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1. M 29 PPM LTD 2011 1 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 correlate with the delivery documentation that is shipped with the equipment If there are any discrepancies contact PPM or your local agent 2 Introduction to the ViaLite Range The ViaLite range has been developed to provide a modular solution to the transmission of a wide range of analogue and digital data where traditional copper wire systems cannot be used for example in electrically noisy environments The range is ideal for permanent and semi permanent installation in RF communications GPS antenna remoting and other related applications The variety of links available includes GPS L1 L2 IF 70 140MHz L Band wideband HF links up to 3GHz and RS422 485 All of these technologies are available in a range of mechanical enclosures from 19 rear cable entry rack mounted to IP50 200V m EMI hardened modules All operate over high quality glass fibre optic cable which can be supplied in low cost 3mm jacket riser and outdoor specifications The links can also be used with existing cable systems at customer premises A ViaLite system can be added to at any time enabling the system to evolve with the needs of the user PPM LTD 2011 3 ViaLit2. PPM LTD 2011 3 4 ViaLite 1U High Rack Case A 1U high 19 Rack Case is available accommodating up to 3 modules and containing a single built in power supply This offers a highly compact solution fa 2 i Mm Im m m m m 75004 1U High Rack Weight excl 600g modules PSU Input 90 264Vac Autoswitching IEC320 3 pin Operating 0 C to 40 C Temperature ViaLite plug in All types module compatiblity Data Connector 15way Female D Sub with screwlock termination for each module position Data input output for data modules Auxiliary DC output module type dependent Connector pin details can be found in section 4 1 and in the individual module data sheets 10 PPM LTD 2011 3 5 ViaLite Power Supplies 3 5 1 19 Rack Case Power Supplies LPS M LPS R LPS M 48 LPS R 48 The LPS M and LPS R series power supplies provide DC power to all plug in modules in the 19 rack case Two versions are offered a universal mains input LPS M LPS R and b 48Volt input LPS M 48 LPS R 48 Together the modules provide dual redundancy operation Separate supply inputs mean that they can be operated fro
3. ME TCR ViaLite Fibre Optic Link System User Manual xx HB 9 CR2934 15 02 12 Pulse Power amp Measurement Ltd 65 Shrivenham Hundred Business Park Watchfield Swindon Wiltshire SN68TY UK EP M Tel 44 0 1793 784389 Fax 44 0 1793 784391 Email sales ppm co uk www vialite co uk PPM LTD 2011 PPM LTD 2011 Instrument Care and Safety Information Please read the whole of this section before using your ViaLite product It contains important safety information and will enable you to get the most out of your link Electrical Safety The ViaLite Power Supply Units are Safety Class 1 products having a metal case that is directly connected to earth via the power supply cable When operating the equipment note the following Hazardous voltages exist within the equipment There are no user servicable parts inside and the covers should only be removed by suitably qualified personnel e equipment does not have an isolating switch on the mains inlets Equipment must be installed within easy reach of a clearly labelled dual pole mains isolation switch e sure that only fuses of the required rated current and of the specified type anti surge quick blow etc are used for replacement PPM LTD 2011 Instrument Care and Safety Information Please read the whole of this section before using your ViaLite product It contains important safety information and will enable you to get the most out
4. COM i e it is closed Condition 2 Power removed from Rack Case and or one or more module alarms Pin labelled NC is open circuit Pin labelled NO is connected to the Pin labelled i e it is closed 5 3 Module Alarm Defeat In some installations the Rack Case might not be fully populated with modules In this case the module alarm output for the vacant positions would register a continuous alarm state and the Summary Alarm Output would also register an alarm condition In order to defeat alarms for these module positions 10 DIP switches are provided on the rear panel of the Rack Case By selecting the appropriate switches as indicated by the label on the rear panel the unused position alarms can be defeated It is very important to ensure that the DIP switches for Rack Case positions where modules are present are set correctly If a defeat switch is set for a present module then if this module were to fail NEITHER THE MODULE ALARM NOR THE SUMMARY ALARM WOULD DETECT THE FAILURE The front panel LEDs will always register an alarm condition correctly regardless of the state of the rear panel defeat switch 27 PPM LTD 2011 6 Maintenance and Fault Finding Guide Refer to the following table that gives a list of commonly encountered problems and suggested solutions Possible Causes a ee ee eee ed Power LED does not illuminate on the plug in PSUs Power LED does not light on Satellite or Shielded Remote Module
5. Important Notes IPA is flammable Follow appropriate precautions and local guide lines when handling and storing IPA IPA can be harmful if spilt on skin Use appropriate protection when handling It should only be necessary to clean the female receptacles on the modules if problems are being experienced Never inspect an optical fibre or connector with the naked eye or an instrument unless you are convinced that there is no optical radiation being emitted by the fibre Remove all power sources to all modules and completely disconnect the optical fibres 24 PPM LTD 2011 4 5 5 Cable Specification Because the optical fibre is made of glass it is important not to subject it to a tight bend radius For this reason the fibre has a minimum bend radius specification beyond which the cable cannot be bent without excessive loss or damage occurring Fibre Optic Cable F6R1 Description Tight buffered Fibre Optic Cable containing one single mode 9 125 optical fibre in a 900um secondary coating The fibre packed in kevlar to form a rugged construction inside a low smoke and fume jacket Optical Fibre Optical Connectors Diameter Weight Temperature Rating Operating 10 C to 50 C Installation 0 C to 50 C Maximum Loading Min Bend Radius Crush Resistance Fibre Optic Cable F7R1 Description Tight buffered Fibre Optic Cable containing one single mode 9 125 optical fibre in a 900um secondary coating The fibre packed in kevlar t
6. additional modules at any time All of the module alarm outputs are routed to a single D sub connector on the rear panel of the case This permits the integration of the ViaLite equipment into a Maintenance amp Control system In addition a ViaLite Alarm Concentrator Module can be placed in module position 8 This routes all local alarms to a remote location over optical fibre It also provides a local display of the alarm status of the remote modules and an RS232 connection to an external device e g PC PPM LTD 2011 LRK1S LRK2S Desktop 19 Rack 19 Rack Mounting Case Mounting Case Er a modules Width 84HP 448 8mm 84HP 448 8mm Depth excl handles ser modules Temperature compatiblity LPS R 48 LPS R 48 ViaLite plug in All types All types module compatiblity Data Connector 15way Female D Sub with screwlock termination for each module position Data input output for data modules Auxiliary DC output module type dependent Alarm Concentrator This concentrates the alarms from each module to a Connector common point CONN9 25way Female D Sub with screwlock termination A 12V 250mA max supply is available at the connector Summary Alarm This provides NO and NC Summary Alarm Output relay Connector contacts 3way Male Friction Lock Header Cableform available P N 73663 Connector pin details can be found in section 4 1 and in the individual module data sheets PPM LTD 2011 3 3 ViaLite Converter S
7. 0 75A max 13 PPM LTD 2011 3 5 3 Panel Mounting Power Supply LPS CS Not available after Q4 2011 for use with Converter Sleeve The LPS CS is a Panel Mounting 12V mains supply with 15 way D Sub Connector for connection to Converter Sleeve 75003 to power the plug in module It is suitable for more demanding high reliability applications Material imm thick Aluminium black anodised 94 00 us 1 4 7 NI LLLA u i IN ENS 1 4 A um rg 2 l NEN holes c Output 12V 0 25V at up to 1 25A connector 15 way D Plug lead length approximately 2m Input 90 264Vac 50 60Hz 0 75A max via IEC 60320 3 pin input socket C14 an 3 5 4 Panel Mounting Power Supply LPS CS 2 from January 2012 onwards for use with Converter Sleeve The LPS CS 2 is a Panel Mounting 12V mains supply with 15 way D Sub Connector for connection to Converter Sleeve 75003 to power the plug in module It is suitable for more demanding high reliability applications Output 12V 0 25V at up to 1 25A connector 15 way D Plug lead length approximately 1 7m Input 90 264 Vac 50 60Hz 0 75A max via IEC 60320 pin input socket C8 Qo Temperature range 20 to 40 C at full power 20 to 60 C with derating Derate by 0
8. 1 product having a metal case bonded to earth There are no user serviceable parts inside the power supply module The module should only be opened by qualified personnel In the event of a fault return the module to PPM or your local agent 21 PPM LTD 2011 4 3 Installation of Plug in Modules All ViaLite plug in modules are hot swappable so it is not necessary to power down the rack before inserting a module Simply slide the module along the guides ensuring that it does not foul the adjacent units When the module is pushed fully home tighten the upper and lower screws on the module front panel Connections can be made to the rear of the unit through the void at the rear of the rack case The module is now installed and the POWER LED should illuminate GREEN to indicate correct operation Please refer to module handbook for detailed instructions on installation and operation 4 4 Installation of Shielded Remote Modules The rugged Shielded Remote Module is rated to IP50 and capable of withstanding up to 200V m The module has four fixing holes for M4 studs which enable it to be mounted onto any flat panel or surface Ensure that adequate strain relief is provided for the cables and that the minimum bend radius of the cables is not compromised Power is applied to the modules through an 8 pin shielded connector on the front panel On data modules this connector is also used as the data interface Once power is applied to the unit
9. 38W C above 40 C 14 PPM LTD 2011 3 5 5 Shielded Power Supply for Shielded Remote Module 73507 Panel mounting supply with Lemo 1B connector for connection to Shielded Remote Module 120 T ix 6 12 5 95 EN rel i T t T fo T gt 0 wo N CN 0 Ec E pL i EE T F t SLOT SUITABLE FOR M4 FIXINGS FIIO Output 12V 0 25V at up to 500mA Input 100 240Vac 50 60Hz 0 75A max via fused IEC 320 input socket 3 6 Fibre Optic Link Modules 3 6 1 Description ViaLite modules are available in several housing options to suit different applications Refer to individual datasheets to confirm which housings are available for each module type Plug in Module Plug in modules are available for mounting in PPM s ViaLite 19 cases Rm mm ViaLite ViaLit E AUTO Jean M MANUAL eee 7 a AIN A Ho Band L Band i lii 950 2150 E NEM dE 15 PPM LTD 2011 Shielded Remote Module The compact Shielded Remote Module shields the Transmitter or Receiver unit against very high levels of electrical interference Power is provid
10. RF links exhibiting low gain and Link Status LED is red RF links not transmitting signal and Link Status LED is red Power is not attached to the PSU Fuse has blown in PSU Power attached supply is not Dirt on the fibre optic connectors Broken Fibre Optic Cable Connect mains power to the rear of the PSU Replace fuse 2AT 250V 20mm anti surge If a fuse continues to blow return the unit to PPM or your local agent Attach power source Clean the fibre connector optic Contact PPM In the event of any problems or queries about the equipment contact PPM or your local agent 28 PPM LTD 2011 7 Product Warranty The Company guarantees its products and will maintain them for a period of three years from the date of shipment and at no cost to the customer Extended warranty options are available at the time of purchase Please note that the customer is responsible for shipping costs to return the unit to PPM The Company or its agents will maintain its products in full working order and make all necessary adjustments and parts replacements during the Company s normal working hours provided that the Customer will pay at the rates currently charged by the Company for any replacements made necessary by accident misuse neglect wilful act or default or any cause other than normal use Claims must be made promptly and during the guarantee period IMPORTANT Please contact both your sell
11. diode protected open collector outputs 5 2 1 Connecting to an open collector output The alarm output pin should be connected to a suitable current source a positive voltage via a 10kohm pull up resistor is adequate When the module is in a working non alarm state the alarm output pin is short circuited to ground by the module If the module enters an alarm state the alarm pin is released to a high impedance state and current is no longer drawn from the constant current source In the case of a positive voltage and pull up resistor the voltage on the alarm output pin will rise to indicate the alarm state It follows that if a module is removed from the subrack the alarm will be raised for that module position Internal to External to module module VEXT Pull Up Resistor Alarm 9 Ground Open Collector Drain 50mA 15V max capability Note The output shall sink current in the normal state and be high impedance in an alarm state This means that modules not being present will be registered as an alarm to equipment connected to the alarm concentration connector or to the alarm concentration module 26 PPM LTD 2011 Summary Alarm Output Connector There is a volt free 3 pin connector for the Summary Alarm Output each pin being labelled NO COM NC Condition 1 Power applied to Rack Case no alarms i e normal condition Pin labelled NO is open circuit Pin labelled NC is connected to the Pin labelled
12. of your link Optical Safety The ViaLite Fibre Optic Link modules contain laser diode sources operating at 1300nm These devices are rated at under IEC825 1 Safety Of Laser Products Part 1 First Edition 1993 as CLASS 1 radiation emitting devices When operating the equipment note the following Never look into the end of an optical fibre directly or by reflection either with the naked eye or through an optical instrument Never leave equipment with radiating bare fibres accessible always cap the connectors Do not remove equipment covers when operating Details of optical connections to the units compatible fibre types and care instructions can be found in section 3 9 Please read this section before using the link Adjustment maintenance and repair of the equipment should only be carried out by suitably qualified personnel PPM LTD 2011 TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 2 3 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 3 6 3 7 3 8 3 9 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 5 1 5 2 5 3 6 7 NITASINS PEC THON ees 6 INTRODUCTION TO THE VIAEITE RANGE 6 VALITE SYST EMEC ense Uc T tance 7 ES A Rak Case naa ta ee el ee eee 7 Bee ee ain sce hs Re ba cb nie cp aan eed segs gc ee nid dite 7 Mia ile CONV n rSleeVe all diste e dte
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14. two right hand positions identified by a vertical line on the Rack Backplane PCB Once the module is pushed fully home tighten the corner screws which hold the unit onto the front rails of the rack case The rack case will work satisfactorily with a full compliment of signal modules using only one LPS M Power Supply Module The power supply may occupy either position 9 or 10 those closest to the right hand side of the rack A 14HP blank panel is available for single supply applications If the equipment is to be operated in dual redundancy mode one Main Power Supply LPS M or LPS M 48 and one Reserve Power Supply LPS R or LPS M 48 will be required The location of each is not critical The main power supply will take approximately 80 of the current load and the reserve 20 In the event of a power supply module failure the FAULT indicator on the failed unit will illuminate and 100 load will be transferred to the reserve unit The faulty power supply should be replaced as soon as possible The ViaLite product supports full hot swappability and so the faulty power supply can be removed without removing power to the backplane If the power supply fuse blows it should be replaced with a similar 20mm 250V 2AT anti surge fuse If fuses continue to blow do not use the power supply module and return it to PPM or your local agent REMOVE THE MAINS POWER CONNECTOR BEFORE REPLACING THE FUSE The Power Supply Module is an Electrical Safety Class
15. 2 Primary Alarm ALM2A Module Position 3 Primary Alarm ALM3A Module Position 4 Primary Alarm ALM4A Module Position 5 Primary Alarm ALM5A Module Position 6 Primary Alarm ALM6A Module Position 7 Primary Alarm ALM7A Module Position 8 Primary Alarm ALM8A 12V from rack case power supply 12V from rack case power supply Ground Ground 19 PPM LTD 2011 4 1 2 Pin Outs for Module Backplane connections CONN1 CONNB Connector Type 15 way D sub D Sub PinNumber Module Pin No Function 1 A2 D1 Tx1_ B 2 A3 D2 Tx1_A 3 A4 D3 Tx2_B 4 A5 D4 Tx2_A 5 A1 ALMnA 6 A13 A14 C13 C14 V 7 A12 B12 C12 Line_1 8 A15 A16 B15 B16 C15 C16 Ground 9 C2 D5 Rx1_B 10 C3 D6 Rx1_A 11 C4 D7 Rx2_B 12 C5 D8 Rx2_A Loe C1 ALMnC 14 A12 B12 C12 Line 1 15 A15 A16 B15 B16 C15 C16 Ground Lines added to Issue B and later versions of backplane PCB 19232 New lines added to get individual module alarms and V to module 15 D Subs This also ensures that all remote alarms are fed to CONN8 when alarm concentrator is fitted The alarm concentrator should only be used with racks manufactured after 1 February 2003 to make use of this functionality 20 PPM LTD 2011 4 2 19 Rack Case Power Supply Module Installation The ViaLite Power Supply Module powers the plug in modules via the rack backplane PCB It occupies a width of 14HP Modules are installed by simply sliding into one of the
16. Case must be installed within easy reach of a clearly labelled dual pole mains isolation switch which supplies the equipment The ViaLite 19 Rack Case is designed to fit 19 cabinets and occupies a height of 3U The Rack is provided with flanges for mounting to the rack The Rack Case must be used with at least one LPS type Power Supply Module see section 4 2 The rack backplane contains 15 way D type data connectors for each module position This provides user access to data and voltage feed outputs from relevant modules depends on module type The pinouts of these connectors depend on the type of module in use in that rack position Details for specific module types are available in the relevant signal module handbooks There is also a common alarm concentrator connector providing access to alarm and monitoring information from all modules 4 1 1 Pin Outs for Alarm Concentrator Connector Summary Alarm ALM_S PSU 1 Secondary Alarm ALM P1C PSU 2 Secondary Alarm ALM P2C PSU 1 Primary Alarm ALM P1A PSU 2 Primary Alarm ALM P1A Module Position 1 Secondary Alarm ALM1C Module Position 2 Secondary Alarm ALM2C Module Position 3 Secondary Alarm ALM3C Module Position 4 Secondary Alarm ALM4C Module Position 5 Secondary Alarm ALM5C Module Position 6 Secondary Alarm ALM6C Module Position 7 Secondary Alarm ALM7C Module Position 8 Secondary Alarm ALM8C Module Position 1 Primary Alarm ALM1A Module Position
17. OO O O O O O O O O O O exe 5 t E 595 595 exe exe exe exe mere 595 595 mere exe exe exe exe exe exe O O O co 9 O O O O O O O O O O Hj d ENERO RONG KORO RONG RE ES EO S Hj 5 x a x S t d gt x x S S d Hj Hj x x tj S S d x H x x S H 5 O O O H f MONITOR SOC L Band 950 2150MHz Optical Rx DE C 9 Hj tj d Hj t t Hj Hj t d x HO O z t E Hj t d Hj Hj t 37 5 tit atl 900000000000 000000700000 75003 Converter Sleeve x 7hp housing for single module Options Width 7hp 37 5mm Height 3U 161mm including mounting brackets Depth 167mm excluding handle amp connectors Weight excl 600g modules Operating 10 C to 50 C Temperature ViaLite plug in All types module compatiblity Data 15way Female D Sub with screwlock termination for each Connector module position Data input output for data modules Auxiliary DC output module type dependent 75003 Converter Sleeve Power Supplies Part Number Description Notes 73502 legacy Standard power supply Refer to section 3 5 2 part only LPS Panel mounting power supply Preferred Option Refer to CS legacy part section 3 5 3 only
18. able Types All ViaLite RF modules use singlemode 9um 125um cable terminated with either FC APC or E2000 APC optical connectors Cross site fibre optic cables are available from PPM in standard 3mm diameter and heavy duty 8mm diameter variants FC APC and E2000 APC are standards for angle polished connectors and must not be confused with standard FC PC and E2000 connectors The two connector types are not interchangeable and mating one with the other will damage both the cable and the module connectors The specification of the FC APC and E2000 APC optical connectors are critical to the performance of the complete fibre optic link System performance can only be guaranteed with fibre optic cables and connectors supplied by PPM 4 5 3 Connecting and Disconnecting The cable connectors should be cleaned before each and every connection see 4 5 4 4 5 3 1 FC APC To connect FC APC optical connectors align the centre ferrule on the cable connector with the female receptacle in the module There is a lug on the side of the ferrule which must aligned to the gap in the receptacle When they are in alignment push the plug gently home and finger tighten the knurled collet onto the receptacle To disconnect FC APC connectors unscrew the knurled collet on the plug and gently withdraw the plug Replace the dustcaps on both the receptacle and the cable connector 4 5 3 2 E2000 APC To connect E2000 APC optical connectors simply push the connect
19. and RF input connector Weight 5kg excl Shielded Remote Module and Mains Power Supply Construction Supply Voltage Power Cur rent Stainless steel External surfaces painted in RAL7035 Overlapping hinged lid with twin catches suitable for use with padlocks EMC and environmental gasket to seal lid to case Determined by the shielded power supply 73507 used inside the 75001 module Mains cable on 75001 fuse protected with 3A 250V RF Connector N Type Female for external RF connection Mains Connection RF Lightning Protection RF Port Insertion Loss all RF path losses incl lightning protection RF Port Return Loss all RF path losses incl lightning protection Optical Connections Power 5m flying lead for Mains supply Lead suitable for external use wide temperature range 20 C to 70 C in a conduit 3 core 10A 7 6mm dia nom Lead passes through sidewall of box via a weatherproof gland PG11 Lightning Protection on RF Input DC Output N Type Feedthrough voltage must not exceed 50V TBC Max DC Voltage 15V 1A Stainless steel M10 Ground bolt for use by the user Mounted on outside lower face of box lt 0 2dB 1200 2000MHz lt 0 5dB 950 2500MHz gt 20dB 950 2500MHz Unit provides secure termination of Cross site Fibre Optic Cable via weather proof PG7 gland suitable for 2 5 6 5mm dia cable Provision shall be made inside the box for the support and adequate protection of a fusion splice
20. e System Components 3 1 ViaLite 19 Rack Case 3 2 Description PPM offers a range of 19 subracks and cases for use with the ViaLite plug in modules These cases are suitable for desktop use and or 19 rack mounting The cases accommodate up to eight plug in RF data modules and two plug in power supplies The hot swappable dual power supply capability provides full redundancy and maximum reliability to avoid traffic loss in the event of a power supply failure The cases incorporate a backplane PCB for the distribution of DC power status alarms and data ViaLite ViaLite ViaLite ViaLite ViaLite ViaLite ViaLite O O Power MONITOR N 7 MONITOR 7 MONITOR 2 MONITOR MONITOR TZ MONITOR N 7 L Band L Band L Band Band L Band L Band BS422 3 ae I R eal aS Mann Ro o RESERVE RS MAINS 950 2150MHz 950 2150MHz 950 2150MHz 950 2150MHz 950 2150MHz 950 2150MHz y Optical Tx Optical Tx Optical Tx Optical Rx Optical Rx Optical Rx 7 SHS M LE wey LE bh d L The ViaLite plug in modules simply plug into the case allowing the user to replace modules quickly and easily or to upgrade the system with
21. ed from shielded mains power supply 73507 or another external DC source ViaLite Module Housing Specifications Plug In Converter Sleeve Shielded Remote 75003 Dimensions 3U x 7HP x 190x60x38mm 160x90x36mm 160mm Weight 60g 60g 750g Power Supply 12V from 19 12V e g from 12V Rack Case PPM Pt No LRK1S LRK2S 73502 legacy part only or LPS CS legacy part only or LPS CS 2 Power Data Power only Connector Via 19 rack case 2 1mm socket Lemo 1B 8 pole backplane centre positive Socket Power Data 15way Female D Sub with screwlock termination Current See individual datasheets Consumption Details on the installation of each type of unit can be found in section 4 16 3 7 The Environmental Enclosure provides a weatherproof housing for ViaLite RF GPS and L Band Shielded Remote Modules a mains power PPM LTD 2011 Environmental Enclosure 75001 supply lightning protection and mains filtering etc Sprung Catch PG7 Gland for PG11 Mains Fibre Optic Cable Cable Entry 10mm XU Earth Bolt a A DC feed voltage may be fed to an LNA from the RF module via the lightning protection
22. ent when used with Reserve Reserve to provide minimal load current when used with Main and 100 in the event of a Main failure Input Supply Power 88 121V 207 243V 48 62Hz 2 0A Max LPS M LPS R 36 72V 4 0A Max LPS M 48 LPS R 48 Input Connector Rear of Module IEC320 LPS M LPS R 2 pole ModuBlock LPS M 48 LPS R 48 Fuse Barrel fuseholder on rear of panel for 1off eee Sommes 2AT Amine o 0 LPS R 12 2V 0 5V no load Humidity Hot swapping and Dual Yes Redundant Status Indicators FAULT Red LED illuminates if PSU fails OVER TEMP Amber LED illuminates if internal temperature exceeds 55 C 12V Green LED illuminates if PSU is OK Backplane alarm outputs Open collector Unit failed The following accessories are available for the LPS power supply modules 73509 Replacement Fan Cartridge for LPS units 12 PPM LTD 2011 3 5 2 Standard Power Supply 73502 for use with Converter Sleeve legacy part not currently available for information only The 73502 is for connection to Converter Sleeve 75003 to power the plug in module It is an economical supply suitable for less critical applications The 73502 Converter Sleeve Power Supply comes with a selection of mains plugs for different regions of the world Select the correct plug adaptor for your location and snap it into place Output 12V 0 25V at up to 1A via 2 1mm coaxial power plug with positive centre pin Input 90 264Vac 50 60Hz
23. ing agent and PPM prior to returning any goods for Warranty or Non Warranty repairs Goods will not be accepted without a valid Goods Return Number GRN 29 PPM LTD 2011 ViaLite HANDBOOK LXx HB ISSUE 8 CR2915 PPM LTD 2011 No PART OF THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE REPRODUCED OR TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION PPM LTD 65 SHRIVENHAM HUNDRED BUSINESS PARK SWINDON SN6 8TY UK TEL 44 1793 784389 FAX 44 1793 784391 EMAIL INFO PPM CO UK WEBSITE WWW PPM CO UK
24. leeve The Satellite Converter Sleeve 75003 converts the plug in module into a standalone unit for operation at a remote location where environmental and electromagnetic field levels are less demanding Power may be provided from an external DC source or from a PPM 12V mains power supply unit via either the 2 1mm power jack positive centre pin or the 15way D sub data connector on the rear panel of the case The module alarm output and monitor are also routed to the D sub connector Connector pin details can be found in section 4 1 and in the individual module data sheets 4 HOLES DIAMETER 5 0 SUITABLE FOR M4 BOLTS 2 1mm POWER JACK Q O O Q Q Q Q Q QO Q Q Q Q O O O POWER O STATUS O o RRE EO DD Hj Hj CERO 5 Hj Hj 5 5 Hj Hj OO RE 5 OU exexe ere O O O O O O O O O O 9000000000 OPTICAL OCTDC0C0 TOES ane exe exe exe exe exe exe exe exe exe exe exe exe exe CR Hj 5 DEOR Hj CORREO me Hj Hj 5 Hj 5 d Hj OD000C0 O O O O O exe COO O O OO O O O O O XS OL mere D 595 exe ere exe ere exe exe exe exe ere exe exe exe exe exe exe 149 37
25. m different supplies for even higher levels of availability During normal operation the LPS M provides most of the demand current In the event of a failure of LPS M the reserve LPS R automatically provides DC power to all modules The front panel FAULT LED provides a visual indication of failure and an open collector alarm output is available for use at the alarm output connector on the ViaLite case The units are fan cooled for maximum reliability and each individual PSU offers an MTBF in excess of 130 000 hours at an ambient temperature of 50 C The front panel mounted fan cartridges are available separately and in the event of a failure can be readily replaced Instructions for replacement of the fan cartridge can be found below v Vide oe 2 OVER TEM OVER TEMP RESERVE PSU MAIN PSU LPS R LPS M The LPS M and LPS R power supply modules are auto switching so that they can operate from 110V and 230V mains supplies Mains power is applied at the rear of the units via an earthed IEC320 connector and regulated DC power is supplied to the Rack Backplane PCB for distribution to the plug in modules through a rear mounted connector This connector is also used for reporting PSU alarm status For 48V versions LPS M 48 and LPS R 48 power is applied at the rear of the units via a 2 pole ModuBlock connector O
26. n the front panel of the module there are three LED indicators These report the status of the module The top RED LED reports a fault with the unit lf this indicator is illuminated the module should be replaced This condition is also reported as an alarm on the Alarm Connector accessible from the rear of the 19 Rack Case Details of this connector are given in section 4 1 The bottom GREEN LED reports the output status of the unit If the power rail is healthy then this LED will be illuminated The middle AMBER LED reports an over temperature condition and is an indication that the fan may have failed The LPS power supply modules feature a replaceable fan cartridge so that in the event of a fan stall the unit can be swiftly replaced without removing the power supply unit If the fan is not turning the fan cartridge assembly should be replaced This can be done without disconnecting the unit from the mains supply The fan is removed by the following procedure 1 Disconnect the two pin plug located on the front panel of the LPS module to the bottom left of the fan 2 Undo the four nuts holding the finger guard and fan onto the front panel 3 Remove the washers also from the studs 11 PPM LTD 2011 4 Withdraw the fan cartridge Replacing the fan cartridge is the opposite of removal LPS Dimensions Width x Height 14HP 71 12mm x 3U x 160mm excl front panel mounted fan etc Versions Main to provide most of the load curr
27. o form a rugged construction inside a low smoke and fume jacket Optical Fibre Single mode 9 125 900um tight buffer Optical Connectors E2000 APC narrow key Diameter Weight 8kg km Temperature Rating Operating 10 C to 50 C Installation 0 C to 50 C Maximum Loading 100N Min Bend Radius Crush Resistance 75N cm 25 PPM LTD 2011 5 Alarm Management The alarm strategy on the ViaLite system caters for all levels of Alarm and Monitoring System complexity from simple module failure LED indication to local and remote end alarm notification and redundancy switching All modules provide an alarm output to the Rack Case backplane to indicate that the module is present and working correctly The alarm is fail safe in that when a working module is withdrawn from the Rack Case an alarm is registered for that module position 5 1 Module Alarm Output 15way Connectors The alarm output from the module is connected to the 15way D connector adjacent to the module position on the rear of the Rack Case backplane This output is designed for use in conjunction with PPM s ViaLite Redundancy Switch modules The Alarm Concentrator Module LAC 1 is a fibre optic module that uses these alarm signals to send alarm data to a counterpart module in a remotely located Rack Case 5 2 Alarm Concentrator 25way Connector All module alarms are provided for the user on the 25way alarm concentrator D connector on the Rack Case rear panel These outputs are
28. or positively into the Receptacle until a click is heard The protective shutter will automatically lift as the connector is mating To disconnect E2000 APC connectors depress the lever on the connector to disengage then withdraw the connector from the receptacle The shutter is sprung loaded and should spring back to protect the ferule 23 PPM LTD 2011 4 5 4 Care and Cleaning The cable optical connectors should be cleaned before each and every use even where they have been protected with dust caps It should only be necessary to clean the female receptacles on the modules if problems are being experienced Cleaning items required e Lint free fibre cleaning tissues normal cosmetic tissues produce dust and are not acceptable e Reagent grade Iso Propyl Alcohol e X Air duster or FILTERED compressed air line Cable Connector Cleaning Dampen a patch of cleaning tissue with IPA and clean all surfaces of the plug ferrule Using a dry cleaning tissue dry the ferrule and polish the end face Using the air duster blow away all residue from the end of the connector Module Female Receptacle Cleaning only recommended if problems are being experienced e Twist a cleaning tissue to form a stiff probe and moisten with IPA Gently push the probe into the receptacle and twist around several times to dislodge any dirt e Repeat the above process with a dry tissue e Using the air duster blow away all residue from the receptacle
29. protection sleeve Humidity 95 Non condensing IP Rating Details on the specific data types can be found in the handbook for that particular link or on product datasheets available from PPM or your local agent 17 PPM LTD 2011 3 8 Options amp Accessories The following accessories are available for the Signal Modules e 72301Mounting Plate for Shielded Remote Module 5 fixings 3 9 Fibre Optic Cable All ViaLite modules use singlemode 9um 125um cable terminated with either FC APC or E2000 APC optical connectors Cross site fibre optic cables are available from PPM in standard 8mm diameter and heavy duty 8mm diameter variants FC APC and E2000 APC are standards for angle polished connectors and must not be confused with standard FC PC and E2000 connectors respectively The two connector types are not interchangeable and mating one with the other will damage both the cable and the module connectors The specification of the FC APC and E2000 APC optical connectors are critical to the performance of the complete fibre optic link System performance can only be guaranteed with fibre optic cables and connectors supplied by PPM Instructions on how to care for your connectors can be found in section 4 5 18 PPM LTD 2011 4 Installation Guide 4 1 19 Rack Case Installation The ViaLite Power Supply Modules LPS M and LPS R do not have an isolating switch on the mains voltage inlet For this reason the ViaLite Rack
30. the POWER LED should illuminate GREEN to indicate correct operation Please refer to module handbook for detailed instructions on installation and operation 22 PPM LTD 2011 4 5 Fibre Optic Cable amp Connectors 4 5 1 Care of fibre optic connectors Modern optical connectors offer very high levels of performance reliability and repeatability However they are more sensitive to damage and contamination than electrical connectors In order to maintain full performance from your fibre optic link system it is necessary to take care to protect the connectors from damage and to keep them clean The light carrying core of a single mode optical fibre is 8um in diameter and in a mating connector pair the two cores must be aligned to better than 14m in order to minimise insertion loss The optical connectors used in PPM s systems maintain their performance even after hundreds of matings as long as they are kept clean Dirt contamination may result in the core being obscured or the misaligned and this in turn results in high insertion loss and poor link performance The following precautions should be taken to maintain the performance of your link e The cable connectors should always be cleaned before they are used even if they have been protected by dust caps e When the fibre optic cables are not connected it is essential that the cable and module connectors are protected by the dust caps provided with the system 4 5 2 Connector and C
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