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Outdoor enclosure type MINI ODE-MINI User Guide HMA-HB-2 CR4552 21/12/2020 Pulse Power & Measurement Ltd, 65 Shrivenham Hundred Business Park, Watchfield, Swindon, Wiltshire SN68TY, UK Tel +44 (0)1793 784389 Email sales@vialite.com www.vialite.com...
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There are no user serviceable modules inside. There are replaceable fuses inside the casing. Replacement should only be carried out by a PPM technician. The chassis earth stud SHOULD be connected to the safety earth. When using a 2 pin power supply cable the chassis earth stud MUST be connected to the safety earth.
MINI UTDOOR ENCLOSURE TYPE HANDBOOK When handling, hold front panel and handle only. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................4 Typical deployment ..........................4 ViaLiteHD compatibility .......................... 4 Care of fibre optic connectors ......................... 4 Fibre optic cable & connectors ....................... 5 Connector and cable types ......................
ViaLiteHD RF Fibre Optic Links (FOLs) are a family of fibre optically coupled link systems designed for the transmission of RF analogue signals over long distances for the communications market. ViaLite is a product brand manufactured by Pulse Power and Measurement Ltd (PPM). ViaLite Communications is a division of Pulse Power and Measurement Ltd (PPM).
MINI UTDOOR ENCLOSURE TYPE HANDBOOK Fibre optic cable & connectors Connector and cable types All ViaLiteHD RF modules use singlemode (9µm/125µm) cable terminated in a range of optical connectors detailed below. Cross-site fibre optic cables are available from ViaLite Communications as either standard patch leads or heavy-duty multicore cables.
MINI UTDOOR ENCLOSURE TYPE HANDBOOK Module Female Receptacle Cleaning (only recommended if problems are being experienced) Either use an optical cleaning stick or twist a cleaning tissue to form a stiff probe, moisten either with IPA. Gently push the probe into the receptacle and twist around several times to dislodge any dirt. ...
MINI UTDOOR ENCLOSURE TYPE HANDBOOK Setting up the ODE-MINI This section describes the connections between your ODE-MINI and external systems and steps that must be taken to set it up. Your ODE-MINI should be delivered preconfigured and ready, but will require connections to external services.
MINI UTDOOR ENCLOSURE TYPE HANDBOOK It is important to not obstruct / remove or repurpose the vent gland. Weatherproof interface connections To maintain the enclosure’s IP rating, you should observe the following: The front door should be closed and screws tightened. ...
MINI UTDOOR ENCLOSURE TYPE HANDBOOK Mounting the ODE-MINI Using the 70004-2 wall mounting bracket kit To wall mount your enclosure follow these steps: Drill holes in wall/ panel as per dimensions in drawing. Mount screws/ fixing hardware into wall. ...
MINI UTDOOR ENCLOSURE TYPE HANDBOOK Lightning Suppressor There are a number of options available to protect your enclosure and equipment from electromagnetic pulses. Each suppressor will protect a single RF channel. The larger 70006 suppressor has a grounding fixing (M8) on the suppressor, this should be used to achieve maximum protection. The standard options are: 27520 Lightning Suppressor Kit for Outdoor Enclosure, 1 required per RF Channel Lightning Suppressors...
MINI UTDOOR ENCLOSURE TYPE HANDBOOK Antennas A range of GPS antennas are available that are compatible with the ODE-MINI. A selection are shown below. 70005 GPS marine active antenna, 5 dBi plus 28 dB amplifier. 70040 GPS active antenna, 3.5 dBi plus 50 dB amplifier. 70005, 33 dBi 70040, 53.5 dBi Gain antenna...
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MINI UTDOOR ENCLOSURE TYPE HANDBOOK All modules that have AC coupled inputs and/or outputs will be sensitive to large transients (>5V) applied to either input or output. This may result in permanent damage to the units, particularly to low frequency units. Some receiver modules are equipped with DC loads on their outputs;...
MINI UTDOOR ENCLOSURE TYPE HANDBOOK Termination of power The ODE-MINI enclosure receives power via a NEUTRIK NAC3 power connector. The male connector is fitted to the left hand gland plate and the cable mounting free female is supplied for on-site termination. These are used for both AC and DC power.
MINI UTDOOR ENCLOSURE TYPE HANDBOOK Termination of Optical fibre The optical fibre can be terminated in the following optional patch box (5488X). As standard, the patch cable presents SC/APC connections to the end user within the patch box as shown in the picture below. Options to terminate in LC/APC or FC/APC are available.
MINI UTDOOR ENCLOSURE TYPE HANDBOOK ODE-MINI, internal features The internals of the ODE-MINI are presented as follows: INTERNAL CONNECTION VIEW FIBRE TYPE: LC/APC ONLY REAR VIEW SHOWN BELOW FIBRE CONNECTOR FRONT 1) Primary PSU VIEW SHOWN BELOW 2) Media Converter 3) Secondary PSU Position 4) LNB Voltage Selector 5) Module 1...
MINI UTDOOR ENCLOSURE TYPE HANDBOOK An option for 13V output is also available. This can be partnered with the customer selectable voltage (usually 18 V) to power LNBs with voltage defining polarisation switching. The user can then operate two optical links, one serving each polarisation from a dual LNB.
MINI UTDOOR ENCLOSURE TYPE HANDBOOK LNB Voltage tolerance The LNB voltage presented at the RF ports is nominally per the setting, but manufacturing variances have the potential for the following. LNB Voltage Minimum Maximum setting 12.6 13.5 14.6 15.6 17.5 18.8 23.3 25.0...
The standard fuse is used in all AC, 48 Vdc and 24 Vdc powered units, unless otherwise advised. 1 A, 250 V, anti-surge, 20 x 5mm, PPM part number 57117, please check Standard replaceable fuse before replacing.
PPM Manufactured Product – Warranty, which is available at: https://ppm.co.uk/warranty-periods/. Extended warranty options are available at the time of purchase. Prior to returning any goods for warranty or non-warranty repairs please contact PPM / ViaLite Communications for a returns reference.
MINI UTDOOR ENCLOSURE TYPE HANDBOOK FCC Approval Information to the user of ViaLite 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.
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