PPM ViaLiteHD HRS-5/6 HB Series Handbook

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ViaLiteHD

Optical Switch

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HRS-5/6-xx-xx-xx-xxxx-HB

CR5301

03/04/2023

Pulse Power & Measurement Ltd, 65 Shrivenham Hundred Business Park, Watchfield, Swindon, Wiltshire SN68TY, UK

Tel +44 (0)1793 784389

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Page 1 ViaLiteHD Optical Switch Handbook HRS-5/6-xx-xx-xx-xxxx-HB CR5301 03/04/2023 Pulse Power & Measurement Ltd, 65 Shrivenham Hundred Business Park, Watchfield, Swindon, Wiltshire SN68TY, UK Tel +44 (0)1793 784389 Fax +44 (0)1793 784391 Email sales@vialite.com www.vialite.com...
Page 2 HRS-[5,6]- -HB-1 V XXXX PTICAL WITCH ANDBOOK Instrument Care and Safety Information Please read the whole of this section before using your ViaLiteHD product. It contains important safety information and will enable you to get the most out of your Fibre Optic Link. Electrical Safety The ViaLiteHD chassis is a Safety Class 1 product (having metal case directly connected to earth via the power supply cable).
Page 3: Table Of Contents
HRS-[5,6]- -HB-1 V XXXX PTICAL WITCH ANDBOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..........................4 Typical Deployment ....................... 4 CARE OF FIBRE OPTIC CONNECTORS ..................8 Fibre optic cable & connectors ....................8 2.1.1 Connecting and disconnecting ..................8 2.1.2 Cleaning optical connectors, cleaning before every use ..........8 2.1.3 Cleaning optical connectors, high levels of contamination .........
Page 4: Introduction
RF analogue signals over long distances for the communications market. ViaLite Communications is a division of Pulse Power and Measurement Ltd (PPM). The Optical Switch is available as two main variants, the HRS-5 2 Input to 1 Output or the HRS-6 2 Input to 2 Output.
Page 5 HRS-[5,6]- -HB-1 V XXXX PTICAL WITCH ANDBOOK 1.1.2 Site Diversity To improve the reliability of satellite communications, it is common to have multiple ground stations in different locations where if Site A’s communication link is heavily impaired by rain attenuation, the communication link can be transferred to Site B which will be sufficiently far away from Site A that it should not be affected by the same weather conditions.
Page 6 HRS-[5,6]- -HB-1 V XXXX PTICAL WITCH ANDBOOK The below image shows the first case where the bottom fibre is damaged. The optical path can be switched through the spare fibre by switching the bottom two optical switches. The below image shows the second case where the bottom fibre is damaged. The optical path can be switched through the spare fibre by switching the top two optical switches.
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Page 8: Care Of Fibre Optic Connectors
HRS-[5,6]- -HB-1 V XXXX PTICAL WITCH ANDBOOK Care of fibre optic connectors When the fibre optic cables are not connected, it is essential that the cable and equipment connectors are protected by the dust caps provided with the system. Failure to do so may result in damage to the fibre ends, which are critical to the system performance.
Page 9: Fc/Apc Connectors
HRS-[5,6]- -HB-1 V XXXX PTICAL WITCH ANDBOOK Cable Connector Cleaning  Dampen a patch of cleaning tissue with IPA and clean all surfaces of the plug ferrule.  Using a dry cleaning tissue, dry the ferrule and clean the end face. ...
Page 10: Sc/Apc Connectors
HRS-[5,6]- -HB-1 V XXXX PTICAL WITCH ANDBOOK 2.1.5 SC/APC Connectors To connect SC/APC optical connectors follow these steps:  Remove the plug protective cover.  Align the connector keyway slot in the adaptor to the key of the plug.  Gently push the plug-into the adapter until a click is heard and the connector locks. To disconnect follow these steps: ...
Page 11: Optical Switch Features
HRS-[5,6]- -HB-1 V XXXX PTICAL WITCH ANDBOOK Optical Switch Features This section describes the features of your Optical Switch; the available features may differ depending upon the Optical Switch selected. Please read fully all relevant documents for information on installing your ViaLiteHD equipment before commissioning your system.
Page 12 HRS-[5,6]- -HB-1 V XXXX PTICAL WITCH ANDBOOK HRS-6 2x2 Switch If optical power is detected at Input B when there is no optical power detected at Input A, then Input B will be routed to Output 1 and Input A will be routed to Output 2 If the optical power detected at Input B is greater than the set Optical Switch Point while the optical power at Input A is below the Optical Switch Point, then Input B will be routed to Output 1 and Input A will be routed to Output 2...
Page 13: Using The Optical Switch. Control, Indicators And Alarms
HRS-[5,6]- -HB-1 V XXXX PTICAL WITCH ANDBOOK Using the Optical Switch. Control, Indicators and Alarms Connecting the module All instructions refer to the representation of the front panel shown in the diagram below. The user can scroll through the menus by using the push buttons located to the right of the LCD screen and scrolling to select all the menus of the optical switch.
Page 14: Menu Operation
HRS-[5,6]- -HB-1 V XXXX PTICAL WITCH ANDBOOK Menu #11 – -5V Monitor Read only menu – Displays the voltage of the -5V rail Menu #12 – Optical Switch Point Read/write menu – Allows the optical power threshold to be set, at which point the device switches from one path to the other Menu #13 –...
Page 15: Installation Of The Optical Switch
HRS-[5,6]- -HB-1 V XXXX PTICAL WITCH ANDBOOK Installation of the Optical Switch When installing the optical switch, ensure all fibre ports and connectors remain capped and fibres are cleaned before connection. Whilst the optical switch does not contain any optical sources, it is likely to be connected to a device with high power optical sources.
Page 16 HRS-[5,6]- -HB-1 V XXXX PTICAL WITCH ANDBOOK IP Configuration Menu Analog Property Menu...
Page 17 HRS-[5,6]- -HB-1 V XXXX PTICAL WITCH ANDBOOK Discrete Property Menu Device Configuration...
Page 18 HRS-[5,6]- -HB-1 V XXXX PTICAL WITCH ANDBOOK Device Status Menu System Information...
Page 19 HRS-[5,6]- -HB-1 V XXXX PTICAL WITCH ANDBOOK Event Log User Configuration Menu...
Page 20: Mib Files
HRS-[5,6]- -HB-1 V XXXX PTICAL WITCH ANDBOOK MiB Files The Optical Switch may be controlled and monitored via SNMP over the Ethernet interface. For the latest Optical Switch MIB files, please contact your local ViaLiteHD distributor.
Page 21: Part Numbering
HRS-[5,6]- -HB-1 V XXXX PTICAL WITCH ANDBOOK Part numbering For part numbering, please contact your local ViaLiteHD distributor.
Page 22: Maintenance And Fault Finding Guide
HRS-[5,6]- -HB-1 V XXXX PTICAL WITCH ANDBOOK Maintenance and fault finding guide Refer to the following table that gives a list of commonly encountered problems and suggested solutions. Fault Possible Causes Solution Power LED does Power is not connected to the Connect mains power to the rear of the PSU.
Page 23: Product Warranty
F292 - 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.