F8L
8-Link LC Fiber Optic TAPCUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION
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1. General Information

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2. Installation5

3. Fiber Types

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4. Additional Information

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5. Disclaimer / Warranty

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1. General Information
The Fiber Optic Tap is fault tolerant and the ideal solution for
24/7 security monitor applications. Transparent to the network
they mirror all 7 protocol layers to the monitor port. The network traffic flows uninterrupted regardless if the monitor ports
is use or not.
This passive tap provides a cost effective monitor solution for
IDS, protocol and other analysis. They are designed for use in
Ethernet, fast and GigaBit Ethernet, ATM, SONET, FDDI upto 622MB, 10 GigaBit, etc…
It holds high quality couplers and zirconia sleeve adapters.
The Tap will continue to pass information in the Network also
when the Analyzer is taken away.

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2. Installation

Connect the Fiber Optic Tap as shown above.
The Tap works in Full Duplex as well as Half Duplex Mode.
The information passes from one Network device to the other,
the split rate decides how much is passed to the Analyzer:
50/50 split passes 50% to the Analyzer, 80/20 split passes
20% to the Analyzer.
Note:
Dirt increases connector loss and can in certain cases block
the signal totally. Leave the dust caps on the device if not inuse. Mount back the dust caps if the Analyzer is taken away.

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3. Fiber Types
Maximum Insertion Loss (dB)
Split ratio

50/50

60/40

70/30

80/20

Multi Mode
50/62.5+10Gb

4.0/4.0

3.0/5.0

2.4/6.3

1.8/8.1

Single Mode

3.6/3.6

2.7/4.7

1.9/6.0

1.2/7.9

MultiMode 50/62.5µm… Dual Wavelength 850/1300nm
Single Mode ……………. Dual Wavelength 1310/1550nm

Split ratio may vary 3-4%
Product Order Number:
F8L - X - XX

Fiber TypeSplit ratio

E = MM 50/125µm

50 = 50/50%

U = MM 62.5/125µm

60 = 60/40%

Z = MM 10Gb

70 = 70/30%

S = SM

80 = 80/20%

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Enclosure: Black & natural anodized aluminum
Environmental Specifications:Operating Temperature: -5°C to 70°C
Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C
Humidity: 10 to 90%, non-condensing
Mechanical Specifications:
Dimensions (WxDxH):
430 x 133 x 15 mm — 16.9 x 5.2 x 0.6 in
Front panel dimensions (WxH):
484 x 15 mm — 19 x 0.6 in
Weight:1100 g — 2.43 lb
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The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect
to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties
of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in
the content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to notify any
person of such revision or changes.

Warranty and Liability

Profitap warrants that this product is free from defects in material andworkmanship at time of shipment. The warranty period is 10 years fromthe date of purchase. The standard 10 year warranty period may be
extended at the time of order. Profitap assumes no liability for productsthat have been subjected to abuse, modification, misuse, or if the modelor serial number has been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed.
Profitap is not liable under any contract, negligence, strict liability orother legal or equitable theory for any loss of use of the product, inconvenience or damages of any character, whether direct, special, incidental or consequential (including, but not limited to, damages for loss ofgoodwill, loss of revenue or profit, work stoppage or malfunction)

Copyright

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