FIBRE OPTIC SYSTEM

INSTALLATION MANUAL

Date 12/02/2013

Version 1.0

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1. Contents 1. Contents ................................................................................................. 2

2. Specific objectives .................................................................................. 3

3. System Overview .................................................................................... 3

3.1 Key Components ........................................................................................ 3

4. Installation on the cage module ............................................................. 6

4.1 Installation of the galvanized pedestals ......................................................... 6

4.2 Mounting the cabinets (MCAP 4 AND 6,Media Converter) ................................. 8

4.3 Ducting the conducting cables on the module. ............................................. 10

4.4 Installing cable organizers. (Video) ............................................................. 13

4.5 Ducting of power and data cables on the module. ......................................... 16

4.6 Power installation on the cages .................................................................. 17

4.7 Installing data cables onto the module. ....................................................... 20

5. Installing the equipment in the control room on the barge .................. 22

5.1 Positioning of the equipment (PC/Media Converter) ...................................... 23

5.2 Installing the power and data cables. (RVK and ETHERNET) ........................... 23

6. Installation from barge to module. ....................................................... 25

6.1 Installation and fixing of the ducted cable from the barge to the module. ........ 25

6.2 Wiring and ducting the power cables from barge to module. .......................... 29

6.2 Connecting the fibre optic and power cables on the barge. ............................ 31

7. Appendices ........................................................................................... 32

7.1 Defining the cabinet positioning on the module. ........................................... 32

7.2 Example connection line diagram ............................................................... 34

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2. Specific objectives

1. To show the various components of the fibre optic monitoring system and their

correct functioning.

2. To establish a standard mode of installation through the definition of the different

work areas at the farm site.

3. To demonstrate the possible configurations of the distribution components on

different cage modules.

4. To define a standard installation procedure.

3. System Overview

The fibre optic monitoring system was developed in response to the need for a stable e

monitoring system which could produce high quality imaging.

The solution involved the creation of an Ethernet network on the cage module which is

connected to the control room on the barge via a fibre optic cable. The software AKVA

Connect controls the entire system.

3.1 Key Components

The main components of the system are: Media Converter, MCAP 4, AKVA Connect and

fibre optic cable.

Media Converter

The unit can either be installed on the barge or on the cage module itself. Its main

function is to convert signals between two different transmission media, in this case,

Ethernet and fibre optic cables, transforming UTP signals to fibre optics and vice versa.

It can transmit signals up to 2km.

The product is available in two variations:

Media Converter

Media Converter + Switch

MCAP

This unit can be connected to multiple cameras (from 1 up to 8), converting analogue

video signals to digital or H.264 (or JPEG) format. These signals are then transmitted

via an Ethernet network cable to the Media Converter.

The unit is installed on the cage module.

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FIBRE OPTIC

Optical fibres are widely used in fibre-optic communications as they can send large

amount of data over a long distance, with speeds similar to radio and superior to

conventional cable. An optical fibre is a flexible, transparent fibre made of glass or

plastic, which can transmit light between the two ends of the fibre. The light beam is

kept in the core by total internal reflection. The light source may be laser or LED.

Fibres are used instead of metal wires because signals travel along them with less

loss and they are immune to electromagnetic interference. They are wrapped in

bundles so they can carry images, thus allowing viewing in confined spaces.

The cable used in this type of installation contains the following specs:

Predetermined cable

4 Core Loose Tube

Steel Wire Armoured

50/125 OM2

Multi Mode

LSZH

Conectores SC

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3.2 SECTIONS/SECTIONAL DIAGRAM.

This diagram shows the different installation Sections available, which will be detailed

in other chapters on this manual.

Installation in the control room

on the barge

Installation on the barge and the cage module

Installation on the cage module

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4. Installation on the cage module

4.1 Installation of the galvanized pedestals

AX Code Description Qty Unit

103957 PEDESTAL 1.5 MTS TUBE 1 3/4"X2 MM GALV W/INS 1 pc

102000 BOLT 1/2" X 2" GALV. GR.2 3 pc

102084 NUT 1/2" GALV. GR.2 3 pc

101972 LOCK WASHER 1/2" GALV. GR.2 3 pc

101955 WASHER 1/2" GALV. GR.2 3 pc

PEDESTAL 1.5 MTS TUBE 1

3/4"X2 MM GALV W/INS.

BOLT 1/2" X 2" GALV. GR.2

LOCK WASHER 1/2" GALV.

GR.2

WASHER 1/2"

GALV. GR.2

NUT 1/2" GALV. GR.2

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Once the correct locations for the

cabinets have been determined,

measured and marked, proceed

with the fixing of the supporting

pedestals in place.

Attach the base of the pedestal to

the floor of the walkway

approximately 30 cm from the

outer edge. (Allow enough space

to install the ducting hose and

power cables.)

- Then align the three axes of the

base of the pedestal with the holes

previously made in the floor.

- Insert the bolts upwards from

below the walkway through both

sets of holes and secure with the

washers shown in the picture.

Tighten.

BOLT 1/2" X 2"

GALV. GR.2

WAHSER

1/2" GALV.

GR.2

LOCK WASHER

1/2" GALV. GR.2

NUT 1/2"

GALV. GR.2

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4.2 Mounting the cabinets (MCAP 4 AND 6,Media Converter)

AX Code Description Qty Unit

104742 Media Converter Single 1 pc

104743 MCAP 4 1 pc

104903 MCAP 4 Twin 1 pc

103855 Omega clamp with plate 3x30x380mm 6 pc

MEDIA CONVERTER

MCAP 4

MCAP 6

Omega clamp with plate 3x30x380mm

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Attach the omega clamps, along with the 3x30x380mm plates, to the rear of the

cabinet. Mount the cabinet on the pedestal using the clamps

and plates. Allow for 50mm pedestal clearance above the top of the cabinet.

50 mm

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4.3 Ducting the conducting cables on the module.

For component positioning options mentioned above, (see page 33).

AX Code Description Qty Unit

104496 Hose Cover 63 mm 3 x 2,5 - FO 1 pc

100863 HDPE Hoose Hig Density 63 mm thickness 3,6 mm 3 per 4 cages pc

104493 Hose Clamp 1 per pedest. pc

103910 Conduit Flexible 13,5 61747010 1 per clamp pc

103920 Conector recto 18xM20 p/conduit 2 pc

Hose Cover 63 mm

3 x 2,5-FO

HDPE Pipe High Density. 63mm thickness

3,6mm

Hoose Clamp

Conduit 13,5 61747010

Straight Connector 18xM20 for conduit

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Unroll the high-density, black

HDPE hose (diameter 63cm,

thickness of wall 3.6mm) along the

central walkway of the module

behind the previously installed

pedestals.

Attach a clamp at the beginning of

the hose and fix.

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Follow the length of the hose and drill

holes at the designated points where each

pedestal will be installed.

- Assemble the clamp.

- Fix the straight connector in place

Do the same at the intended locations for

all the pedestals on the module.

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4.4 Installing cable organizers. (Video)

Hook Hose

Hose 63mm

AX Code Description Qty Unit

104761 Hook Hose 2 pc

100863 63 mm Hose mt

There are 2 types of hooks - one for 150mm-wide beams and one for 200mm beams.

The length of the hoses should correspond with the width of the walkway

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The cable organizers must be fitted

to the underside of the walkway

beams. Each organizer comprises

63mm HDPE hose and 2 hooks.

Step by step installation of the

cable organizers. (Pictures)

- The length of the hose measures

the width of the walkway plus 10

cm.

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View of the video cable organizer

installation from below.

View of the video cable organizer

installation from above.

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4.5 Ducting of power and data cables on the module.

Ducting the collar to the control

cabinet using a flexible conduit.

Conduit Flexible

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4.6 Power installation on the cages

The TDP control board (see synonyms below) supplies power to all the control

cabinets installed on the module.

Connections

Take 2 RVK cables from the TDP control board to begin a serial connections to the

other control cabinets on the module.

Start by connecting 1 RVK cable from the TDP control board to the MCAP board on one

side, threading it through the collars and the conduit. (63mm hose)

Then take the second RVK cable from the TDP panel to the MCAP board on the other

side, threading it through the collars and conduit. (63mm hose)

PI MCAP MCAP MEDIA CONVERTER

PI MCAP MCAP MEDIA CONVERTER

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Then take an RVK cable from the MCAP board to the Media Converter, threading it

through the collars and conduit. (63mm hose)

PI MCAP MCAP MEDIA CONVERTER

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MCAP

PI

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Diagram showing the power network generated on the module.

Media Converter RVK

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4.7 Installing data cables onto the module.

Connections

Start by connecting an Ethernet Network cable from the Media Converter control panel

to the MCAP panel, threading it through the collars and duct. (63mm hose)

Then take a Network cable from the MCAP cabinet to the next MCAP cabinet threading

it through the collars and duct. (63mm hose)

TDP MCAP MCAP MEDIA CONVERTER

TDP MCAP MCAP MEDIA CONVERTER

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MCAP

ETHERNET

N

Diagram of the data network generated on the module.

Media Converter

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5. Installing the equipment in the control room on the barge AX Code Description Qty Unit

100536 PC DELL Optiplex,i3,2Gb Ram(1)MonVid 1VGA/1DP 1 pc

100501 UTP Cable for exterior CAT6 40 mt

100511 RJ45 Conector 2 pc

104457 RJ45 Cover 1 pc

104316 WPRJ-LSR RJ45 IP67 Long Strain Relief 1 pc

100533 LCD 32 " AOC 931-AOC W033 1 pc

100548 Mounting for LCD-Plasma 17"a 37" 1 pc

103736 Media Converter Barge 1 pc

103855 Omega clamp with plate 3x30x380mm 2 pc

104007 Powe Strips 1 pc

AKVA Connect License 1

PC,i3,2Gb Ram(1)MonVid 1VGA/1DP

UTP Cable for exterior CAT6

RJ45 Conector

RJ45 Cover

WPRJ-LSR RJ45 IP67

Long Strain Relief

LCD 32 " AOC 931-AOC W033

MEDIA CONVERTER BARGE

Omega Clamp with plate

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5.1 Positioning of the equipment (PC/Media Converter)

Find the best location for the

equipment on the barge.

The PC must be installed in the

barge control room.

The Barge Media Converter must

be housed in a protected location,

preferably inside.

Installation of the equipment on

the barge.

Begin installing the PC and Barge

Media Converter.

Ducting the cables on the barge.

This varies from installation to

installation, but both the power

and data cables must be ducted.

5.2 Installing the power and data cables. (RVK and ETHERNET)

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Use an Ethernet cable to connect

the PC to the Media Converter.

Note that the Media Converter

uses 220V electrical power.

Ethernet

220V

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6. Installation from barge to module.

6.1 Installation and fixing of the ducted cable from the barge to the module.

Add an extra line to the selector

valve or use an existing one to

cable the barge to the module.

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Drill a hole at the beginning of

the hose to allow for the insertion

of a 65mm polystyrene ball.

Drill a hole through the center of

the ball.

Thread 6 to 8mm of cord/rope

through the hole and tie it off.

(The cord/rope must be 3m

longer than the distance between

the barge and the module.)

Insert the ball into the hole in the

hose.

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Mount a reel of fiber optic and

RVK cables on the edge of the

module.

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Then activate the system by

selecting the CSS line to be used

as a duct.

Using the blower, blow the ball

through the duct so the end of

the rope reaches the module.

Untie and remove the ball and

then tie the fibre optic and RVK

cables to the cord.

From the barge, slowly and

steadily pull the cables through

the duct to prevent damaging the

cables.

FIBRE

OPTIC

RVK

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6.2 Wiring and ducting the power cables from barge to module.

FIBER CABLE (TERMINALS INCL)

Conduit 13,5 61747010

Plastic Ties 370x4.8mm

and 800x9mm

Code Description Qty Unit

104678 FIBER CABLE (TERMINALS INCL) 200 Mt

103910 Conduit 13,5 61747010 2,0 Mt

102497 Plastic Ties 370x4.8mm 100 Pc

102500 Plastic Ties 800x9mm 100 Pc

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Cap the ends of the 90mm hose

using CAPS / CONNECTORS

Duct the cables with flexible

conduit for protection.

Take a fibre optic cable from the

90mm hose and connect it to the

Media Converter.

At the same time run the RVK

cable from the tee, which is at

the connection point of Media

Converter, following the duct

until it reaches the TDP and

connect.

CONDUIT

CONDUIT

RVK

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6.2 Connecting the fibre optic and power cables on the barge.

Take the fibre optic and RVK

cables.

- Connect the fibre optic cable to

the Media Converter.

- Connect the RVK cable to the

220v power.

RVK

FIBRE

OPTIC

FIBRE

OPTIC

220V

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Media Converter Module

MCAP 4

TDP sensor JM

MCAP 6

7. Appendices

7.1 Defining the cabinet positioning on the module.

This section defines the location of the cabinets to be installed on the assumption that

the module in question is 30m long.

When installing the system on different sized modules, the following restrictions must

be taken into consideration:

The maximum distance between MCAP and Media Converter must not

exceed 90m. The cable and electrical sizing should be reviewed on a case by case

basis.

Component Symbols.

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Configurations location of equipment in the module as N. cages.

20 c

ages

30x30

18 c

ages

30x30

16 c

ages

30x30

14 c

ages

30x30

12 c

ages

30x30

10 c

ages

30x30

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7.2 Example connection line diagram