BC2x1SW - Optical Protection Switch

Features

Increase flexibility and reliability in fibre installations
Automatic switch-over in the event of a signal loss in the fibre link
Occupies a single slot in any of the BC Series 19″ rack-mounting frames

BC2x1SW - Optical Protection Switch

Optical Switch for Diverse Routing

Description

Optical Switch for Diverse Routing The BC2x1SW is an optical switch designed to offer system designers increased flexibility in their fibre installations. Two separate optical inputs A and B are fed into the single slot BC Series card. Internal logic on the card senses the light levels of the inputs and will switch from a main to reserve path in the event of signal loss. By routing two separate diverse fibres to the A and B inputs automatic switchover will occur in the event of a failure in the transmission path caused by a faulty fibre or connector. The sensitivities at which the changeover occurs can be user defined to suit the installation increasing user confidence. A BCSPLIT is used upstream to provide a 50:50 optical feed to the separate optical fibres. Passive splitters can be provided with different ratios of output light levels.

The BC2x1SW occupies a single slot in any of the BC Series 19″ rack-mounting frames, see Related Products below. For stand alone applications the BC2x1SW can be housed in an individual rugged enclosure.

Schematic Diagram

Specifications

Optical Input
Connector *	1 x female FC/PC, ST or SC See Ordering Information
Wavelength	1200-1610 nm
Sensitivity	> -20 dBm @ 1.485 Mb/s > -25 dBm @ 270 Mb/s
Max I/P power	> -1 dBm
Data rate	Transparent
Optical Output
Connector	1 x female FC/PC, ST or SC See Ordering Information
Wavelength	1310 nm, 1550 nm See Ordering Information
Optical Power	-14 dBm @ 850 nm -6 dBm @ 1310 nm -6 dBm @ 1510 nm
No of slots:	1

General card specifications
Depth:	60 mm
Width:	20 mm 4TE
Height:	100 mm (3RU)
Weight:	100 g
Operating Temp:	-30 to +70 ºC
Power:	2.2 W
Signal detect:	LED on for loss of signal
Warranty:	5 years
	* See Ordering Information The connector types specified below are supplied as standard. For alternative connectors please replace the last two suffices of the part number with the relevant type. Please contact the Sales Office before ordering. ST ST connector FC FC connector SC SC/PC connector

Downloads

Title	Description	Date	Download
BC2x1SW Datasheet	Datasheet PDF		Download
BC2x1SW Guide	Operations Guide PDF		Download

Ordering Information

BC2x1SW	2 input, 1 output optical switch
NOTE: The standard connector used is FC/PC. Contact the Sales Office for alternatives.

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