1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Z-Band Manuals
  4. Transmitter
  5. Z-Light 6TX
  6. Operating manual

Z-Band Z-Light 6TX Operating Manual

Intelligent direct modulated optical transmitter
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
Z-Light 6TX / 16TX / 26TX
Intelligent Direct Modulated
Optical Transmitter Operating Manual
Z-Band Technologies
848-B N. Hanover St., Carlisle, PA 17013
866.902.2606
www.z-band.com
October 2018 (Version 2k)
This manual is intended solely for use by purchasers of Z-Band Technologies, LLC. transmitters and their
qualified service technicians. This document is the property of Z-Band Technologies, LLC. and
incorporates proprietary subject material and information. The use of all design, manufacture, reproduction,
and all other rights regarding these contents in whole or part without Z-Band Technologies, LLC. written
consent is expressly prohibited. Z-Light® and the Z-Band logo are registered trademarks of Z-Band
Technologies, LLC.
www.z-band.com
All Rights Reserved © 2018 Z-Band Technologies, LLC.
Phone: (866) 902-2606
FAX: (717) 249-3253

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Summary of Contents for Z-Band Z-Light 6TX

  • Page 1 October 2018 (Version 2k) This manual is intended solely for use by purchasers of Z-Band Technologies, LLC. transmitters and their qualified service technicians. This document is the property of Z-Band Technologies, LLC. and incorporates proprietary subject material and information. The use of all design, manufacture, reproduction, and all other rights regarding these contents in whole or part without Z-Band Technologies, LLC.
  • Page 2 Z-Light 6TX/16TX/26TX Intelligent Direct Modulated Optical Transmitter SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Dangerous voltages are present within the equipment. These voltages may not be insulated and may be of sufficient strength to cause serious bodily injury if touched. DO NOT OPEN THIS EQUIPMENT.
  • Page 3 SERVICABLE INTERNAL PARTS – DO NOT OPEN THE TRANSMITTER CABINET. When replacement parts are required (the replaceable power supplies), make sure the service technician uses only replacement parts provided by Z-Band Technologies, LLC. (available from Z-Band Technologies-Authorized Distributors) and to SERVICE ONLY WHEN POWER HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    4.2 Installation Steps Overview ....................- 16 - 4.3 Mounting Z-Light 6TX/16TX/26TX ................. - 17 - 4.3.1 Mounting the Z-Light 6TX/16TX/26TX in the Rack ..........- 17 - 4.3.2 Connecting the RF Cables ..................- 17 - 4.3.3 Connecting the Optical Fiber Cable ................ - 17 - 4.3.4 Connecting the Ethernet Cable ................

  • Page 5: Safety Reminder

    Z-Light 6TX/16TX/26TX Intelligent Direct Modulated Optical Transmitter 5.4 Remote Monitoring: SNMP ....................- 24 - 5.5 WEB Network Management ....................- 25 - 6. Maintenance and Troubleshooting ....................- 27 - 6.1 Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors ..................- 27 - 6.1.1 Cleaning Patch Cord or Pigtail Fiber Optical Connectors........

  • Page 6: Product Description

    • Chapter 2 describes the complete technical specifications of Z-Light 6TX/16TX/26TX. • Chapter 3 describes the front/rear panel interfaces and menu system. • Chapter 4 tells you how to install the Z-Light 6TX/16TX/26TX optical transmitter. • Chapter 5 tells you the communication settings of the Z-Light 6TX/16TX/26TX.

  • Page 7: Important Product Details And Applications

    Z-Light 6TX/16TX/26TX Intelligent Direct Modulated Optical Transmitter Block Diagram Z-Light 6TX/16TX/26TX directly modulated optical transmitter block diagram 1.3 Important Product Details and Applications  Supports 1.2 GHz and DOCSIS 3.1  USA technology high quality EMCORE ORTEL DFB Laser  Dual redundant, hot swappable power supply modules (48VDC optional) ...
  • Page 8 Z-Light 6TX/16TX/26TX Intelligent Direct Modulated Optical Transmitter Ω RF input impedance ≥ 50 Input return loss ≥ 62 C/CSO ≥ 67 C/CTB ≥ 52 AGC control range ±5 MGC control range 0-15 AC 110V-250V（50/60Hz） （hot swappable redundant-power） Power supply voltage...

  • Page 9: Panel Interface And Menu System Description

    Z-Light 6TX/16TX/26TX Intelligent Direct Modulated Optical Transmitter 3. Panel Interface and Menu System Description 3.1 Front Panel 1 2 3 4 Power Indicator Status (Run Indication) Laser Status Indicator ESC/Cancel/Back/Exit RF Input Indicator LCD Display button UP button DOWN button...

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    Z-Light 6TX/16TX/26TX Intelligent Direct Modulated Optical Transmitter 3.2 Rear Panel Name Remark Cooling air exhaust. Do not obstruct. RF/”Data” Input RF and “Data” Input ports are both interchangeable as RF inputs 2, 3 RF/”Data” Test RF input Test ports (-20dB compared to RF/”Data” input ports)

  • Page 11: Menu Operation

    Z-Band Technologies, LLC. Part Number, including the power output, for example: “Z-light 6TX” for a 1310nm Direct Modulated Optical Transmitter with a 6mW output. After the unit passes self-test, rotate the key to the “ON” position which will then be shown on the display.

  • Page 12: Display Parameters Menu

    Z-Light 6TX/16TX/26TX Intelligent Direct Modulated Optical Transmitter 3.4.2 Display Parameters Menu 1.Disp Parameters Enter Laser Output: xx.x dBm Laser Bias: xx.x mA Laser Temp: xx.x ℃ Tec Cooling(Amp): -x.xx A RF Chan NO: Laser RF: x dBuV RF Control Mode:...
  • Page 13 Z-Light 6TX/16TX/26TX Intelligent Direct Modulated Optical Transmitter Comments Displayed parameters (No settings can be changed in this “View-Only” Menu) Laser Output Laser output optical power Laser Bias Laser bias current Laser Temp Internal Laser temperature Tec Cooling Thermoelectric Cooler current...

  • Page 14: Set Parameters Menu

    Z-Light 6TX/16TX/26TX Intelligent Direct Modulated Optical Transmitter 3.4.3 Set Parameters Menu Enter 2. Set Parameters Set Laser Output Unit Set Buzzer Alarm Set Channel Number Set RF Control Mode 0 dB Set MGC ATT X dBm Set AGC Ref Set IP Address xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx...

  • Page 15: Alarm Status Menu

    Z-Light 6TX/16TX/26TX Intelligent Direct Modulated Optical Transmitter Displayed parameters Comments Remarks Set the unit of output optical Set Laser Output Unit Either mW or dBm power Set Buzzer Alarm Turn on/off alarm buzzer Either ON or OFF Set Channel Number...

  • Page 16: Installing Z-Light 6Tx/16Tx/26Tx Optical Transmitter

    Z-Light 6TX/16TX/26TX Intelligent Direct Modulated Optical Transmitter 4. Installing Z-Light 6TX/16TX/26TX Optical Transmitter 4.1 Receiving and Inspecting As you unpack your unit, inspect the shipping container and equipment for damage. Save the shipping material for future use. If the container or the equipment is damaged, notify both the freight carrier and Z-Band Technologies, LLC.

  • Page 17: Installation Steps Overview

    1. Before installing the equipment, please read this manual carefully and install the equipment according to the manual. Note: For damage caused by installation not being completed according to the manual, Z-Band Technologies, LLC. cannot be responsible and cannot supply free warranty service or free replacements.

  • Page 18: Mounting Z-Light 6Tx/16Tx/26Tx

    2. Verify that the fiber cable connector has been cleaned properly. If the fiber cable connector needs to be cleaned, follow the cleaning procedure outlined in section 6.1 3. Verify that the Z-Light 6TX/16TX/26TX optical connector has not been exposed to any contamination.

  • Page 19: Connecting The Ethernet Cable

    (SNR) performance. 4.3.4 Connecting the Ethernet Cable You can connect the Z-Light 6TX/16TX/26TX to your TCP/IP LAN network in order to monitor and control the transmitter remotely. After you complete the installation procedures described in this chapter, you can use a network management system (NMS) to monitor and control the Z-Light 6TX/16TX/26TX.

  • Page 20: Communication Setup

    Z-Light 6TX/16TX/26TX Intelligent Direct Modulated Optical Transmitter 5. Communication Setup 5.1 RS232 Communication Interface Description transmitter uses standard connector Console connection/configuration, SNMP configuration, etc and the pin definitions are as follows: 1: No Connect 2: TX 3: RX 4: No Connect...
  • Page 21 ABOVE: Then for easy use in future sessions: in the right side of the PuTTY window, type in your Saved Sessions name, such as “Z-Band TX”，and choose the Serial line (the computer serial or USB adapter port) your serial cable is installed on your computer to connect with your transmitter.
  • Page 22 Sessions name that you saved your configuration to and click on Load. Click on Open to begin the session. With the serial cable connected, turn on the transmitter power, you will see the page below. Enter the password to login. Z-Band Technologies, LLC. sets up the factory default password as 123456.
  • Page 23 Z-Light 6TX/16TX/26TX Intelligent Direct Modulated Optical Transmitter You can type your commands in this page and at this command prompt, and then configure the SNMP and other operating parameters of the transmitter unit. The system supports the following commands: help List internal commands of the system;...
  • Page 24 Z-Light 6TX/16TX/26TX Intelligent Direct Modulated Optical Transmitter other commands, such as “help ethcfg”，ethcfg’s help information appears as follows: ethcfg This command configures the Ethernet parameters, including IP address, subnet mask and gateway. You can refer to the help information for its using.

  • Page 25: Remote Monitoring: Snmp

    Z-Light 6TX/16TX/26TX Intelligent Direct Modulated Optical Transmitter 5.4 Remote Monitoring: SNMP LAN communication interface: The transmitter uses a RJ45 standard connector, the pin definitions are as follows: 1: TX+ 2: TX- 3: RX+ 4: No Connect 5: No Connect 6: RX-...

  • Page 26: Web Network Management

    Parameters LCD menu (OR set it to a new IP address from the Set Parameters if you have a potential IP address conflict with other devices on the same network): Enter the user name admin and password 123456 (Z-Band Technologies, LLC. factory default), to show the following interface: There are 3 sub-interfaces: www.z-band.com...
  • Page 27 Z-Light 6TX/16TX/26TX Intelligent Direct Modulated Optical Transmitter 1. Disp Parameter interface: To display the device display menu and parameter settings. 2. Set Parameter interface: To set/change the device parameters. 3. Modify password interface: To modify the login password. Click Disp Parameter to open the following interface above at any time.

  • Page 28: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    In addition, if you suspect that the optical connector of Z-Light 6TX/16TX/26TX may have been exposed to contamination (by a dirty fiber cable connector, for example), you should properly clean the Z-Light 6TX/16TX/26TX optical connector before connecting the optical fiber.

  • Page 29: Cleaning Patch Cord Or Pigtail Fiber Optical Connectors

    Z-Light 6TX/16TX/26TX Intelligent Direct Modulated Optical Transmitter dust. Failing to wipe a connector on dry lens paper immediately after wiping on paper wet with 99%+ isopropyl alcohol can also lead to condensation on the connector. Using low-grade cleaning paper or other cloth to wipe an optical connector can leave microscopic fibers on the optical connector Surface.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Z-Light 6TX/16TX/26TX Intelligent Direct Modulated Optical Transmitter 6.2 Troubleshooting If there is a problem or issue, use Table 6-1 below to analyze the symptoms and potential resolutions. Table 6-1: Failure Analysis and Troubleshooting Solutions Failure Observations Failure cause Solution Check if the AC power is normal (should be AC: 110V-240V).
  • Page 31 Z-Light 6TX/16TX/26TX Intelligent Direct Modulated Optical Transmitter optical transmitter itself is poor. 1. Clean the active fiber connectors. For specific methods see section 1. The received optical power is 2. Check the RF signal level input not high enough, results in and adjust to the device required decrease of C/N.

  • Page 32: After-Sales Service

    Z-Band Technologies, LLC. The use and purchase of this product does not convey a license under any patent rights, copyrights, trademark rights, or any intellectual property rights.

This manual is also suitable for:

Z-light 16txZ-light 26tx

Table of Contents