Bird FX-4P Parallel Type A or B, Fiber Optic Extender The FX-4P Fiber Optic Extender provides seamless and transparent interconnection of up to four Naval Tactical Data System (NTDS) Parallel Type A or B devices with other devices located up to 14 km away. The fiber optic extender provides system managers with unprecedented design flexibility to interconnect remote equipment as if it were located in the same laboratory. It is designed to cost-effectively meet the unique needs of today's NTDS development, evaluation, and training environments.

FEATURES

• Expandable - Links up to eight NTDS Type A or B devices in four independent two-channel groups
• Extended Range - NTDS devices up to 14 km away can be connected via fiber optic cables
• Versatile - Each two-channel group can be selected to be isolated, connected device-to-device locally, or linked via a fiber optic cable to a remote device
• Diagnostics - Front-panel status indicators simplify operation and maintenance
• Enables Remote Configurations - Equipment located in remote labs can be combined into new virtually co-located configurations
• Easy to Use - Can be configured and monitored either using the front-panel display or via RS-232 using a PC or Master Switch Controller
• Reliable- Patented signal processing algorithm and 100% signal regeneration ensures maximum data integrity in the demanding environments

Specification Item	Details
Item Number	Bird FX-4P
Item Name	Fiber Optic Extender
Interface Compatibility	MIL-STD-1397C Type A or B
Power Supply	Standard IEC 115 VAC
Control Methods	Front Panel, PC, or Master Switch Controller via RS-232
Dimensions	H x D x W: 10.5" x 15.25" x 19" (6 Rack Units - 19" rack mountable)
Weight	Approximately 20 lbs

The Bird FX-4P Fiber Optic Extender is designed specifically for seamless and transparent interconnection of up to four Naval Tactical Data System (NTDS) Parallel Type A or B devices with distant equipment, up to 14 km away. It delivers unprecedented design flexibility, enabling system managers to connect remote equipment as if they were colocated in the same lab. Engineered to efficiently cater to the unique requirements of contemporary NTDS development, evaluation, and training environments, this extender provides expandable connections, versatile configuration options, diagnostic tools, and remote configuration capabilities. It's user-friendly, allowing configuration and monitoring through the front panel, a PC, or a Master Switch Controller connected via RS-232. The patented signal processing algorithm and 100% signal regeneration ensure maximum data integrity in challenging operational environments.