Transmode Systems TM-Series Technical Description

8ch variable optical attenuator

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Technical Description
8ch Variable Optical Attenuator-II (VOA-8CH/II)
8ch Variable Optical Attenuator (VOA-8CH R1)
Rev F, 2009-02-10

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  • Page 1 TM-Series Technical Description 8ch Variable Optical Attenuator-II (VOA-8CH/II) 8ch Variable Optical Attenuator (VOA-8CH R1) Rev F, 2009-02-10...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Alarms...........................23 Mechanical Layout ...................24 VOA-8CH ........................24 VOA-8CH/II ........................25 Technical data ....................26 Transmode Systems AB © 2009 Transmode Systems AB Box 42114 All rights reserved. No part of this document SE-126 14 Stockholm may be reproduced without written Home page: www.transmode.com...
  • Page 3: General

    Users must take full responsibility for their application of any products. In no event shall Transmode Systems AB be liable for any indirect, special, consequential or incidental damages, including, without limitation, lost profits or loss or damage to data arising from the use or inability to use this manual, even if Transmode or its suppliers have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
  • Page 4: Functional Description

    All Tx/Rx interfaces marked “Post” are ports facing a MDU. Note that the return path, i.e. from “Post” to “Pre” is not attenuated. This is a glass-through connection. Transmode Systems AB © 2009 Transmode Systems AB Box 42114 All rights reserved. No part of this document SE-126 14 Stockholm may be reproduced without written Home page: www.transmode.com...
  • Page 5: General Description, Voa-8Ch

    VOA-8CH. NOTE! This unit is given a LTB (Last Time Buy) in May 2009) Transmode Systems AB © 2009 Transmode Systems AB Box 42114 All rights reserved. No part of this document...
  • Page 6: Comparison Voa-8Ch And Voa-8Ch/Ii

    An addition of a new Transponder or replacement of an existing will ensure that the same optical power level is fed to the network. Figure 3: Example network with VOA-8CH Transmode Systems AB © 2009 Transmode Systems AB Box 42114 All rights reserved. No part of this document SE-126 14 Stockholm may be reproduced without written Home page: www.transmode.com...
  • Page 7 (TNM) where an analysis of the power levels can be done along a link to give guidance on where power adjustments shall be made. Transmode Systems AB © 2009 Transmode Systems AB Box 42114 All rights reserved. No part of this document...
  • Page 8: Placement In Card Cage

    13-17. The VOA-8CH/II is an active unit and can be placed in any slot in the TM-3000 chassis. Transmode Systems AB © 2009 Transmode Systems AB Box 42114 All rights reserved. No part of this document...
  • Page 9: Setting Up Voa Via Enm Gui

    (e.g. fan and power buttons). This will be explained in more detail in the sections that follow. Transmode Systems AB © 2009 Transmode Systems AB Box 42114 All rights reserved. No part of this document...
  • Page 10: Enm Frame Overview

    See the figure below to see a split view of these three frames. Figure 6: ENM GUI Split View Transmode Systems AB © 2009 Transmode Systems AB Box 42114 All rights reserved. No part of this document SE-126 14 Stockholm may be reproduced without written Home page: www.transmode.com...
  • Page 11: Verbose Mode

    This will vary from unit to unit. When needed configurations have been done it is recommended to reset the verbose mode to “off”. Transmode Systems AB © 2009 Transmode Systems AB Box 42114 All rights reserved. No part of this document SE-126 14 Stockholm may be reproduced without written Home page: www.transmode.com...
  • Page 12: Equipment Frame

    To configure a TU there is an empty area that can be clicked on and a board wizard will pop up. Transmode Systems AB © 2009 Transmode Systems AB Box 42114 All rights reserved. No part of this document...
  • Page 13: Ne Configurations

    For additional information on how to commission on node and network level, see the “Installation & Commissioning” sections within the System Manual. Transmode Systems AB © 2009 Transmode Systems AB Box 42114 All rights reserved. No part of this document...
  • Page 14: Voa-8Ch

    When clicking on one of the interfaces on the VOA-8CH unit in the equipment view, the following window is presented. A number of tabs enable access to information and enter configuration data. Transmode Systems AB © 2009 Transmode Systems AB Box 42114 All rights reserved. No part of this document SE-126 14 Stockholm may be reproduced without written Home page: www.transmode.com...
  • Page 15: Inventory Tab

    15 (26) 3.5.2 Inventory tab The Inventory tab provides inventory data. Transmode Systems AB © 2009 Transmode Systems AB Box 42114 All rights reserved. No part of this document SE-126 14 Stockholm may be reproduced without written Home page: www.transmode.com...
  • Page 16: Voa Interface Tab

    Individual settings per VOA function is done via the “Change” button at “Control mode”. Same settings on all VOA functions can be done via the button “MultiSet”. Transmode Systems AB © 2009 Transmode Systems AB Box 42114 All rights reserved. No part of this document...
  • Page 17: Voa-8Ch/Ii

    This start page provides general information about the unit. The other tabs are described below. Transmode Systems AB © 2009 Transmode Systems AB Box 42114 All rights reserved. No part of this document SE-126 14 Stockholm may be reproduced without written Home page: www.transmode.com...
  • Page 18: Inventory Tab

    18 (26) 3.6.2 Inventory tab Inventory information on HW and SW Transmode Systems AB © 2009 Transmode Systems AB Box 42114 All rights reserved. No part of this document SE-126 14 Stockholm may be reproduced without written Home page: www.transmode.com...
  • Page 19: All Ports Tab

    “Wanted attenuation”: This value can not be set to less than 2.5 dB (which is the insertion loss) and not higher than 20 dB (which is the max attenuation, including the insertion loss) Transmode Systems AB © 2009 Transmode Systems AB Box 42114 All rights reserved. No part of this document...
  • Page 20: Pre Tab

    “Wanted attenuation”: This value can not be set to less than 2.5 dB (which is the insertion loss) and not higher than 20 dB (which is the max attenuation, including the insertion loss) Transmode Systems AB © 2009 Transmode Systems AB Box 42114 All rights reserved. No part of this document...
  • Page 21: Module Tab

    21 (26) 3.6.5 Module tab The Module tab presents data originating from the onboard VOA-module. Transmode Systems AB © 2009 Transmode Systems AB Box 42114 All rights reserved. No part of this document SE-126 14 Stockholm may be reproduced without written Home page: www.transmode.com...
  • Page 22: Post Tab

    3.6.6 Post tab The “Post” tab enables the connections facing the MDU’s to be labelled. Transmode Systems AB © 2009 Transmode Systems AB Box 42114 All rights reserved. No part of this document SE-126 14 Stockholm may be reproduced without written Home page: www.transmode.com...
  • Page 23: Management

    When the VOA module exceeds the threshold. See System Manual Volume B, Installation & Commissioning, “Commissioning Guide” for further details Transmode Systems AB © 2009 Transmode Systems AB Box 42114 All rights reserved. No part of this document SE-126 14 Stockholm may be reproduced without written Home page: www.transmode.com...
  • Page 24: Mechanical Layout

    24 (26) MECHANICAL LAYOUT VOA-8CH All optical connectors are of MU-type. Transmode Systems AB © 2009 Transmode Systems AB Box 42114 All rights reserved. No part of this document SE-126 14 Stockholm may be reproduced without written Home page: www.transmode.com...
  • Page 25: Voa-8Ch/Ii

    2009-02-10 TD-VOA-8CH 25 (26) VOA-8CH/II All optical connectors are of MU-type. Transmode Systems AB © 2009 Transmode Systems AB Box 42114 All rights reserved. No part of this document SE-126 14 Stockholm may be reproduced without written Home page: www.transmode.com...
  • Page 26: Technical Data

    VOA-8CH 11.0 released version. VOA-8CH/II Disabled component in BOM 12.0 Transmode Systems AB © 2009 Transmode Systems AB Box 42114 All rights reserved. No part of this document SE-126 14 Stockholm may be reproduced without written Home page: www.transmode.com SWEDEN...

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