EXFO RTU-2 User manual
User Guide
RTU-2
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Contents
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Contents
Regulatory Information ..........................................................................................................v
1 Introducing the RTU-2 .................................................................................. 1
Main Features .........................................................................................................................1
LED Indicators Description ......................................................................................................4
Product Registration ...............................................................................................................6
Technical Specifications ..........................................................................................................6
Conventions ............................................................................................................................7
2 Safety Information ....................................................................................... 9
Other Safety Symbols on Your Unit ......................................................................................11
Laser Safety Information .......................................................................................................12
Electrical Safety Information .................................................................................................13
Automatic Fan Speed Management ......................................................................................16
3 Getting Started with Your Unit ................................................................. 17
Preparing for Installation ......................................................................................................17
Installing the Optional Access (Junction) Panel .....................................................................18
Installing Your Unit and the Optional Front Access Panel in a Rack ......................................27
Grounding Your Unit ............................................................................................................31
Connecting a Monitoring Device to the Dry Contact Relays ..................................................33
Inserting and Removing Test Modules ..................................................................................37
Connecting RTUe-9110/RTUe-9120 External Switches to Your Unit ......................................41
Connecting Your Unit to a Power Source ..............................................................................43
Turning on Your Unit ............................................................................................................51
Turning off Your Unit ...........................................................................................................52
Working With Your Unit for the First Time ............................................................................53
4 Maintenance ............................................................................................... 63
Replacing Fuses ....................................................................................................................64
Recalibrating Your Modules ..................................................................................................66
Recycling and Disposal .........................................................................................................66
5 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 67
Solving Common Problems ...................................................................................................67
Retrieving Logs .....................................................................................................................69
Contacting the Technical Support Group ..............................................................................71
Transportation ......................................................................................................................72
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6 Warranty ......................................................................................................73
General Information .............................................................................................................73
Gray Market and Gray Market Products ................................................................................74
Liability .................................................................................................................................75
Exclusions .............................................................................................................................75
Certification ..........................................................................................................................75
Service and Repairs ...............................................................................................................76
EXFO Service Centers Worldwide ..........................................................................................77
Index .................................................................................................................79
Regulatory Information
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Regulatory Information
Canada and USA Electromagnetic Interference
Regulatory Statement
Electronic test and measurement equipment is exempt from FCC part 15,
subpart B compliance in the United States of America and from ICES-003
compliance in Canada. However, EXFO Inc. makes reasonable efforts to
ensure compliance to the applicable standards.
The limits set by these standards are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in
a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the user documentation, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.
Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
European Electromagnetic Compatibility
Regulatory Statement
Warning: This is a class A product. In a domestic environment, this product
may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to
take adequate measures. Your product is suitable for use in industrial
electromagnetic environments.
European Declaration of Conformity
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following
Internet address: www.exfo.com/en/resources/legal-documentation.
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1 Introducing the RTU-2
The RTU-2 is a modular remote test unit that can be seamlessly integrated
with Nova Fiber Monitoring System (FMS). FMS is the central management
software for all EXFO's fiber monitoring probes such as the RTU-2, FG-750,
and RTU-2 for point-to-point (P2P) and point-to-multipoint (P2MP)
networks.
Main Features
Your unit, which could be part of various EXFO solutions, offers the
following:
Two module slots
Six USB 3.0 host ports
LAN/WAN Ethernet port (10/100/1000 Base-T)
Front and rear management Ethernet ports (10/100/1000 Base-T) for
local access
Installation in 19-inch racks or cabinets (with the provided brackets)
Possibility to install an optional panel allowing to access the ports and
connectors located on the back panel of the unit from the front of the
rack instead
Possibility to use with the RTUe-9110 and RTUe-9120 external switches
Easy software updates
Introducing the RTU-2
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Main Features
Note: You can also connect the unit to AC power with the AC/DC power adapter
sold by EXFO.
Note: Depending on your particular setup needs, you can install an optional
panel allowing you to access the ports and connectors of the back panel of
the unit from the front of the rack instead. For more information,
see Installing the Optional Access (Junction) Panel on page 18.
DC power inlet (dual feed)
Ethernet (RJ-45) port
(for LAN/WAN connection)
Dry contact relays
(reserved for future use)
Grounding lug
Back panel – RTU-2
Main power switch USB 3.0 host ports
Ethernet (RJ-45) management port
(for local access)
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LED Indicators Description
Note: You can also connect the unit to AC power with the AC/DC power adapter
sold by EXFO.
LED Indicators Description
There are LED indicators located on the front panel of your unit, providing
you with information about the power and system statuses.
The table below presents the possible statuses once the initial startup
sequence is complete.
LED Status Meaning
Power
Green Unit is on.
Yellow One of the unit’s fuses is blown
(see Replacing Fuses on page 64).
Off Unit is off.
DC power inlet (dual feed)
Ethernet (RJ-45) port
(for LAN/WAN connection)
Grounding lug
Front view – Optional access panel
USB 3.0 host ports
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