Model CFA-24 Transparent Cable Farm Automation Switch Reference Manual Page 4 of 76
1.3 Specifications
Specifications
Switching Capability
Switching of up to 5 loop segments for 24 local loops
(expandable by adding channel expanders and/or segment
extenders)
Insertion Loss across all 5 Segments
in Bypass (from CO side to CPE side)
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DC to 17 MHz: less than 0.3 dB
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17 MHz to 30 MHz: less than 0.38 dB
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30 MHz to 106 MHz: less than 0.57 dB
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106 MHz to 212 MHz: less than 0.89 dB
Noise Floor
Less than -153 dBm/Hz
Channel-to-Channel Isolation
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DC to 17 MHz: minimum 81 dB
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17 MHz to 30 MHz: minimum 76 dB
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30 MHz to 106 MHz: minimum 68 dB
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106 MHz to 212 MHz: minimum 63 dB
Impedance
100 ohms
Temperature
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Operating: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
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Storage: -20°C to 70 °C (-18°F to 158°F)
Operating Relative Humidity
0% to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing)
Connectors
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CO Input/Output: 6 x 8 Way Punch Down Blocks
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CPE Input/Output: 6 x 8 Way Punch Down Blocks
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Line Segments: 60 x 8 Way Punch Down Blocks
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Control: RJ45 (Power over Ethernet)
Conductors Accepted
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Diameters from 0.6 mm to 0.4 mm
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Solid conductors
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Shielded or unshielded
Dimensions
Overall: 17.50”H x 16”W x 6”D (10
-U High)
Rack mountable (front and/or back) in 19” rack
Micro-Interruptions
Location: CO or CPE side - on any one channels
Interrupt Time: 5ms to 100ms in 1-ms increments
Power
POE per 802.3af standard
Cycles of Operation
1,000,000 Minimum
DC Rating Maximum Voltage Tip - Ring
220 VDC/250 VAC, 2 amperes maximum
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Made in USA.
Ordering Information
CFA-24
24-Channel Transparent Cable Farm Automation Switch (Controller, Channel or
Segment Extender)
RJ45x24-PP
24-channel female CAT6 RJ45 patch panel w/solid conductor, 6 feet; 1-U high, to
connect to CO and/or CPE side of test.
CFA-Custom Cable
Custom cable kit to connect to CO and/or CPE side of test.
CFA-CA-MGT
Cable Management Kit. Includes 6 rack-mountable cable-tie bars with cable ties.
CFA-POE-1
PHIHONG PSA16U-480(POE) 1-PoE Ethernet Adapter
CFA-POE-4
Linksys LGS108P 8-port switch with 4 PoE+ ports
CFA-POE-8
Linksys LGS116P 16-port switch with 8 PoE+ ports
CFA-POE-12
Linksys LGS124P 24-port switch with 12 PoE+ ports
CFA-PDTOOL
Punch down tool
CW1420-400
Spool of CW1420 400 m cable (4 pairs) for ID-337 testing
All switches verified and qualified for use with the CFA-24.
Contact Telebyte to request qualification of alternate switch for use with this product.
