Product Description
The Fiberplex FOI - 5401 - RT22 optical isolator is a top - notch solution for T1 DS - 1 or ISDN PRI interfaces. It offers complete electrical isolation for T1 communications, making it perfect for areas with high electrical noise or in RF shielded enclosures. The fiber optic cable used in this isolator is immune to interference from impulse noise, crosstalk, or EMI. It also enhances communication privacy as it doesn't radiate any emissions. For high - security applications, FiberPlex recommends the “R” units which have extra filtering and shielding for RFI suppression. Moreover, fiber optic cable provides much longer transmission distances compared to copper wiring. While traditional T1 cabling has a maximum distance of 6200ft (1.89km), the multimode optics on this unit can extend it to 2km, and single - mode optics can take it up to 20km. A typical network setup includes two FOI - 5401 units, one at each end, connected by a duplex fiber optic cable. Key features include a data rate of 1.544 Mbps, support for ISDN PRI services (also known as PRA), transparent 23B + D data passing, 1310nm Multimode ST optics, separately sold power options, and RFI suppression. Technical specs show a power requirement with a voltage range from 7 VDC to 32VDC and a supply current of 600 mA. The T1/E1 interface has a data rate from 0.75 Mbps to 2.048 Mbps, uses AMI/B8ZS line encoding, and has an RJ - 45 interface connector. The storage temperature ranges from - 40 to 85 °C, and the operating temperature is from 0 to 50 °C.
Using the Fiberplex FOI - 5401 - RT22 isolator is easy. First, place one unit at each end of your network and connect them with a duplex fiber optic cable. Make sure to choose the appropriate power option as they are sold separately. When it comes to installation, find a location that fits the environmental requirements, with an operating temperature between 0 - 50 °C. For storage, keep it in a place where the temperature is between - 40 - 85 °C. Note that if you're using it for high - security applications, go for the “R” units. Maintenance is straightforward. Keep the unit clean and check the fiber optic cable regularly for any signs of damage. If you notice any issues with the data rate or connection, double - check the power supply and ensure the voltage is within the specified range (7 - 32VDC).
