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Page 1: ...HARDWARE INTERFACE MANUAL ChromaFlex CPA EDFA ChromaFlex www atxnetworks com www atx com ...
Page 2: ...r non ATX product and company names in this manual are the property of their respective companies Although every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this document it may be necessary without notice to make amendments or correct omissions Specifications subject to change without notice ...
Page 3: ...ge 2 1 2 3 How To Return Equipment 2 1 3 SPECIFICATIONS 3 1 4 BLOCK DIAGRAM OPERATION 4 1 5 FRONT PANEL 5 1 5 1 Front Panel Illustration 5 1 5 2 Table of Front Panel Features 5 1 5 3 Alarm Status Indicators 5 2 6 MODULE INSTALLATION 6 1 7 MODULE CONNECTIONS 7 1 7 1 Optical Connections 7 1 8 MODULE SETUP 8 1 9 TROUBLESHOOTING THE CF CPA EDFA MODULE 9 1 10 SERVICE SUPPORT 10 1 13 1 Contact ATX Netwo...
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Page 5: ...h and per wavelength output power will change with a change in the number of wavelengths or composite input power to maintain a constant output power Features of the CF CPA EDFA include Low noise figure Constant output power Optional integrated return path reflect port Front panel visual status indicators Input and output test points Setup and manage via SNMP CLI web GUI local craft port The CF ED...
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Page 7: ... carrier s agent sign it If you fail to do so the carrier may refuse to honor the damage claim The carrier will supply you with any forms required to file such a claim 2 2 What To Do About Concealed Damage Damage which is not apparent until the unit has been unpacked is considered concealed damage The contents may have been damaged due to rough handling even if there is no external evidence If you...
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Page 9: ...e Interface Manual 3 1 ATX Confidential Proprietary SPECIFICATIONS 3 Specifications Please refer to the ChromaFlex EDFA Optical Amplifier Module spec sheet located at www atxnetworks com under User Documents for product specifications CHAPTER 3 ...
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Page 11: ...tput side coupler isolator The input and output coupler provides a reference signal to the micro processor control circuitry which adjusts the pump laser and gain stage to maintain a constant composite output power with changes to the composite input power The micro processor also provides status monitoring signaling to the ChromaFlex chassis The amplified output signal may be connected to an opti...
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Page 13: ...nput LC APC connector IN Optical input signal connection Optional Express Port R EP Utilized to extract or combine additional optical signals to or from other equipment 1260 to 1620 nm Either a circulator or filtered Express Port may be ordered Verify which is utilized in your application Important Note be certain not to combine same channels Optical output LC APC connector OUT Optical output sign...
Page 14: ...Green Normal Amber Minor Temp alarm Red Major Temp alarm Optical Input Monitors the optical input power Green Normal Amber Minor alarm 1 to 2 dB below input range Red Major alarm 2 dB below input range Optical Output Monitors the optical output power Green Normal Amber Minor alarm 1 to 2 dB below rated output power Red Major alarm 2 dB below rated output power CHAPTER 5 ...
Page 15: ... the instructions in the ChromaFlex Chassis Hardware Interface Manual 1 Align the module into the desired slot opening in the ChromaFlex chassis 2 Using the handle push the module into the slot with even pressure until the module is mated with the chassis mid plane connector 3 Press the modules extraction levers downward against the module face 4 Tighten the two module retaining screws until snug ...
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Page 17: ...orts Never look into an optical connector when a signal is present 1 Check the input optical level with a power meter to be certain it is within the input operational range of the EDFA Once the levels are verified connect the cleaned LC APC connector to the EDFA optical input port You should observe the optical input and output LED change from Red to Green if a signal is present 2 Connect a clean ...
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Page 19: ...e CF CPA EDFA module setup for optimal performance with the Hand Held Display or GUI Please take the following steps for first time set up of the unit 1 The CF CPA EDFA has no user interface settings When the input signal is within the proper operating range it will produce the proper output power 2 Check the status of the module utilizing the Hand Held Display or GUI interface per the ChormaFlex ...
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Page 21: ...d is not reversed 3 Look for other signs of life in unit like running fan LCD display etc Optical input LED is Amber or Red 1 Measure the optical input power to be certain it is within the input operational range of the EDFA 2 Inspect optical connectors to be sure they are clean and not damaged No optical output or LED is Amber or Red 1 If there are no alarms and the output power is absent or meas...
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