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May/2016 - Version 1.0

AIMA3000.FT5S

1510 nm Single Optical Forward Transmitter Module

Product User Manual

Summary of Contents for AIMA3000.FT5S

Page 1: ...May 2016 Version 1 0 AIMA3000 FT5S 1510 nm Single Optical Forward Transmitter Module Product User Manual ...

Page 2: ...AIMA3000 FT5S Product User Manual Technetix Group Limited sales technetix com technetix com May 2016 Version 1 0 2 AIMA3000 FT5S 1510 nm Single Optical Forward Transmitter Module Product User Manual ...

Page 3: ...etails 12 4 Module Characteristics 14 4 1 Module Appearance and Port Layout 14 4 1 1 Overview 14 4 1 2 Front Panel Layout 15 4 1 3 Rear Panel Layout 17 5 Installation 21 5 1 Preparatory Work for Installation 21 5 2 Unpacking 21 5 3 Module Installation 22 5 4 Connecting Optical Cabling 23 5 4 1 Using the Sliding Fibre Guide 23 5 4 2 Using the Fibre Tray 25 5 4 3 Cleaning the Fibre Connector Ends an...

Page 4: ...Sample RF load 80 channels analogue RF load 39 6 3 2 Sample RF load 42 channels analogue RF load 39 6 3 3 Sample RF load 50 analogue 13xQAM64 and 15xQAm256 39 6 4 Setup using separate BC and NC RF input in MGC mode 40 6 4 1 RF transmitter setup using both BC and NC RF input 40 6 5 Setup using separate BC and NC RF input in AGC mode 41 6 5 1 RF transmitter setup using both BC and NC RF input 42 6 6...

Page 5: ...tion Installation procedure 5 Module Configuration Alarms Web management configuration instructions 6 Troubleshooting 7 Product Warranty 8 Declaration of Conformity Appendix A Default Alarm Parameters Appendix B Factory Default Settings 1 2 Related Documentation The following documents may be used in conjunction with this manual AIMA 3000 Product User Manual AIMA ASMM Product User Manual AIMA3000 ...

Page 6: ...ed in this manual Asterisk Points marked with an asterisk means there is a corresponding note on the page 1 4 Technical Support If you need help in the process of setting up and maintaining an FT5S please contact Technetix s technical support staff Europe Technetix BV Kazemat 5 NL 3905 NR Veenendaal P O Box 385 NL 3900 AJ Veenendaal The Netherlands Phone 31 318 58 59 59 Email customer service vdl ...

Page 7: ... inside 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 cloth to clean the top of the unit DO NOT use any spray cleaners or chemicals of any kind Outage or overload requiring service and repairs Unplug the unit and refer the servicing to Technetix qualifi...

Page 8: ...he delivery of high quality transmissions in both analogue and digital formats over passive fibre optical networks All FT5S models can also be conveniently monitored and controlled through a computer connected to one of the Ethernet ports via the ASMM module All module settings are retained in non volatile memory to ensure trouble free operation Bulk updating automatic uploading and downloading of...

Page 9: ...BµV per channel AGC range 3 dB Isolation of NC and BC 50 dB RF impedance 75 Ω RF test point relative to RF output port 20 1 dB Isolation between transmitters 65 dB RF input connectors Single port 2 GSK type female 1 for NC 1 for BC Dual port 4 GSK type female 2 for NC 2 for BC Qual port 4 GSK type female RF test points Single port 3 Mini SMB 2 Dual port 4 Mini SMB 3 Qual port 4 Mini SMB 4 Alarms ...

Page 10: ...of other options 2 Three mini SMBs on front panel one each for broadcast and Narrowcast inputs and one for laser RF level 3 Four mini SMBs on front panel BC and NC inputs test ports user switchable and two to measure RF input before the laser transmitter 4 Four mini SMB connectors on front panel to measure RF input before the laser transmitter 5 CNR CSO CTB and MER are loaded with 30 NTSC 124 QAM2...

Page 11: ...ersion 1 0 11 Parameters Glossary NC Narrowcast input ATTEN Attenuator 20 dB TP 20 dB test point BC Broadcast Input OMI ADJ TO BACK PLANE AND COMMS Data bus 20 dB OMI TP 20 dB OMI test point CPU Central processing unit Parameters Glossary Table 3 3 FT5S Block Diagram Glossary Figure 1 Block diagram FT5S ...

Page 12: ...ports W Optical Output Power 08 8 dBm 6 3 mW optical power 09 9 dBm 8 mW optical power 10 10 dBm 10 mW optical power X1X2 1 2 First Channel Last Channel 21 192 1 THz 1560 61 nm 23 192 3 THz 1558 98 nm 25 192 5 THz 1557 36 nm 27 192 7 THz 1555 75 nm 29 192 9 THz 1554 13 nm 31 193 1 THz 1552 52 nm 33 193 3 THz 1550 92 nm 35 193 5 THz 1549 32 nm 51 195 1 THz 1536 61 nm Y Optical Connector Type S SC A...

Page 13: ...ons Dual version X1 is first channel and X2 is the second channel Quad version X1 is first channel and X2 is fourth channel the second is 200 GHz higher than the first the third channel is 200 GHz higher from the second Contact Technetix Representatives for detailed optical information Example Single X1 25 Dual X1X2 2527 2525 Quad X1X2 2531 25 27 29 31 2525 25 25 25 25 3 Standard option Contact a ...

Page 14: ...User Manual Technetix Group Limited sales technetix com technetix com May 2016 Version 1 0 14 4 Module Characteristics 4 1 Module Appearance and Port Layout 4 1 1 Overview Figure 4 1 Module Appearance Front Panel Rear Panel ...

Page 15: ...MA3000 FT5S Product User Manual Technetix Group Limited sales technetix com technetix com May 2016 Version 1 0 15 4 1 2 FT5S S Front Panel Layout 2 4 6 8 9 10 3 5 7 11 1 Figure 4 2 FT5S Front Panel Layout ...

Page 16: ...former level input test point 5 NC LED Narrowcast input working status indicator Normal green Minor Alarm orange Major Alarm red 6 NC IN Narrowcast input test point 7 BC LED Broadcast input working status indicator Normal green Minor Alarm orange Major Alarm red 8 BC IN Broadcast input test point 9 Orange tab retaining clip Used to plug and anchor the module The tab retaining clip will pop up afte...

Page 17: ...Layout Table 4 2 FT5S S Rear Panel Functions 1 2 3 4 5 Serial Number Item Description 1 NC IN Narrowcast RF input 2 BC IN Broadcast RF input 3 Air vent Module air vent allowing air to flow out of the module 4 Bus connector Power and communication port 5 Placement pin Used to position the module in the chassis 4 1 3 FT5S S Rear Panel Layout ...

Page 18: ...3000 FT5S Product User Manual Technetix Group Limited sales technetix com technetix com May 2016 Version 1 0 18 4 1 4 FT5S D Front Panel Layout 1 2 4 6 8 10 11 12 13 14 3 5 7 9 Figure 4 4 Front Panel Layout ...

Page 19: ...ng status indicator Normal green Minor Alarm orange Major Alarm red 6 RF1 IN Narrowcast or Broadcast input test point 7 LSR2 LED Laser status indicator ON green OFF Green Light Blinking Major Alarm red 8 LSR2 OUT Laser Former level input test point 9 RF2 LED Narrowcast or Broadcast input working status indicator Normal green Minor Alarm orange Major Alarm red 10 RF2 IN Narrowcast or Broadcast inpu...

Page 20: ... 4 5 6 7 Serial Number Item Description 1 NC1 IN Narrowcast RF input 2 BC1 IN Broadcast RF input 3 NC2 IN Narrowcast RF input 4 BC2 IN Broadcast RF input 5 Air vent Air vent allowing air to flow out of the module 6 Bus connector Power and communication port 7 Placement pin Used to position the module in the chassis Table 4 4 FT3S D Rear Panel Functions ...

Page 21: ...ssary equipment and tools for installation Table 5 1 Necessary equipment and tools for installation Tools Modules Description Phillips screwdriver PH1 PH2 For fastening the FT5S module in the AIMA3000 chassis FT5S Module The module to install into the AIMA3000 chassis No Description Qty 1 FT5S module 1 2 Product User Manual CD 1 3 Individual test sheet Certificate of Performance 1 5 2 Unpacking Un...

Page 22: ...lti 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 CAUTION The module MUST be installed correctly to ensure a proper connection of the module s multi pin connector and the backplane Tip When inserting the module into the guide rails vertically tilt the module slightly ...

Page 23: ...the AIMA module fasten the spring loaded mounting screw Only use fingers to fasten the mounting screw DO NOT use a screwdriver 5 4 Connecting Optical Cables For the convenience of the user the AIMA3000 chassis has a Sliding Fibre Guide to help the operator to arrange the cables For the specific steps to connect the fibre please refer to the instructions in section 5 4 1 5 4 1 Using the Sliding Fib...

Page 24: ...Product User Manual Technetix Group Limited sales technetix com technetix com May 2016 Version 1 0 24 2 Then pull the panel forward 3 Then lift up the handle and slide the fibre guide out of the front of the chassis ...

Page 25: ...hat the optical fibre tail does not become trapped or pulled tightly Fibre clip at rear for up to two connectors Handle at front 5 4 2 Using the Fibre Tray All optical fibres must be organised in a tidy manner in the chassis s fibre 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 t...

Page 26: ...netix Group Limited sales technetix com technetix com May 2016 Version 1 0 26 2 Use the Fibre Guide Tool to organise the cables and wires in the fibre tray to prevent tangles and the blocking of the guide rails Fibre Tray Area PSU Cut outs ...

Page 27: ...tic dissipative solvent to clean the angled surface Dry the surface using a dry area of the cloth To clean the front panel optical port use a special lint free swab that is designed for this purpose Dampen it with a static dissipative solvent Apply slight pressure to the internal angled surface of the optical port while rotating the swab 90 degrees back and forth You may need to remove excess solv...

Page 28: ...the major alarm and minor alarm check the checkbox on HiHi Hi Lo LoLo and fill in the thresholds Dual port module When the module has been installed if the chassis is powered all LED indicators on the front panel will show a blinking green light indicating the module is initiating If the input and output signals are normal the STAT LED indicator will cease to blink in about 5 seconds and remain co...

Page 29: ... with the technical specifications Before testing the testing tools must be calibrated For optical signals verify the interfaces are clean and not damaged CAUTION The device output optical power measurement procedure and regular maintenance must be performed by highly trained personnel In any case they must be aware of and comply with the following warnings associated with FT5S optical transmitter...

Page 30: ... or BC and NC RF input leads and connect both to the chassis pictured below Note if narrowcast is not in use install an F 75 Ω terminator to the NC RF input connection 2 Before installing FT5S check output optical ferrule tip with a fibre scope to ensure that the connector is clean as shown in following screen shot of clean optical connector The cap on the optical output connector does not prevent...

Page 31: ...E management software This manual only provides the Web page configuration method For login details and network setup please refer to the AIMA ASMM user manual 6 1 Port Configuration screen After the login on the AIMA ASMM controller select the modules tab and then the FT5S to configure the FT5S transmitter After selecting FT5S the Port option will appear After selecting Port the RF configuration ...

Page 32: ...creen RF levels Automatic level control and alarm management options become available For proper RF settings some sample calculations will be performed to explain how to set up the transmitter for different RF channel loads After evaluating and calculating several channel load options the actual RF setup of the transmitter will be explained ...

Page 33: ...ls at a RF input level at the transmitter of 15dBmV To recalculate the RF input level following formula can be used PEAK analogue RF input 34 10LOG Na Na number of channels to be applied to the transmitter Example 1 Sample 1 is a check to verify the RF calculation formula The standard channel load will be used to determine the correct RF input at the transmitter for 80 channels Channel load is 80 ...

Page 34: ...hannels following formula can be used OMI per analogue channel OMI80 x Na80 2 x 2 Nanew Omi80 omi for 80 channels 4 NA80 Channel load 80 channels factory std NAnew Actual channel load at transmitter In this example when applying a channel load 42 channels at the transmitter at 17 8dBmV the OMI per channel is OMI per analogue channel OMI80 x Na80 2 x 2 Nanew OMI per analogue channel 0 04 x 80 2 x 2...

Page 35: ...from analogue channels equals same RF power of 1 x Analogue RF channel Formula for calculating QAM RF to equivalent analogue RF power QAM RF equivalent power Nd x 10 back off 10 Nd Number of QAM RF channels Back off RF delta between Analogue RF and QAM RF Typically QAM64 operates at 10dB below analogue RF QAM256 operates 6dB below analogue RF Calculating total RF power 13 x QAM64 at 10dB QAM RF eq...

Page 36: ...k analogue input 34 17 4 Peak analogue input 16 6dBmV To calculate OMI for 55 1 analogue channels In this example when applying a channel 55 1 channels load at the transmitter at 17 8dBmV the OMI per channel is OMI per analogue channel OMI80 x Na80 2 x 2 Nanew Omi80 OMI for 80 channels 4 NA80 Channel load 80 channel factory std NAnew Actual channel load at transmitter 55 1 channels OMI per analogu...

Page 37: ...ng Option 2 Connect RF load to transmitter at a level for example 10dBmV 1 Set Input AGC Mode to OFF and click submit to apply the setting 2 Set field Broadcast MGC to 15dBmV 10dBmV 5 and click submit to apply the setting 6 2 2 Sample RF load 42 channels analogue RF load Connect RF to the BC input of the FT5S transmitter If the BC port is not used it is advised to terminate the NC port with a 75 O...

Page 38: ...tor Option 1 Connect RF to the BC input of the FT5S transmitter If the BC port is not used it is advised to terminate the NC port with a 75 Ohm terminator 5 Set Input AGC Mode to OFF and click submit to apply the setting 6 Set field Broadcast MGC to 0 and click submit to apply the setting Option 2 Connect RF load to transmitter at a level for example 15dBmV 5 Set Input AGC Mode to OFF and click su...

Page 39: ...ng 6 3 2 Sample RF load 42 channels analogue RF load Connect RF to the BC input of the FT5S transmitter If the BC port is not used it is advised to terminate the NC port with a 75 Ohm terminator Connect RF load to the transmitter at a level of 17 8 dBmV 3dB 42channels analogue See sample calculation for calculated RF input level chapter 6 1 1 Sample 2 1 Set Input AGC Mode to ON and click submit to...

Page 40: ... BC port of the transmitter at a level of 16 6 dBmV 50 x analogue See sample calculation for calculated RF input level chapter 6 1 1 Sample 3 Broadcast port setup 1 Set Input AGC Mode to OFF and click submit to apply the setting 2 Set field Broadcast MGC to 0 and click submit to apply the setting 3 Apply the channel load of the 50 channels analogue RF load with a level of 16 6dBmV to the transmitt...

Page 41: ...ad to the NC input of the transmitter at 15dBmV 2 Set NC MGC back off to 6dB by subtracting 6dB from the BC MGC setting 1 6dB 1 6 6 4 4dB 3 Set Narrowcast MGC to 4 4dB 4 Hit apply button to store setting into the transmitter 6 5 Setup using separate BC and NC RF input in AGC mode Since no QAM RF signals are used in sample calculation 1 or 2 this setup will use sample calculation 3 For the exact RF...

Page 42: ... the transmitter 4 Click apply to store setting at the transmitter Narrow cast port setup 1 Connect the QAM RF load to the NC input of the transmitter 2 Apply The RF level of the QAM RF load to the NC port at 16 6dBmV 3 With equal RF input at the transmitter at the BC and NC port the transmitter will automatically introduce a back off of 0dB Set the Narrowcast MGC to 6dB to create the 6dB RF back ...

Page 43: ...nstalled modules as shown in Figure 6 6 below The status has three conditions Normal Green Light Minor Alarm Orange Light Major Alarm Red Light Module operating voltage and temperature alarm Click on the corresponding module as shown in the following figure to view the module alarm information By clicking on FT5S under Modules tab the operator can view the module temperature and power supply volta...

Page 44: ... properly If the device is replaced or reset click on Refresh to refresh the alarms information Module Port Alarms Click on Module Port as shown in Figure 6 8 here the operator can view the Input Total Power Laser preceding stage Power and Laser bias voltage alarms status etc Status has three conditions Normal Green Light Minor Alarm Orange Light Major Alarm Red Light Figure 6 7 ...

Page 45: ...n Temperature 12V 5V Voltage Alarm Levels Management By default temperature 12 V 5 V 5V voltage alarms are all set to ON The check box as shown in Figure 6 9 controls the detection is set to ON or OFF When the check box is checked detection ON the text in the text box will be solid black When the check box is NOT checked detection OFF the text in the text box will be light grey and cannot be chang...

Page 46: ...ning High Normal Warning Low Critical Low Dead Band Factory Default Detection Range Temperature C 70 0 65 0 28 0 0 0 5 0 2 0 ON 40 120 12V Input Voltage V 13 5 12 0 10 5 0 2 ON 0 15 5 5V Input Voltage V 6 0 5 0 4 4 0 1 ON 0 6 6 5V Input Voltage V 4 4 5 0 6 0 0 1 ON 6 6 0 Table 6 4 Modules Page Alarms Threshold Parameters Instruction Figure 6 9 ...

Page 47: ...Input Output Status Monitoring To setup Input Output Status Monitoring select the specific Port from the left menu and the monitoring parameters are listed under Alarm Settings click on to turn the items ON OFF The monitoring parameters can be changed by the customer The page is shown in Figure 6 10 below Figure 6 10 ...

Page 48: ...n 2times sec No Alarm Normal operation Normal All Green Upgrading AM Firmware AM Upgrading Module upgrade MODE AM Critical ALM Critical Alarm STAT Red AM Minor ALM Warning Alarm STAT Orange BC Critical High BC Major ALM BC Level High STAT BC Red BC Warning High BC Minor ALM BC Level Low STAT BC Orange NC Critical High NC Critical ALM NC Level High NC set Enable STAT NC Red NC Warning High NC Minor...

Page 49: ...vice Upgrade The Module supports firmware upgrade function Via the following Figure 6 12 screen upload the local upgrade file and then click start upgrade to begin with the upgrade process At the same time you will be automatically redirected to the Network Management page The upgrade operation is then complete Figure 6 11 ...

Page 50: ...to be located in the PC that is connecting to ASMM The Web GUI above only supports the manual operation from a local PC The FT5S supports automated firmware updates and automatic backup restore features via TFTP when managed via Technetix NMSE management software Please refer to the NMSE Product User Manual for more information Figure 6 12 ...

Page 51: ...t setting Detailed operations Click Modules tab and click the module to be configured as the page shown in Figure 6 1 Click Apply button in Factory Default section When finished the device configuration will be reset For more detailed factory reset information please refer to the factory restore and upgrade configuration parameters table as in Table 6 1 Note All the powers displayed on the webpage...

Page 52: ... ON OFF ON OFF AGC Mode ON OFF OFF OFF Broadcast MGC dB 10 5 0 Retention Narrowcast MGC dB 15 0 0 Retention Laser Output Control ON OFF ON OFF 6 10 Reboot The module can be made to reboot remotely shown in Figure 6 2 below Detailed operations Click Modules tab click the corresponding FT5S module and click the Apply button in Reboot section Next click on submit to confirm and then the module will a...

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Page 54: ...tor status Common Faults Troubleshooting BC status is orange BC input signal is lower or higher Adjust input signal or adjust MGC to an appropriate value BC status is red BC input signal is too high or no input Adjust input signal STAT red The output optical power is abnormal or bias current is abnormal Please contact Technetix technical support Power failure Please contact Technetix technical sup...

Page 55: ...nufacturer s Address Technetix Ltd Innovation House Technetix Business Park Albourne West Sussex BN6 9EB Declares that the product FT5S Optical Forward Transmitter 1510 nm Single Module Product Name Conforms to the following standards Safety EN 80083 1 EN 60950 IEC 950 AS NZS 3260 1993 EN 60825 1 IEC 825 1 AS NZS 2211 1 Laser Safety EMC EN 50083 2 EN 55022 1994 IEC CISPR 22 1993 AS NZS CISPR 22 20...

Page 56: ...ersion 1 0 56 Appendix A Default Alarm Limit Settings Parameter Critical High Warning High Normal Warning Low Critical Low Dead Band Factory Default Detection Range Temperature 70 0 65 0 28 0 0 0 5 0 2 0 ON 20 125 5V Input Voltage V 5 7 5 0 4 6 0 1 ON 0 6 5 12V Input Voltage V 13 2 12 0 10 8 0 1 ON 0 16 ...

Page 57: ...2016 Version 1 0 57 Appendix B Factory Default Settings Parameters Configuration Factory default value After software upgrade Alarm Detection Control ON OFF ON ON Output Control ON OFF ON ON Output Gain Type MGC OAGC PAGC MGC MGC Output RF Pad Level dB 0 20 10 10 Remote Node Control ON OFF OFF OFF ...

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