ViaLiteHD Quick Start Guide
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1. Flashing GREEN LED2 o RED TXPSUfai TX PSU fail TXA PSU fail RXA PSU fail ooo No light RX PSU fail RX PSU fail TXB PSU fail RXB PSU fail fe Normal Flashing RED fast TXAlarm_ Notused_ TXAlarm TXAAlarm RXAAlarm__ _ Flashing RED slow_ Notused RXAlarm_ RXAlarm_ TXB Alarm RXB Alarm D RED Notused Notused AllAlarm AlAlam All Alarm I2C enabled Flashing GREEN CRC active S O po AMBER RR disabled S E Manual control The Plug in Modules can be manually configured to set various operational parameters The dual in line package DIP switches that control these configurations are located on the bottom side of the PCB and can be accessed by withdrawing the module by approximately a third of its length One two or three sets of switches will be installed dependent on the type of module To enable manual gain control the TX_MGC or RX_MGC switch must be set to ON in some manual units the MGC may automatically be enabled The gain can then be decreased from a maximum all attenuators OFF by changing the TX or RX attenuator settings The gain setting for the Transmitter or Receiver will depend on the sum of the attenuators set ON gain reduced by attenuator value OFF no gain reduction for that attenuator The gain can only be changed by approximately 0 5dB steps Depending on configuration some units will also allow the control of the 12C bus VSAT power supply LNB power special2. i gt _ w Slot 1 13 3 a i aa TS Guide Pin j i General Purpose m Modules Slot 14 PSU Status LED Controller Craft Port Handle aaa eae Controller Slots 15 16 utton Module Removable Fan Power Controller Optical Bovina ee Fan Cassette Connector Interface Optional Module Data Connector odules ounting flange Fully Enclosed Fan Controller Rear x 2xRJ45 Ethernet Interface Rack Connector J1 Rack Connector J4 Blindmate Blindmate Standard Standard PSU Power Connection B indmate Optical RF Standard Optical RF IEC60320 C13 Plates Interface Interface Modules Interface Interface Hxx QS HB 2 VialiteHD Quick Start Guide Page 2 CR2896 ViaLite quick start guide www vialite com Rack Case Summary Pinout Rack J1 PM Rack J1 m Rack J1 Le Rack J1 rT e Analogue_montor a E logue onto BCS 2 ALARM 2 O o fis Analogue monitor e 0 28 ALARMS O fan Analogue montor B13 e aama O fe maoe monitor B12 an O Je foo SSS CO E e E s aam O e oo O o a faama O O fa aage non 6 aam O O fio Analogue monitor AT a aam fas Analogue montor Ai e aama o a Analogue monitor AS a ALARMPT far Analogue montor A8 o aame O foz Analogue monitor A 35 Analogue montor BI 48 Analogue monitor A10 2 Analogue montor B4 28 Analogue montor A13 38 Analogue montor B7 o S S yS s Analogue montor
3. GPS functions and automatic gain control More details are provided in the fibre optic module handbooks Quick commissioning of ViaLiteHD fibre optic link This short commissioning procedure illustrates the processes required to install and set up a communications link with gain control 1 Install the cards in the desired location within the rack using the installation process as described earlier in this quick start guide 2 Remove any dust covers from your cross site fibre or patch leads and the connectors on the cards if applicable 3 Clean the cross site cable as described within this quick start guide 4 Insert fibre into the connectors on the rear of the rack card ensuring that any keyway is aligned 5 Power up the equipment both ends of the link all cards should have 2 GREEN LED s and 1 AMBER LED If any LED is RED or FLASHING RED then check fibre connections for cleanliness and that they are correctly fitted If this does not remover the RED LED s then consult the full detailed manual HRx HB or HRK HB for the comprehensive fault finding procedure 6 Connect all RF cables to the RF connectors on the rack cards 7 Allow the equipment to warm up for 15 minutes 8 Ensure that the RF power into the transmitter module is set to optimum for your system Use a broadband RF power meter for this measurement Typically this is the input level at which the link s intermodulation distortion IMD is 40dBc This value of input p
4. B6 2 aami Joo Analogue monitor BS O OOOO GND e exe o J imron 2 ovs Mrans a Jax Ja oo o ade o axe o 2 a o Js aws O e oo OoOo yS pie eve oabo J imrea OO OO O S o pis ave Reyemas oo OOO OOO O OO S o Note Colour indicates relevant connector drawing 7 Optional custom cable available for use in ViaLite system Contact No 25 Contact No 1 7 No 1 contact A bO OOO gt q O O n 2 x 4 40 UNC thread Contact No 50 Contact No 26 Rack connector View looking into connector Module connector View looking into connector 50 way SCSI 3 Har mik female 9 way D Type connector female DE 9 The analogue monitor functions are dependent on the type of module see below Analogue_monitor_A Laser bias monitor Not Used Laser bias monitor A Received light level A Analogue_monitor_B Not Used Received light level Received light level Laser bias monitor B Received light level B Installation of Plug in Modules HPS power supply plug in modules can be installed by pu
5. ViaLite quick start guide www vialite com PPM ViaLiteHD Quick Start Guide A This quick start guide is intended as an information summary the relevant equipment E ED handbook should always be treated as the master document Via lite Initial Inspection Unpack and inspect the equipment as soon as possible If there is any sign of damage or any parts missing do not install the equipment before seeking advice from PPM or your local agent The equipment received should match the delivery note that is shipped with the equipment If there are any discrepancies contact PPM or your local agent Electrical Safety ViaLiteHD HPS Power Supply Units are Safety Class 1 products having metal case directly connected to earth via the power supply cable The unit is also fitted with an earthing grounding stud connected to the power supply earth When operating the equipment note the following precautions e Hazardous voltages exist within the equipment There are no user serviceable parts inside the covers should only be removed by qualified technician e The equipment does not have a mains isolating switch Equipment must be installed within easy reach of a dual pole mains isolation switch e There are no user replaceable fuses in the rack mounted equipment Replacement should only be carried out by a PPM technician ESD Precautions Precautions for handling electro static sensitive devices should be observed when handling all ViaLiteHD modules Technicia
6. able contact PPM for more details The pin outs of these connectors are given in the following section Either power supply position can be used the power supplies are designed to current share if more than 1 is fitted If power supplies are operating in redundant configuration there should be a minimum load of 20 watts to ensure that both power supplies are active below this level one power supply may be in idle mode A dummy load board can be supplied to fit into any of the unused slots The 1U rack case provides 3 slots and 1 power supply draw These slots can be factory configured either for 3 general purpose slots 1 3 or for 2 general purpose slots 1 2 plus 1 controller slot 3 The 1U rack case provides two 25 way standard density D connectors that give access to power alarm module data and rack data The pin outs of these connectors are given in the following section Controller Front RJ45 Ethernet JON O Interface ie Seana gt CF SS SOS OS te SF See Hot swappable Rey Ff FF FeO Fan Ss eee ae Snare YS ASF Sy SOS tO Sas modules AX a x _ lt gt g 7 gt My Od Soa lt p gt gt ahd gt 4 y DA i n lt E lt gt 5 ij wt a 3 _ 4 _ _ amp f i A 2 A S S ies gt i S a tj er F n Test Port A K r Y HHE A q f r ee Test Port B Status LED1 Status LED2 Status LED3 Sag x x Handle Release Button m ar Oe cm
7. andbook and description for more details All receiver modules will create a 1 2Vpeak DC transient from the RF output at start up into a 500 load approximately 5V into a 1MQ load This may cause failure in some very sensitive spectrum analyzers or similar equipment All modules have AC coupled inputs and or outputs and will be sensitive to large transients gt 5V applied to either input or output This may result in permanent damage to the units particularly to low frequency units Contact PPM for more details Some receiver modules are equipped with DC loads on their outputs please see module handbook 19 Inch Rack Installation The ViaLiteHD 19 Rack Case is designed to fit 19 cabinets Two options are available that occupy a height of either 1U or 3U both have flanges for cabinet mounting The 3U rack case provides mounting for 16 modules 13 general purpose slots 1 13 1 dedicated controller slot 14 and 2 dedicated power supply slots 15 16 The 3U Rack Case must be used with at least one plug in HPS Power Supply Module power inputs are situated at the rear of the rack with one dedicated power connection per module The backplane contains 9 way D type data connectors for each module position 1 13 this provides user access to module data The rack case provides two 50 way connectors SCSI 3 Har mik female that give access to power alarm and rack data The mating SCSI 3 connector can be terminated with either a ribbon or individual round c
8. connect a module push the release button of the module handle down and simultaneously pull the top of the handle forwards Applying pressure via the handle and gently withdraw the module from the rack replace the protective covers on the optical connectors Standard and controller modules can be installed by pushing the release button of the module handle down and simultaneously pulling the top of the handle forwards While installing the protective covers may be left in place on RF and optical connectors Align the module so that the PCB slides into the crow s feet with the module upright and perpendicular to the front face of the rack Gently push the module down its guide applying pressure via the handle as the module is fully mated the top of the handle should snap back and lock in position The pawls of the handle should be fully engaged in the matching slots To disconnect a module remove any cables you do not want to withdraw push the release button of the module handle down and simultaneously pull the top of the handle forwards Applying pressure via the handle and gently withdraw the module from the rack replace the connector protective covers All ViaLiteHD plug in modules are hot swappable so it is not necessary to power down the rack case before inserting a module It is advised that all unused slots be fitted with blanking panels Different width blanking panels are available these fit the 5HP general purpose GHP power supply 7HP
9. controller card slots They can be used in all ViaLiteHD racks cases and will prevent accidental unwanted access and the ingress of dust When operating RF fibre optic links the ideal operating input power is dependent on the end users system However in all cases there will be the desire to achieve the optimal signal quality ratio of signal to noise plus distortion At low signal power this will be dominated by thermal noise and at high signal powers it will be dominated by distortion products Typically a good quality signal can be obtained by operating the link at a composite input power 20dB below the fibre optic module s P1dB specification level see handbooks The backplane has data connectors for module positions 1 13 this provides access to module data The pin outs of these connectors are given in the following section Rack Summary Rack Summary TX_232_IN RX_422_OUT GND D e E z TX 422 N gt o f o e aor Eo E TX 422 IN RX 422 OUT Note Colour indicates relevant connector drawing Connections in Blue are optional and only available on some types of module RST_485 Hxx QS HB 2 VialiteHD Quick Start Guide Page 3 CR2896 ViaLite quick start guide www vialite com Front Panel Indicators The following table shows the operation of the front panel LEDs Plug in modules Colour Plug in Plug in Plug in Plug in Plug in Transmitter Receiver Transceiver Dual Dual single single Transmitter Receiver LED1 LED1 GREEN
10. ned before use Most performance issues are due to dirty fibres Peel the plastic cover from an unused N cleaning pad Hold the connector between your thumb and forefinger Clean the connector using firm pressure by swiping in a pendulum motion through each segment of the N shape following the diagram Do not swipe over the same space twice For more details please read the cleaning instruction which accompanies the connector cleaning kit Details can also be found on the CD supplied with your equipment Blindmate Optical and RF Connectors Note that the ViaLiteHD Blindmate system will simultaneously mate electrical RF and optical backplane connectors so both RF and optical connectors need to be prepared Firstly inspect the rear Blindmating plate ensure that the connector barrels are fitted into all RF connectors and are centrally aligned Remove any protective covers from the optical connectors Fit the Blindmating plate into the appropriate slot at the rear of the rack For module installation see the following section Connect the external system cables to optical and RF interfaces External interface SMA RF connectors should only be connected with a calibrated SMA torque spanner External optical interface SC APC adaptors are fitted with a sprung protective cover To connect SC APC optical connectors remove the plug protective cover Open the adaptor sprung cover align the connector keyway slot in the adaptor to the key
11. ns should ensure that they use effective personal grounding i e ESD wrist strap etc when servicing the equipment Any equipment or tools used should be grounded to prevent static charge buildup Good practice should be observed at all times for reference see relevant standards EN 61340 5 1 Protection of Electronic Devices from Electrostatic Phenomena General Requirements Optical Safety The ViaLiteHD RF Transmitter modules contain laser diode sources operating at nominal wavelengths of 1270nm to 1610nm These devices are rated as EN60825 1 1994 CLASS 1 radiation emitting devices A class 1 laser is safe under all conditions of normal use When operating the equipment note the following precautions e Never look into the end of an optical fibre directly or by reflection either with the naked eye or through an optical instrument e Never leave equipment with radiating bare fibres always cap the connectors e Donot remove equipment external covers when operating ViaLiteHD and ViaLite Classic compatibility The RF and optical interfaces of ViaLiteHD and ViaLite Classic are compatible Hence it is possible for units of different types to interwork and be used to expand existing systems However the physical size mounting systems and control of the units are different so it will not be possible to mix systems in a single rack or housing Contact PPM for more details Cleaning optical connectors Optical connectors MUST be clea
12. of the plug Gently push the plug into the adapter until a click is heard and the connector locks To disconnect grip the body of the plug and gently pull the plug from the adaptor replace the protective cover a A Ww rT s A AAD parr E Hxx QS HB 2 VialiteHD Quick Start Guide Page 1 CR2896 ViaLite quick start guide www vialite com Standard Optical Connectors and Fibres Ensure that all mating connectors are matched types e Toconnect SC APC optical connectors remove the connector protective cover Align the connector keyway slot in the adaptor to the key of the plug Gently push the plug into the adapter until a click is heard and the connector locks To disconnect grip the body of the plug and gently pull the plug from the adaptor replace the protective cover e Toconnect E2000 APC optical connectors Gently push the plug into the adapter until a click is heard and the connector locks To disconnect depress the lever of the plug and withdraw the connector The protective cover engages and disengages automatically e Toconnect LC APC optical connectors remove the connector protective cover Gently push the plug into the adapter until a click is heard and the connector locks To disconnect depress the lever of the plug and withdraw the connector replace the protective cover e All PPM FC APC equipment use narrow key FC APC connectors these are not compatible with wide key FC APC To connect FC APC optical connect
13. ors remove the protective cover and align the white ceramic centre ferrule on the cable connector with the mating receptacle There is a key on the side of the ferrule which must match the keyway slot in the receptacle shroud When they are aligned gently push the plug home and finger tighten the knurled collet nut onto the threaded receptacle Disconnection is the reverse of connection replace the protective covers on both the receptacle and the cable plug Minimum Bend Radius of a simplex patch cable is typically 30mm at this radius there will be a very small increase in loss due to the bend 0 05dB Connecting and Disconnecting RF Connectors This product uses a range of RF connectors Please ensure that RF connections are made with correctly matched connectors and cable impedances Failure to do so may result in damage to the connectors and loss of performance SMA RF connectors should only be connected with a calibrated SMA torque spanner BNC connectors are available in both 50 and 75 ohms RF Module Input Outputs Levels RF inputs and outputs should not be exposed to DC voltage levels in excess of 36V Absolute maximum no damage RF input level is 13dBm some units will tolerate more see handbook e Absolute maximum no damage FF level applied to an RF output is 13dBm Some transmitter modules are pre configured to have a DC voltage present on the RF input connector to drive low noise amplifiers and similar equipment Check module h
14. ower is given in the datasheet for each type of ViaLiteHD fibre optic link 9 Calculate the approximate optical attenuation in the fibre path As an example if we have two bulkhead connectors 0 2dB attenuation for each 1500m of optical fibre for 1310nm laser attenuation is 0 4dB per km giving a total of 1dB of optical loss The total RF gain of the system should be the nominal link gain minus 2 x the optical loss 10 For manually set gain control adjust the gain via the SNMP GUI where SNMP is fitted or the dip switches on the card to the appropriate level required For automatic gain control set up AGC as shown the full system manual HRx HB 11 Confirm that the RF output from the receiver is correct to within measurement accuracy 12 If the loss is much higher gt 3dB than expected the most likely explanation is dirt on the optical connectors If this is the case clean each connection in turn until the required system gain is restored ViaLiteHD user manuals All Vialite HD user manuals are available on the CD that is shipped with each order they can also be accessed from the www vialite com web site In all cases the handbook should always be treated as the master document PULSE POWER AND MEASUREMENT LTD 65 SHRIVENHAM HUNDRED BUSINESS PARK SWINDON SN6 8TY UK TEL 44 1793 784389 Fax 44 1793 784391 EMAIL SALES PPM CO UK WEBSITE WWW VIALITE COM Hxx QS HB 2 VialiteHD Quick Start Guide Page 4 CR2896
15. shing the release button of the module handle down and simultaneously pulling the top of the handle forwards Align the module so that the PCB slides into the crow s feet with the module upright and perpendicular to the front face of the rack Gently push the module down its guide applying pressure via the handle and the outmost curved face do not apply pressure to the ventilation grill As the module is fully mated the top of the handle should snap back and lock in position Addition resistance will be experienced as the low resistance backplane connector engages The pawls of the handle should be fully engaged in the matching slots To disconnect the module push the release button of the module handle down and simultaneously pull the top of the handle forwards Apply pressure via the handle and withdraw the module from the rack Blind mate modules can be installed by pushing the release button of the module handle down and simultaneously pulling the top of the handle forwards Remove the protective cover from the modules optical connectors Clean the module optical connector Align the module so that the PCB slides into the crow s feet with the module upright and perpendicular to the front face of the rack Gently push the module down its guide applying pressure via the handle as the module is fully mated the top of the handle should snap back and lock in position The pawls of the handle should be fully engaged in the matching slots To dis
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