ABB PHAREPRFO10000 Fiber Optic Repeater

ABB PHAREPRFO10000 Fiber Optic Repeater

Basic Information

Model and name: ABB PHAREPRFO10000 Fiber Optic Repeater, this is a fibre optic repeater. The ‘PHAREPRFO10000’ in the model number is a specific number assigned to this product by ABB to accurately identify the specifications and configuration of this fibre optic repeater within its product line.

Family: Typically belongs to ABB's family of industrial communication equipment. Within this family may be other communication interface devices, converters, network switches, etc., which together support communication networks in industrial automation environments.

Place of origin and quality standards: The place of origin is not yet clear, but it can be assumed that it is manufactured according to ABB's stringent quality control standards.ABB, as a company with an excellent reputation in the field of industrial automation, the quality of its products and their performance usually meets the stringent requirements of industrial environments.

Functionality

Signal relay and amplification function

Fibre-optic signal processing: mainly used to process fibre-optic communication signals. In industrial automation system, when the signals transmitted by optical fibre are transmitted over a long distance, the signals will be attenuated. The fibre optic repeater can receive these attenuated signals, amplify and shape them, and then re-send them out, thus effectively extending the distance of fibre optic communication. For example, in a large factory's automated production line control network, if the control signal is transmitted via optical fibre, the signal may become weaker when the transmission distance is far, using this repeater can ensure the strength and integrity of the signal.

Multi-signal mode support: It can handle multiple optical fibre signal modes, such as single-mode optical fibre signals and multi-mode optical fibre signals. Single-mode fibre is suitable for long-distance, high-speed data transmission, while multi-mode fibre is more advantageous for short-distance communication and scenarios that require high connectivity flexibility. The repeater's ability to adapt to the type of fibre being accessed and the signal mode increases its suitability for different industrial communication scenarios.

Communication protocol compatibility

Supports multiple protocols: Compatible with a variety of industrial communication protocols, such as Profibus, Modbus, Ethernet/IP and so on. This makes it possible to play a role in complex industrial automation communication networks consisting of equipment from different manufacturers. For example, in an automation system containing ABB equipment as well as equipment of other brands, as long as the communication protocols used by these devices are supported by the repeater, an effective communication connection can be achieved through it.

Protocol conversion function (if available): Some fibre optic repeaters may also have a protocol conversion function. If there are devices with different protocols in the system that need to communicate, it can convert the signal of one protocol to that of another, further enhancing the interoperability of the network. However, it is uncertain whether this feature is available on this model at this time.

Network Topology Support and Connectivity Flexibility

Multiple topology support: Supports a variety of network topologies, such as linear, ring and star topologies. In different industrial environments and application scenarios, you can choose the appropriate topology to build the communication network according to the actual needs. For example, in an automated production system that requires high reliability, adopting a ring topology and using this fibre-optic repeater can achieve redundant transmission of signals and improve the network's fault resistance.

Multi-port connection: It is usually equipped with multiple fibre optic interfaces, enabling the connection of multiple fibre optic links. This increases the connectivity flexibility of the device in the network, and it can easily connect multiple fibre optic lines in different directions to build a complex communication network. For example, fibre-optic communication lines from different workshops or different floors can be aggregated and transferred through this repeater.

Technical Parameters

Optical parameters

Operating wavelength range: a specific operating wavelength range, generally covering the wavelength range commonly used in industrial optical fibre communications, such as 1310nm - 1550nm, which is suitable for most single-mode and multi-mode optical fibre communication systems, ensuring effective processing of different types of optical fibre signals.

Optical power budget: There are clear optical power budget indicators, including parameters such as receive sensitivity and transmit optical power. The receive sensitivity determines the weakest optical signal strength it can detect, while the transmit optical power indicates the maximum optical signal strength it can output. For example, the receiving sensitivity may be around - 30dBm and the transmitting optical power may reach around + 5dBm. These parameters are very important for determining the effective working range of the repeater and the quality of signal transmission.

Communication Parameters

Data Transmission Rate: Supports a variety of data transmission rates to meet the communication needs of different devices in the industrial automation system. The rates may range from a few Mbps (megabits per second) to several Gbps (gigabits per second), for example, it can support 10Mbps, 100Mbps, 1Gbps, and other common industrial Ethernet communication rates, to ensure that in different bandwidth requirements of the application scenarios are able to achieve efficient data transmission.

Protocol support details: For the supported communication protocols, there will be detailed parameter requirements and compatibility instructions. For example, for Profibus protocol, the supported version of Profibus - DP or Profibus - PA, and the corresponding baud rate range (e.g. 9600bps - 12Mbps) may be specified to ensure accurate communication with Profibus devices of different versions and configurations.

Electrical parameters

Operating Voltage Range: Usually powered by a DC power supply, the operating voltage range is generally designed to be wide, e.g. 18V - 30V DC, to accommodate power fluctuations that may occur in industrial sites. This ensures that the repeater can work stably under different power supply conditions and reduces communication failures caused by power problems.

Power Consumption: The power consumption is low, generally between a few watts and a dozen watts, depending on its operating status (e.g., how busy the signal processing is, etc.). The low power consumption design contributes to long time stable operation in industrial environments and reduces the heat generated by the equipment, which improves the reliability of the equipment.