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Unplug unit and refer servicing only to Ascent Communication Technology qualified service personnel. Servicing Do not attempt to service this unit yourself. Refer all servicing only to Ascent Communication Technology qualified service personnel. Solutions Provider for FTTx, RFoG, and HFC www.ascentcomtec.com...
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AT5200 FTTX Multiport EDFA AT5200 2RU Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier (EDFA) offers a flexible and scalable optical amplification for high quality video transmission in CATV networks. Together with ACT AT5000 series 1550nm transmitter, the AT5200 EDFA provides an ideal video overlay solution in high density FTTX networks to bring the video services to business and home premises.
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AT5200 FTTX Multiport EDFA AT5200 EDFA Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier - 19” 1 or 2RU Operating CATV Wavelength, nm 1540 to 1563 OLT Pass Wavelength, nm 1310/1490 (signal pass-through) (WDM Optional) CATV Pass Wavelength Loss, dB OLT Pass Wavelength Loss, dB Input Power, dBm -10 to 10, 3dBm typical, -6dBm to 8dBm (constant output) Maximum Output Power, dBm...
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AT5200 FTTX Multiport EDFA The maximum output power per port is 26dBm. Output power is measured after WDM. Contact ACT Sales Representative for more information. Solutions Provider for FTTx, RFoG, and HFC www.ascentcomtec.com Page 8 of 29...
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AT5200 FTTX Multiport EDFA On receiving your new EDFA, you should carefully unpack and examine the contents for loss or damage that may have occurred during shipping. Refer to warranty registration if loss or damage has occurred. The EDFA pack will consist of the following: Description EDFA, Erbium Doped Fiber Amplifier...
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AT5200 FTTX Multiport EDFA The following steps explain how the EDFA is to be installed. Please read them carefully: Unpack the optical amplifier and inspect the unit as stated in Section 3.1. Locate the optical amplifier in a 19” cabinet, ensuring adequate ventilation and space for accessing the rear ports and front-panel keypad.
AT5200 FTTX Multiport EDFA Item Description Status LED GREEN – EDFA works normal. RED – No INPUT or EDFA ERROR (refer to LCD screen for more information ) LASER INPUT LED OPT OUTPUT LED GREEN – Optical Input Normal; No Light – No Optical Input POWER LED GREEN –...
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AT5200 FTTX Multiport EDFA Item Description Operation Fan vent. IEC Main Input Power 1 Mains input power, 90 to 265 Vac, 50 / 60 Hz, fused IEC input, includes spare fuse. Or 30 to 72 VDC input. Inputs 1 to 2 for power redundancy.
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AT5200 FTTX Multiport EDFA The EDFA comprises an Optical Gain Block, Control Board, and serial interface. The Optical Gain Block consists of an Erbium Doped Fiber in conjunction with single or dual 980 nm pump lasers for high optical power efficiency. The Control Board monitors and controls the Optical Gain Block and feeds the front-panel LED indicators as shown in Section 3.5.
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AT5200 FTTX Multiport EDFA The EDFA alarm system is designed to generate only urgent alarms. This is due to the importance of the EDFA, as this module will usually drive a large portion of the optical distribution network. Working status indication (LED) is next to the power switch in the front panel.
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AT5200 FTTX Multiport EDFA The EDFA’s software is fully automatic and constantly monitors key parameters. These parameters are stored in the unit’s EEPROM and/or microcontroller. Some may be changed via external communications. The unit is designed for local and remote monitoring and control. Factory Defaults / EEPROM Settings The software uses EEPROM for memory back up of the lower and upper alarm limits for analogue parameters and for control variables as set by the user.
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AT5200 FTTX Multiport EDFA Each Output Read-only menu, tells the each output of EDFA in dBm. PA Current Read-only menu, tells the pre pump current of EDFA PA Temp Read-only menu, tells the pre pump temperature of EDFA BA Current Read-only menu, display the multi-mode amplify current of EDFA Unit Temp Read-only menu, tells the case temperature...
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AT5200 FTTX Multiport EDFA 3. Set the IP address Select the menu that need modification, press button enter into sub menu, then press button enter into menu modify status, press▲/▼button to increase/decrease the value, button to shift the value, at last bit press button to save, and press ...
AT5200 FTTX Multiport EDFA Pin Assignment When network management reticle (RJ-45 connector in each side) connects NMS PC and AT- 52-EDFA series directly, it should use straight reticle. See Figure below: RJ-45 connector straight through connecting Workstation port Input receive data+ Output transmit data+ Input receive data- Output transmit data-...
AT5200 FTTX Multiport EDFA 2) Prepare a twisted pair Ethernet cable with RJ-45 plugs on each end. Use Cat 3, 4 or 5 cable for standard 10Mbps Ethernet connections, or Cat 5 cable for 100Mbps Fast Ethernet connections. 3) Plug one end of the cable into the PC's NIC and plug the other end into any RJ-45 port of the AT-52-EDFA series.
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AT5200 FTTX Multiport EDFA Pin Assignment DB9/RS232 pin assignment Distribution RXD: accepting of data TXD: transmitter data SG: signal Pin information Port connection AT-52-EDFA series is equipped with a cable to connect AT-52-EDFA series serial port. This cable has a DB9 connector in AT-52-EDFA series and PC side. According to the following steps to connect cables: 1) Through RS232 (DB9) cable, connect a super terminal program PC to RS232 port in AT-52- EDFA series back panel.
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AT5200 FTTX Multiport EDFA The user can use web browser to check the working condition and basic parameters of the amplifier, it supports IE, Chrome, Firefox , opera and other main web browser. The following example are based on Opera browser. 1.
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AT5200 FTTX Multiport EDFA 2. Open web browser, input the IP add, For example: 192.168.0.22 Then login version Solutions Provider for FTTx, RFoG, and HFC www.ascentcomtec.com Page 23 of 29...
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AT5200 FTTX Multiport EDFA User Name: admin Password: 123456 3. The working condition version: Solutions Provider for FTTx, RFoG, and HFC www.ascentcomtec.com Page 24 of 29...
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AT5200 FTTX Multiport EDFA 4. Items guide on the left, click to enter: Solutions Provider for FTTx, RFoG, and HFC www.ascentcomtec.com Page 25 of 29...
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AT5200 FTTX Multiport EDFA Any time the fiber leads to the amplifier are disconnected, there is the potential for contamination of the ends of the fiber connectors. Dirt or other contaminants on these components can reduce the amplifier’s performance and can result in permanent damage to the device.
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