FRONT PANEL
ChromaFlex DMT24, DMT34 & DMT44 Multi-Wavelength DWDM Direct Modulated Transmitter Module – Hardware Interface Manual
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FRONT PANEL
6 . Front Panel
6 .1 Front Panel Illustration
The following diagram and table depicts the features of the transmitter module front panel. The DMT44 module is shown for
reference. The DMT24 and DMT34 are labeled “NA” or “N” for the unused optical connector and RF test point selection.
6 .2 Table of Front Panel Features
Module Extraction Levers
Lever assist in removing the module from the chassis backplane
connector.
Module Retaining Screws
Secures the module to the chassis.
Module Handle
Utilized to insert and remove the module.
RF Test Point
-10 dB sample of the RF input to the module. Relative to RF input at
rear of module.
RF Test Point Selector Switch
Selects the RF test point for transmitter 1 to 4.
Optical Output LC/APC Connector (OUT)
Optical output signal connection.
Transmitter Alarm LEDs
Visual alarm status indicators for each of the four transmitters.
6 .3 Alarm Status Indicators
LED
Function
Value
OPT
One LED for Each Laser 1 through 4
Optical Output Power
Laser Temperature
Module Temperature
Green = Normal
Amber = Minor Temp Alarm or Opt
Power +/- 1dB
Red = Major Temp Alarm or Opt
Power +/- 2 dB
RF
One LED for Each Laser 1 through 4
Monitors the RF Drive Level to Each
Laser
Green = Normal
Amber = Minor Alarm, RF Out of
Range +/- 2 dB
Red = Major Alarm, RF Out of
Range +/- 3 dB
For more information regarding alarm status and monitoring refer to the ChromaFlex Operation Manual.
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Figure 4: Front Panel
