Fiber ethernet communication, Figure 17: fiber ethernet communication layout, 7 fiber ethernet communication – Daktronics AF-3400-12-RGB User Manual

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4.7 Fiber Ethernet Communication

If the communication system is fiber Ethernet, look for:

• an indoor media converter connected to the network via Cat-5 cable and to fiber

cable.

• a second media converter outdoors located in an enclosure at the display.

Figure 17: Fiber Ethernet Communication Layout

Connections
• Computer to network − RJ45 cable (similar to phone cable) from computer port into

network jack.

• Network to first media converter − RJ45 cable into media converter.
• Media converter’s 9-volt power packed plugged into outlet.
• Indoor media converter to outdoor media converter − two fiber-optic cables run from

indoor media converter to second converter in the enclosure at display.

• Enclosure to display − quick-connect cable to the middle jack on display back.


DO NOT SHARPLY BEND fiber-optic cable at any point along the fiber cable.

Troubleshooting
Component Check

Cable

Connections

•

The serial cable is connected from the computer to the network port at the wall.

•

The network cable connects to the media converter in building.

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The indoor media converter power pack is plugged in.

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The fiber cables connect from the first media converter to the second one at

display. The “out” arrow on one will connect to an “in” arrow on the other.

•

The cable is connected from the enclosure to middle jack on display back.

Diagnostic

LEDs

•

Each media converter has a green power LED on, indicating power.

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The “link” and RX LEDs on the media converter flash when transmitting data.

Display

Power

•

The display is either running a message or showing a single pixel flashing in the

bottom right corner of the display when power is on.

Software

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The software is configured for TCP/IP communication.

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The software and the display are set for the same network address.

Signal Overview

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