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USER GUIDE
8DG60013 MAAA
ISSUE 4
APRIL 2010
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Contents
About this document
Purpose
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Handbook applicability
Related documents
History
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xiii
Safety information
How to order
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How to comment
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Safety
1-1
Structure of safety statements ................................................................................................................................................ 1-1
1-2
Safety precautions ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1-2
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2-1
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2-5
Automatic power reduction (APR) ...................................................................................................................................... 2-5
3
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3-1
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3-3
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3-6
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3-10
3-11
LED indicators .......................................................................................................................................................................... 3-11
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3-17
Parameter description
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5-3
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5-7
Installation
Overview ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 6-1
6-1
Rack installation of RA3P
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6-2
6-4
Optical connections ................................................................................................................................................................... 6-4
Electrical connections
7
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6-9
Commissioning
Preparation
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7-1
Initialization
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7-6
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Configuration
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9-3
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10-2
Optical specifications ............................................................................................................................................................. 10-2
Time Response Parameters
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10-3
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10-3
10-4
Physical specifications ........................................................................................................................................................... 10-4
11
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11-1
GUI setup
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11-1
11-5
Parameter description ............................................................................................................................................................. 11-5
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13
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12-4
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12-5
Installation
Overview
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13-2
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Electrical connections
14
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13-9
Commissioning
Preparation
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14-1
14-5
Initialization ............................................................................................................................................................................... 14-5
Checking the line for back-reflections ............................................................................................................................. 14-5
A
Glossary
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List of tables
2-1
3-1
3-2
3-3
3-4
Default parameters and values after Reboot (power ON) ........................................................................... 3-5
3-5
3-6
3-7
3-8
3-9
3-10
6-1
7-1
8-1
10-1
10-2
10-3
10-4
10-5
10-6
10-7
10-8
11-1
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3-8
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3-8
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3-11
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A-1
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List of figures
2-1
3-1
Width, height and length dimensions of the RA3P Raman amplifier ..................................................... 3-2
3-2
3-3
3-4
3-5
3-6
3-7
3-17
Dust Filter replacement ......................................................................................................................................... 3-17
4-1
5-1
5-2
5-4
Example of optical setup ......................................................................................................................................... 5-4
6-1
6-2
6-3
6-4
6-5
6-6
6-7
6-8
6-9
6-10
6-11
Housekeeping connector
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6-12
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3-13
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3-16
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Ethernet connector
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6-10
6-14
RS232 connector
7-1
7-2
7-5
RA3P line connectivity ............................................................................................................................................ 7-5
9-1
9-2
10-1
10-2
10-3
13-1
Mounting bracket
13-2
13-3
13-4
13-5
13-6
Optical connection in an ILA site with one long span ............................................................................... 13-7
13-7
13-8
13-9
14-1
14-2
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6-10
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7-2
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13-2
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WARNING
Alcatel-Lucent makes no warranty of any kind with regards to this manual, and specifically
disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Alcatel-Lucent will not be liable for errors contained herein or for damages, whether direct,
indirect, consequential, incidental, or special, in connection with the furnishing, performance, or
use of this material.
NOTICE
The product specification and/or performance levels contained in this document are for
information purposes only and are subject to change without notice. They do not represent any
obligation on the part of Alcatel-Lucent.
COPYRIGHT NOTIFICATION
The technical information of this manual is the property of Alcatel-Lucent and must not be
copied, reproduced or disclosed to a third party without written consent.
Handbook applicability
Part Number
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HANDBOOK
Part Number
Provides information for the RA3P Raman Amplifier regarding equipment description,
composition, features, product specifications. getting started, Graphical User Interface software
guide, commissioning
A complete list of handbooks related to the present one is detailed in the following table:
HANDBOOK
Part Number
8DG60013 AAAA
8DG60013 HAAA
8DG60013 EAAA
8DG60013 FAAA
8DG60013 JAAA
8DG60013 GAAA
8DG60013 BAAA
8DG60013 CAAA
8DG60013 DAAA
8DG60013 KAAA
8DG60013 LAAA
8DG60014 AAAA
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History
ISSUE
DATE
CHANGE NOTE
Preliminary
May 2009
Final
November 2009
Safety information
For your safety, this document contains safety statements. Safety statements are given at
points where risks of damage to personnel, equipment, and operation may exist. Failure to
follow the directions in a safety statement may result in serious consequences.
How to order
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Customer Support (OLCS) (https://support.alcatel-lucent.com).
How to comment
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Overview
Purpose
This part of the document provides information that describes the safety requirements,
product specifications, and implementation instructions for the RA3P module.
Contents
Chapter 1, Safety
1-1
2-1
3-1
4-1
5-1
Chapter 6, Installation
6-1
Chapter 7, Commissioning
7-1
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Safety
1
Safety statements describe the safety risks relevant while performing tasks on
Alcatel-Lucent products during deployment and/or use. Failure to avoid the hazards may
have serious consequences.
General structure
D
CAUTION
Lifting hazard
F
G
H
Item
Structure element
Purpose
Safety symbol
Signal word
Hazard type
Safety message
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Item
Structure element
Purpose
Avoidance message
Identifier
Signal words
Meaning
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
Safety precautions
Laser safety
The RA3P Raman amplifier emits invisible laser radiation through the line port that can
be potentially harmful to the human eye and skin.
Note: The safety information and classifications described in this section refer only to
pump laser radiation created within the RA3P Raman amplifier itself and exiting the
line port. Any external radiation (in particular the optical transmission signal) entering
the amplifier through any of the ports will exit through the other ports, and with
respect to such radiation the amplifier is considered a passive device.
DANGER
Eye hazard
Looking directly, or through a magnifying instrument (e.g. microscope), into any optical
fiber cable or connector can cause damage to the eye.
Do not look directly, or through a magnifying instrument, into any optical fiber.
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Safety
Safety precautions
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During normal operation, when the RA3P Raman amplifier is connected through the line
port to a closed fiber transmission line, the amplifier may emit up to 700 mW of radiation
(limited by hardware). However, as this radiation is enclosed within the transmission line,
it poses no hazard. A potential hazard can occur when a fiber break or connector opening
occurs. To avoid this, the RA3P Raman Amplifier is equipped with four different
firmware mechanisms designed to detect a fiber break or connector opening, and activate
Automatic Power Reduction (APR) of the RA3P Raman pumps to reduce output power to
below the level defined for class 1M laser products
Note: When an optical cable is not attached, place a protective cap over the cable's
connector.
WARNING
Eye hazard
Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the line port connector, or fiber connected
to this port.
Do not look into the beam or view it directly with optical instruments.
APR protection
DANGER
Eye and skin hazard
Once the product level of APR protection is disabled, the amplifier is classified as a class
4 laser product, and exposure to direct or scattered radiation may cause eye and/or skin
damage.
DANGER
Eye and skin hazard
Once the system level protection of the amplifier is disabled, the system may contain
locations classified as class 4 hazard levels, where exposure to direct or scattered
radiation may cause eye and/or skin damage.
There are two levels of APR protection, the product level and system level. The product
level APR involves only the RA3P Raman amplifier itself, and is based on detection of
the pump back reflection and Amplified Spontaneous Emission (ASE) in the short-band
(1500-1520nm for C-Band amplifiers). The product level protection ensures that opening
the line port connector of the amplifier, or occurrence of any fiber break or connector
opening in jumpers in the vicinity of the amplifier will activate APR. The RA3P Raman
amplifier product is thus classified as a class 1M laser product according to IEC
60825-1:1993+A1:1997+A2:2001, and CDRH 21 CFR 1040.10.
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Safety precautions
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The product level of APR protection is password protected, and may only be disabled
upon pump unit provider authorization.
The second level of APR protection is a system level protection, and refers to operation of
amplifier within a communication system. When system level protection is enabled, it
allows the entire system to be classified as a class 1M system according to IEC
60825-2:1993+A1:1997+A2:2001.
Note: For more information regarding APR mechanisms, refer to chapter Automatic
power reduction (APR) (p. 2-5)
Laser radiation information
When a potential safety hazard is present (when one or both of the APR protection levels
are disabled), the following should be noted:
Maximum output power of laser radiation emitted through the line port is 29dBm
(700 mW).
Emitted wavelengths are in the C or L Bands and pump bands, rendering the spectral
range of 1420nm to 1564nm.
Beam divergence from a broken fiber or open connector is higher than 6.9 / 0.12
radians (Numerical aperture).
Beam Mode Field Diameter at the output of a broken fiber or open connector is below
11 m.
Warnings
1. Only the upper covers of the RA3P may be opened to replace fans. No other panel
should be opened for any purpose.
2. Do not try to repair the RA3P (apart from fan replacement) - Only personnel certified
by pump unit provider are eligible to repair the RA3P
3. It is forbidden for any purpose to open the Raman pump module located within the
RA3P.
4. Opening the Raman pump module within the RA3P may expose you to harmful laser
radiation. An open Raman pump module is classified as a class 4 laser product
5. Do not look directly at or through any optical magnifying instrument (e.g.
microscope) into the optical connectors.
6. When Automatic Power Reduction (APR) mechanisms are disabled, the RA3P is
classified as a class 4 laser product
7. When connecting the RA3P to a fiber line, use only connectors having Mode Field
Diameter (MFD) less than 11 m (some nonstandard special purpose connectors may
have MFD larger than 11 m).
8. For more information on safety please refer to chapter 6
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Safety
Safety precautions
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Electrical safety
WARNING
Product damage
Do not allow the device to come in contact with liquids. Keep the device dry.
WARNING
Product damage
Keep the device away from direct sources of heat. Storage temperature range: -45C and
+85C. Operating temperature (environment) range is: -5C to +55C.
WARNING
Physical hazard
With the exception of the upper covers, it is prohibited to open any other panel on the
RA3P. It is strictly prohibited to open the Raman pump module within the NIR. Only pump
unit provider certified personnel may open or repair the unit
The RA3P Raman amplifier should be installed in accordance with the National Electric
Code.
Potential for electrostatic hardware damage
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Safety precautions
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A Raman amplifier is based on the Raman scattering process. In this process an incident
photon is scattered to a lower energy photon, while initiating a transition of the fiber
molecules between two vibration states. In the Raman amplifier, stimulated Raman
scattering produces a photon with the same wavelength, phase, and polarization as the
original signal and thus the stimulated scattering mechanism amplifies the signal. The
gain medium in the case of the distributed Raman amplifier is the silica transmission fiber
itself. Amplification occurs along a few tens of kilometers adjacent to the pump unit.
Hardware overview
The RA3P Raman amplifier contains an FPGA and micro processor-controlled Raman
pump module for C-Band (1528.4-1564.7nm) distributed Raman amplification. The pump
module includes three pump laser diodes at different wavelengths and/or polarizations. It
features multiple independent laser safety mechanisms based on Automatic Power
Reduction (APR). This allows both the RA3P Raman amplifier itself and the network
within which it is installed to be classified as class 1M laser products according to IEC
60825 parts 1 and 2, and CDRH 21 CFR 1040.10. This provides eye and skin laser
safely for the operating personnel, and also protects optical and electronic gear deployed
along the lines. The same mechanisms are used to alert system management of line
deterioration and reduction in the amplifier distributed gain.
In addition to the pump module the RA3P includes redundant user replaceable cooling
fans, as well as a communication module supporting the Small Network Management
Protocol (SNMP) through a standard Ethernet RJ45 connector.
Pump module block diagram
The following block diagram describes the main building blocks of the pump module
within the RA3P.
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In counter propagating operation, the line port (through which the pump energy exits) is
connected to the output of the transmission fiber. The Raman amplified signal enters the
line port and exits through the EDFA port to an EDFA amplifier following the Raman
amplifier.
the following provides a brief description of the various detectors within the pump
module:
Detector Pes - Measures back reflected light in the pump wavelengths entering
through the line port
Detector Short Band DC - Measures ASE power within the "Short" band (1500-1520
nm for C-Band amplifiers) entering through the line port. In counter-propagating
direction the measured power also includes that of the supervisory channel, typically
located within the Short band.
Detector Short Band MOD - This detector is used only in counter-propagating
operation, and measures the modulation power of the OSC.
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Detector Pump power - This detector measures the composite pump power exiting the
line port.
Detector Dpin Line - This detector measures the power within the C Band entering the
amplifier from the line Port.
Detector Dpin EDFA - This detector measures the power within the C Band entering
the amplifier from the EDFA Port.
Detector OSC forward - This detector is used in co-propagating operation, and
measures the supervisory channel power entering from the supervisory port.
The RA3P Raman amplifier uses the Optical Supervisory Channel (OSC) to provide for
the safety of operating personnel and to protect transmission equipment.
OSC protection ensures that the product is qualified as a class 1M device according to
IEC 60825-2. This mechanism ensures that when the transmission line fails, even tens of
kilometers from the amplifier location, the APR of the RA3P Raman pumps will be
activated.
This protection mechanism is essential for distributed Raman amplifications for the
following reasons:
Pump power launched from the amplifier line port is high, up to 700mW, which is
harmful to the human eye and skin, and can damage optical and electronic equipment.
Because the RA3P Raman amplifier is a distributed amplifier, it is possible that a loss
of input signal will not be detected, and the amplifier will not be shut down, even if a
fiber break has occurred only a few kilometers from the amplifier. This is due to large
Amplified Spontaneous Emission (ASE) generated along the transmission line within
the operating band. In lumped amplifiers this is not a problem, because ASE is only
generated within the amplifier itself.
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For a detailed discussion of laser safety, please refer to section Laser safety (p. 1-2).
When APR is activated, the total pump power is decreased to below the threshold for a
class 1M laser product. For a detailed discussion of the detection mechanisms and
scenarios that lead to activation of APR, see Automatic power reduction (APR) (p. 2-5).
OSC modulation detection enables the RA3P Raman amplifier to respond to a fiber break
or connector opening which requires APR activation.
Pumping the transmission fiber with two different wavelengths provides gain flattening
over C band that is better than 1.2dB peak-to-peak.
The ratio between the powers for each pump wavelength is set according to the type of
transmission fiber specified. This ratio can be fine tuned by the user.
Small polarization dependent gain (PDG)
Because the pump wavelength differs from the signal wavelength by less than 100nm, a
residue correlation between pump and signal wavelengths exists. This phenomenon is
mostly exhibited in co-propagating pumping. A polarization dependent gain (PDG) of
better than 0.3dB is achieved by using a three pump configuration, with up to 700mW
pump power, where two of the pumps have the same wavelength, but are orthogonal in
their polarization. With no polarization multiplexing, using only two pumps with different
wavelength and output power up to 450 mW, the PDG is greater than 0.6dB.
Network ready communications
The RA3P Raman Amplifier is controlled using SNMP via a standard RJ-45 Ethernet
LAN connector. The unit is supplied with a Graphical User Interface (GUI) that can be
installed on any computer connected to the LAN, or a remote computer with network
access to the LAN.
Redundant hot-swappable fans
The RA3P Raman Amplifier contains four hot-swappable cooling fans. Three of the fans
are sufficient to keep the unit within operating temperature limits. The fourth fan provides
redundant cooling capacity.
The cooling fans can be accessed and replaced through the upper covers of the unit.
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Software Download
Operating software can be replaced or upgraded while the RA3P Raman amplifier is
operating without interrupting traffic passing through the amplifier, or degrading its gain.
The Software Download can be performed from a remote site via the system management
station, or through the RS232 connector on the RA3P Raman front Panel.
The RA3P Raman amplifier emits invisible laser radiation through the line port that can
produce eye and skin damage, as well as damage to optical and electronic equipment.
Please refer to Laser safety (p. 1-2) for detailed laser safety information.
During normal operation, when the RA3P Raman amplifier is connected through the line
port to a closed fiber transmission line, the amplifier may emit up to 700 mW of radiation.
This radiation is enclosed within the transmission line, and does not pose a hazard.
However, a hazard can occur when a fiber break or connector opening occurs. To manage
this, the RA3P Raman Amplifier is equipped to use OSC to detect a fiber break or
connector opening, and activate the APR of the RA3P Raman pumps reducing output
power to below the level defined for class 1M laser products.
This system level protection deals with operation of the amplifier within a communication
system. When this system level protection is enabled, it allows the entire system to be
classified as a class 1M system according to IEC 60825-2:1993+A1:1997+A2:2001.
OSC detection
The RA3P Raman amplifier continuously monitors the OSC signal. Loss of the signal
indicates an open connector or fiber break.
Single fiber cut example
Node (B)
Node (A)
Egress LD
Ingress LD
Ingress LD
Egress LD
RAMAN
(B)
CWR8
OSC
OSC
OSC
OSC
CWR8
RAMAN
(A)
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When a single direction is cut on a span containing Raman amplifiers, the Raman
amplifier on the node ingress from span where there is fiber cut (Raman [B]), will see
OSC loss. Its pumps will be turned off. However, Raman (A) on the side where there is
no fiber cut, does not see OSC loss and does not turn the pumps off. Raman packs are
completely dependent on OSC loss for APR.
APR scenarios
The OSC, identified in OSC (p. 2-3), is used to detect various scenarios that require the
activation of product and system level APR. Some scenarios are specific to either
backward counter propagating configuration (BWD), or forward co-propagating
configuration (FWD), the rest are relevant to both configurations.
OSC can be configured by the user according to the specifics of the transmission system
within which the RA3P Raman amplifier is installed.
The Alcatel-Lucent RA3P Raman amplifier is designed for backward operation only. The
relevant APR scenarios are shown in the following table.
Table 2-1
#
APR scenarios
Shutdown
cause
Details
Standby
LOS of input
power
LOS on Line Input (C Band). If input to amplifier < -45 dBm the
amplifier shuts down and cannot restart until input > -42dBm.
OSC Loss
OSC Band
Transient
If back reflection power in OSC Band is changed by a rate faster than >
1dB/150 msec, shut down occurs.
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3 ardware specifications
H
and connectors
The following RA3P Raman hardware, installation kits, and associated items are available
for ordering and use with 1830 PSS shelves.
Table 3-1
Mnemonic
Description
Product code
RA3P
8DG59967ABAA
RA3PIN19
8DG60098AAAA
RA3PINET
8DG60099AAAA
3AL94515AAAA
8DG60100AAAA
The following items are included in the RA3PIN19 EIA/ANSI Installation Kit:
The following items are included in the RA3PINET ETSI Installation Kit:
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43.6mm
240mm
46mm
442mm
Front Panel Connectors, optical and electronic, are identified in the illustration of the
front panel below:
Figure 3-2 Front panel and front cover
Disconnect Both Power Cords
Before Servicing.
Power A
FAIL
PWR
Ethernet
RS232
Housekeeping
Power B
SHUT DOWN
ABN
Line Out
CAUTION
CAUTION
Mon
Line In
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Unit
Min.
Type.
Max.
nm
1528.4
1564.7
dBm
1500
+8
-45
Composite pump power (3-pump)
mW
SMF (G.652)
dB
14.5
LEAF
dB
16
True Wave
dB
20
TerraLight
dB
18
TWRS
dB
20
G653
dB
20
dB
dB
-2
nm
1500
dB
10
dB
12
dB
15
680
690
720
1.3
1510
1520
Mbit/s
100
155
dBm
-40
-13
dBm
-38
-15
dBm
-46
dBm
-48
dBm
-50
dB
dBm
-48
dB
-5
dBm
-8
0
5
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Table 3-2
(continued)
Unit
Min.
Type.
Max.
dB
1.6
1.8
dB
1.6
1.8
dB
PDL
dB
0.15
PDG
dB
0.3
PMD
ps
0.2
RIN
dB/Hz
-115
Return Loss
dB
Power Consumption
0.3
0.8
0.5
40
38
55
Optical connections
The RA3P Raman amplifier is equipped with three optical ports, as described in Table
3-3, RA3P Raman optical ports (p. 3-4) (see also Pump module block diagram
(p. 2-1)).
Table 3-3
Port
Description
This port has an E2000 high power connector.
Line In
E2000
Pump power is launched though this connector into the optical transmission
line.
The signal enters the RA3P Raman amplifier from the transmission line
through this port.
Line
Out
LC
The signal exits the RA3P Raman amplifier through this port, which is
typically connected to an EDFA amplifier.
Monitor
LC
Used to monitor the signal exiting from the output port (0.5% tap)
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Operational Switch
Default
Raman On/Off
Off
Pump Op Mode
Max Power
Module Op Mode
Counter Propagating
Counter Propagating
W1 and W2 Power
50mW
Gain
5dB
-23dB
2dB
ARP Time
10s
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Table 3-4
(continued)
Operational Switch
Default
Tilt
0dB
OSC switch
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Input Loss
Enabled
High Temp
Enabled
Fiber Type
Enabled
Communication ports
The RA3P Raman amplifier incorporates three communication ports:
1. Craft Terminal connector
2. Housekeeping
3. RS232 communication.
Housekeeping connector
The housekeeping connector allows the user to manage some electrical relays and
opto-couplers to monitor the status of the RA3P Raman amplifier or to remotely control
its restart and shutdown. Up to 8 status items and up to 8 commands can be managed
through the DB25 housekeeping connector. Pin assignments are shown in Table 3-5,
Housekeeping connector pin assignments (p. 3-6).
Note: The 1830 PSS-32 does not currently provide support for monitoring RA3P
Raman alarm indications from the housekeeping connector of the RA3P Raman
amplifier. Alarms must be monitored by another device.
Table 3-5
PIN
NAME
FUNCTION
ACTIVE STATE
Common
IN1
Manual shutdown
Contact Closed
IN2
Manual restart
Contact Closed
NC
NC
NC
NC
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Table 3-5
PIN
NAME
NC
(continued)
FUNCTION
ACTIVE STATE
OUT1
Line Degraded
Contact Closed
10
OUT2
Contact Closed
11
NC
12
NC
13
GND
Housekeeping GND
14
Common
15
NC
16
NC
17
NC
18
NC
19
NC
20
NC
21
OUT7
Contact Closed
22
OUT8
Pumps Off
Contact Closed
23
OUT5
24
OUT5
25
GND
Housekeeping GND
Notes:
1.
2.
For IN opto-couplers, maximum voltage applied between IN and GND is 3V, Maximum
forward current is 30 mA.
3.
For OUT relays in closed state, Maximum current through IN relay is 100 mA, Voltage
between OUT and common OUT is less than 2.5V, and resistance of the closed rely is less
than 300 mOhms.
4.
For OUT relays in open state, voltage between OUT and common OUT is less than 72V.
Housekeeping functionality
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The Line Degraded Alarm is declared when any of the following alarm or warning
conditions are present. Most of these alarms will be masked by an APR switch, and will
be observed only when the switch is enabled.
Table 3-6
Alarm/Warning
Status
Message
Depends
on Switch
Comment
SBD
OSC Band
Drop switch
SBL
OSC Band
Drop switch
NOF
Input Loss
switch
DTL
OSC Loss
Back Reflection
Transient
BKT
High Back
Reflection
switch
HBR
High Back
Reflection
switch
BKS
Not
Applicable
High OSC
HSB
OSC Loss
The Raman Degraded Alarm is declared when any of the following alarm or warning
conditions are present.
Table 3-7
Alarm/Warning
Status
Message
Comment
TSD
TMX
End of Life
EOL
HSD
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(continued)
Alarm/Warning
Status
Message
Comment
HMX
TOF
LMN
LSD
Software cycle
overtime
COF
F1 to F4
This alarm indicates that the pumps are shut down, either for safety reason, or because no
command has been given to turn them on.
RS232 connector
This connector is for terminal connection via RS232 on a DB9 connector. The pinout is
shown below in Table 3-8, RS232 connector pinouts (p. 3-9).
Table 3-8
Pin
Function
Pin
Function
NC
NC
RxD
NC
TxD
NC
NC
NC
GND
The RS232 connector can be used to communicate with the communication card in the
RA3P Raman or directly to the Raman module, which is embedded within the RA3P
Raman amplifier. If PIN 9 of power connector (Table 5) is not connected, communication
(including software download) is to the communication card. If PIN 9 is connected to
ground, communication is directed to Raman module within the RA3P Raman amplifier.
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Ethernet connector
This RJ45 connector is used to connect the RA3P Raman to an Ethernet network (LAN)
via a hub/switch device, or directly to a peer device, like a PC. The network interface on
the RA3P Raman supports either a 10Base-T or 100Base-T connection on the RJ45
connector, configured through the RS232 port. Control and monitoring of the RA3P
Raman via the RJ45 connector is accomplished with the SNMP Manager software on the
management side. This software uses the SNMP protocol to connect to the RA3P Raman.
RED-C provides SNMP Element Manger software for this purpose. Configuration of the
connection speed can be done via the craft terminal.
There are two redundant DB15 power connectors on the front panel of the RA3P Raman,
and described in Table 3-9, Power connector pin out description (p. 3-10). The RA3P
Raman can function with only one of the connectors connected to a power supply. If
neither connector is connected to power, an indicator will appear on the GUI (see Chapter
4, RA3P Raman amplifier GUI).
Table 3-9
PIN
FUNCTION
REMARK
PIN
FUNCTION
-48VDC
RESERVED
-48VDC
10
RESERVED
NC
11
GND
NC
12
GND
-48VDC RETURN
13
Common IN
-48VDC RETURN
14
Common OUT
RESET IN
(Opto-Coupler)
15
RESERVED
NOT PRESENT
ALARM (Relay)
REMARK
3-10
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25
40
100
35
45
45
10
10
RED
YELLOW GREEN
BLACK
15
LED indicators
RA3P front panel has four LED indicators. The functionality of the LEDs is described in
Table 3-10, Front Panel LEDs (p. 3-11).
Table 3-10
NAME
MEANING
GREENindicates the power supply is operational
PWR
ABN
Green/No Color
RED/No Color
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Table 3-10
(continued)
NAME
LED COLOR
MEANING
SHUT
DOWN
RED/No Color
FAIL
Green/Red/
Amber
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Replacing a fan
The RA3P Raman amplifier has a redundant power supply and redundant fans. If one of
the power supplies or fans malfunctions, a system management alarm is received. The
power supplies are not field replaceable, but a malfunctioning fan can be replaced.
Fan replacement
Refer to the GUI error message (as shown in Figure 3-3, Fan failure indication (p. 3-13)
), or the EMS through SNMP, to determine which fans need to be replaced. The GUI
shown in Figure 3-3, Fan failure indication (p. 3-13) indicates that fans 1 and 4 have
failed.
Figure 3-3 Fan failure indication
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Power down the RA3P Raman Module, disconnect the two 48V power cables, and
remove it from the rack.
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Remove the seven screws that secure the side cover of RA3P Raman module (Figure 3-4,
Removal of RA3P Raman side cover (p. 3-14)).
Figure 3-4 Removal of RA3P Raman side cover
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Identify the defective fan from the label on the chassis (Figure 3-5, RA3P Raman fans
label (p. 3-15)). Fan 1 is closest to the back cover.
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Install the new fan. Make sure that the wires and manufacturer's label are facing the inside
of the chassis (Figure 3-6, New fan placement (p. 3-16)).
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S T E P S
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Purpose
This chapter describes set up of the RA3P Raman GUI, its interface, and capabilities.
Contents
GUI setup
4-1
Parameter description
4-7
4-12
GUI setup
Opening the GUI
To access the GUI, connect an Ethernet cross-over cable to a PC Ethernet port, and then
open a Web Browser. The default IP address is 150.1.1.192. The GUI installation
procedure is described in GUI software installation (Peer-to-Peer Connection) (p. 5-5).
Prior to opening the GUI, a password dialog box is displayed (as shown below):
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Passwords can be set in the MIB to a value desired by client. The Read Password only
allows access to monitoring via the GUI, the Write Password to provides access to full
modification of parameters. By default, you may click the OK button to continue.
A second level password is required. The default password is Sup123. Enter the password
in the following dialog box to get full GUI access.
Figure 4-1, RA3P Raman GUI main window (p. 4-3), shows the main GUI window.
The GUI Panel consists of 5 tabs:
1. Main Main GUI controls
2. SNMP Management Monitoring and setting of SNMP traps
3. Pumps Power Chart Monitoring of pumps power stability over time
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The first tab, Main, shown above contains eight sub-windows and two operating icons.
The seven windows are:
1. Configuration General operating parameters
2. Status General Status information
3. Production Parameters Production related information
4. History Since Reboot Events that occurred since reboot.
5. Communication Indicates if communication is operative
6. Sample SNMP protocol related parameters
7. Alarms graphic presentation of high importance alarms
8. HSKU command status Indication for commands given through Housekeeping port
and not through management.
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The second tab is the SNMP Management tab, shown in Figure 9. It summarizes events
with time and date stamps. It also allows you to get or set SNMP parameters such as Real
Time clock time/date, IP addresses, and read/write passwords.
Note: If there is no real-time clock hardware in the RA3P Raman, events are logged,
but the time stamp will show "0-0-0 0:0:0:".
Note: Events are also logged when the GUI window is not open.
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The event log code for each ALS code is listed in Table 9.
Event
Log Code
ALS
Code No.
Input Loss
64
64
128
128
OSC Loss
256
256
512
512
1024
1024
2050
2052
2048
None
2112
64
2176
128
2180
132
OSC Loss and High Back Reflection transient along with ARP time.
2181
133
OSC Loss, High Back Reflection transient and Input Loss along with
ARP time
2240
192
OSC Loss and OSC band Loss along with ARP time
2241
193
OSC Loss, OSC band Loss and Input Loss along with ARP time
2242
194
OSC Loss, OSC band Loss and High Back Reflection along with ARP
time
2243
195
OSC Loss, OSC band Loss, High Back Reflection and Input Loss
along with ARP time
2244
196
OSC Loss, OSC band Loss, High Back Reflection (static and
transient) along with ARP time
2246
198
OSC Loss, OSC band Loss, High Back Reflection transient along
with ARP time
2304
256
4096
None
8192
None
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None
32768
None
The event history can be cleared by typing RSTEV in the craft terminal, remotely via the
MIB browser, or by pressing the Reset Events History button in the GUI.
Power charts
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Parameter description
Overview
The following information lists and describes the parameters of the GUI Main tab. It also
provides a brief explanation for each parameter, and information about configuration
options.
Operating icons
Enable (Green) or disable (red) pumps operation. Disabling pump operation using
this icon supersedes any other setting or condition.
Boots both the RA3P Raman module and the 1U box software.
To return to the factory defaults push this button, followed by the Restart button.
Otherwise the last configuration will be kept, including all parameters except
eye-safety related switches.
Configuration
For the following parameters, press the change () button to change the parameter value.
Operating mode:
Pumps Operational Mode (Max pumps power mode, Manual pumps power set,
Gain setting). See section Pump modes of operation (p. 2-3) for more details
regarding each of these modes.
Power settings in mW of the 1454nm pump band. This is relevant only in manual
operation mode.
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Power settings in mW of the 1426nm pump band. This is relevant only in manual
operation mode.
This is relevant only in Gain Setting Operation Mode. It sets pump powers to achieve
the required gain and optimal gain flattening for the required fiber type. The value
entered in the field should be in dB. For example if 5dB of gain is required, set the
parameter to 5. If the required gain is higher than available, the RA3P Raman
amplifier will operate at the highest possible gain (pump current at 90% of
Maximum).
Input loss :
This allows you to enable or disable pumps shutdown or activation when there is a
line input loss in the C Band. A password is required to disable the switch
High temp:
This allows you to enable or disable pumps shutdown in the module when the PCB
temperature exceeds 85C. If pump temperature exceeds 35C, the module will
automatically shut down with no possibility of management control of the shutdown.
This allows you to enable or disable pumps shutdown in the module when the High
Back reflection ratio Threshold (in dB relative to pumps power), or transient in back
reflection is exceeded. A Password is required to disable the switch.
OSC loss :
This allows you to enable or disable pumps shutdown when there is OSC modulation
loss. A Password is required to disable the switch.
This allows you to enable or disable pumps shutdown if there is less than the required
power in 1500-1520nm band, or if there is a sudden drop in this band. A Password is
required to disable the switch.
Change password:
This allows you to change the password that is required to disable switch status.
When this button is clicked, you are required to enter the old password. Then you are
required to enter the new password and verify it.
This allows you to set the threshold, relative to pump power, at which back-reflection
alarm/shutdown becomes active. Pump power [dBm] + High BackR trsh [dB] > Back
reflected power [dBm].
This allows you to set the threshold for transients in the OSC band loss, at which a
change of ASE level in the 1500-1520 nm band for a period of less than 150msec,
activates alarm/shutdown.
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Tilt Factor:
ARP Time:
This allows you to set the delay between Automatic shut down and Restart. It can be
set to any value between 1 second to 100 seconds by the user. The default value is 10
seconds.
Status
Status:
Detailed Raman Status. When OK, the RA3P Raman is properly operating.
Otherwise, detailed faults/alarms are reported. When a status item follows OK, this
item is minor. See RA3P Raman amplifier status and ALS codes (p. 4-12) for
explanations of status item codes.
Fans Status:
OK or Fail Fan 1, 2, 3, or 4
Pumps Status:
OSC State:
1U Temp:
Pump #1 Temp:
Pump #2 Temp:
Pump #3 Temp:
Gain (dB):
Module Gain: shows the achieved gain, regardless of operating mode. Accuracy is
typically better than 1dB.
Input Power:
Input Power from the line (dBm), including signal and ASE power in the C Band.
Pumps Power:
Parameter description
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OSC Power:
Power W1:
Power W2:
Current (1):
Pump #1 current in mA
Current (2):
Pump #2 current in mA
Current (3):
Pump #3 current in mA
RA3P Raman production parameters
Serial Number
Software Version
Hardware Version
Firmware version
Production date
History
This window shows the number of times since reboot, or during the last 24 hours of the
following events:
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Alarms
Pumps On:
Input Loss.:
OSC Loss.:
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ARP pause.:
Restart In:
Shutdown In:
This section identifies the Status codes for the RA3P Raman GUI, and describes the
RA3P Raman ALS codes.
RA3P Raman amplifier status codes
The following table lists the codes that appear in the Status of the GUI, and the
meaning of each code.
Code name
Status
message
Response
Comment
SBL
APR 7
Input power
Loss.
NOF
APR 1
Modulated OSC
Loss
DTL
APR 8
Back Reflection
Transient
BKT
APR 3
High Back
Reflection.
HBR
APR 2
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Code name
Status
message
Response
Comment
High Back
Reflection.
BKS
APR 2
High OSC.
HSB
APR 9
TSD
Shutdown
High PCB
Temperature.
TMX
Warning
End of Life.
EOL
Warning
HSD
Shutdown
High TEC
Temperature.
HMX
Warning
TEC Off
abnormal
temperature.
TOF
Shutdown
Low TEC
temperature.
LMN
Warning
LSD
Shutdown
Software cycle
overtime.
COF
Warning
System is ready
for turning on.
ARP
Warning
Pumps shut
down alarm
WSD
Shutdown
GNL
Warning
Built in test
failed.
BIT
Warning
Power supply
alarm
PSF
Warning
Discrete pins
simulation
HWS
Warning
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Code name
Status
message
Response
Comment
Pumps in
shutdown status.
SD1 SD2
Shutdown
Not Stable
NST
Warning
Normal
Operation
OK
Low pump
PML
Warning
Reduced pump
power
LOH
Warning
Fiber quality
FBD
Warning
Pump shutdown
cause
ALSnnn
Shutdown
Internal Power
supply failure
5V1F and/or
5V2F
Fans failure
nF
The APR causes listed below are shutdown scenarios. The ALS code numbers
corresponding to the various APR scenarios are described in Table 2-1, APR scenarios
(p. 2-6). The sum of these numbers is displayed together with the ALSnnn status code
(see Appendix A, Raman amplifier status codes), where nnn is the sum (for example:
if both input loss and high back reflection: status: ALS 3).
APR shutdown causes
Input Loss
(Brief)
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OSC Loss
128
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commissioning
The RA3P Raman Pump Module is used for long span masking in 1830 PSS-32 terrestrial
applications. It is inserted between the output of the long span and the input of the 1830
PSS-32 node. The 1830 PSS-32 nodes can be either a TOADM, FOADM, or in-line
amplifier (ILA).
The RA3P provides pump power through the line fiber and distributed amplification. This
improves transmission quality by improving the Optical Signal to Noise Ratio (OSNR).
The RA3P is able to address most common line fiber types: SMF (G.652), DSF (G.653),
PSCF (G.654), LEAF (G.655), TrueWave (G.655) and TeraLight (G.655). Over these
fibers, the RA3P provides a flat gain spectrum over the full C-band (1530-1562nm).
The RA3P is an external pizza-box. It does not fit in the 1830 PSS-32 shelf but is
installed in an Optinex ETSI rack, EIA cabinet, and 19" or 23" bay frames. Appropriate
mounting brackets are required for each mounting option. See Table 3-1, RA3P Raman
hardware available for order (p. 3-1) for installation kit information.
The RA3P is managed through its own Graphical User Interface running on a PC, either
locally or remotely through a LAN.
The RA3P incorporates optical detectors which ensure automatic shutdown in the case of
a line fiber break and automatic restart when the fiber integrity has been restored.
However, the shutdown and restart process relies on the 1830 PSS-32 Optical Supervisory
Channel (OSC). As a consequence, OSC is de-multiplexed within the Raman unit for
analysis.
The RA3P incorporates an optical monitoring port allowing the operator or installer to
check the spectrum at the output of the Raman unit (the input of the following 1830
PSS-32 node).
Except for the line connector, the RA3P is equipped with LC/SPC optical connectors for
full compatibility with the 1830 PSS-32. The line connector is an E2000 type connector
for reliability purposes.
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Functional requirements
When used at maximum output power (usual case), the maximum achievable span can
not exceed 40dB at 1550nm. When used at lower power, possibly due to a bad fiber,
the maximum achievable span is lower. Please contact System Design Department for
an accurate value.
The RA3P Raman amplifier cannot work properly without OSC.
The 1830 PSS-32 OSC must always be enabled.
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The steps below provide an example of how to connect the RA3P to optical equipment.
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Locate the yellow jumper with the High power E2000 connector on one side, and no
connector on the other.
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Clean the connectors, connect the High power connector of the jumper to the RA3P unit
Line port, and the splice the other side to the SMF fiber line (at least 50Km of SMF
fiber).
Note: The jumper with the E-2000 High Power connector is the only one with a
yellow jacket.
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Use LC/SPC jumpers to connect the Output, OSC, and Monitor ports of the RA3P to the
required measurement equipment. For example, the Output port to an OSA.
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Note: Extremely important: Before making any optical connection, thoroughly clean
all connectors.
Connect an input signal source to the end of the fiber line.
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After the optical set up is complete, proceed to the next section to power-on the RA3P.
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N D O F S T E P S
Connect a communication cable to the LAN port of the RA3P , or use the supplied
turn-over cable between the RA3P and your PC.
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Connect the RA3P to the power supply with the supplied cable. The Black connector
should be connected to the power supply port with negative polarity. If a -48V power
supply is used, then connect the Black connector to the -48V port and the Red to the 0V
port. The 0V port can be floating or connected to ground.
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Be sure to have the RA3P connected to an optical fiber line, as described for example in
Optical set up example (p. 5-3).
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DO NOT continue to next step until all in-use optical connectors are closed, and
connectors which are not in use have protective caps placed over them.
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If the GUI software is not yet installed on your PC, then follow the installation
instructions in GUI software installation (Peer-to-Peer Connection) (p. 5-5). Once the
installation is complete, open the GUI Icon on the PC Desktop.
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The RA3P is now ready for use. For basic operating instructions refer Basic operating
instructions (p. 5-7), and for a detailed description of the GUI software refer to
Overview (p. 4-1).
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Use the steps below to install the GUI software on a PC with a peer to peer connection to
the RA3P.
1. Connect the target PC on which you wish to install the RA3P GUI to the Internet.
2. Download the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) (http://java.sun.com/j2se/
desktopjava/jre/index.jsp) from the following link: http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.5.0/
download.jsp (http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.5.0/download.jsp) .
3. When the page for that link shows up locate the link named Download JDK 5.0
Update 6 (http://javashoplm.sun.com/ECom/docs/Welcome.jsp?StoreId=22&
PartDetailId=jdk-1.5.0_02-oth-JPR&SiteId=JSC&TransactionId=noreg) (or later
version) and click on that link.
4. You will receive a License Agreement page. Choose "Accept" and click on continue.
5. On the next page look for the link named: Windows Online Installation,
Multi-language (http://192.18.97.133/ECom/EComTicketServlet/
BEGIN25801F0DB7794C1949406F10132ACCA1/-2147483648/825356883/1/
592454/592418/825356883/2ts+/westCoastFSEND/jdk-1.5.0_02-oth-JPR/jdk-1.5.0_
02-oth-JPR:15/jdk-1_5_0_02-windows-i586-p-iftw.exe) and click on it.
6. Save the downloaded file a folder. After the file has been downloaded
7. Activate it by clicking on it in the folder. This will install JRE.
8. Wait a few minutes for the installation to complete. After successful completion
continue to next step.
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Connect the target PC to the RA3P. Use a cross-over network cable for the peer-to-peer
connection.
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Assign an IP address to the target PC within the default address range for the RA3P
(150.1.NNN.NNN). For example, assign the address 150.1.1.9 to the target PC using the
following procedure:
1. Right-click on "My network places" on the desktop of the target PC. Click on
Properties. Right-click on the "Local Area Connection"
2. Click on Properties. Select "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" (if not already selected) by
clicking on it. Click on the Properties button.
3. Write down all the settings that now appear on the Properties dialog, so you can
restore them after completing the peer-to-peer connection.
4. Click on the "Use the following IP address:" (if it is not already selected). In the "IP
address" input following 4 numbers: 150.1.1.9. In the "Subnet mask" input the
following 4 numbers: 255.255.0.0. Erase all the numbers in the "Default gateway"
and leave it blank. Click on the "OK" button. Click again on another "OK" button.
5. If asked to restart the PC, do this and then continue with the next step.
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Activate RA3P Raman GUI (via Internet Explorer) by clicking on its icon on the target
PC's desktop. Leave the default IP address, 150.1.1.192, untouched.
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On 1st activation a Java logo will show up for several seconds before the RA3P Raman
GUI page is displayed. On subsequent activations display of the Java logo may be
skipped.
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After completing the peer-to-peer connection with the RA3P Raman, return the PC to its
previous network connection using the procedure in paragraph 4 to reassign the settings
that were written down previously.
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covered in this document.
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To turn the pump module on and off, use the large red/green icon on GUI. The icon is red
when the pumps are off, and green when the pumps are on.
If an automatic pump shut down has occurred, and you wish to restart the pumps, use the
large blue icon on the GUI.
The status of the pump module can be viewed in the "Status" parameter on the GUI. The
value "OK" indicates proper operation, any other value indicates a problem. See section
RA3P Raman amplifier status and ALS codes (p. 4-12) for detailed information on the
status codes.
Setting pumps operating mode, and pump monitoring information
The pumps operating mode is set using the Operating Mode parameter in the GUI. The
possible values for this parameter are Max Power, Manual power, Auto Gain Ctrl. See
section Pump modes of operation (p. 2-3) for a description of the modes of operation.
When the pumps operating mode is set to Auto Gain Ctrl, the required gain is set using
the parameter Manual Gain Set on the GUI.
When the operating mode of the pumps is set to Manual power, the pump power can be
set using the parameters W1 Power and W2 Power. W1 Power controls the power of the
higher wavelength pump, and W2 Power controls the power of the lower wavelength
pump.
Various pump monitoring information, including status, output power, temperature and
current, can be viewed in the PumpMonitoring window on the GUI.
Monitoring Optical Power
To monitor the input power to the EDFA and Line ports, see the parameters Input Pwr and
Forward Pwr in the Status window in the Main tab of the GUI. The Status window also
displays other monitored powers, such as back-reflection.
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Establish a PC to provide TFTP service. During the Software download process you will
use its IP Address. Open TFTP service on the assigned PC.
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On the TFTP server, save the raman_236a.bin and raman_138a.con in a directory named
C:\tftproot.
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Connect the RA3P to a COM port on your PC. Use the RS232 connector on the RA3P
and a standard RS232 cable for the connection.
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On the connected PC, open a Hyper-Terminal window (>Start >Programs >Accessories >
Communications > HyperTerminal) using the following parameters:
Connect To Tab Configuration:
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop bits: 1
Flow control: None
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Re-cycle the power supply on the RA3P , and observe the HyperTerminal window.
When it displays, Press any key to halt boot sequence. immediately press the Enter
key.
(Repeat if the boot sequence does not halt.)
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Several prompts will follow. You will be asked to respond to each as described below.
This sequence is for assigning to the RA3P the IP address you have received from your
network administrator.
1. For the prompt:
Please enter CLI password.
Type: webpass
2. For the prompt:
Change password? [Y/N] Type: N
3. For the prompt:
Please enter IP parameters
Acquire IP configuration using DHCP? [N] Type: N
4. For the prompt:
IP address [150.1.1.192 ] Press the Enter key.
5. For the prompt:
Netmask [255.255.0.0 ] Press the Enter key.
6. For the prompt:
Default gateway [150.1.1.254 ] Press the Enter key.
7. For the prompt:
Modify the above or continue? [M/C] Type: C
8. For all the following prompts:
Please enter new boot parameters
SNMP get community [public] SNMP set community [private] TFTP server address [150.1.1.136] Type IP Address of a TFTP Server, (please consult your network administrator. )
9. For the following prompt:
TFTP filename [ ] Type: raman_236a.bin
10. For the prompt:
Boot operation [1:Download image, 2:Download content, 3:Run] Type: 1
11. For the prompt:
Modify the above or continue? [M/C] Type: C
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Verify that both the target PC and the RA3P are connected to your network. Use a
standard straight-through network cable for each connection, not a cross-over cable.
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Activate RA3P Raman Amplifier GUI via Internet Explorer (Activate Internet Explorer
by clicking on its icon on the target PC's desktop.)
In the Internet Explorer address bar change the default IP address (150.1.1.192) to the one
that was supplied by your network administrator.
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On first activation of the RA3P Raman Amplifier GUI, a Java logo will show up for
several seconds, then the RA3P Raman GUI page will be displayed.
On subsequent activations, display of the Java logo may be skipped.
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Overview
Purpose
The RA3P Raman amplifier is an add-on unit to the 1830 PSS-32. It does not fit in the
1830 PSS-32 shelf but is installed in an Optinex ETSI rack, EIA cabinet, and 19" or 23"
bay frames. Appropriate mounting brackets are required for each mounting option. See
Table 3-1, RA3P Raman hardware available for order (p. 3-1) for installation kit
information. The RA3P is managed through its own Graphical User Interface running on
a PC, either locally or remotely through a LAN.
The RA3P can be implemented either as a TOADM, FOADM, or ILA. Several RA3P can
be used in a transmission system but only a few can be cascaded between regenerators
due to optical performance issues.
After rack mounting, optical connections must be established, then electrical connections,
and finally the RA3P must be configured and activated through the software tool.
Contents
Rack installation of RA3P
6-2
Optical connections
6-4
Electrical connections
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The RA3P is intended for installation in Optinex ETSI racks, EIA cabinets, and 19 or
23 bay frames.
Installation
use the following procedure and information to physically install the RA3P Raman
amplifier in a rack.
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Determine the type of rack in which the RA3P will be mounted, and locate the
appropriate mounting bracket kit, either the EIA (19") or ANSI (23") brackets from the
EIA/ANSI Installation Kit or the ETSI brackets from the ETSI Installation Kit. (Refer to
Table 3-1, RA3P Raman hardware available for order (p. 3-1).)
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Install the brackets on both sides of the RA3P using the screws provided with the brackets
as shown in Figure 6-1, RA3P mounting bracket (p. 6-2).
Figure 6-1 RA3P mounting bracket
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Mount the RA3P to the shelf using 2 screws per side, as shown in Figure 6-2, Mounting
the RA3P in a rack (p. 6-3). For EIA/ANSI shelves, use the 12-24 x 3/8 Mounting
screws included in the EIA/ANSI Installation Kit. For ETSI shelves, use the M6 x 10
mounting screws included in the ETSI Installation Kit.
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Note: It is recommended that the RA3P be mounted at the bottom of the rack as
shown in Figure 6-3, RA3P positioning in rack (p. 6-4) . If multiple RA3P units will
be installed at a site, it is recommended that they be mounted directly above one
another starting at the bottom of the rack.
Note: The RA3P fan takes in air on the left and exhausts it to the right. Care must be
taken not to block the intake or exhaust, or to heat the intake with exhaust from
adjacent equipment.
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Optical connections
After installation in the rack, the RA3P must be connected to the 1830 PSS-32 and to the
line fiber. Optical connections to the 1830 PSS-32 may differ, depending on the location
of the RA3P (terminal site, line-repeater site, or OADM site) and the number of
consecutive long-spans to be masked.
Extremely important: Before making any optical connection, thoroughly clean all
connectors. Use of a camera to check connector cleanness is highly recommended. Please
note that all optical ports of the RA3P are of LC/SPC type, except the line port which is
of E2000 type for reliability reasons. The 30m long E2000 cable provided with the RA3P
must be spliced to the line fiber to avoid multi-connections between the RA3P and the
line.
Optical connection scheme
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Optical ports
The RA3P Raman amplifier is equipped with three Optical ports, as described in Table
6-1, RA3P Raman optical ports (p. 6-5) (also see Figure 2-1, RA3P Raman amplifier
block diagram (p. 2-2).
Table 6-1
Port
Type
Description
Line In
E2000
Line Out
LC
Monitor
LC
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Connect the Output Port of the RA3P to the line input port of the 1830 PSS-32 ingress
line driver.
Connect the Line port of the RA3P to the line fiber (30m long E2000 cable).
If necessary, connect the Monitoring port of the RA3P to an Optical Spectrum Analyzer.
Note: When removing the monitoring cable, be careful to keep other connections in
place.
Optical connection in a 1-Degree TOADM/FOADM
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The following illustration show optical connections for an in-line amplifier (ILA) site
when only one span (East or West) is long:
Figure 6-7 Optical connection in an ILA site with one long span
The following illustration show optical connections in a line-repeater site when both East
and West spans are long:
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Figure 6-8 Optical connection in an ILA site with long spans on both sides
The following illustration shows optical connections in an R/TOADM site when both
East and West spans are long:
Figure 6-10 Optical connection in a R/TOADM sites with two long spans
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Electrical connections
After installing in the rack and connecting the optical fibers, the RA3P must be
electrically connected to the 1830 PSS-32, to the Top Rack Unit power supply, and to a
PC for setting and starting.
Housekeeping cable
The Housekeeping connector of the RA3P is for future use. It allows the user to manage
some electrical relays and opto-couplers to monitor the RA3P or to manually shutdown
and restart the RA3P for safe maintenance of the optical link.
Figure 6-11 Housekeeping connector
Connect the power supply cable(s) of the RA3P to the Top Rack Unit (3 Amps fuses).
Note that the RA3P is equipped with redundant connectors for high reliability. It is
recommended, but not required, that you connect both power supply cables to the TRU.
Different power cables are required for ETSI and ANSI environments. Verify that the
correct cable is available before installation. (See Table 3-1, RA3P Raman hardware
available for order (p. 3-1) for installation kit information.)
Figure 6-12 Power supply connectors
Ethernet cable
Connect the Ethernet port of the RA3P to the local PC (using an RJ45 cross-over cable)
or to the LAN (using a standard RJ45 straight-through cable).
Note that this connection is mandatory for setting and starting the RA3P. It is not
necessary to maintain this connection during system operation.
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RS232 cable
If necessary, connect the RS232 port of the RA3P to the local PC. This allows the GUI to
be upgraded (see Procedure for GUI software upgrade (p. 5-8)).
Figure 6-14 RS232 connector
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GUI overview
When all optical and electrical connections are complete, put the RA3P front cover in
place. Then switch the 48V power supply on and launch the GUI application. (See GUI
software installation (Peer-to-Peer Connection) (p. 5-5) for the GUI installation
procedure.)
The GUI screen is divided in several zones: configuration parameters, production
parameters, status, alarms, communication, sample, local terminal status, and icons. (See
Chapter 4, RA3P Raman amplifier GUI for a detailed description of the parameters.)
Help tips are available on the GUI screen when the cursor is placed over a specific
parameter.
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Table 7-1
Item
Recommended
value before
starting RA3P
Allowable
parameters
Recommended
value after
starting RA3P
Configuration parameters
Max Power
Operating Mode
Manual Power
Max power
Max power
0 to 500 mW
50
N/A
W2 Power
0 to 320 mW
50
N/A
Gain Set
0 to 20 dB (based on
fiber type)
14.5
14.5
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Table 7-1
Item
(continued)
Recommended
value before
starting RA3P
Allowable
parameters
Recommended
value after
starting RA3P
SMF
LEAF
TrueWave
Line Fiber Type
TeraLight
SMF
Based on operating
conditions
DSF, G.654
MetroCore
TrueWave RS
Input Loss
Enable / Disable
Disable
Disable
High Temp
Enable / Disable
Enable
Enable
Enable / Disable
Enable
Enable
OSC Loss
Enable / Disable
Enable
Enable
Enable / Disable
Enable
Enable
-17dB to -30dB
-26dB
-26dB
0dB to 5dB
>3dB
Tilt Factor
-5dB to +5dB
0dB
ARP Time
10
10
Status
Refer toAppendix A,
Raman amplifier
status codes
SD1 SD2
OK
Fans Status
OK or NOK
OK
OK
OK / Fail Fan 1, 2, 3,
4
OK
OK
Pumps Status
Shutdown / Active
OK
OK
OSC Status
Not Exists
Exists
RA3P Temp
< 75C
Ambient 5C
Ambient 5C
Internal Module
< 75C
Pump #1 Temp
20C to 30C
<28C
<28C
Pump #2 Temp
20C to 30C
<28C
<28C
Pump #3 Temp
20C to 30C
<28C
<28C
Status parameters
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Table 7-1
Item
(continued)
Recommended
value after
starting RA3P
Recommended
value before
starting RA3P
Allowable
parameters
Gain
0 to 20dB
0dB
Based on operating
conditions
Input Power
-46dBm to +5 dBm
>-42dBm
Based on operating
conditions
Pumps Pwr
0mW to 720mW
Based on operating
conditions
-46dBm to -13dBm
>-46dBm
Based on operating
conditions
OSC Pwr
-40dBm to -15dBm
>-40dBm
Based on operating
conditions
-55dBm to +3dBm
N/A
Based on operating
conditions
-32dB to 0dB
<-26dB
<-26dB
Power W1
0mW to 520mW
0 mW
Based on operating
conditions
Pwr W2
0mW to 350mW
0 mW
Based on operating
conditions
Current #1
Current #2
Current #3
Communication and sample status
Communication
status
Connected / Comm.
Error
Connected
Connected
Interval
Restart In
On/OFF
OFF
OFF
Shutdown In
On/OFF
OFF
OFF
In the following procedures the RA3P unit is turned on in phases. Note that the 1830
PSS-32 is a two fiber system (Transmit and Receive). Therefore, two RA3P units are
required for a long span, one at each end of the fiber span as shown in the figure below.
The output port of each RA3P is connected to the ingress LD of their collocated 1830
PSS-32 node (a TOADM, ROADM, FOADM, or a line-repeater site).
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As shown above, both RA3P units are completely independent. Therefore, all of the
following steps to set up the RA3P units must be completed individually for each unit.
The following procedures are performed in back-to-back, in sequence to verify line
connectivity, and to set up the RA3P.
Initialization
Load factory setting
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Load factory setting
Press the Return to Factory Settings button at the right hand side of the GUI screen.
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In this section, the line is checked to verify that fiber is clean, and that there are no
unwanted back-reflections. Bad connectors along the transmission line can be damaged
by the RA3P and will cause the unit to not turn on.
WebUI settings
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Select the correct fiber type in the Line Fiber Type field:
SMF (G.652)
LEAF (G.655)
TrueWave (G.655)
PSCF (G654)
TeraLight (G.655)
DSF (G.653)
MetroCore
TrueWave RS
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OSC Loss
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WARNING
If values are higher than 50mW, do not activate the RA3P, because
safety switches are deactivated. Only low settings (50mW or less)
assure the RA3P Raman meets laser safety of CLASS 1 M.
Before moving on to the next step, verify:
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Note: If a Back Reflection Ratio < -25dB cannot be reached in the following
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Check and record the Back Reflection Ratio (dB) value = _______
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Clean all Optical Connectors connecting the RA3P Raman to the transmission line,
reconnect them, and Switch the RA3P on.
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WARNING
The OSC wavelength must not be present when performing this test.
Therefore, make sure the 1830 PSS-32 OSC is not enabled.
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If the RA3P is still not enabled, there is a serious fault with the fiber. Switch off the RA3P
, ask for OTDR trace of the line, and call Technical support. Go to Step 11.
If the RA3P is enabled continue with the next step.
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11
Finish
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G.652 (SMF)
-22.6
LEAF
-19.5
TrueWave
-18.7
G.654 (PSCF)
-22.6
TWRS
-18
Teralight
-22.5
G.653 (DSF)
-18
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Record the expected value of OSC Band Power for the designated fiber type and RA3P in
use as 'Y'.
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If 'X' is more than 4dB lower than 'Y' there is an open fiber, or a problem with a fiber
connection. Stop and call Technical Support.
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If the calculated OSC Band Threshold is less than 3dB, set it to 3dB. Otherwise, set the
OSC Band Thresh value as calculated.
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In this procedure, you will check the line to verify that the fiber plant is clean, and that
there are no unwanted back-reflections. Bad connectors along the transmission line can be
damaged by the RA3P and will cause the unit to not turn on. Therefore for this procedure,
enable the OSC at the transmit 1830 PSS-32 node.
Steps
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Verify that the OSC power is present and greater than -46dBm.
Note: If OSC Band Power is NOT within specified range, verify line connectivity, but
do not continue with installation. Installation does not continue until OSC power is
within range. Verify with the system installer that the OSC signal is present on
the line.
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If the pump power is greater than 650mW, switch the RA3P off, using the WebUI
ON/OFF button and continue to the next procedure, Verify C-band minimum power
requirement (p. 7-13).
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If Pump status = not active, read and record the value of OSC Band Power.
OSC Band Power = __________
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If OSC Band Power is lower than -48dBm, verify with the system installer that the 1830
PSS-32 OSC signal exists and is being transmitted along the line.
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11
12
If the OSC Band Power is higher than -48dBm, capture the GUI screen and contact
Technical Support.
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This procedure verifies that the received power meets the minimum required band power
for the RA3P unit to turn on. Therefore provision the OSC at the transmit 1830 PSS-32
node.
Steps
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If Input Power is less than -46dBm, verify that C-band signal is being transmitted and the
line is connected to the transmission line.
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Note: At this point, installation and verification of the RA3P unit is completed.
Switch the unit off and enable all shutdown switches. Before starting the RA3P ,
check that all previously described parameters (configuration, status, and alarms) are
correct (see Table 7-1, List of RA3P parameters and status (p. 7-2)). The unit is now
ready to be commissioned for operation with the 1830 PSS-32 system.
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The RA3P unit is primarily used in Max Power or Auto Gain Control modes. The
configuration parameters required to successfully commission each RA3P , are listed
below:
Table 8-1
Configuration items
Allowable parameters
Recommended value
Operating mode
Max Power
Max Power
Manual Power
Auto Gain Ctrl
Gain set
0 to 20 dB (based on fiber
type)
14.5
SMF
Leaf
TrueWave
TeraLight
DSF, G.654
MetroCore
TrueWave RS
High BackR Thresh
-17 dB to -30 dB
-26 dB
0 dB to 5 dB
<3 dB
Tilt factor
-5 dB to +5 dB
0 dB
ARP time
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Configuration
Overview
When all fiber plant, line and OSC connectivity tests are successfully completed, and the
commissioning files are available, the commissioning procedure for the 1830PSS-32
system with the RA3P Raman Amplifier can continue.
This procedure is divided in several steps as follows:
RA3P configuration
1830 PSS-32 Commissioning
RA3P configuration
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Switch ON the RA3P using the WebUI ON/OFF button 1830 PSS-32
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As shown in Figure 7-2, RA3P line connectivity (p. 7-5), both RA3P units are
completely independent. Therefore the above steps must be completed for each RA3P
unit at both ends of the long span.
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Once both RA3P units are ON, verify that the OSC data link between the 1830 PSS-32
nodes at both ends of the long span is up. Once the data link is up, the 1830 PSS-32 nodes
are ready to be commissioned.
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N D O F S T E P S
Power commissioning with the 1354 RM-PhM greenfield system wizard is not supported
when a RA3P Raman amplifier is present. If run, it will yield inaccurate results for the
nodes at both ends of the long span. To power commission the nodes with an included
RA3P Raman amplifier without using the wizard, the user must set the nodes at both ends
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of the long span to be power managed manually. This will allow the wizard to complete
commission all nodes with automatically managed lines and will force the user to follow
additional steps to complete commissioning of the nodes at both ends of the long span.
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Once power commissioning is complete for all other nodes within the network, the user
must return the setting of the lines at both ends of the long span to auto power managed.
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To commission 1830 PSS-32 systems with RA3P Raman Amplifiers always follow the
steps required for a TOADM linear system or a FOADM system. Refer to the
Alcatel-Lucent 1830 Photonic Service Switch 32 (1830 PSS-32) Installation and System
Turn-Up Guide for detailed procedures.
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Note that to commission TOADM linear systems or FOADM systems, OTs must be
installed and wavelength services provisioned at both terminal nodes.
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Once all commissioning and power adjustment procedures are completed on both nodes,
the system is ready for its final step before an additional channel can be added.
Note: When Raman Amplifiers are present in a span, the loss report generated by the
1354 RM-PhM provides inaccurate results for that span. The loss report does not take
into account the gain provided by the Raman Amplifier; therefore, the calculated loss
for that span is incorrect.
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Verify that the RA3P units continue operating normally with the configuration parameters
entered above and that there are no outstanding alarms or red LEDs.
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Note: At this point, commissioning of the 1830PSS-32 nodes and RA3P units is
complete. Since the RA3Ps are intended to be used in set and forget mode, no
additional adjustments are required. The initial configuration parameters provided by
the EPT must not be modified, if channels are added or deleted on this segment.
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Purpose
This part of the document provides information about the product specifics of the PB1
EDFA Power Booster.
Contents
Chapter 9, PB1 EDFA Power Booster
9-1
10-1
11-1
12-1
13-1
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This chapter describes the general features of the PB1 EDFA Power Booster.
Application
The main merit of the PB1 EDFA Power Booster is its ability to increase the launch
power into a fiber span and thus enable longer transmission spans, longer haul systems,
and a larger channel count. Figure 9-1, PB1 EDFA Power Booster system application
(p. 9-2), shows the system application of the PB1 EDFA Power Booster.
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Receive Site
Transmit Site
Tx
Inline Site
Rx
Inline Site
Tx
Rx
MUX
Booster
Tx
Inline
Inline
Preamp
DMUX
Rx
As the PB1 EDFA Power Booster amplifies the C-band signals, the Optical Supervisory
Channel (OSC) power budget may be a limiting factor on some links. The PB1 EDFA
Power Booster is equipped with a general purpose slot that can accept an OSC booster
module that boosts OSC power to levels above 10dBm, to extend OSC reach.
EDFA module block diagram
The following block diagram describes the main building blocks of the EDFA module
within the PB1 EDFA Power Booster. The module contains 4 detectors:
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D3
Input
EDF
C Band
INPUT
WDM 1510/
1550 nm
Tap
Isolator
Isolator
WDM
Tap
2x2
Tap
WDM 1510/
1550 nm
OUTPUT
D1
Input
SOA
Tap
OSC
Two Pumps of 980nm
WDM 1625/
1550 nm
Isolator
SOA
Isolator
D2
Input
SOA
WDM 1625/
1550 nm
D6
Output
power
D5 Back
reflected
C Band
D4 Back
reflected
L Band
Tap
Mode of operation
AGC Automatic Gain Control
The amplifier operates at a constant gain level. The system management supplies the
required operation gain. The calculation of gain inside the amplifier is made according to
the equation:
G = (POUT PASE) / PIN where PIN and POUT are the total power levels at the input
and output of the amplifier and PASE is the excess Amplified Spontaneous Emission
(ASE) created by the amplifier at the specific gain.
By subtracting PASE from POUT it is assured that the amplifier locks onto the exact
desired gain.
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The PB1 EDFA Power Booster is controlled using the SNMP protocol through a standard
RJ-45 Ethernet LAN connector. The unit is supplied with a Graphical User Interface
(GUI) that can be installed on any computer connected to the LAN (or remote computer
with connection to the LAN).
Redundant Hot Swappable Power Supplies and Fans
The Power Booster includes two redundant and hot swappable power supplies (120/220V
or 48V DC), and 3 to 5 redundant hot swappable cooling fans.
Software Download
Operating software can be replaced or upgraded while the PB1 EDFA Power Booster is
operative without any harm to traffic passing the amplifier. The Software Download can
be performed from a remote site via the system management station or through the RS232
connector at the PB1 EDFA Power Booster front Panel.
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The PB1 EDFA Power Booster emits invisible laser radiation through the line port that
can be potentially harmful to the human eye and skin, as well as to optical and electronic
equipment. Refer to Laser safety (p. 1-2) for detailed laser safety information.
During normal operation, when the PB1 EDFA Power Booster is connected through the
line port to a closed fiber transmission line, the amplifier may emit up to 400 mW of
radiation. However, as this radiation is enclosed within the transmission line, it poses no
hazard. A potential hazard can occur when this radiation is emitted out of the transmission
line, such as in case of a fiber break or connector opening. To avoid this, the PB1 EDFA
Power Booster is equipped with three different firmware mechanisms designed to detect a
fiber break or connector opening, and activate Automatic Power Reduction (APR) of the
PB1 EDFA Power Booster to reduce output power to below the level defined for class 1M
laser products (20dBm).
The APR mechanisms are based on detection of two effects:
APR protection ensures that opening the line port connector of the amplifier, or
occurrence of any fiber break or connector opening in jumpers in the vicinity of the
amplifier will activate decrease amplifier output power level to 20dBm in less then
200msec. The PB1 EDFA Power Booster product is thus classified as a class 1M laser
product according to IEC 60825-1:1993+A1:1997+A2:2001, and CDRH 21 CFR
1040.10.
APR detection mechanisms
There are three different APR detection criteria. These criteria are used either
independently or collectively to detect various scenarios, which indicate a potential safety
hazard and consequently result in APR activation. The criteria can also be used to detect
and alert system management with regard to deterioration of the transmission line.
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If the input loss switch is enabled, the PB1 EDFA Power Booster will restart based on the
input power (>-3dBm). It will shut down if input power is below -5dBm. If the PB1
EDFA Power Booster is in automatic restart procedure (ARP) due to APR, it will restart
according to following logic:
1. APR due to High Back-reflection: After APR the power level will drop to 20dBm
(Mode=APC). Once the back-reflected power is within normal range, the power level
will increase to normal operating level.
2. APR due to L-band back scattering: If L-band power level/output power increases by
0.5dB (following a link restoration and at output 20dBm) compared to L-band power
level/output power prior to restoration, power level will increase to normal operating
level. If new L-band power is higher than X-Y (default value for Y=1.5dB), amplifier
will maintain power level. If L-band power is lower than X-Y, power level will go
down again to 20dBm.
RAMAN/EDFA APR LD reset behavior
With the RA3P Raman and PB1 EDFA Power Booster packs in a span, a hard reset or
cold reset of an ingress LD will trigger APR in the span. The APR condition is raised in
the up-stream node but not on the on the node where the ingress LD pack is rebooted. The
following illustration and sequence of events describe this behavior.
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Ingress LD
Ingress LD
EDFA
(A)
CWR8
OSC
to line fiber
RAMAN
(B)
OSC
OSC
RAMAN
(A)
Egress LD
OSC
CWR8
EDFA
(B)
Proper operation of APR requires settings for the PB1 EDFA Power Booster as shown in
the following illustration.
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The following PB1 EDFA Power Booster hardware, installation kits, and associated items
are available for ordering and use with 1830 PSS shelves.
Table 10-1
Mnemonic
Description
Product code
PB1
8DG59966AAAA
PB1IN19
8DG60162AAAA
PB1INET
8DG60109AAAA
The following items are included in the PB1IN19 EIA/ANSI Installation Kit:
The following items are included in the PB1INET ETSI Installation Kit:
1 Jumper, LC-E2000, 3M
4 M6 x 10 Mounting screws, Pan Phil
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Optical specifications
Table 10-2
Parameter
Units
Specification
Min.
Typ.
Notes
Max.
Bandwidth
nm
1528.4
1564.7
dBm
25.5
Optimal Gain
dB
5.5
Input Power
dBm
-5
21
Output power
dBm
26.5
dB
dB
0.5
0.75
Gain Accuracy at
Optimal Gain
dB
0.3
0.5
dB
Noise Figure
dB
dB
Pump Leakage
dBm
-30
PDL+PDG
dB
<0.4
PMD
ps
<0.2
Power Supply
38
55
Current
At optimal gain
with OSC filter at
Output (filter
IL=0.5dB)
6
6.5
At powers lower
than 5dBm output
stability worse than
0.1
0.1
At optimal gain
0.5
40
-36
The 2A Current is
required only at
turn ON of unit for
a few milliseconds
(at -48V)
-72
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Table 10-2
Parameter
Units
Specification
Min.
Typ.
(continued)
Notes
Max.
Laser Safety
Class 1M
Parameter
Units
Specification
Min.
Typ.
Notes
Max.
dB
1.5
dB
0.5
150
ms
300
ms
40
16dB add/drop in 1
s
16dB add/drop in
1s
150
Parameter
Units
Specification
Min.
Bandwidth
nm
1503.5
Typ.
Notes
Max.
1516.5
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Table 10-4
Parameter
Units
(continued)
Specification
Min.
Typ.
Notes
Max.
dBm
11
Measured at output
port of Pizza Box.
Regardless of input
power.
dBm
-4
PDG
dB
0.3
Noise Figure
dB
11
Physical specifications
Dimensions
Parameter
Specification
Size
Remarks
Ethernet 10/100Base-T,
RS232, high-speed interface,
I2C, Housekeeping.
LEDs
1. Power
2. ABN
3. FAIL
4. SHUT DOWN
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Environmental specifications
The PB1 EDFA Power Booster has the following environmental specifications:
Table 10-6
Parameter
Specification
Environment Operating
Temperature
-5 - +55 DegC
Storage Temperature
Humidity
5 90 %
Remarks
The PB1 EDFA Power Booster has three groups of connectors on the back panel as
shown in the following illustration.
Figure 10-1 PB1 EDFA Power Booster connectors
Optical connections
The PB1 EDFA Power Booster has the following optical connections:
Port
Description
LINE IN
LINE OUT
MON
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The DB-25 - Male connector (Maintenance) allows for direct-I/O via relays connected
directly to an FPGA. Alarms can be configured according to client's request (FW
programming). All output pins are relayed via an opto-coupler. The fault alarm also
includes also the case were as result of eye safety event output power is reduced to
20dBm. The pin out is shown below:
Table 10-7
PIN
Name
Function
Active State
Common
Customized input 1
Common OUT (Raman)
IN1
Manual shutdown
Contact closed
IN2
Manual restart
Contact closed
NC
INC
NC
NC
NC
OUT1
Contact Closed
10
OUT2
Contact Closed
11
NC
12
NC
13
GND
Housekeeping GND
14
Common
15
NC
16
NC
17
NC
18
NC
19
NC
20
NC
21
OUT7
Contact Closed
22
OUT8
Pumps Off
Contact Closed
23
OUT5
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Table 10-7
24
OUT5
25
GND
(continued)
Housekeeping GND
The RS232 connector can be used to communicate to the PB1 EDFA Power Booster for
basic configuration (IP address setup, SW download, setting different passwords etc.).
This DB9 connector has the following pin outs.
Table 10-8
Pin
Function
Pin
Function
NC
NC
RxD
NC
TxD
NC
NC
NC
GND
This RJ45 connector is used for connecting the PB1 EDFA Power Booster to an Ethernet
network (LAN) via a hub/switch device or a peer device (e.g. a PC equipped with
Ethernet network card). The network interface on the Power Booster supports either
10Base-T or 100Base-T connections via the RJ45 connector. Controlling and monitoring
the PB1 EDFA Power Booster via the RJ45 connector is done with the help of SNMP
management software, which uses the SNMP protocol to connect to the PB1 EDFA Power
Booster. SNMP Element Manger software is available for that purpose. Configuration of
the connection speed can be done via the craft terminal.
High-speed communication port
The high speed interface is used to communicate between network interfaced units in
high-speed protocol. The signal levels are compatible with LVDS and cabling between
the modules can be done using twisted-pair (100-ohm) cabling to ensure signal integrity.
Power connector
The PB1 EDFA Power Booster accepts 2x3 Pin D-Type (-48V DC) connectors. (See
Figure 10-1, PB1 EDFA Power Booster connectors (p. 10-5).)
The power cable drawing is illustrated below. RED is connected to 0, BLACK is
connected to -48V, and YELLOW/GREEN connected to Ground.
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40
RED
YELLOW GREEN
BLACK
N
GND
LED indicators
The PB1 EDFA Power Booster front panel has four LED indicators. Their functionality is
described in the table below.
Name
Color
Indication
POWER
Green/no light
ABN
Green/Red
SHUT
DOWN
Green/Red
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FAIL
Green/Red/Amber
Replacing a fan
The PB1 EDFA Power Booster has a redundant fans. If one of the fans malfunctions, a
system management alarm is received. A malfunctioning fan can be replaced using the
following procedure.
Refer to the GUI error message, as shown in the following illustration, or the EMS
through SNMP, to determine which fans need to be replaced. The GUI shown in the
following illustration indicates that fans 1 and 4 have failed.
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Refer to GUI error message, or EMS through SNMP, to find out which fan needs to be
replaced. For example, in GUI snapshot below FAN 1 and FAN 2 have failed.
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Take out the eight screws connecting the side cover of PB1 EDFA Power Booster as seen
in the three pictures below. Three of the screws are short (circled in yellow) and the
remaining five are longer (circled in red).
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Disconnect the wire-to-wire connector on the defective fan. (The connector with same
number as the failed Fan. For example, if Fan 2 is failed disconnect connector 2.)
Disconnect the connector on the side opposite where the number appears.
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Install the new fan. Make sure that the fan wires and label are facing into the chassis as
shown in the picture below.
Note: The orientation of the fan is critical to insure that the fan moves air in the
correct direction.
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S T E P S
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Overview
Purpose
This chapter describes setup of the PB1 EDFA Power Booster GUI, its interface, and
capabilities.
Contents
GUI setup
11-1
Parameter description
11-5
GUI setup
Opening the GUI
To access the GUI, connect the Ethernet cross-over cable to the PC Ethernet port, and
open a Web- Browser on the PC. The default IP address of the PB1 EDFA Power Booster
is 150.1.1.192.
Prior to opening the GUI, a password dialog box is displayed (as shown below):
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These passwords can be set in the MIB to value desired by client. The Read Password
allows access to monitoring only GUI access, the Write Password to full modification as
well. By default, you may click the OK button to continue.
A second level of password is required. By default, type Sup123 in the following dialog
box to get full GUI access
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The Main tab, shown above is the first tab. It contains seven sub-windows and three
operating icons.
The seven windows are:
1. Configuration General operating parameters
2. Status General Status information for EDFA and OSC EDFA
3. Production Parameters Production related information
4. History since reboot Events that occurred in the past 24 hours since reboot.
5. Communication Indicates if SNMP communication is operative
6. Alarms graphic presentation of high importance alarms for EDFA and OSC EDFA
7. HSKU Command Status Indicates if Housekeeping (Maintenance) is controlling the
On/Off functionality
The operating icons are:
1. On / Off switch (green / red icon).
2. Boot button (blue icon).
3. Load Factory settings (arrow).
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Help tips are available on the GUI screen when the cursor is placed on a specific
parameter.
SNMP management chart
The SNMP management chart shows parameter settings related to SNMP communication
and a summary view of events, time and date stamped as shown below.
Note: If there is no real-time clock hardware in the PB1 EDFA Power Booster, events
will be logged, but the time stamp will show "0-0-0 0:0:0:".
Note: Events will be logged also when the GUI window is not opened.
Event Log Code
Input Loss
Eye Safety
16
Output Loss
32
End Of Life
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256
512
1024
2048
8192
16385
32768
The events history can be cleared either by typing RSTEV in the craft terminal window,
or remotely: via the MIB browser or by pressing Reset Events History button in the GUI.
Parameter description
Overview
The following information lists and describes the parameters of the GUI Main tab. It also
provides a brief explanation for each parameter, and information about configuration
options.
Operating icons
Enable (Green) or disable (red) pumps operation. Disabling pump operation using
this icon supersedes any other setting or condition.
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To return to the factory defaults push this button, followed by the Restart button. Otherwise the last
configuration will be kept, including all parameters except eye-safety related switches.
Configuration
For the following parameters, press the change () button to change the parameter value.
Configuration
Operating mode:
EDFA Operational Mode (Auto Gain Control). See Mode of operation (p. 9-3) for
more details.
Input Loss:
If Enabled, then if Power below Input Loss threshold (-3dBm) EDFA shuts down. If
Disabled, EDFA will remain turned ON.
If Enabled, then if there are occurrences of back reflection either in C band unit
reduces output power to 20dBm (eye safety protection). If disabled then C band
back-reflection safety protection mechanisms are disabled and unit will maintain its
high power regardless of transmission line situation. Disabling the safety requires a
password. When safety switch is disabled unit is not anymore class 1M laser safety
product.
L Band scattering:
If enabled and transient occurs in L Band ASE back scattering or L band reflected
power is lower than threshold, then output power is reduced to 20dBm. If disabled
unit does not reduce output power if L band safety event occurs. Disabling the safety
requires a password. If operator tries to enable switch while it is disabled than unit
will not perform operation till boot is preformed. A balloon in GUI will tells operator
that safety state will not be changed. When safety switch is disabled unit is not
anymore class 1M laser safety product.
If power of back scattered ASE in L band is below this value, unit will not be able to
be set power higher than 20dBm. Default is -37dBm.
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Threshold is the input power into EDFA that below this level, unit recognizes input
signal loss to EDFA. Default is -3dBm.
OSC switches and thresholds
Threshold is the input power into OSC for PB1 EDFA Power Booster. Below this
level, the unit recognizes an input signal loss of OSC. The default setting is -6dBm.
If Enabled and the PB1 EDFA shuts down because of input loss, OSC EDFA will also
shut down automatically. If disabled, a shut down of EDFA does not automatically
cause a shut down of OSC EDFA.
Status
Status:
Detailed EDFA and OSC EDFA Status. First are displayed status of EDFA, followed
by ";" and then status of OSC EDFA. OSC EDFA status has prefix of SOA: XXXX.
When EDFA and OSC EDFA are OK then status is: Ok; SOA:Ok. Otherwise detailed
faults / alarms are reported. When a status item follows OK then this item is of minor
importance.
OK or Fail Fan 1, 2, 3, or 4
Active or Shutdown.
Parameter description
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Gain (EDFA):
Ratio of the Back reflection power to the pumps power in C Band (dB).
Alarms
Green OK
Red Fault
Orange Fault but related switch was disabled
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EDFA alarms
EDFA On:
Eye Safety:
Orange: Input signal in C band below threshold and input loss switch Disabled
End-Of-Life
High Temperature
Input Loss.:
Output Loss:
Gain/Output limited:
Red: External power supply connected to connector "Power A" is not operative.
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End-Of-Life
High temperature
Input Loss
Status codes
The following table lists the codes that appear in the Status parameter, and the meaning
of each code.
Table 11-1
Code name
Status message
Response
ILD
Warning
TMP1 or TMP2
Shut-Down
MTH
Warning
MTL
Warning
CT
Warning
LOS
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Code name
Status message
Response
LOP
Warning
LOPMA
Warning
RFL
DIS
Shut-Down
DCH
Warning
ES
LIM
Warning
OK
SOA:OK
SOA:ILD
Warning
SOA:TMP
Shut Down
SOA:MTH
Warning
SOA:MTL
Warning
SOA: LOS
SOA:LOP
Warning
SOA: DIS
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The steps below will guide you as to how to connect the PB1 EDFA Power Booster to
optical equipment:
1. In the Power Booster package, find the yellow jumper with a High power E2000
connector on one side and an LC/PC connector on the other.
2. After cleaning both connectors, connect the High power connector of the jumper to
the PB1 EDFA Power Booster unit (Line port) and the LC/PC connector to the SMF
fiber line (at least 25Km of SMF fiber). Note that the jumper with the E-2000 High
Power connector is the only one with a yellow jacket.
3. Connect an input signal source to the other end of the fiber line.
Note: Before making any optical connection, thoroughly clean all connectors.
An example optical setup is shown in the following illustration.
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C-band
Sources
Booster
NIPX
OSA
After the optical setup is complete, you can proceed to power-on the PB1 EDFA Power
Booster.
Powering-on the PB1 EDFA Power Booster
Follow the instructions below to power on the PB1 EDFA Power Booster.
1. Set the voltage of the power supplies to 48 volts.
2. Set the current limit of the power supplies to 2A.
3. Connect a communication cable to the LAN port of the PB1 EDFA Power Booster, or
use supplied cross communication cable between the PB1 EDFA Power Booster and
your PC.
4. Connect the PB1 EDFA Power Booster to the two power supplies with the supplied
cables. The Black Banana connector should be connected to the power supply port
with more negative polarity. For example if a 48V supply is used then connect the
Black Banana connector to the 48V port and the Red Banana to the 0V port. The 0V
port can be connected to ground or floating.
5. Be sure that the PB1 EDFA Power Booster is connected to an optical fiber line, as
described in PB1 EDFA Power Booster optical setup (p. 12-1).
6. DO NOT proceed to next step before all optical connectors in use are closed, and
those which are not in use, have protective caps placed over them.
7. Turn on the power supplies.
8. If the Java software is not yet installed on your PC, then follow the installation
instructions in section 3.3.4. Once the installation is complete, operate the GUI Icon
on the PC Desktop.
9. The PB1 EDFA Power Booster is now ready for use. For a detailed description of the
GUI software, refer to Chapter 11, PB1 EDFA Power Booster GUI.
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Use the steps below to install the GUI software on a PC with a peer to peer connection to
the PB1 EDFA Power Booster.
1. Connect the target PC on which you wish to install the PB1 EDFA Power Booster
GUI to the Internet.
2. Download the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) (http://java.sun.com/j2se/
desktopjava/jre/index.jsp) from the following link: http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.5.0/
download.jsp (http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.5.0/download.jsp) .
3. When the page for that link shows up locate the link named Download JDK 5.0
Update 6 (http://javashoplm.sun.com/ECom/docs/Welcome.jsp?StoreId=22&
PartDetailId=jdk-1.5.0_02-oth-JPR&SiteId=JSC&TransactionId=noreg) (or later
version) and click on that link.
4. You will receive a License Agreement page. Choose "Accept" and click on continue.
5. On the next page look for the link named: Windows Online Installation,
Multi-language (http://192.18.97.133/ECom/EComTicketServlet/
BEGIN25801F0DB7794C1949406F10132ACCA1/-2147483648/825356883/1/
592454/592418/825356883/2ts+/westCoastFSEND/jdk-1.5.0_02-oth-JPR/jdk-1.5.0_
02-oth-JPR:15/jdk-1_5_0_02-windows-i586-p-iftw.exe) and click on it.
6. Save the downloaded file in a folder. After the file has been downloaded
7. Activate it by clicking on it in the folder. This will install JRE.
8. Wait a few minutes for the installation to complete. After successful completion
continue to next step.
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Connect the target PC to the PB1 EDFA Power Booster. Use a cross-over network cable
for the peer-to-peer connection.
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Assign an IP address to the target PC within the default address range for the PB1 EDFA
Power Booster (150.1.NNN.NNN). For example, assign the address 150.1.1.9 to the
target PC using the following procedure:
1. Right-click on "My network places" on the desktop of the target PC. Click on
Properties. Right-click on the "Local Area Connection"
2. Click on Properties. Select "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" (if not already selected) by
clicking on it. Click on the Properties button.
3. Write down all the settings that now appear on the Properties dialog, so you can
restore them after completing the peer-to-peer connection.
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4. Click on the "Use the following IP address:" (if it is not already selected). In the "IP
address" input following 4 numbers: 150.1.1.9. In the "Subnet mask" input the
following 4 numbers: 255.255.0.0. Erase all the numbers in the "Default gateway"
and leave it blank. Click on the "OK" button. Click again on another "OK" button.
5. If asked to restart the PC, do this and then continue with the next step.
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Activate the GUI (via Internet Explorer) by clicking on its icon on the target PC's
desktop. Leave the default IP address, 150.1.1.192, untouched.
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On 1st activation a Java logo will show up for several seconds before the PB1 EDFA
Power Booster GUI page is displayed. On subsequent activations display of the Java logo
may be skipped.
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After completing the peer-to-peer connection with the PB1 EDFA Power Booster, return
the PC to its previous network connection using the procedure in Step 4 to reassign the
settings that were written down previously.
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The PB1 EDFA Power Booster GUI can also be configured for network connection, but
this is not covered in this document.
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This section provides basic operating instructions for the PB1 Booster amplifier, and
assumes that it has been set up according to the instructions given in Setting up the PB1
EDFA Power Booster (p. 12-1). For detailed information about the PB1 GUI software,
please refer to Chapter 11, PB1 EDFA Power Booster GUI
Turning the PB1 EDFA Booster Module on and off, and checking status
To turn the PB1 EDFA Booster Module on and off, use the large red/green icon on GUI.
The icon is red when the pumps are off, and green when the pumps are on.
If an automatic pump shut down has occurred, and you wish to restart the pumps, use the
large blue icon on the GUI.
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The status of the PB1 EDFA Booster Module can be viewed in the "Status" parameter on
the GUI. The value "OK" indicates proper operation, any other value indicates a problem.
See section Table 11-1, PB1 EDFA status codes (p. 11-10) for detailed information on
the status codes.
Setting pumps operating mode, and pump monitoring information
The PB1 EDFA Booster Module operating mode is set using the Operating Mode
parameter in the GUI. The possible value for this parameter is Auto Gain Ctrl. See section
Mode of operation (p. 9-3) for a description of this mode of operation.
With the operating mode set to Auto Gain Ctrl, the required gain is set using the
parameter Manual Gain Set on the GUI.
Various monitoring information, including status, output power, temperature and current,
can be viewed in the PumpMonitoring window on the GUI.
Monitoring Optical Power
To monitor the input power to the EDFA and Line ports, see the parameters Input Pwr and
Forward Pwr in the Status window in the Main tab of the GUI. The Status window also
displays other monitored powers, such as back-reflection.
Establish a PC to provide TFTP service. During the Software download process you will
use its IP Address. Open TFTP service on the assigned PC.
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On the TFTP server, save the edfa_5813.bin and pwrex_8alc.con in a directory named
C:\tftproot.
Note: Be sure that you are using the most recent files for the EDFA.
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Connect the PB1 EDFA Power Booster to a COM port on your PC. Use the RS232
connector on the PB1 EDFA Power Booster and a standard RS232 cable for the
connection.
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On the connected PC, open a Hyper-Terminal window (>Start >Programs >Accessories >
Communications > HyperTerminal) using the following parameters:
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Stop bits: 1
Flow control: None
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Re-cycle the power supply on the PB1 EDFA Power Booster, and observe the
HyperTerminal window.
When it displays, Press any key to halt boot sequence. immediately press the Enter
key.
(Repeat if the boot sequence does not halt.)
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Several prompts will follow. You will be asked to respond to each as described below.
This sequence is for assigning the IP address you have received from your network
administrator to the PB1 EDFA Power Booster.
1. For the prompt:
Please enter CLI password.
Type: webpass
2. For the prompt:
Change password? [Y/N] Type: N
3. For the prompt:
Please enter IP parameters
Acquire IP configuration using DHCP? [N] Type: N
4. For the prompt:
IP address [150.1.1.192 ] Press the Enter key.
5. For the prompt:
Netmask [255.255.0.0 ] Press the Enter key.
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The PB1 EDFA Power Booster has been assigned a valid IP address for connection to
your network. You can now disconnect the RS232 connection between the PB1 EDFA
Power Booster and your PC.
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Verify that both the target PC and the PB1 EDFA Power Booster are connected to your
network. Use a standard straight-through network cable for each connection, not a
cross-over cable.
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Activate the GUI via Internet Explorer (Activate Internet Explorer by clicking on its icon
on the target PC's desktop.)
In the Internet Explorer address bar change the default IP address (150.1.1.192) to the one
that was supplied by your network administrator.
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On first activation of the GUI, a Java logo will show up for several seconds, then the
Raman GUI page will be displayed.
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Overview
Purpose
The PB1 EDFA booster amplifier is an add-on unit to the 1830 PSS-32. It does not fit in
the 1830 PSS-32 shelf but is installed in an Optinex ETSI rack, EIA cabinet, and 19" or
23" bay frames. Appropriate mounting brackets are required for each mounting option.
See Table 3-1, RA3P Raman hardware available for order (p. 3-1) for installation kit
information. The PB1 EDFA booster amplifier is managed through its own Graphical
User Interface running on a PC, either locally or remotely through a LAN.
After rack mounting, optical connections must be established, then electrical connections,
and finally the PB1 EDFA booster must be configured and activated through the software
tool.
Contents
Rack installation of PB1 EDFA
13-2
Optical connections
13-4
Electrical connections
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The PB1 EDFA booster amplifier is intended for installation in Optinex ETSI racks, EIA
cabinets, and 19 or 23 bay frames.
Installation
use the following procedure and information to physically install the PB1 EDFA booster
amplifier in a rack.
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Determine the type of rack in which the PB1 EDFA booster amplifier will be mounted,
and locate the appropriate mounting bracket kit, either the EIA (19") or ANSI (23")
brackets from the EIA/ANSI Installation Kit or the ETSI brackets from the ETSI
Installation Kit. (Refer to Available hardware (p. 10-1).)
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Install the brackets on both sides of the PB1 EDFA booster using the screws provided
with the brackets as shown in Figure 13-1, Mounting bracket (p. 13-2).
Figure 13-1 Mounting bracket
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Mount the PB1 EDFA booster amplifier to the shelf using 2 screws per side, as shown in
Figure 13-2, Mounting the PB1 in a rack (p. 13-3). For EIA/ANSI shelves, use the
12-24 x 3/8 Mounting screws included in the EIA/ANSI Installation Kit. For ETSI
shelves, use the M6 x 10 mounting screws included in the ETSI Installation Kit.
Note: Some 19" racks do not use 12-24 mounting hardware. When this is the case, use
the hardware that is supplied by the frame manufacturer.
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Note: It is recommended that the PB1 EDFA booster amplifier be mounted at the
bottom of the rack as shown in Figure 13-3, PB1 positioning in rack (p. 13-4) . If
multiple PB1 EDFA units will be installed at a site, it is recommended that they be
mounted directly above one another starting at the bottom of the rack.
Note: The PB1 EDFA fan takes in air on the left and exhausts it to the right. Care
must be taken not to block the intake or exhaust, or to heat the intake with exhaust
from adjacent equipment.
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Optical connections
After installation in the rack, the PB1 EDFA booster amplifier must be connected to the
1830 PSS-32 and to the line fiber. Optical connections to the 1830 PSS-32 may differ,
depending on the location of the PB1 EDFA.
Extremely important: Before making any optical connection, thoroughly clean all
connectors. Use of a camera to check connector cleanness is highly recommended. Please
note that all optical ports of the PB1 EDFA booster amplifier are of LC/SPC type, except
the line port which is of E2000 type for reliability reasons. The 30m long E2000 cable
provided with the PB1 EDFA booster amplifier must be spliced to the line fiber to avoid
multi-connections between the PB1 EDFA booster amplifier and the line.
Optical connection scheme
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Optical ports
The PB1 EDFA booster amplifier is equipped with three Optical ports, as described in
Table 13-1, PB1 EDFA Power Booster optical ports (p. 13-5) (also see Figure 9-2, PB1
EDFA Power Booster block diagram (p. 9-3).
Table 13-1
Port
Type
Description
Line In
LC
Line Out
E2000
Monitor
LC
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Connect the Output Port of the PB1 EDFA booster amplifier to the line input port of the
1830 PSS-32 ingress line driver.
Connect the Line port of the PB1 EDFA booster amplifier to the line fiber (30m long
E2000 cable).
If necessary, connect the Monitoring port of the PB1 EDFA booster amplifier to an
Optical Spectrum Analyzer.
Note: When removing the monitoring cable, be careful to keep other connections in
place.
Optical connection in a 1-Degree TOADM/FOADM
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The following illustration show optical connections for an in-line amplifier (ILA) site
when only one span (East or West) is long:
Figure 13-6 Optical connection in an ILA site with one long span
The following illustration show optical connections in a line-repeater site when both East
and West spans are long:
Figure 13-7 Optical connection in an ILA site with long spans on both sides
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The following illustration shows optical connections in an R/TOADM site when both
East and West spans are long:
Figure 13-9 Optical connection in a R/TOADM sites with two long spans
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Electrical connections
After installing in the rack and connecting the optical fibers, the PB1 EDFA Power
Booster must be electrically connected to the 1830 PSS-32, to the Top Rack Unit power
supply, and to a PC for setting and starting. The connectors used to do this are shown
below, and described in the following text.
Housekeeping cable
The Housekeeping connector of the PB1 EDFA booster amplifier is for future use. It
allows the user to manage some electrical relays and opto-couplers to monitor the PB1
EDFA booster amplifier or to manually shutdown and restart the PB1 EDFA booster
amplifier for safe maintenance of the optical link.
Power supply cable(s)
Connect the power supply cable(s) of the PB1 EDFA Power Booster to the Top Rack Unit
(3 Amps fuses). For power cable details see Figure 10-3, PB1 EDFA Power Booster
power cable (p. 10-9).
Note that the PB1 EDFA Power Booster is equipped with redundant connectors for high
reliability. It is recommended, but not required, that you connect both power supply
cables to the TRU. Different power cables are required for ETSI and ANSI environments.
Verify that the correct cable is available before installation. (See Table 3-1, RA3P
Raman hardware available for order (p. 3-1) for installation kit information.)
Ethernet cable
Connect the Ethernet port of the PB1 EDFA Power Booster to the local PC (using an
RJ45 cross-over cable) or to the LAN (using a standard RJ45 straight-through cable).
Note that this connection is mandatory for setting and starting the PB1 EDFA Power
Booster. It is not necessary to maintain this connection during system operation.
RS232 cable
If necessary, connect the RS232 port of the PB1 EDFA Power Booster to the local PC.
This allows the GUI to be upgraded (see GUI software upgrade (p. 12-5)).
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Preparation
GUI overview
When all optical and electrical connections are complete, put the PB1 EDFA Power
Booster front cover in place. Then switch the 48V power supply on and launch the GUI
application. (See PB1 EDFA Power Booster GUI software installation (Peer-to-Peer
connection) (p. 12-3) for the GUI installation procedure.)
The GUI screen is divided in several zones: configuration parameters, production
parameters, status, alarms, communication, sample, local terminal status, and icons. (See
Chapter 11, PB1 EDFA Power Booster GUI for a detailed description of the
parameters.)
boostergui
Help tips are available on the GUI screen when the cursor is placed over a specific
parameter.
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Table 14-1
Item
Recommended
value before
starting PB1
Allowable
parameters
Recommended
value after
starting PB1
Configuration parameters
Operating Mode
0 to 520 mW
Enable / Disable
Enable
Enable
Enable / Disable
Enable
Enable
L -Band Scattering
Enable / Disable
Enable
Enable
High BackR
Threshold
-20dB to -28dB
-26dB
-25dB
L -Band Scattering
Threshold
-17dB to -30dB
-37dB
-37dB
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Table 14-1
Item
Allowable
parameters
(continued)
Recommended
value before
starting PB1
Recommended
value after
starting PB1
L -Band Scattering
Tolerance
-17dB to -30dB
1dB
1.5dB
0dB to 5dB
0dB
-6dBm
0dB to 5dB
-4dBm
-6dB
Shutdown on EDFA
Input Loss
Enable/Disable
Disable
Disable
Status
SD1 SD2
OK
Fans Status
OK
OK
Internal Power
Supply Status
OK / Fail Pwr.
Supply 1,2
OK
OK
Pumps Status
Shutdown / Active
Shutdown
Active
Internal Module
Temp (C)
-5C to 85C
Room temperature
-5C to 80C
-5C to 65C
Room temperature
-5C to 55C
Pump #1 Temp
20C to 30C
<28C
<28C
Pump #2 Temp
20C to 30C
<28C
<28C
Shutdown / Active
Shutdown
Active
20C to 30C
25C 2C
25C 2C
11dBm
11dBm
11dBm
Gain
4 to 18dB
Cannot be set
Cannot be set
Status parameters
In the following procedures the PB1 is turned on in phases. Note that the 1830 PSS-32 is
a two fiber system (Transmit and Receive). Therefore, two PB1 units are required for a
long span, one at each end of the fiber span as shown in the figure below. The output of
the egress LD of the 1830 PSS-32 node (a TOADM, ROADM, FOADM, or a
line-repeater site) is connected to the input of their collocated PB1.
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As shown above, both PB1 units are completely independent. Therefore, all of the
following steps to set up the PB1 units must be completed individually for each unit.
The following procedures are performed in back-to-back sequence to verify line
connectivity, and to set up the PB1 units.
Initialization
Load factory setting
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Initialization
Load factory settings
Press the Return to Factory Settings button at the right hand side of the GUI screen.
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In this section, the line is checked to verify that fiber is clean, and that there are no
unwanted back-reflections. Bad connectors along the transmission line can be damaged
by the PB1 and will cause the unit to not turn on.
Initial WebUI settings
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Input Loss
Note: Safety switches are password protected. The default password is alcatel or
1234567
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In this procedure, you will check the line to verify system connectivity between the 1830
PSS-32 system and the PB1. Therefore for this procedure, enable the OSC at the transmit
1830 PSS-32 node.
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Verify that the OSC power at the input of the PB1 unit is present and greater than -2dBm.
You can do this by reading the OSC Input Power from the PB1 in the Web UI.
Note: If OSC Band Power is not within specified range, verify line connectivity, but
do not continue with installation. Installation can not continue until OSC power is
within range. Verify with the system installer that the OSC signal is present on the
line.
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Once the OSC power is within range, proceed to Checking back-reflections during
power-on (p. 14-6).
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Commission at least one channel on the transmit 1830 PSS-32 node to the PB1 under test.
Verify that the OSC at the transmit 1830 PSS-32 node is still enabled.
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Note: If a Back Reflection Ratio < -25dB cannot be reached in the following
procedure, call Technical Support.
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Check and record the Back Reflection Ratio (dB) value = _______
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Clean all Optical Connectors connecting the PB1 to the transmission line. Then reconnect
them, and Switch the PB1 on.
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Verify that the PB1 unit is off. If it is on, switch it off using the WebUI On/OFF Button.
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Input Loss
High Back reflection
L-Band Scattering
Note: Safety switches are password protected. The default password is alcatel or
1234567.
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Note: At this point, installation and verification of the PB1 unit is complete. Before
switching the PB1 unit on, check that all previously described parameters
(configuration, status, and alarms) are correct (see Table 14-1, List of PB1
parameters and status (p. 14-2)). The unit is now ready to be commissioned for
operation with the 1830PSS-32 system.
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This section lists the codes that appear in the Status parameter, and the meaning of each
code.
"SD1 SD2": Pump Shutdown event has occurred
"TSD": PCB shutdown temperature was reached (80 C)
"TMX": PCB maximum temperature was reached (75 C)
"HSD" or " TOF": One of the pumps has reached shutdown temperature (35 C)
"HMX": One of the pumps has reached maximum temperature (30 C)
"LSD": One of the pumps has reached minimum shutdown temperature (15 C)
"LMN": One of the pumps has reached minimum temperature (20 C)
"EOL": One of the pumps has reached End Of Life threshold.
"ESA": Eye Safety Alert.
"PML" Pumps power is below threshold (400 mW)
"ARP": Module is performing Automatic Restart Procedure, in which it waits a number of
seconds defined by the "ARPTime" (AL command) before activating pumps.
"DTL": Dithering (OSC) loss alarm.
"DTS": Dithering (OSC) loss while pumps are shutdown (pumps will not be activated)
"FBD": Fiber deterioration alarm
"INH": High input power (> 0 dBm) on EDFA port (while in backward mode)
"LOH": Pumps power reduced to eliminate high Lineout power (exceeding 27 dBm) at the
Line interface. (This is a clear-on-read alarm.)
"NOF": C-Band power loss (no out fiber connected on the Line interface or, if in
backward mode, also due to input power loss)
"ALSnnn" (e.g. ALS1): Pumps are shutdown because one or more of the APR Scenarios.
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The number "nnn" is calculated as the sum of the ALS code numbers, which correspond
to the APR Scenarios that have caused Pumps shutdown. The "first" encountered APR
Scenario that caused Pumps shutdown is reported by the APRStatus parameter (AS
command).
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Input Loss
128
OSC Loss
64
16
"WSD": Pumps were / are disabled by hardware control pin. (This is clear-on-read alarm).
"SCD": Sticky APR Status codes (CSDnn). Used as history for causes of shut down.
Can be cleared by RESTART icon:
1 - Core APR is Enabled and may cause pumps shutdown (Disabled by default).
2 - High Back Reflection (Ratio of back reflection power to the combined pumps
power is higher than -17dB)
4 - OSC band power after pumps start-up failed (didn't rise by 2dB or more)
8 - OSC band power dropped (by 2dB or more compared to 1st reading after pumps
on).
16 - OSC band power is low (less than -43dBm).
"OF1 OF2": Pumps are disabled (by an On/Off switch (Amplifier Switch).
"PESnnn" or "WESnnn" (e.g. PES-3 or WES-55): Pumps were shutdown due to High
Back Reflection power. If "WES" (Was PES) appears then pumps were reopened due to
existing dithering (OSC).
The number "nnn" is the back reflection power (ddBm) that caused pumps shutdown, in
case APR Scenario is Back Reflection Transient.
Following the PES / WES Status Code there are more details relating to the back
reflection hazard BEFORE pumps shutdown:
"prvnnn" (e.g. prv-28): Previous reading of back reflection power in case pumps
shutdown was because of APR Scenario is Back Reflection Transient, where "nnn" is the
previous back reflection power (ddBm).
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"hinnn" (e.g. hi21): High back reflection power with regard to pumps power, where
"nnn" is the high back reflection power (ddBm) in case pumps shutdown was because of
APR Scenario is High Back Reflection. The threshold ratio for back reflection power with
regard to pumps power is specified by the HiBackRThresh parameter (AB command).
"pwnnn" (e.g. pw266): Combined pumps power before shutdown - in case pumps
shutdown was because of APR Scenario is High Back Reflection, where "nnn" is the
combined pumps power (ddBm).
"nNS" (e.g. 4NS) (optional): Shutdown because of high back reflection will NOT be
performed, due to maximum allowed "n" consecutive times of immediate pumps open
(because of existed dithering) following a close as result of high back reflection.
"COn" (e.g. CO3) (optional): There were "n" consecutive times of immediate pumps open
(because of existed dithering) following a close as result of high back reflection.
"SMOnnn" (e.g. SMO64): Pumps were shutdown right immediately after open due to
potential eye-safety hazard.
The number "nnn" is calculated as the sum of the SMO Code Numbers, which correspond
to the APR Scenarios that have caused Pumps shutdown. The "first" encountered APR
Scenario that caused Pumps shutdown is reported by the APRStatus parameter (AS
Command).
Table A-2
64
"IBL" or "WBL": Forward mode only: Pumps were shutdown because C-Band power
detected on the PinBwd detector is less then the normal.
(0dBm when PinFwd 10dBm, or -5dBm otherwise). This happen when line-out fiber is
torn at a short distance from the amplifier. If "WBL" (Was IBL) appears then pumps were
reopened due to reestablished input power on the PinFwd detector.
"GEL": The recent requested Gain (GainSet parameter) is too high for the pumps to
achieve (with regard to the pumps' maximum allowed power and current and over the
connected line fiber), and it was not accepted. Instead, it was reverted (decreased) to the
previously used requested Gain. (AGC Mode only).
"NST": First ten seconds stabilizing of pumps after open.
"OK": No alarms detected. Raman amplifier operates properly.
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APR
CDRH
Continuous wave: The constant optical output from an optical source when it is turned on, but not
modulated with a signal.
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DCF
EDFA
End of Life
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FIT
Failure in Time
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GUI
IEC
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IL
Insertion Loss
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LOS
Loss of Signal
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MTBF
NF
Noise Figures
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OSC
PDG
RMPM
SMF
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TEC
Thermo-Electric Cooler
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