The following documents may be used in conjunction with this manual: • Technetix.AIMA3000 - Product User Manual • Technetix.AIMA ASMM - Product User Manual • AIMA3000 NMS Web Management System Product User Manual Technetix.NMS3-EPSM - Basic Inventory Management Technetix.NMS3-EPSM - Basic Alarm Management Technetix.NMS3-EPSM - Basic System Management...
‘*’ Asterisk: Points marked with an asterisk means there is a corresponding note on the page 1.4 Technical Support If you need help in the process of setting up and maintaining an RPAS, please contact Technetix’s technical support staff: Europe:...
Outage or overload requiring service and repairs Unplug the unit and refer the servicing to Technetix qualified service personnel only. Servicing and repairs DO NOT attempt to service this unit yourself. Refer all servicing needs to Technetix qualified service personnel only. Technetix Group Limited May/2016 - Version 1.0...
3 Overview 3.1 Product Description The RPAS, RF Return-Path Amplifier - Standard series, is designed to plug into Technetix latest generation Advanced Intelligent Multi-services Access Platform - the AIMA3000. The RPAS has two independent amplifier circuits and it accepts return-path RF signals from 5 MHz to 200 MHz through the two RF input ports. The module has an adjustable gain of 10 dB to 30 dB and has dual output ports.
Storage temperature -25 ~ 70 °C Storage humidity 90 % (Non-condensing) Dimensions (W*D*H) 24.6 * 410 * 152.5 mm Weight 0.88 kg Network management Technetix NMSE or through ASMM’s Web Interface Technetix Group Limited May/2016 - Version 1.0 sales@technetix.com • technetix.com...
AIMA3000.RPAS Product User Manual 3.4 Block Diagram Table 3- 1 RPAS Block Diagram Glossary Parameters Glossary RF IN RF Input TP RF IN -20 dB RF -20 dB Input Test point MAIN RF OUT RF Output TP RF OUT -20 dB...
AIMA3000.RPAS Product User Manual 1.1 Order Details A-RPAS-[Y]-[Z] RF Return Path Amplifier – Standard Module Options: Number of RF Ports Dual Bandwidth 5~200 MHz Technetix Group Limited May/2016 - Version 1.0 sales@technetix.com • technetix.com...
AIMA3000.RPAS Product User Manual 4.1.2 Front Panel Layout Technetix Group Limited May/2016 - Version 1.0 sales@technetix.com • technetix.com...
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AIMA3000.RPAS Product User Manual Table 4 1 RPAS Front Panel Functions Item Number Item Description Module Gain Control Mode Indicator MODE LED MGC: Green Light Blinking AGC: Green Module Alarm Indicator Normal: Green STATUS LED Minor Alarm: Amber Major Alarm: Red...
Before installing this device, you must ensure that the unit is intact and ready for installation. Unpack and check the unit: Open the box to check for any damage that may have occurred during shipment. If damage is found, please contact a Technetix customer support representative. Necessary equipment and tools for installation: Table 5.1 Necessary equipment and tools for installation...
AIMA3000.RPAS Product User Manual 5.3 Module Installation Gently depress the orange retaining clip and release the hinged tab Hinged tab AIMA Module Orange retaining clip Hold the AIMA module casing upright, align it with the AIMA3000 slide rails for the correct slot, and insert the module until it reaches the multi-pin connector.
AIMA3000.RPAS Product User Manual After the module is inserted, gently push the hinged tab until it snaps into the orange retaining clip. While pushing down on the hinged tab, the AIMA module will mate with the power bus and will lock in into the chassis...
6 Module Configuration & Alarm setup The module configuration settings can be configured using the web interface and Technetix NMSE (network management software). This manual only provides details on the web interface. For login details and network setup, please refer to the AIMA-ASMM user manual.
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AIMA3000.RPAS Product User Manual After selecting “Port 1” or "Port 2", the RF configuration screen will appear for the designated transmitter. Figure 6.2 In the RPAS "Port 1" or "Port 2" configuration screen “Output Gain Control”, “Slope Control”, “Input Gain Control”, “Gain Control Type”, and “Alarm Settings”...
AIMA3000.RPAS Product User Manual 6.2 Alarms Monitoring All alarm information is monitored by the ASMM module. If an alarm occurs, the operator can view the associated module page to find more detailed alarm information. 6.2.1 Alarm Status Pages Click the "Alarms" tab on the top menu bar to display an overview of the alarm status of all the installed modules as shown in Figure 6-3 below.
AIMA3000.RPAS Product User Manual 6.2.2 Module operating voltage and temperature alarm Click on the corresponding module, as shown in the following figure, to view the module alarm information. By clicking on “RPAS”, under “Modules” tab, the operator can view the module temperature and power supply voltage alarms. The operator can utilise the status indicators to judge whether the module is working properly.
AIMA3000.RPAS Product User Manual 6.2.3 Module Port Alarms Click on the “Port 1” or "Port 2" label under the selected module on the left column, as shown in Figure 6- 5. Then an operator can view the "Total Input Power", "Output Power", and the "AGC Status" alarms: Status has three conditions: •...
AIMA3000.RPAS Product User Manual Alarm Monitoring Configuration Monitoring Function ON / OFF In the Configuration section, on the "Modules" page, click "Alarm Control" to toggle the Monitoring Function. 6.2.4.1 Temperature, +12V, +5V Voltage Alarm Levels Management By default, temperature, +12 V, +5 V, - 5V voltage alarms are all set to ON. The check box as shown in Figure 6. 6 toggles detection.
AIMA3000.RPAS Product User Manual 6.3 Input / Output Status Monitoring To setup Input / Output status monitoring, select the “Port 1" or "Port 2" label from the left menu under the desired module, and then the monitoring parameters will be listed in the “Alarm Settings” section, click on ☑ to toggle the alarms.
AIMA3000.RPAS Product User Manual 6.4 Logs Management The operator can view all the alarms of the modules in the chassis on the logs management page. Click “Logs” to enter the logs management page. Refer to Figure 6.8 below: Figure 6.8 Technetix Group Limited May/2016 - Version 1.0...
* The Web GUI above only supports the manual operation from a local PC. * The RPAS supports automated firmware updates and automatic backup & restore features via TFTP when managed via Technetix NMSE management software. Please refer to the NMSE Product User Manual for more information.
AIMA3000.RPAS Product User Manual 6.6 Restoring Factory Defaults Loading the factory defaults can restore the device to the original factory settings. Detailed operations: Click the "Modules" tab on the top menu and click the module to be configured on the left menu as the page shown in Figure 6.10.
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AIMA3000.RPAS Product User Manual Table 6-3 Factory default and upgrade configuration parameters table Parameters Configuration Factory default value After software upgrade Alarm Control ON / OFF Retained TxUnitControl ON / OFF Retained AGC Mode ON / OFF Retained Broadcast MGC (dB)
AIMA3000.RPAS Product User Manual 6.7 Reboot The module can be made to reboot remotely, as shown in Figure 6.11 below. Detailed operations: Click the "Modules" tab on the top menu, the click the corresponding RPAS module from the left menu, and click the "Apply"...
AIMA3000.RPAS Product User Manual 7 Troubleshooting Indicator for determining faults If there is a fault, the operator can use the status LEDs to determine the location and condition of the fault. Please see Table 7.1 below: Table 7-1 Fault Judgment Table...
8 Declaration of Conformity According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN45014 Manufacturer's Name: Technetix Manufacturer’s Address: Technetix Ltd, Innovation House, Technetix Business Park, Albourne, West Sussex, BN6 9EB Product Name: RF Return-Path Amplifier - Standard series Conforms to the following standards:...
AIMA3000.RPAS Product User Manual Appendix A: Default Alarm Limit Settings Threshold Default Alarm Parameter Units HIHI Normal LOLO DeadBand changeable by Enable user Temperature °C +12V Input voltage 13,5 10,5 +5V Input voltage Technetix Group Limited May/2016 - Version 1.0 sales@technetix.com...
AIMA3000.RPAS Product User Manual Appendix B: Factory Default Settings Parameters Conditions Factory Default Value After Software Upgrade Alarm Detection Control ON / OFF Retained Output Control ON / OFF Retained Output Gain Type MGC / AGC Retained Output RF Pad Level (dB)
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