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The PK8S installation kit includes 8-channel FXO and FXS devices for extending a 2-wire analog (POTS) telephone line over fiber. Power supplies and 100 meters of Singlemode fiber cable are also provided.

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PK8S:FXO/FXS to Fiber Multiplexer Installation Kit

The PK8S kit provides a turnkey solution for extending eight Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) analog phone lines over Singlemode fiber. The FXO unit is installed at the PBX (exchange) side of the link and the FXS unit is installed at the telephone (subscriber) side of the link.

Technical Specifications of PK8S FXO/FXS to Fiber Multiplexer Installation Kit:

Power Requirements

12VDC, 2.0Amp

Connector (Tip & Ring)

RJ-11, 2-Wire Twisted Pair

Fiber Interface Connector

Installation

Standalone

Fiber Cable

Singlemode: 9/125 (Duplex)

Link Margin

Singlemode: 19dBm

Audio Signal

Analog, 300Hz to 3.4KHz

Idle Channel Noise

-65dBm

Single Frequency Distortion

-46dBm

2nd Harmonic Distortion

-55dBm

Talk Battery

44 to 52VDC

Loop Current

40mA max. (off hook)

Ring Signal

92V peak (max), 15 to 67Hz

Line Impedance

600Ω

Operating Temperature

0° to 50°C (32° to 122°F)

Storage Temperature

-40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F)

Humidity

Up to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing)

Altitude

Up to 10,000 ft

Each PK8S FXO/FXS to Fiber Multiplexer Installation Kit Includes:

FXO Unit
FXS Unit
External Power Supplies (90-240VAC)
100 Meters (328 ft) of Singlemode Cable - Duplex

As a complete package, you get everything you need in a plug & play solution for your phone-to-fiber requirements and you receive a Lifetime Warranty from a trusted manufacturer since 1958! Contact us for assistance by calling (1-800-537-2296) or opening a chat. We are here to help!

Model	FXO (Exchange)	FXS (Subscriber)	Function	Fiber	Installation	Distance Capability*	RFQ
PK8S	1	1	POTS	SM Duplex	Standalone	20 km
PK8S-RM	1	1	POTS	SM Duplex	Rack-Mount	20 km
PKR8S	-	2	Ring Down	SM Duplex	Standalone	20 km
PKR8S-RM	-	2	Ring Down	SM Duplex	Rack-Mount	20 km

Additional Installation Kits Are Available For:

Key Features of PK8S FXO/FXS to Fiber Multiplexer Installation Kit

RJ11
600 Ohms Impedance
LED Indicators
SFP Module Technology
300Hz to 3.4KHz
Rackmount Options Manuals for 2-Wire Products
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8-CHANNEL_POTS_KIT_SELECTOR_GUIDE

8 Channel POTS to Fiber Installation Kit is used across the following Industries:

Healthcare

Hospital wings and clinics
Inter-building communications over fiber
Nurse station analog extensions
Emergency call points

Enterprise & Commercial Buildings

Corporate campuses
Security intercom systems
Elevator and service phones
Legacy PBX fiber extensions

Industrial & Manufacturing

Factory floor voice lines
Maintenance room phones
High EMI zone communication
Control room analog links

Utilities & Energy

Substations
Water treatment facilities
Grid monitoring stations
Long-distance voice lines

Transportation (Air, Rail, Metro)

Airport gates and hangars
Railway control centers
Transit station intercoms
Metro tunnel communications

Marine & Seaports

Ship terminals
Dockyard communication
Maritime control rooms
Port security phones

Government

City halls and municipal buildings
Courthouses
Emergency operation centers
Public utility offices

Military & Defense

Command bunkers
Forward operating bases
Barracks and secure facilities
Encrypted intercom systems

Education (Schools & Universities)

Campus-wide analog phones
Dormitory extensions
Inter-building PBX lines
Security gate phones

Public Safety & Emergency Services

Police station backup lines
Firehouse communication systems
Remote EMS station links
Dispatch room analog voice

Mining & Exploration

Underground mine phones
Remote exploration sites
Rugged analog installations
Fiber extensions for safety zones

Hospitality (Hotels & Resorts)

Resort campus phone lines
Service hallway extensions
PBX backbone over fiber
Event facility intercoms

Construction & Temporary Sites

Portable office voice links
Temporary site-wide phones
Construction command trailers
Legacy PBX reuse in new builds

System Integrators

Legacy telecom upgrades
Remote site integration
Temporary communication builds
Analog voice backbone deployment

Telecom & Network Providers

Rural analog phone coverage
Fiber loopback systems
Last-mile voice service
PBX extension in remote areas