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ViaLiteHD Support Modules User Guide HRS-HB-9 CR4261 24/10/2019 Pulse Power & Measurement Ltd, 65 Shrivenham Hundred Business Park, Watchfield, Swindon, Wiltshire SN68TY, UK Tel +44 (0)1793 784389 Fax +44 (0)1793 784391 Email sales@ppm.co.uk www.vialite.com...
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HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX Instrument Care and Safety Information Please read the whole of this section before using your ViaLiteHD product. It contains important safety information and will enable you to get the most out of your Fibre Optic Link. Electrical Safety The ViaLiteHD chassis is a Safety Class 1 product (having metal case directly connected to earth via the power supply cable).
HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ....................................5 ViaLiteHD and ViaLite Classic compatibility ..........................5 SETTING UP AND UNDERSTANDING THE MODULES ........................6 Module operation ..................................6 2.1.1 5HP blindmate plug-in modules ............................. 6 2.1.2 5HP standard plug-in modules ............................7 2.1.3 Blue Link modules .................................
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HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX 3.2.13 Switch, 3U chassis configurations, six and four 1:1 redundant receivers ..............30 3.2.14 Switches, associated parts ............................30 3.2.15 Switch, maintenance and fault finding guide ........................ 30 Module Type Amplifier ................................31 3.3.1 Amplifier, options .................................
ViaLiteHD is a product brand manufactured by Pulse Power and Measurement Ltd (PPM). ViaLite communications is a division of Pulse Power and Measurement Ltd (PPM). The ViaLiteHD system offers a family of support modules that provide range of functions that can be used stand alone or with its RF Fibre Optic Links (FOLs).
HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX Setting up and understanding the modules This section describes the connection of your RF support modules and the operation with other system elements. Please read fully all relevant documents for information on installing your ViaLiteHD equipment before commissioning your RF fibre optic link system.
HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX 2.1.2 5HP standard plug-in modules All ViaLiteHD plug-in modules are hot-swappable, so it is not necessary to power-down the chassis before inserting a module. All standard optical connectors are retained by the module, so it will be necessary to either disconnect any cables or have a sufficiently long service loop when removing modules.
HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX 2.1.3 Blue Link modules The Blue Link module is fully enclosed and built with connectorised interfaces with electromagnetic shielding. This allows system integrators and equipment manufacturers an easy route to build RF/optical interfaces into their own equipment. The small form factor and integrated design should allow the module to be easily integrated into end user equipment.
HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX Using the support module 2.2.1 Connecting the module Connect the transmitter module to the power source, cross-site fibre optic cable and RF signal as described in section 2.1. The RF input signal applied to the signal connector should be within the maximum and minimum signal levels given in the technical specifications in section 6.
HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX 2.2.5 Module analogue monitor The analogue monitor available on the chassis case connector (see the HRK-3 case handbook) is NOT used by this module. The pin for these module positions will be open circuit. Function Amplifier Splitter...
HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX RF port A RF port B RF port A RF port B RF port C Standard rear interface Standard rear interface Blindmate rear interface Standard rear interfac Gigabit Ethernet Serial Digital Single Amplifier Splitter or switch Controlling amplifier module ViaLiteHD RF links are factory preset and ready to operate.
HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX Amplifier Manual Configuration DIP switches SW2 DIP switch Single amplifier All other cards AMP – 8dB Not fitted AMP – 4dB Not fitted AMP – 2dB Not fitted AMP – 1dB Not fitted AMP – 0.5dB Not fitted AMP - MGC ON Not fitted...
HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX 2.3.4 Software control, via SNMP controller ViaLiteHD support modules can be controlled via a ViaLiteHD SNMP control card fitted in the same chassis; see the SNMP controller handbook for further details. The control card offers control via both a web interface and SNMP. Remember if you wish to use software control the manual attenuation has to be set to zero, i.e.
HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX 2.6.5 Logic interface, Open Drain, output For details of operation see 2.2.4 Operational pull up voltage 0 to 15V No damage Maximum load current 50mA Short circuit protection Note: Negative voltage on the output will be clamped by the FET body diode; you must ensure that these do not exceed current rating. Note: When fitted in a chassis with a controller card (i.e.
HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX 2.6.9 Alarm inputs, switch and splitter These are used by the switch and splitter modules ALARM LEFT and ALARM RIGHT Load 10Kohms pulled up to +5V Inputs conditions OKAY condition < 100 ohms to ground ALARM condition >...
HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX Module types Splitter, module Type This section covers the following ViaLiteHD RF support module: RF splitter module The ViaLiteHD RF Splitter / Combiner module allows users to implement 1:1 redundancy with ViaLiteHD RF modules. Together with the ViaLiteHD dual redundant power supplies and the 1:1 Redundancy RF Switch, the RF Splitter / Combiner provides the highest possible availability for the ViaLiteHD system.
HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX LEFT RIGHT RF splitter with RF splitter, no DC path RF splitter with unswitched DC path switched DC path The diagrams above shows the difference between DC path options offered. Splitter with no DC path: All RF ports are DC open circuit ...
Check the fuse is securely fixed. Replace the module. Suitable replacement fuse: Description: 1A, 125V, very fast, OMNI-BLOK, SMD socketed PPM part number: 59993A Source: Littelfuse Suppliers part number: 0453001.MR OMNI-BLOK removable fuse 3.1.6 Splitter, installation The ViaLiteHD RF Splitter / Combiner module is available in standard plug-in module or blindmate plug-in module; see sections 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 for details on installing these in a chassis.
HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX Four 1:1 redundant transmitters using standard plug in modules and splitters, viewed from rear of the chassis 3.1.11 Splitter, 3U chassis configurations, six 1:1 redundant receivers The chassis configuration below can be used to provide six redundant transmitters in a single ViaLiteHD 3U chassis. For simplicity the chassis configuration is viewed from the rear.
HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX Six 1:1 redundant transmitters using blindmate plug in modules and splitters, viewed from rear of the chassis 3.1.12 Using DC switched splitters with GPS transmitters with GPS mode enabled ViaLiteHD GPS optical transmitters offer GPS enabled mode. In this mode TX unit senses the current from GPS antenna. If the current drops below certain value the unit will raise an alarm.
HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX Module Type RF switch 3 port This section covers the following ViaLiteHD RF support module: RF switch module HRS-1 high isolation, DC ports unswitched HRS-3 low loss, DC ports unswitched HRS-4 high isolation, DC ports switched LEFT and RIGHT are ALWAYS referenced to the front view of the chassis.
HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX 3.2.1 RF switch 3 port, options The ViaLiteHD RF switch module offer the following options High isolation or low loss 50ohm RF connectors Frequency band (L-Band HTS and wideband 10MHz-3GHz) ...
HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX 3.2.4 Switch, module configurations The mode in which the RF switch operates is USER configurable. You can change this by using the ViaLiteHD SNMP and Web controller module. The DEFAULT configuration in which all units are delivered is PREFERRED LEFT. Below is a list of the available modes. ...
Check the fuse is securely fixed. Replace the module. Suitable replacement fuse: Description: 1A, 125V, very fast, OMNI-BLOK, SMD socketed PPM part number: 59993A OMNI-BLOK removable fuse Source: Littlefuse Suppliers part number: 0453001.MR 3.2.9 Switch, connecting the module The ViaLiteHD RF switch module has 3 RF connectors, the upper one is Left and the lower one is Right. The middle connector is Common port.
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Blue Link module: Top view, 15 pin header Yellow Link: Top View, 30 way double sided header (male) Connector Type: 2.54mm double sided edge Connector Type: Molex (C-Grid III), single connector Compatible mating connectors PPM # Description Supplier Supplier part PPM # Description Supplier Supplier part...
HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX 3.2.10 Switch, system integration In this typical configuration, the RF signal is connected to Port B of the ViaLiteHD RF splitter and the two outputs, ports A and C are fed into two ViaLiteHD single transmitter modules. These modules are connected via two separate optical fibres to two ViaLiteHD single receiver modules.
HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX Four 1:1 redundant receivers using standard plug in modules and switches, viewed from rear of chassis 3.2.12 Switch, 3U chassis configurations, six 1:1 redundant receivers The chassis configuration below can be used to provide six redundant receivers in a single ViaLiteHD 3U chassis. For simplicity the chassis configuration is viewed from the rear.
HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX Six 1:1 redundant receivers using blindmate plug in modules and switches, viewed from rear of the chassis 3.2.13 Switch, 3U chassis configurations, six and four 1:1 redundant receivers This chassis configuration would use one chassis equipped with transmitters and switches and another with receivers and switches. This has the advantage of reducing the loss ahead of the transmitter, which is advantageous in low signal scenarios.
HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX Module Type Amplifier This section covers the following ViaLiteHD RF support module: Amplifier module HRA-1 single amplifier RF IN RF OUT Power detector Microcontroller The ViaLiteHD amplifier allows you to provide additional gain in your equipment chassis. The gain of the amplifier is controlled either via manual gain control switches, SNMP (requires SNMP and web controller) or via Web GUI (requires SNMP and web controller).
HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX Amplifier front view (standard plug-in) Amplifier rear view (standard plug-in) 3.3.3 Amplifier, connecting the module The ViaLiteHD amplifier module has two rear RF ports. Function Single Amplifier Port A RF IN Port B RF OUT 3.3.4 Amplifier, front panel indicators and alarms The ViaLiteHD amplifier module uses the common front panel signalling scheme detailed in section 2.2.2.
HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX 3.3.5.4 Amplifier, performance versus gain, amplitude The amplifier has a flat wideband response; the flatness is not significantly affected by the set gain. The first three figures show the typical frequency response of a wideband (10 - 3000MHz) amplifier module at different gain settings. Figures below are typical wideband modules responses.
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HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX Gain versus frequency, gain set to minimum, gain 14.5dB There is very little change in flatness as the gain is controlled below are three plots that show the deviation in flatness of the 2, 4, 8 dB attenuation steps.
HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX Gain variance from maximum gain, 8dB gain step 3.3.5.5 Amplifier, performance versus gain, noise figure The noise figure of the amplifier is dependent in the attenuator setting. Operating the amplifier with maximum gain will reduce the noise figure.
HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX 3.3.5.6 Amplifier, performance versus gain, output P1dB The output one decibel compression point is only marginally affected by the amplifier gain unless operating at its lowest gain settings. It is only slightly affected by frequency, dropping slightly at frequencies below 100 MHz. Figures below are typical wideband modules responses. Output P1dB versus amplifier gain 10 MHz 100 MHz...
HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX Local rack chassis Remote rack chassis FOL RX FOL TX Fibre optic cable RF INPUT RF OUTPUT In this example configuration, the following parts would be required to implement the system. Quantity Description Part Number Remote chassis Chassis HRK3S...
HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX 3.3.8 Amplifier, maintenance and fault finding guide Refer to the following table that gives a list of commonly encountered problems and suggested solutions. Fault Possible Causes Solution Power LED does not illuminate. Power is not connected to the PSU. Connect mains power to the rear of the PSU.
HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX Serial Digital Modem This section covers the following ViaLiteHD RF support module: Serial Digital Modem module, which supports the following signal formats RS422/485 and RS232 Standard TTL (10kohm) and high power TTL (50ohm or 600ohm) The ViaLiteHD serial digital modem is a 10Mbps digital optical transceiver offering the following key advantages: ...
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HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX 30-way DIN Function 30-way DIN Function 30-way DIN Function Column A Column B Column C ALARM Tx_422/485_IN+ RATE_SEL Rx_422/485_OUT+ Tx_422/485_IN- OHM_SEL Rx_422/485_OUT- Tx_232_IN / TTL_IN Rx_232_OUT / TTL_OUT RTS_485 When plugged in ViaLiteHD chassis, each slot has a DE9 connector (highlighted in red in the picture below) on the backplane for data signal line connections.
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HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX Compatible mating connectors PPM # Description Supplier Supplier part PPM # Description Supplier Supplier part number number 55708 CGRID3 15 way housing Molex 90156-0155 59897 Straight connector Toby Electronics 802-S-30-S-R 54245 Crimp connector 22-24AWG Molex...
HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX 3.4.4 Serial Digital Modem, module configurations For ViaLiteHD plug-in module, the SW1 on the backside of the module (see the picture below), can be used to manually configure some module operations. If the MAN MODE of SW1 switch is set, the module is in the manual mode, and the RS422/485 operational data rate, TTL input impedance and alarm LED display mode can be changed manually by sliding appropriate SW1 switches.
HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX 3.4.6 Serial Digital Modem, maintenance and fault finding guide Refer to the following table that gives a list of commonly encountered problems and suggested solutions. Fault Possible Causes Solution Power LED does not illuminate. Power is not connected to the PSU.
HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX 3.5.3 GE FOL, module operation Connect both fibres. Check TX of the FOL is connected to the RX of the other device and RX of the FOL to TX (see connection diagram below) For the WDM version only one fibre is used, however one should check if the other device transmits at correct wavelength ...
HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX connected with correct polarity No copper cable connected Connect the cable One of the interconnected devices not Check system compatibility supporting Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 Link and traffic LEDs not Not connected via RJ45 to a Gigabit device RJ45 port MUST be connected to a Gigabit illuminated, when connected device...
HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX Yellow Link module - dimensions 65mm 40mm Standard fibre optic cable length 260mm 12.1mm Detailed mechanical drawings are available of all ViaLiteHD modules on request. Weight transmitter 60g typical Weight receiver 55g typical Blue Link module - dimensions All units are supplied with a mounting bracket.
HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX Blue Link – mounting dimensions, with rear plate 4.3.1 Blue Link – mounting dimensions, without rear plate 4.3.2...
HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX Part numbering Note: options are dependent on module type Note all combinations of options are available. Contact ViaLite Communications for more details...
HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX 6.1.2 Technical specification, Splitter, Wideband Wideband 50 ohms Wideband 50 ohms Units without DC path with DC path HRD-2-S1-0R-41 Module HRD-1-S1-0R-01 Frequency range 10-3000 Impedance, RF 50Ω SMA connector VSWR (typ) 1:1.5 1000– 1000– 10-1000 2500-3000 10-1000...
HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX Technical specification, 3 port switch 6.2.1 Technical specification, 3 port switch, L-Band HTS, high isolation L-Band HTS 50 L-Band HTS 50 L-Band HTS 75 Units ohms ohms ohms without DC path with DC path Module HRS-1-L1-0R-01 HRS-4-L1-0R-41...
HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX 6.2.2 Technical specification, 3 port switch, wideband, high isolation, 50 ohm Wideband 50 ohms Wideband 50 ohms Units without DC path with DC path HRS-4-S1-0R-41 Module HRS-1-S1-0R-01 Frequency range 10-3000 50Ω SMA Impedance, RF connector VSWR (typ) 1:1.5...
HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX 6.2.3 Technical specification, 3 port switch, L-Band HTS, Low loss, 50 ohms Units L-Band HTS 50 ohms Module HRS-3-L1-0R-01 Frequency range 700-2450 50Ω SMA Impedance, RF connector VSWR (typ) 1:1.5 Insertion loss, LEFT, port A-B dB (typ) Insertion loss, RIGHT, port C-B dB (typ)
HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX Technical specification, Amplifier, single channel 30dB gain Units Single Wideband 50 ohms Module HRA-1-S1-0R-02 Frequency range 10-3000 50Ω SMA Impedance, RF connector Stability Unconditionally stable VSWR (typ) 1:1.5 Gain, maximum set dB (typ) Gain control range dB (typ) 15.5 Gain control...
HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX Technical specification, Serial digital modem Item Units Value Module type for RS232 HRB-1-00-8R-28-L1310 HRB-1-00-8R-28-L1310 Module type for RS422 HRB-1-00-8R-28-L1310 Module type for RS485 Module type for TTL HRB-1-00-8R-29-L1310 Data Rate 1 (RS422 and RS485) kbps 0 - 115 Data Rate 2 (RS422 and RS485)
HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX Technical specification, Gigabit Ethernet Fibre Optic Link Units Value Module type, 10km range HRE-1-09-8R-20-L1310 Module type, 40km range HRE-2-09-8R-20-S1550 Module type, 70km range HRE-3-09-8R-20-S1550 Data rate Gbps Gigabit Ethernet IEEE 802.3z Fibre interface Full duplex, two fibres 1310 ±...
HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX Technical specification, LNB Power Supply Units Value Input voltage 9 to 15 Max. output current Nominal output voltage Efficiency 89 (typ) Control, options SNMP Manual via on board DIP switches Open drain alarm: OPEN: Okay, CURRENT SINK: Summary Alarm output Alarm Operating temperature range...
HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX Maintenance and fault finding guide Refer to the following table that gives a list of commonly encountered problems and suggested solutions. Fault Possible Causes Solution Power LED does not illuminate. Power is not connected to the PSU. Connect mains power to the rear of the PSU.
HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX Product Warranty ViaLite Communications 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 module to ViaLite Communications.
HRS-HB-9 S UPPORT ODULE ANDBOOK DOCX FCC Approval Information to the user of ViaLiteHD products For a Class A digital device or peripheral, the following instructions are furnished to the user. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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