.
INSERT AUDIO CARDS IN SLOTS 15-18 (Black) 3. Connecting to audio modules: GE Security recommends connecting to the terminal block using high-quality shielded, twisted-pair wire for best audio performance.
Figure 2. RJ45 Socket (Viewed from the rear of the unit) Figure 1. Terminal Block Pin Assignments 5 4 Pin 1 8 6 3 7 2 8 1 RJ45-A RJ45-B Using the breakout box A breakout box with a 3’ CAT 5 patch cord (supplied) can be used to interface to the Phoenix system. Pinouts are shown in the tables and figures above.
Installing the Contact Closure Module Overview The Phoenix A8930C contact closure module is capable of supporting up to 8 contact closure inputs, and 8 contact closure outputs per module. With up to 4 modules available per system, up to 32 contact inputs and outputs can be transmitted. Contact closure modules are color coded black, and can be installed in slots 15, 16, 17, or 18. The input/output interface is four, ganged RJ45 connectors located on each card, See contact closure pin-out connection in Fig.
2. Connect to the module: Each contact closure module is shipped with (four) RJ45 cables and (four) breakout boxes to aid in connecting to the Phoenix. Use the tables below to determine pin out information for your application. GE Security recommends using shielded cable for all single ended applications and shielded twisted-pair for all differential formats. Wire gauge is dependent on copper run length. Refer to manufacturer of data equipment for specific recommendations. Figure 2.
RJ45 - A (Top) CONTACT INPUTS - CHANNELS A-D RJ45 - B CONTACT INPUTS - CHANNELS E-H Contact Signal Pin Contact Signal Pin 1 IN A 1 IN E 2 (GND) 2 (GND) 3 IN B 3 IN F 4 (GND) 4 (GND) 5 IN C 5 IN G 6 (GND) 6 (GND) 7 IN D 7 IN H 8 (GND) 8 (GND) RJ45 - C CONTACT OUTPUTS - CHANNELS A-D RJ45 - D (Bottom) CONTACT OUTPUTS - CHANNELS E-H Contact Signal Pin Contact Signal Pin 1 C A 1 C 2 N/O A 2 N/O E 3 C B 3 C 4 N/O B 4 N/O F 5 C C 5 C 6 N/O C 6 N
Configuring the Phoenix Fiber Optic Communications System This section explains how to configure a Phoenix chassis using the front panel. The front panel has seven status LEDs, an LCD display, seven push buttons and two RJ-45 ports. These RJ-45 ports (labeled LAN and DATA) are currently unused. Do NOT connect any cables or equipment to these ports; it may damage the Phoenix chassis. Basic configuration of a Phoenix chassis is a three-step process: 1. Turn on power and check status. 2.
1. Turn on power and check status Turn on the power to the Phoenix chassis using the switches on the Power Supply modules. If two power supplies are installed, turn on both switches. The LEDs perform a brief test when the chassis powers up: all seven LEDs turn green and then turn red. After the test has completed the LEDs indicate the status of the power supplies and optics.
The topology and node ID are set using the front panel LCD display. The LCD displays a menu from which sub-menus or features can be selected. The push buttons allow you to navigate through the menus. A small black arrow is used as a cursor. The "up" and "down" buttons move the cursor up or down one line in the menu, respectively. The "enter" button selects the sub-menu or feature at which the cursor is pointing. The "left" button takes you back up one level in the menu hierarchy.
Press "enter" again to select the Node Menu: Node Menu 1. ID - 0 2. Type - Linear 3. Load Defaults If you are configuring a system with a linear topology, and item 2 in the menu reads, "2. Type – Linear", then you do not have to make any changes and can continue to Step 3, below. Otherwise, select item 2 from the menu. This displays the Topology Menu: Topology Menu 1. Linear 2. Self Healing Ring Move the cursor to the topology of the system from the menu’s choices: Linear or SelfHealing Ring (SHR).
FRONT PANEL MENU TREE AND DESCRIPTIONS The menus accessible from the front panel are shown in the menu tree below: Navigating through the menu tree is accomplished using the push buttons and LCD display. The LCD shows menus from which sub-menus or features can be selected. A small black arrow is used as a cursor. The "up" and "down" buttons move the cursor up or down one line in the menu, respectively. The "enter" button selects the sub-menu or feature at which the cursor is pointing.
Main Menu: Main Menu 1. Local 2. Remote 3. About The menus accessible from the front panel are shown in the menu tree below: Pressing any key from the opening screen will take you to the Main Menu. Main -> Local: Local Menu 1. Node: 1 - Linear 2. Optics AB 3. Video 1/0 - 4/0 There are nine selections available to configure and monitor the local node. Some of the choices show information regarding the node or the modules installed: 1. Node: Shows node ID, topology (and ring length if SHR). 2.
The Node Menu shows the node ID and topology. Main -> Local -> Node -> ID Node Menu 1. ID - 3 2. Type - Linear 3. Load Defaults Every Phoenix node (i.e. chassis) in a system must have a unique node ID number. The node ID is set to zero the first time a Phoenix chassis is switched on, or if you Load Defaults. Zero is an invalid node ID; it must be a number between 1 and 255. Once set, the node ID will be remembered if the chassis loses power. The ID will increment by one if you press "+".
Main -> Local -> Node -> Load Defaults This feature sets the node ID back to zero and clears all channel mapping information for this node. The topology is retained. Main -> Local -> Optics: Optic Menu 1. Transmit 2. Receive 3. Info Information about the fiber optic transceivers can be accessed from the sub-menus. Main -> Local -> Optics -> Transmit: Tx Optic A B C D 4.23 mW Status: Good This screen shows the optical launch power of the selected optic transceiver.
Main -> Local -> Optics -> Info: Optic Info: ABCD Wavelength: 1310 nM Max Distance: 15 km Vendor: Infineon The Info Menu shows the wavelength (normally 1310nM), maximum distance (normally 15km) and optic transceiver vendor name (Infineon) for the selected optic transceiver. Use the "+" button to select the next transceiver. Use the "-" button to select the previous transceiver. Main -> Local -> Video: Video Menu 1. Input Mapping 2. Output Mapping 3.
When a Phoenix node is initially configured (or if Load Defaults is selected from the Node Menu), every input channel is mapped to the output channel of the same number (e.g. input channel 1 is mapped to output channel 1, etc) on both fiber ports (for SHR) or just fiber port A (for Linear). IMPORTANT: In Linear mode, mappings on fiber ports A and B are independent.
• One-Bar: If the input and output channels are both mapped but no input video signal is detected then one bar is shown in the monitor. Video: B A Exit A B 1 • Square: If the input and output channels are both mapped and active video is detected then a black square is shown in the center of the monitor. Video: B A Exit A 1 B Press "+" and "-" to select an output channel while the cursor is under the middle icon. Use "left" and "right" to move the cursor at the bottom of the screen.
Main -> Local -> Data: Data Menu 1. Input Mapping 2. Output Mapping 3. Format Select Data Input and Data Output channel mapping, monitoring, format and tests can be accessed from the sub-menus. Main -> Local -> Data -> Input Mapping: Data: A Exit B 1010 1010 1010 1 1 1 This screen allows you to assign a data input channel to a data output channel over a selected fiber port. The number under the middle oscilloscope icon indicates the currently selected input channel.
• Square Wave: Active data is detected at the data input. Data: A 1010 Exit B 1010 1010 1 1 1 Please refer to the Video Input Mapping Menu described earlier in this manual for important notes regarding channel mapping and instructions on how to enable mappings. Main -> Local -> Data -> Output Mapping: Data: A 1010 1010 1010 Exit B B 1 A This screen allows you to select which optic port is being reviewed for each of the 16 data output channels.
• Square Wave: Active data is detected at the data input. Data: A 1010 Exit B 1010 1 1 1010 1 Please refer to the Video Output Mapping Menu described earlier for important notes regarding channel mapping and instructions on how to enable mappings. Main -> Local -> Data -> Format Select: Data: 1. Channel: 1 2. Format: 232 - 3 3. Test: Off This menu allows the user to view and change the format for a specified data channel. The first line of this menu shows the currently selected channel.
Main -> Local -> Ethernet: Ethernet Menu 1. Port Status 2. Port Control 3. Port Traffic Port configurations, status and traffic statistics can be accessed from these submenus. Main -> Local -> Ethernet -> Port Status: Port Status Menu Slot: 1 Port: A Link: Up Spd: 100 Dpx: Full This screen allows you to monitor the link status of each port of an Ethernet module. Use the arrow keys to move back and forth between the slot and port selections.
Main -> Local -> Audio: Audio Menu 1. Input Mapping 2. Output Mapping 3. Test Select Audio Input and Audio Output mapping and tests can be accessed from the sub-menus. Main -> Local -> Audio -> Input Mapping: Audio Exit A 1 1 1 This screen allows you to assign an audio input channel to an audio output channel over a selected fiber port. The number under the microphone icon indicates the currently selected input channel.
Main -> Local -> Audio -> Test: Audio: 1. Channel: 1 2. Test: Off This menu allows the user to initiate a 1KHz test tone for a specified channel. The first line of this menu shows the currently selected audio channel. The second line indicates the status of the test tone (Off or 1.0 KHz), respectively. An input audio module does not have to be installed to hear the test tone at the output audio module.
• Closed: If the contact closure is closed then the plunger of the switch is lowered. Contact: • • Exit B A 1 1, 2 1 • • Please refer to the Video Input Mapping Menu described earlier for important notes regarding channel mapping and instructions on how to enable mappings. However, note that contact signals are mapped as pairs since there are 8 contact channels per Contact Closure Module.
The third line, "2. Type" allows system events to be mapped to contact closure output channels: • Transmitted. The contact behaves normally. • Optic A: A problem on optic port A closes the selected contact. • Optic B: A problem on optic port B closes the selected contact. • Optic A or B: A problem on either optic port closes the selected contact. • Video X: Loss of video on the specified video input channel (where X is the video channel) closes the selected contact.
Main -> Local -> Test -> LED/LCD/Alarm: This selection runs through a series of three tests: 1. LED Test: All LEDs turn off, then turn green, and then turn red. 2. LCD Test: The screen turns black. Then the GE logo is displayed. 3. Alarm Test: The front panel alarm sounds for a few seconds. Main -> Local -> Test -> Temp: This selection displays the temperature of inside optic transceiver A. Main -> Local -> Test -> Video: This menu is identical to the Main -> Local -> Video -> Test Menu, described earlier.
Main -> Remote: Under Construction This option is not available. An "Under Construction" message is displayed when selecting this menu. Main -> About: Phoenix Controller Version 1.1 Date 02-16-05 The Main About Menu displays the software version of the chassis.
Blank Panel Installation and Specifications Overview Limited warranty The Phoenix blank panel(s) are available in one-slot (A8957RP1) and four-slot (A8957RP4) models and are designed and recommended for covering any open or unused card access points on the back of the Phoenix card rack. GE Security warrants that equipment will be free from defects in material and workmanship and will substantially conform to the relevant specifications published by GE Security for a period of five years from delivery.
Optical Transceiver Module Specifications Model A8972FLC module A8974FLC module Mechanical Size 1.50 in. W x 3.30 in. H x 8.20 in. L (38 x 84 x 208 mm) Weight 8.0 oz.
Data Module Specifications Model A8910MPD duplex data module Mechanical Size: 0.75 in. W x 3.30 in. H x 8.88 in. L (19 x 84 x 226 mm) Weight: 4.0 oz.
Ethernet Module Specifications Model A8911ETH Ethernet Module Mechanical Size 0.75 in. W x 3.30 in. H x 8.88 in. L (19 x 84 x 226 mm) Weight 4.0 oz.
Video Module Specifications Model A8900VI Module A8905VO Module Mechanical Size 0.75 in. W x 3.30 in. H x 8.25 in. L (19 x 84 x 210 mm) Weight 4.8 oz. (136 g) Video • Channels: 4 • Formats: NTSC/PAL • Input/Output Signal: 1.0 V p-p composite • Signal-to-noise ratio: > 55 dB • Resolution: > 520 TVL • Input impedance: 75 ohms • Differential phase: 0.7 degrees • Differential gain: 2.
Audio Module Specifications Model A8920A Audio Module Mechanical Size 0.75 in. W x 3.30 in. H x 8.88 in. L (19 x 84 x 226 mm) Weight 4.0 oz.
Contact Closure Module Specifications Model A8930C Contact module Mechanical Size: 0.75 in. W x 3.30 in. H x 8.88 in. L (19 x 84 x 226 mm) Weight: 4 oz. (113 g) Connections: RJ45 or factory-supplied breakout box Contacts / Relays • Contact inputs: 8 • Relay outputs: 8 • Relay contact rating: 0.
