Table of Contents Chapter 1 General Information.....................1-1 Overview..........................1-1 How to Contact ANTEC Network Technologies ..............1-2 We Welcome Your Comments..................1-3 Safety..........................1-4 Equipment Description ....................1-10 Equipment Specifications....................1-13 List of Abbreviations ......................1-15 Chapter 2 Installation ......................2-1 Overview..........................2-1 Section A Preparing for Installation................2-A-1 Overview........................2-A-1 Unpacking ........................2-A-2...
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Table of Contents - continued Chapter 3 Setup and Operation ....................3-1 Overview..........................3-1 Section A Activating the LLNTR ..................3-A-1 Activation........................3-A-1 Section B Controls and Indicators.................3-B-1 Overview........................3-B-1 Front Panel Controls and Indicators................3-B-2 Rear Panel Connectors ....................3-B-4 Section C Status Monitoring ..................3-C-1 Overview........................3-C-1 User Panel ........................3-C-2 EMIC ...........................3-C-3 Third Party ........................3-C-4...
Use these lists to find the desired information. In this Chapter This chapter contains these major topics. Topic See Page How to Contact ANTEC Network Technologies We Welcome Your Comments Safety Equipment Description 1-10 Equipment Specifications...
Chapter 1 - General Information How to Contact ANTEC Network Technologies Overview ANTEC Network Technologies is ready to assist you as necessary. Here’s how to contact us. How to Contact ANTEC Network Technologies In the USA . . . Outside the USA . . .
You can contact us by mail or e-mail. Comment By Mail . . . By E-mail: Write to: Send a message to: ANTEC Network Technologies tech.pubs@antec.com Attention: Technical Publications 11450 Technology Circle Duluth, GA 30097 70285 LLNTR Installation and Operation...
Chapter 1 - General Information Safety Overview Safety of personnel is the primary concern during all procedures. This section describes typical safety considerations. All of them may not apply to you or your installation/operation environment. Additional Your organization may have additional safety requirements. These Requirements recommendations in no way supersede any safety requirements of your organization.
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Chapter 1 - General Information Safety, Continued A graphic symbol and title denote each type of admonishment. The table below Admonishment Symbols lists typical admonishments, their graphic symbol and meaning. All of these admonishments may not be used in this manual. Admonishment Graphic Symbol Meaning...
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Chapter 1 - General Information Safety, Continued Have an emergency plan. Know the procedures for obtaining first-aid and Emergency Plan firefighting assistance. Plan your work and maintain good housekeeping. Your safety and the quality of the product depend on it. Resuscitation Personnel working with or near hazardous voltages or chemicals should be familiar with modern methods of resuscitation.
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Chapter 1 - General Information Safety, Continued Electrical Danger - continued DANGER Replacement of fuses or other parts must be with identical types and ratings. Substitution of non-identical parts may cause safety and fire hazards. Servicing this equipment may require working with protective covers removed and ac power connected.
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Chapter 1 - General Information Safety, Continued These are general safety precautions associated with a class 1B laser. They are Laser Safety Summary not related to any specific procedure. These are recommended precautions that personnel must understand and apply. Radiation from semiconductor laser diodes feeding this detector may be sufficiently intensive to cause almost instantaneous damage to the eye.
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Continued Labels A safety label is affixed to this equipment in plain view. The safety label is shown below. 9848N40000001230 S/N: ANTEC Network Technologies 5720 Peachtree Parkway Norcross, GA 30092 U.S.A DANGER Invisible laser radiation - Avoid direct P/N: exposure to beam. operate only with Manf: Month proper optical fiber installed in connector.
Chapter 1 - General Information Equipment Description Overview This section contains a high-level physical and functional description of the LLNTR. LLNTR features are listed below: • Front Panel Accessible Test Points Optical Output Power (1 V dc/10mW) RF Laser Drive Level (-30dB) •...
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Chapter 1 - General Information Equipment Description, Continued The diagram below illustrates the LLNTR Diagram XMTR LLNTR 15XX.XX nm 5-210 MHz POWER OPTICAL POWER LASER TEMP LASER BIAS RF ATTENUATOR ADJUST OPTICAL POWER (1Vdc/10mW) TEST -30dB The diagram below shows how the LLNTR functions. Functional Diagram Laser Status Alarms...
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Chapter 1 - General Information Equipment Description, Continued Refer to the LLNTR functional diagram. The RF input requires a nominal Functional Description 32 dBmV/channel signal for 6 channel loading. This signal is amplified and then passed through a variable attenuator circuit. The variable attenuator has a range of –8 to +2 dB and is controlled by a front panel potentiometer.
Chapter 1 - General Information Equipment Specifications Overview This section describes specifications of the LLNTR. The table below lists optical specifications. Optical Specifications Characteristic Specification Output power +9 ±1 dBm Connector return loss >65 dB SC/APC Wavelength 1560.61 ±0.1 nm 1558.98 ±0.1 nm 1557.36 ±0.1 nm 1555.75 ±0.1 nm...
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Chapter 1 - General Information Equipment Specifications, Continued RF Specifications (continued) Characteristic Specification 1, 2 < -59 dB 2, 3, 7 NPR dynamic range 15 dB for 35 MHz Crosstalk > 40 dB Notes: 1. Six CW carriers. 7, 13, 19, 25, 31 and 37 MHz 2.
Chapter 1 - General Information List of Abbreviations Overview This table lists non-standard abbreviations in this manual. Abbreviations Abbreviation Definition companded delta modulation carrier-to-noise Carrier to noise ratio composite second order composite triple beat decibel decibel referenced to 1 milliwatt dBmV decibel-millivolt directional coupler...
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Chapter 2 Installation Overview Introduction This chapter describes installation of the Laser Link Narrowcast Return Transmitter (LLNTR). In this Chapter This chapter contains these sections. Topic See Section Preparing for Installation Installing the LLNTR Care and Cleaning of Optical Connectors 70285 LLNTR Installation and Operation...
Section A Preparing for Installation Overview Introduction This section describes preparing to install the LLNTR. This section contains the following topics. In this Section Topic See Page Unpacking 2-A-2 Inspection 2-A-3 How to Return Equipment 2-A-4 Recommended Tools and Equipment 2-A-6 70285 LLNTR Installation and Operation...
Chapter 2 - Installation Unpacking Overview ANTEC Network Technologies thoroughly inspects and carefully packs all equipment before shipment. At the time of shipment, the carrier assumes responsibility for its safe delivery; therefore, do not return damaged units to ANTEC Network Technologies.
If you discover damage after unpacking, make a written request for inspection by the carrier's agent within 15 days of delivery date. File any claims with the carrier, not ANTEC Network Technologies. How to Follow this procedure to inventory equipment.
Chapter 2 - Installation How to Return Equipment Overview ANTEC Network Technologies makes every effort to ensure parts and equipment arrive in working condition. Occasionally, it may be necessary to return parts or equipment that are not in working condition.
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City, State, Country and Zip/Postal Code Telephone Number RR Number Problem Description NOTE Ship equipment prepaid. ANTEC Network Technologies will not accept freight collect. Ship equipment to ANTEC Network Technologies as directed by Customer Service. 70285 LLNTR Installation and Operation 2-A-5...
Chapter 2 - Installation Recommended Tools and Equipment Tools and These recommended tools and equipment are required for installation. Equipment Quantity Description 1/4-inch flat-blade screwdriver Optical connector cleaning supplies 2-A-6 LLNTR Installation and Operation 70285...
Section B Installing the LLNTR Installation Introduction This section describes installing the LLNTR. The LLNTR is shipped assembled with the exception of the 15-pin male-to- female shielded cable assembly and keys for the ON/OFF switch. Install the LLNTR in any slot, one through seven, of the mainframe. After installation, refer to the procedures in Chapter 3, Setup and Operation, to activate the LLNTR.
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Chapter 2 - Installation Installation, Continued Procedure (continued) Step Action NOTE When installing in a mainframe bay that is equipped with 14 rails, remove the rail in the “B” position to accommodate the LLNTR. Carefully insert the LLNTR into an empty slot of the Laser Link II Mainframe.
Section C Care and Cleaning of Optical Connectors Overview Introduction Fiber optic connectors are cleaned at assembly, but require recleaning when the equipment is installed. Both the connector attached to the bulkhead adapter in the equipment and the jumper connector that will be attached to the bulkhead adapter must be cleaned.
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Chapter 2 - Installation Overview, Continued Consumable These consumable materials are required for the cleaning procedure. Materials • Lint Free Wipes (tissues) • Ethyl or Isopropyl Alcohol, >91% purity (Do not use a lesser grade. Do not use common rubbing alcohol.) •...
Chapter 2 - Installation Cleaning Overview This section describes cleaning two types of optical connectors: Connectors installed in a bulkhead adapter • Connectors not installed in a bulkhead adapter • Cleaning of Follow this procedure to clean optical connectors installed in an equipment Connectors in a bulkhead adapter.
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Chapter 2 - Installation Cleaning, Continued Cleaning of Connectors in a Bulkhead Adapter (continued) Step Action Swab the bulkhead adapter using a lint-free swab as follows: CAUTION Do not use alcohol less than 91% pure. Do not use common rubbing alcohol. Failure to observe this caution will deposit contaminates on the fiber surface.
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Chapter 2 - Installation Cleaning, Continued Cleaning of Connectors in a Bulkhead Adapter(continued) Step Action Blow dust particles from the interior surface of the bulkhead adapter using filtered canned air as follows: CAUTION Be sure to hold air can in upright position so that liquid from the can cannot enter the air tube.
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Chapter 2 - Installation Cleaning, Continued Cleaning of Follow this procedure to clean optical connectors not installed in an equipment Connectors Not bulkhead adapter. in a Bulkhead Adapter Step Action NOTE Do not reinstall protective cap after cleaning procedure. Protective caps are designed to protect the connector ferrule from damage, not to keep the connector clean.
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Chapter 2 - Installation Cleaning, Continued Cleaning of Connectors Not in a Bulkhead Adapter (continued) Step Action Gently wipe the connector ferrule and endface. For APC connectors only, wipe with one continuous motion in the direction of the angle. Discard the wipes. Place a dry lint-free wipe on a solid surface and gently slide the connector endface across the wipe.
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Chapter 3 Setup and Operation Overview Introduction This chapter describes how to set up and operate Laser Link Narrowcast Return Transmitter (LLNTR). These procedures assume the LLNTR is installed according to the procedures in Chapter 2 of this manual. In this Chapter This chapter contains the following sections.
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Section A Activating the LLNTR Activation Introduction This section describes activating the LLNTR. Activation consists of connecting the RF input signal to the LLNTR. When the input signal is connected, the LLNTR automatically produces an optical output. RF Signal Input Check the RF input signal with a spectrum analyzer prior to connecting the Check cable to the RF IN jack of the LLNTR.
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Section B Controls and Indicators Overview Introduction This section describes the controls and indicators of the Laser Link Narrowcast Return Transmitter (LLNTR). In this Section This section contains the following topics. Topic See Page Front Panel Controls and Indicators 3-B-2 Rear Panel Connectors 3-B-4 70285...
Chapter 3 – Setup and Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators Overview The front panel of the Laser Link Narrowcast Return Transmitter (LLNTR). provides access to the optical and RF test points, RF attenuator and LED diagnostic indicators and the optical output connector. Diagram This diagram shows the front panel of the LLNTR.
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Chapter 3 – Setup and Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators, Continued Description The table below describes the front panel controls and indicators. Reference Control/Indicator Description POWER LED Displays status of power to the LLNTR: • Green indicates normal operation of the +24 V dc primary power supply •...
Chapter 3 – Setup and Operation Rear Panel Connectors Overview The rear panel of the LLNTR provides access to the RF input connector and the power interface. Diagram This diagram shows the rear panel of the LLNTR. Continued on next page 3-B-4 LLNTR Installation and Operation 70285...
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Chapter 3 – Setup and Operation Rear Panel Connectors, Continued The table below describes the rear panel controls and indicators. Description Reference Connector Description RF IN RF input F-type connector POWER 15-pin D-type connector. Provides power and alarm connector to the Laser Link II Mainframe power distribution board.
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Section C Status Monitoring Overview Introduction This section describes status monitoring for the LLNTR. In addition to the front-panel LEDs, LLNTR vital parameters are also privided to the mainframe EMIC or user panel and to the mainframe telemetry port. Depending on the configuration purchased, the mainframe is shipped to the customer with either the EMIC or the user panel installed.
Chapter 3 – Setup and Operation User Panel Description The Laser Link user panel receives information from the LLNTR through the mainframe’s general operation alarm, GOALN. The ALARM LED on the panel illuminates red to signal an alarm condition for any of the modules housed in the mainframe (transmitters, receivers, and amplifiers).
Chapter 3 – Setup and Operation EMIC Description The optional Element Management Interface Card (EMIC) collects the vital signs signals of the modules in a Laser Link II Mainframe • provides the communications interface between the mainframe and the • Track Link system (if used) Parameters monitored by this system include: power supply status, +5 V dc status, optical output power, laser bias current, and laser temperature (via...
Chapter 3 – Setup and Operation Third Party Description For use with third-party network management systems, such as AM Communications and Superior Electronics products, the LLNTR may be monitored via the telemetry port on the Laser Link II Mainframe. The 25-pin connector interface is located on the power distribution board and provides non-proprietary network management signals (see mainframe user manual).
Chart Use this chart as an aid in the trouble analysis of the LLNTR. If you require assistance, call ANTEC Technical Services at 1-800-FIBER ME. Technical Service is available between 8 am and 6 pm est. Twenty-four hour emergency service is available on a callback basis within 30 minutes.
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Chapter 3 – Setup and Operation Troubleshooting, Continued Chart (continued) Indicator Trouble Condition Recommended Action LASER TEMP Laser temperature is If the operating environment is LED red out of range within normal range, replace the LLNTR and contact Technical Services for an RR# LASER BIAS Laser bias current is Replace the LLNTR and contact...
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