ARIES

A UTC Fire & Security Company

Fiber Optic Converter Card (OCC) Effective: March 2007

K-76-604

FEATURES
• Dual-channel connection offers a redundant communi- • 62.5/125 multi-mode duplex fiber optic media
cations path • UL Listed
• Ideal for high security, explosive, flammable or corrosive • FM Approved
environments

DESCRIPTION
The Fiber-Optic Converter Card (OCC) allows networked
Aries Control Units to be interconnected using 62.5/125
multi-mode duplex fiber-optic media.
The main benefit of optical fiber is its exceptional low
loss, allowing long distances between networked Control
Units. Fiber optic cabling offers a wide range of benefits
above the traditional copper wire, which include:
• Immune to virtually all types of electromagnetic inter-
ference, including lightning.
• Safe for use near high voltage electrical equipment
and power lines, or between areas with different
earth potentials.
• Ideal for high security environments because fiber
optic cable emits no electrical radiation, making it
very difficult to tap.
• Requires low maintenance because it does not cor-
rode and is unaffected by chemicals. It can be buried
directly in most kinds of soil or exposed to most cor-
rosive atmospheres in chemical plants without signif-
icant concern.
• No possibility of spark from a broken fiber, so there is
no fire hazard or danger of electrical shock.
• Lightweight and flexible.
PHYSICAL
One OCC is required to terminate each end of a fiber-
optic communications-channel(s) segment. Each OCC
connects to a Network Interface Card (NIC) which passes
communications to the Control Units. The ARIES net-
working structure supports a mixture of fiber-optic and
twisted-wire interconnections between networked Control
Units. (For additional information, refer to Installation
Manual 06-236530-001).
SPECIFICATIONS

Part Number: 76-600000-006 Fiber Optic Connections: Type ‘ST’

Weight: 3.3 lb. / 1.5 kg Data Ports: EIA/TIA-485

Finish: Red (Color C21136 of Fed Std Baud Rate: 9600 Baud
595B)

Input Voltage: 24 Vdc Nominal, 18 Vdc Min., Optical Link Distance: 5280 ft. (with no more that
28 Vdc Max. 4 dB/km cable attenuation)

Note: Must be connected to

Control Panel AUX 24 Vdc

Input Current: 200 mA max. Temperature Range: 32°F - 122°F (0°C - 50°C)

Electrical Connections: UL Recognized Terminal Blocks Humidity Range: 0% - 93% RH,

for wire size non-condensing
26 AWG - 12 AWG

ORDERING INFORMATION

Part Number Description

76-600000-006 Fiber Optic Converter Card with Enclosure

8"
5-1/2" 2-9/32"

9/32" Diameter

+ + - - Module
Latch 24V

TB1 RxN TxN RxI TxI RxN TxN RxI TxI TB2 8"
B2N A2N B2I A2I
B1N A1N B1I A1I

Q1 D1 Q2 D3 Q3 D5 Q4 D7

Ground
Lug
R

KIDDE-FENWAL, INC.
400 MAIN STREET, ASHLAND, MA 01721
TEL: (508) 881-2000 FAX: (508) 881-8920

MODEL: OCC

1-1/4"

Front View with Door Open 1-1/16"

9/32" Diameter ½" & ¾"
Knockout (2)
Side View

Figure 1. Fiber-Optic Converter Card in Enclosure

Kidde is a registered trademark of Kidde-Fenwal, Inc.

ARIES is a trademark of Kidde-Fenwal, Inc.

This literature is provided for informational purposes only. KIDDE-FENWAL, INC.

assumes no responsibility for the product’s suitability for a particular application.
The product must be properly applied to work correctly.
If you need more information on this product, or if you have a particular problem or
question, contact KIDDE-FENWAL, INC., Ashland, MA 01721. Telephone: (508) A UTC Fire & Security Company
881-2000. 400 Main Street
Ashland, MA 01721
Ph: 508.881.2000
K-76-604 Rev AB © 2007 Kidde-Fenwal Inc. Printed in USA
Fax: 508.881.8920
www.kiddefiresystems.com