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Association for
Passive Optical LAN
Update
Dave Cunningham
APOLAN Board Chair
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What is APOLAN purpose?
Mission:
The Association for Passive Optical LAN
advocates the education and global adoption of
passive optical networks for the local area
network marketplace.
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Who are the members?
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What’s new in 2017?
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What’s is Passive Optical LAN?
Traditional LAN Passive Optical LAN
Local Centralized
Provisioning & Provisioning
Management & Management
OLT
Campus Aggregation
Up to
Building Aggregation 30km/18mi
Distance Passive Distance
Network
Limited –
Communication Closet 300x
Greater
MMF – 550m
Reach
Copper – 100m
Building
Automation Wireless
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ONT powering
considerations
Cemil Cantürk
APOLAN Marketing Committee Member
Nokia Sr Marketing Manager Passive Optical LAN
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Local powering of ONT via AC power
Alarm CCTV
system
High IPTV
Speed
Up to 20km Internet
32
OLT ONT
Wide Area Network Centralized Access node Passive splitter End User equipment Endpoint devices
Key facts
High IPTV
Speed
Up to 20km Internet
32
BBU
OLT ONT
Wide Area Network Centralized Access node Passive splitter End User equipment Endpoint devices
Key facts
Pros Cons
• True passive & fiber infrastructure • Limits ONT location placement
Hybrid
Centralized Fiber + copper cable
management Fiber 1
platform
Wi-fi VoIP
Access telephony
2
Alarm CCTV
system
High IPTV
Speed
Internet
32
Co-located or combined
OLT passive splitter & ONT
Wide Area Network Centralized Access node power distribution End User equipment Endpoint devices
Key facts
Power for 32 ONT 19” rack mountable power distribution (32 x R-J45)
Distance (PDU – ONT) Max 150m or 500ft (0.823 mm² or 18 Wire Gauge)
Pros Cons
• Centrally located UPS • Reduces value proposition of an all passive fiber network
• Eliminates the need for local power sources • Cabling infrastructure/footprint is significant higher and
more expensive
• Legacy copper cabling can be (re-)used to power ONTs -
where available • Not many power distribution units on market
• Allows to place endpoint devices exactly where they are • Uncertainty on meeting local electrical codes
needed
Summary
• No failure points in midspan ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; • Endpoint devices placed exactly where they are needed
ONT + battery backup combined passive splitter & power distribution unit
Kevin Borders
Alpha Technologies
Vice President of Marketing
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Local Power Review
• Traditional solution
• Requires AC outlet at every ONT
• High priority circuits require battery backup per ONT
• Maintenance of batteries required for life of the installation
• Power connections are accessible to the public
Remote Line Power Overview
• Current limiting panels distribute current over copper cable to multiple ONTs
• Panels include circuitry to limit the total power per circuit to 100VA & -57Vdc
NEC Class 2 Circuits
• Considered safe from a fire initiation
standpoint and provide acceptable NEC Class 2 Summary
protection from electrical shock Voltage must be <60Vdc
• Can be installed using conventional (Safety Extra Low
surface-mounted cable (no conduit, Voltage limit)
MC or armored cable) Power limited to 100W
• Do not require the authorization per circuit
of a certified electrical personnel Power limit must be
(permitting and licensing) maintained even when
primary protection fails
• Defined in Article 725 of the NEC
How Far Can It Reach?
Pros
• All
cabling will be
NEC Class 2 compliant
• Installation cost
• Equipment cost
Cons
• Spacemust be found for
power equipment in IDFs
• Batteries will be in IDFs
• Additional AC circuits
Design Option: Centralized DC Plants
Pros
• Single DC plant and
batteries to maintain
• Less
space per floor for
power equipment
Cons
• Cabling cost to run Class 1
circuits to each Zone
• Conduit
• Electrician
• Large AWG cable
• Plant
and Battery larger
to power converter
Summary
• Local and remote line power are both viable options for powering POL
• Remote line power utilizes telco design techniques originally developed for
powering broadband, FTTH and DAS
• Cost advantages vary depending on site characteristics
• Distributed or centralized architecture decision driven by the facility, location of
equipment rooms, and access to MDF
• Remote line power can economically provide battery backup for all circuits and
improve overall network reliability
Powered POL Infrastructure
Considerations
Scott Fitzgerald
Optical Cable Corporation
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Infrastructure Considerations
Designing the best optical distribution network
infrastructure to deliver the most efficient powering.
Key considerations:
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Wire Size
Copper wires current carrying capacity is a function of
cross-sectional area.
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Voltage Drop
As we’ve already discussed, your power distribution
network must be able to provide the proper operating
voltage to the ONT’s, which likely means no more than
a 6VDC voltage drop over the length of the cable.
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Fiber Count & Type
Passive Optical Networks only require a single fiber to
carry bi-directional data.
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Buffered Fiber or Subunits
Two cable designs:
Provides better
Smaller OD
protection for the fibers
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Flame Ratings
Your local governing agencies will determine what
flame ratings are required for hybrid copper/fiber cables
that are permanently installed in structures.
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Fiber and Wire Management
Once back at the splitter location, you will have many
fibers and wires that need to be properly terminated
and managed.
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ONT Connections (Fiber)
Most ONT’s use an SC/APC connector for the fiber
connection.
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ONT Connections (Copper)
Some ONT’s use a Phoenix-style connector, with
individual screw-down terminals for each wire. This
makes installation quick and easy using simple tools.
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Summary
Designing a remotely powered Passive Optical LAN Infrastructure requires a
lot of detailed up-front planning and consideration.
When remotely powering your ONT’s, the voltage drop on the power
conductors will limit your maximum cable length more than the fiber optics
will!
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Questions?
Powering Considerations For
Passive Optical LAN
Cemil Canturk
ONT powering considerations
Kevin Borders
Powering systems considerations
Scott Fitzgerald
Infrastructure powering considerations
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