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1550 nm Forward Transmitter - Externally Modulated
Product User Manual
May/2016 - Version 1.0

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  • Page 1 AIMA3000.FT5X 1550 nm Forward Transmitter - Externally Modulated Product User Manual May/2016 - Version 1.0...
  • Page 2 AIMA3000.FT5X Product User Manual AIMA3000.FT5X 1550 nm Forward Transmitter - Externally Modulated Product User Manual Technetix Group Limited May/2016 - Version 1.0 sales@technetix.com • technetix.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    AIMA3000.FT5X Product User Manual Contents About This Manual ..............................5 Chapter Overview ....................................5 Related Documentation ..................................5 Document Conventions ..................................6 Technical Support ....................................6 Precautions .................................7 Overview ..................................8 Product Description ....................................8 3.2 Product Key Features ....................................9 3.3 Specifications ......................................10 3.4 Block Diagram ......................................12 3.5 Order Details ......................................13...
  • Page 4 AIMA3000.FT5X Product User Manual 5.7 FT5X Initial Setup....................................28 Module Configuration & Alarm setup ........................30 Port Configuration screen ..................................30 6.1.1 Confirming Input Signal ................................33 6.1.2 Alarm Status Pages ..................................34 6.1.3 Module operating voltage and temperature alarm ......................35 6.1.4 Module Port Alarms..................................36 6.1.5 Alarm Monitoring Configuration ..............................37...

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    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...

  • Page 6: Document Conventions

    ‘*’ 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 FT5X, please contact Technetix’s technical support staff: Europe:...

  • Page 7: Precautions

    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. WARNING! Exposure to class 3A laser radiation is possible.

  • Page 8: Overview

    3 Overview 3.1 Product Description The 1550 nm Forward Transmitter - Externally Modulated (FT5X) is designed to plug into Technetix latest Advanced Intelligent Multi-services Access platform (AIMA3000). Technetix wavelength-tunable FT5X series is available in single, dual and quad transmitter variants.

  • Page 9: Product Key Features

    AIMA3000.FT5X Product User Manual 3.2 Product Key Features • Plug-and-play AIMA3000 platform module with up to 4 independent forward path transmitters • Suitable for DWDM applications supporting ITU optical frequency grid wavelength channels 21 to 51 (1560.61 nm to 1536.61 nm) •...

  • Page 10: Specifications

    AIMA3000.FT5X Product User Manual 3.3 Specifications Optical Performance Optical wavelength Tunable/Fixed ITU DWDM Channels 21 to 51 (1560.61 nm to 1536.61 nm) Optical outputs 1, 2, or 4 Optical output power 5 dBm per port 6 dBm (fixed wavelength only)
  • Page 11 (4) One/Two/Four mini-SMB connectors on front panel to measure the RF input before the laser transmitter. (5) MER and BER are tested with 117 QAM256 (301.25 MHz~ 997.25 MHz). All are measured with Technetix referenced optical receiver with 20 km single- mode optical fibre 0 dBm.

  • Page 12: Block Diagram

    AIMA3000.FT5X Product User Manual 3.4 Block Diagram Figure 3 1 Block diagram FT5X Table 3 1 RT5S Block Diagram Glossary Parameters Glossary -20 dB TP -20 dB Test Point RF IN RF Input RF MGC RF Input Gain PRE AMPLIFIER...

  • Page 13: Order Details

    AIMA3000.FT5X Product User Manual 3.5 Order Details A-FT5X-[V]-[W]-[X1X2]-[Y]-[Z] 1550 nm Forward Transmitter – Externally Modulated Options: Optical Ports Single (1) Dual (2) Quad (4) Optical Output Power per Port 5 dBm (3.2 mw) 6 dBm (4 mw) (fixed wavelength only)
  • Page 14 AIMA3000.FT5X Product User Manual Note: (1) Default spacing is 200 GHz. For other wavelength configurations not listed, please contact Technetix. (2) X2 used only in dual and quad transmitter version • Dual version, X1 is first channel and X2 is the second channel •...

  • Page 15: Module Characteristics

    AIMA3000.FT5X Product User Manual 4 Module Characteristics 4.1 Module Appearance and Port Layout 4.1.1 Overview Front Panel Rear Panel Figure 4.1 Module Appearance Technetix Group Limited May/2016 - Version 1.0 sales@technetix.com • technetix.com...

  • Page 16: Front Panel Layout

    AIMA3000.FT5X Product User Manual 4.1.2 Front Panel Layout Figure 4-2 FT5X Front Panel Layout Technetix Group Limited May/2016 - Version 1.0 sales@technetix.com • technetix.com...
  • Page 17 AIMA3000.FT5X Product User Manual Table 4-1 FT5X 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...

  • Page 18: Rear Panel Layout

    AIMA3000.FT5X Product User Manual 4.1.3 Rear Panel Layout Figure 4-3 Rear Panel Layout Table 4-2 FT5X Rear Panel Functions Serial Number Item Description RF IN 1 RF Input 1 RF IN 2 RF Input 2 RF IN 3 RF Input 3...

  • Page 19: Installation

    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:...

  • Page 20: Module Installation

    AIMA3000.FT5X 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.

  • Page 21: Connecting Optical Cables

    AIMA3000.FT5X 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.
  • Page 22 AIMA3000.FT5X Product User Manual Then, pull the panel forward. Then lift up the handle and slide the fibre guide out of the front of the chassis. Technetix Group Limited May/2016 - Version 1.0 sales@technetix.com • technetix.com...

  • Page 23: Using The Fibre Tray

    AIMA3000.FT5X Product User Manual DO NOT remove the dust cap from the fibre connector until right before connecting it to the input port. Raise the clip, insert the fibre connector, and then lower the clip over the connector. When using the sliding guide, put the fibre connector in the clip and slide it in from the rear to the front, through the chassis.
  • Page 24 AIMA3000.FT5X Product User Manual Use the Fibre Guide Tool to organise the cables and wires in the fibre tray to prevent tangles and the blocking of the guide rails. Fibre Tray Area Cut-outs Technetix Group Limited May/2016 - Version 1.0 sales@technetix.com...

  • Page 25: Cleaning The Fibre Connector Ends And Front-Panel Optical Ports

    AIMA3000.FT5X Product User Manual 5.4.3 Cleaning the Fibre Connector Ends and Front-panel Optical Ports To obtain a good quality optical input signal, optical fibre input ports and fibre connector ends must be carefully cleaned. Connection terminal Head face Figure 5-4 When cleaning the optical fibre-connector end, remove the dust cap and then use a lint-free cloth dampened with a static dissipative solvent to clean the angled surface.

  • Page 26: Connecting The Optical Fibres

    AIMA3000.FT5X Product User Manual 5.4.4 Connecting the Optical Fibres Carefully lift up the hinged cover of the optical input port, align the raised tab on the connector with the slot in the port. Insert the connector until the connector is securely held in place indicated by a clicking sound.

  • Page 27: Test The Optical Output Signal

    AIMA3000.FT5X Product User Manual 5.6 Test the RF Input Signal After the input signal has been confirmed, the optical power of the associated optical output port should be tested. Use the optical power meter to test the output levels; the output values should be in accordance with the technical specifications.

  • Page 28: Ft5X Initial Setup

    AIMA3000.FT5X Product User Manual 5.7 FT5X Initial Setup Pending finalisation of module. Before installing the FT5X, check the optical output ferrule tip with a fibrescope to ensure that the connector is clean (pictured below). The cap on the optical output connector does not prevent contamination from ..
  • Page 29 AIMA3000.FT5X Product User Manual Confirm that the "Alarm Control is enabled. Check the required selection and click on “Submit” to enable/ disable alarms. Technetix Group Limited May/2016 - Version 1.0 sales@technetix.com • technetix.com...

  • Page 30: Module Configuration & Alarm Setup

    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.
  • Page 31 AIMA3000.FT5X Product User Manual After selecting “Port 1”, “Port 2”, "Port 3”, or “Port 4”, the RF configuration screen will appear for the designated transmitter. Figure 6-2 In the RF configuration screen “Laser Output Control”, “Input AGC Mode”, “Modulation Mode”, “OMI Offset”, "RF MGC”, "SBS Control", and ”Alarm Settings”...
  • Page 32 AIMA3000.FT5X Product User Manual Table 6 1 Port Configuration Parameters Description Description Items Sub Items Effect and Configuration Method Slot Port Information Module Type Port Laser Type Laser RF Input Power AGC Point Will display the total RF power Status...

  • Page 33: Confirming Input Signal

    AIMA3000.FT5X Product User Manual 6.1.1 Confirming Input Signal Input Signal is shown as the red box in Figure 6-3: Figure 6-3 Input Power Calculations The relationship between input power and the number of channels: Per channel Power = Input Power -10*LOG (number of channels) On Figure 6-3, the interface displays the “RF Input Power”...

  • Page 34: Alarm Status

    AIMA3000.FT5X Product User Manual 6.1.2 Alarm Status Pages Click the Alarms tab on the menu bar to display an overview of the alarm status of all the installed modules as shown in Figure 6-4 below. The each module row has an alarm status indicator used to show: •...

  • Page 35: Module Operating Voltage And Temperature Alarm

    AIMA3000.FT5X Product User Manual 6.1.3 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 “FT5X”, 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.

  • Page 36: Module Port Alarms

    AIMA3000.FT5X Product User Manual 6.1.4 Module Port Alarms Click on the “Port 1”, “Port 2”, "Port 3”, and “Port 4” label under the module on the left column, as shown in Figure 6-6. On the module port page, the operator can view the Total Input Power, Laser Temperature, Laser Output Power, Laser...

  • Page 37: Alarm Monitoring Configuration

    AIMA3000.FT5X Product User Manual 6.1.5 Alarm Monitoring Configuration Monitoring Function ON / OFF In Configuration section on Modules page, click Alarm Control to Enable/Disable Monitoring Function. 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 6-7 controls the detection is set to ON or OFF.
  • Page 38 AIMA3000.FT5X Product User Manual Table 6-2 Modules Page Alarms Threshold Parameters Instruction Threshold Dead Default Alarm Parameter Units HIHI Normal LOLO changeable by Band Enable user Temperature °C +12V Input voltage 13.5 10.5 +5V Input voltage -5V Input voltage -4.4 Technetix Group Limited May/2016 - Version 1.0...

  • Page 39: Input / Output Status Monitoring

    AIMA3000.FT5X Product User Manual 6.1.6 Input / Output Status Monitoring To setup Input / Output status monitoring, select the either “Port 1”, “Port 2”, "Port 3”, and “Port 4” from the left menu, and then the monitoring parameters will be listed for the designated transmitter under the “Alarm Settings” section, click on ☑...
  • Page 40 AIMA3000.FT5X Product User Manual Module Alarm Indicator Definitions Table 6-4 Module Alarm Indicator Definitions Parameters (Common) Description Definitions Related Indicators Lighting Conditions Power OFF Power OFF Power OFF All OFF During Module Initiating AM Power ON Green (2 times / sec)
  • Page 41 AIMA3000.FT5X Product User Manual STAT “Laser Output Status LSR1/ Laser-Output-Major-ALM Alarm ”is set to “Enable Laser-Shutdown LSR2/ Major” LSR3/ LSR4 STAT “Laser Output Status LSR1/ Laser-Output-Minor-ALM Alarm ”is set to “Enable Laser-Shutdown LSR2/ Amber Minor” LSR3/ LSR4 Module Alarm Indicator Definitions...

  • Page 42: Logs Management

    AIMA3000.FT5X Product User Manual 6.2 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 6-9 below: Figure 6-9 Technetix Group Limited May/2016 - Version 1.0...

  • Page 43: Device Upgrade

    * The Web GUI above only supports the manual operation from a local PC. * The FT5X 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.

  • Page 44: Restoring Factory Defaults

    AIMA3000.FT5X Product User Manual 6.4 Restoring Factory Defaults Loading factory default can restore the device to the factory default setting. Detailed operations: Click "Modules" tab and click the module to be configured as the page shown in Figure 6-11. Click "Apply" button in Factory Default section.

  • Page 45: Reboot

    AIMA3000.FT5X Product User Manual Table 6-6 Factory default and upgrade configuration parameters table Parameters Conditions Factory Default Value After Software Upgrade Alarm Control Enable/Disable Enable Retained Tx Unit Control ON / OFF Retained Laser Output Control ON / OFF Retained...
  • Page 46 AIMA3000.FT5X Product User Manual 2 Click "Apply" to reboot device. 1 Click the module to be configured. Technetix Group Limited May/2016 - Version 1.0 sales@technetix.com • technetix.com...

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    AIMA3000.FT5X 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...
  • Page 48 AIMA3000.FT5X Product User Manual Check the Fans, or lower the room Operating environment Temperature is lower temperature. If the temperature is normal, or higher. please contact Technetix technical support. +12V /+5V /-5VInput Voltage is lower or higher. Please contact Technetix technical support.

  • Page 49: Declaration Of Conformity

    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: FT5X – 1550 nm Externally Modulated Quad Transmitter Conforms to the following standards:...

  • Page 50: Appendix A: Default Alarm Limit Settings

    AIMA3000.FT5X 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 -5V Input voltage -4.4 Technetix Group Limited May/2016 - Version 1.0...

  • Page 51: Appendix B: Factory Default Settings

    AIMA3000.FT5X Product User Manual Appendix B: Factory Default Settings Parameter Units HIHI Alarm Control Enable/Disable Enable Retained Tx Unit Control ON / OFF Retained Laser Output Control ON / OFF Retained Modulation Mode CW/Modulated Retained Input AGC Mode ON / OFF...
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