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AIMA3000.RRAS/G/R Product User Manual

Technetix Group Limited

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Jan/2018 - V2

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4.5  FBC Function Description (Only for RRAS-Q-M)

With the optional embedded Full Band Capture (FBC) module, it enables the operator to capture and monitor the return path 
spectrum helping the operator to quickly find and locate the upstream noise and the related upstream signal levels.

Through the AIMA3000 configuration system interface, click the top left 'system configuration', and then click 'spectrum' on 
the left, open the spectrum interface, as Figure below.

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4.5   FBC Function Description

Only for RRAS-Q-M

 

With the optional embedded Full Band Capture (FBC) module, it enables the operator to capture and 

monitor the return path spectrum helping the operator to quickly find and locate the upstream noise 

and the related upstream signal levels. 

Through the AIMA3000 configuration system interface, click the top left „system configuration‟, and 
then click „spectrum‟ on the left, open the spectrum interface, as Figure

 below. 

 

Figure 4-1 RRAS-Q-M spectrum webpage 

 

Figure 5-2 Spectrum Port Enable webpage 

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Pacific Broadband Networks 

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4.5   FBC Function Description

Only for RRAS-Q-M

 

With the optional embedded Full Band Capture (FBC) module, it enables the operator to capture and 

monitor the return path spectrum helping the operator to quickly find and locate the upstream noise 

and the related upstream signal levels. 

Through the AIMA3000 configuration system interface, click the top left „system configuration‟, and 
then click „spectrum‟ on the left, open the spectrum interface, as Figure

 below. 

 

Figure 4-1 RRAS-Q-M spectrum webpage 

 

Figure 5-2 Spectrum Port Enable webpage 

Summary of Contents for AIMA3000

Page 1: ...AIMA3000 RRAS G R Online Email customer service vdl technetix com Website technetix com Jan 2018 EU V2 User Manual...

Page 2: ...AIMA3000 RRAS G R Product User Manual Technetix Group Limited sales technetix com technetix com Jan 2018 V2 2 AIMA3000 RRAS G R Analogue Return Receiver Series Product User Manual...

Page 3: ...RRAG 12 3 2 4 Specifications for the RRAG 13 3 2 5 Block Diagram for RRAG 14 3 3 RRAR Overview 15 3 3 1 About the RRAR 15 3 3 2 Features for the RRAR 16 3 3 3 Order Details for RRAR 16 3 3 4 Specific...

Page 4: ...Alarms 38 7 1 Port configuration 38 7 2 Setting up the RF Input level 39 7 3 Factory Default Settings 41 7 4 Reboot RRAS RRAG Module 42 7 5 Upgrade RRAS RRAG Firmware 43 7 6 Hot swap Configuration 44...

Page 5: ...gement System Product User Manual Technetix NMS3 EPSM Basic Inventory Management Technetix NMS3 EPSM Basic Alarm Management Technetix NMS3 EPSM Basic System Management Technetix NMS3 EPSM Basic Templa...

Page 6: ...ide the device Do not power up before the cover and the panels of the equipment are installed and the enclosure is closed Cleaning Only use a damp cloth for cleaning the front panel Use a soft dry clo...

Page 7: ...g the operator to quickly find and locate the upstream noise and the related upstream signal levels Advanced spectrum analysing software is available as in a standalone version or as module within Tec...

Page 8: ...variances Lower capital expenses by eliminating the need for expensive test equipment Web browser access eliminates the need for a thick client and a mobile APP is available An intuitive user interfac...

Page 9: ...4 x GSK type female RF test points 4 x Mini SMB Alarms and status Front panel LEDs SNMP Traps Notes 1 Standard option Contact a Technetix Sales Representative for availability of other options 2 Meas...

Page 10: ...55 C Storage temperature 25 70 C Operating storage humidity Max 90 RH non condensing Dimensions W D H 24 6 410 152 5 mm Weight 0 95 kg Network management Technetix NMSE or through ASMM s Web Interface...

Page 11: ...ur independent optical return path receivers that operate at wavelengths between 1260 1620 nm The design allows up to 64 independent receivers in 4 RU of space The user can set each receiver individua...

Page 12: ...nels Real time alarm monitoring Remote firmware upgrade and auto upload download of configuration files through ASMM web interface or using Technetix NMSE Plug and play hot swappable Easy to install w...

Page 13: ...x GSK type female RF test points 4 x Mini SMB Alarms and status Front panel LEDs SNMP Traps Equivalent Input 4 pA sqr Hz Noise Current Link Performance CNR 2 38 dB IMD2 2 47 dBc NPR 22 dBm 30 dB over...

Page 14: ...AIMA3000 RRAS G R Product User Manual Technetix Group Limited sales technetix com technetix com Jan 2018 V2 14 3 2 5 Block Diagram for RRAG...

Page 15: ...ndependent receivers in only 4 RU of space The user can set each receiver individually for operation in either manual gain control MGC mode or automatic gain control AGC mode based on optical input po...

Page 16: ...els User selectable MGC or AGC Real time alarm monitoring Remote firmware upgrade and auto upload download of configuration files through ASMM web interface or using Technetix NMSE Plug and play and h...

Page 17: ...rformance CNR 3 53 dB IMD2 4 60 dBc NPR 5 44 15 dB over dynamic range of 15 dB General Power supply Powered via AIMA3000 backplane Power consumption 5 W per receiver Operating temperature 5 55 C Stora...

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Page 19: ...ecial requirements based off the input signal The user can regulate the gain to accommodate a wide range of input signals and ensure an ideal output index 4 3 Output Level Control Chart for RRAS The o...

Page 20: ...nput signal level the receiving device configuration and the link loss With the Technetix optical transmitter when the optical input signal has an OMI of 15 and the module output gain is 42 dB the cor...

Page 21: ...r the return path spectrum helping the operator to quickly find and locate the upstream noise and the related upstream signal levels Through the AIMA3000 configuration system interface click the top l...

Page 22: ...Marker2 Two Markers can be shown in the spectrum Set the marker frequency the level of the marker can be shown in the spectrum Start Stick start button to start capture spectrum Stop Stick stop button...

Page 23: ...s of the same type The ASMM management module stores all configuration parameters for each inserted module The inserted module needs to be set to download configuration for settings and parameters to...

Page 24: ...AIMA3000 RRAS G R Product User Manual Technetix Group Limited sales technetix com technetix com Jan 2018 V2 24 5 Module details 5 1 Front Panel and Rear Panel View Front Panel Rear Panel...

Page 25: ...ion 1 STAT LED 2 MODE LED 3 LED status indicators see Chapter 6 7 3 4 RX1 Test Point Mini SMB connector 5 RX2 Test Point Mini SMB connector 6 RX3 Test Point Mini SMB connector 7 RX4 Test Point Mini SM...

Page 26: ...e female connector 2 RF OUT 2 RF output port with GSK type female connector 3 RF OUT 3 RF output port with GSK type female connector 4 RF OUT 4 RF output port with GSK type female connector 5 Redundan...

Page 27: ...1 2 Individual test sheet Certificate of Performance 1 6 2 Unpacking Unpack the module Keep the packaging materials for future transport needs Check the package manifest record the product module type...

Page 28: ...l it reaches the multi pin connector DO NOT use excessive force when inserting the module but ensure the RF connectors at the rear of the module are securely connected with the chassis s RF connectors...

Page 29: ...r 6 4 1 Connecting Optical Cables Before connecting optical cables to the RRAS RRAG RRAR module the input signal level must be checked using an optical power meter to ensure it is within the specifica...

Page 30: ...S G R Product User Manual Technetix Group Limited sales technetix com technetix com Jan 2018 V2 30 2 Then pull the panel forward 3 Then lift up the handle and slide the fibre guide out of the front of...

Page 31: ...onnecting it to the input port 4 Raise the clip insert the fibre connector and then lower the clip over the connector When using the sliding guide put the fibre connector in the clip and slide it in f...

Page 32: ...e tray which provides enough space for up to 64 optical fibres This allows for easy positioning and future replacement of optical fibres Along the front of the chassis there are cut outs for keeping t...

Page 33: ...l Technetix Group Limited sales technetix com technetix com Jan 2018 V2 33 2 Use the Fibre Guide Tool to organise the cables and wires in the fibre tray to prevent tangles and the blocking of the guid...

Page 34: ...r end remove the dust cap and then use a lint free cloth dampened with a static dissipative solvent to clean the angled surface Dry the surface using a dry lint free cloth To clean the front panel opt...

Page 35: ...d tab on the connector with the slot in the port Insert the connector until the connector is securely held in place indicated by a clicking sound 6 6 Connecting RF cables RF output ports 1 4 Rear of t...

Page 36: ...own in figure c 3 Mounting the assembly of redundancy cable and its brace to the brace mounting holes on chassis by tightening the securing screw as shown in figure d 6 8 Power on testing After instal...

Page 37: ...dule from the multi pin connector 5 Carefully use the hinged tab to initially pull the module out of the chassis 6 Then grasp the module s casing and continue to remove the module from the chassis CAU...

Page 38: ...he same slot the ASMM will restore the previous settings if the module is set to Auto Download the configuration 7 1 Port configuration To set up the RF output go to Modules tab and then select the RR...

Page 39: ...ts are listed as port 1 4 In the example below Port 1 is selected In the setup page for Port 1 the operator can view the module s status for the RRAS Field Description Factory Default Setting bold and...

Page 40: ...ngth Can specify the input wavelength for DWDM and CWDM applications Output Gain Type Set Automatic Gain Control or Manual Gain Control Output Gain Control Can configure attenuators to set proper RF o...

Page 41: ...ge You can apply the factory default configuration by clicking the associated Apply button Factory default settings Name Options Default Value Alarm Control Enable Disabled Enabled Output Control Enab...

Page 42: ...om technetix com Jan 2018 V2 42 7 4 Reboot RRAS RRAG Module You can reboot the RRAS RRAG module by clicking the associated Apply button in the Commands section of the RRAS RRAG s main configuration pa...

Page 43: ...rmware file Select the file and then click the Start Upgrade button After the firmware has been upgraded the RRAS RRAG module will reset and a message will appear confirming the upgrade process has be...

Page 44: ...ame type of module the last known configuration is automatically downloaded from the ASMM module Auto Upload When you insert an application module into the slot its settings are automatically uploaded...

Page 45: ...sure that you first backup the current system configuration To restore previously saved system configuration settings first click the Choose File button Navigate to the configuration file you want to...

Page 46: ...Monitoring All alarm information is monitored by the ASMM module If an alarm occurs you can view the associated page to find information that is more detailed 7 8 1 Alarm Status Pages Click the Alarms...

Page 47: ...odule in the left column of the Alarms page This page shows temperature and input voltage alarms for the selected module Three types of alarm status are displayed Normal Green Minor Alarm Amber Major...

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Page 49: ...el Serial Number HW Assembly Number FW Part Number and FW Version Click on the Refresh button to update the module s status Configuration Alarm Control Enable Disable Choose the setting from the drop...

Page 50: ...60 0 5 2 N ON 12V Input voltage Vdc 13 5 12 10 5 0 2 N ON 5V Input voltage Vdc 6 5 4 4 0 1 N ON Alarm Settings Factory Default Setting bold Input Status Alarm Enable Major Enable Minor Disable AGC Sta...

Page 51: ...LO LOLO Dead Band Input Power dBm 3 2 5 18 5 19 5 0 2 Click on the value of an enabled alarm you want to change and then enter the new value If the box next to the value is checked then the value can...

Page 52: ...is ensure module is properly inserted into chassis All flashing green 1 times per second Module initializing N A N A N A N A N A Constant green No alarm N A Constant amber Warning Low or Warning High...

Page 53: ...N A N A N A N A Constant Red RX2 Critical Low or Critical High alarm N A N A N A N A Constant Amber RX2 Warning Low or Warning High alarm N A N A N A N A Constant Red RX3 Critical Low or Critical High...

Page 54: ...ay an event history of all recorded alarms for all the installed modules If there is more than one page of events to display you can display other pages using the links at the bottom of the displayed...

Page 55: ...iguration functions before making any changes to the port configuration settings 7 10 1 Using the Port Configuration Page To display the configuration settings for any of the RRAS RRAG s ports click o...

Page 56: ...tes if it is within the normal input range AGC Status Indicates if the output power is within the normal range AGC only Output Power RF output power AGC Reference AGC reference power Parameters Factor...

Page 57: ...at is displayed on the page The acceptable range is between 18 2 dBm for standard RRAS models and between 28 12 dBm for the RRAG CAUTION Ensure that the difference between the previously measured opti...

Page 58: ...t is at the required level 3 If the RRAS RRAG receiver path uses a continuously emitting laser as the transmitting carrier you can change the Output Gain Type to AGC mode 4 Finally set the required AG...

Page 59: ...Unit Redundancy Configuration Redundancy Enable is to enable or disable the function of redundancy of this module Work Mode is to set this module to work in primary or secondary mode Revert Enable is...

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Page 61: ...NPR curve AIMA3000 RRAS G R Product User Manual Pacific Broadband Networks 27 July 2017 Page 61 of 66 8 Module Application 8 1 RRAS NPR Curve The picture below shows the NPR curve of RRAS when the op...

Page 62: ...nt abnormal Contact Technetix technical support Room Temperature Too High Lower the room temperature If the alarm persists contact Technetix technical support Common Faults LED Status Possible Solutio...

Page 63: ...rent chassis slot Module is not recognized when inserted into chassis Incorrectly fitted module Damaged multi pin connector on module Damaged multi pin connector on chassis Re insert module correctly...

Page 64: ...s Name Technetix Manufacturer s Address Technetix Ltd Innovation House Technetix Business Park Albourne West Sussex BN6 9EB Product Name RRAS RRAG RRAR Analogue Return Receiver Module Series Conforms...

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