ViaLite ViaLiteHD HRK3-HB-8, User Manual

Page 1: ... chassis User Manual HRK3 HB 8 CR4651 05 01 2021 Pulse Power Measurement Ltd 65 Shrivenham Hundred Business Park Watchfield Swindon Wiltshire SN68TY UK Tel 44 0 1793 784389 Fax 44 0 1793 784391 Email sales vialite com Web www vialite com ...

Page 2: ...s The ViaLiteHD chassis is not equipped with any active electronics but it may be fitted with them Precautions for handling electro static sensitive devices should be observed when handling all ViaLiteHD modules Technicians should ensure that they use effective personal grounding i e ESD wrist strap etc when servicing the equipment Any equipment or tools used should be grounded to prevent static c...

Page 3: ...dule using with SNMP and controller module 19 5 4 Power Supply HPS CS 3 for use with OEM modules HRx xx xM xx 19 6 INSTALLATION GUIDE 21 6 1 Chassis Installation 21 6 2 6HP Power Supply Module Installation slots 15 and 16 21 6 3 5HP Standard Plug in Modules slots 1 13 21 6 4 5HP Blindmate Plug in Modules slots 1 13 22 6 5 7HP Standard Plug in Modules slot 14 only 23 6 6 5HP blanking panel installa...

Page 4: ...HRK3 HB 8 VIALITEHD 3U CHASSIS HANDBOOK 4 9 PRODUCT WARRANTY 40 10 FCC APPROVAL 40 ...

Page 5: ... The range is ideal for permanent and semi permanent installation in Satellite communications GPS antenna remoting and other related applications The variety of links available includes low frequency timing 2kHz to C Band RF 7 5GHz RF splitters amplifiers and switches they also include a full suite of supporting functions including RS232 422 485 Ethernet and control systems to monitor and control ...

Page 6: ...tems Listed below is a brief summary of inter family compatibility RF Compatible optical and RF interfaces RF digital Compatible optical and RF interfaces RS232 Compatible optical and digital interfaces RS422 Compatible optical and digital interfaces RS485 Compatible optical and digital interfaces Ethernet Modules of matching speed have compatible optical and digital interfaces Redundancy Switch C...

Page 7: ...CSI 3 connector on the rear panel of the chassis This connector also has the interface for the summary alarm relay if a module has been fitted to provide this function This permits the integration of the ViaLiteHD equipment into a Maintenance Control system All of the module external power connections LNA feeds and chassis backplane external power connections are routed to a second SCSI 3 connecto...

Page 8: ...s short circuited to ground by the module If the module enters an alarm state the alarm pin is released to a high impedance state and current is no longer drawn from the constant current source In the case of a positive voltage and pull up resistor the voltage on the alarm output pin will rise to indicate the alarm state It follows that if a module is removed from the chassis the alarm will be rai...

Page 9: ...nvironmental specification when operating in a typical configuration A typical configuration is all modules populated 13 Transceiver 1 SNMP 2 PSU chassis power consumption 67 watts no external DC power input or DC output and no obstruction to convection air path Under normal operating conditions module slots 1 14 are cooled by convection module slots 15 and 16 are force air cooled with exhaust at ...

Page 10: ...gn to permanently hold the blanking panel in position HPS 0 ViaLiteHD Blank Panel 6HP 4 7 Minimum power supply load If the chassis power supplies are operating in dual redundant configuration there should be a minimum load of 12 watts to ensure that both power supplies are active below this level one power supply may be in idle mode its LED will not be illuminated If necessary a redundancy load mo...

Page 11: ...entrates the alarms from each module to a common point Open Drain alarm 1 per 5 7HP slot Power Good 2 per 6 HP slot Analogue Monitor 2 per 5 HP slot Ground Type 50 way connector Har mik female SCSI 3 Power Concentrator Connector J4 SCSI 3 This concentrates the power connections and summary alarms to a common point 12Vdc backplane power Ground Current sharing bus Summary Alarm relay optional Extern...

Page 12: ...t ViaLite Communications for more details 4 9 1 1 Chassis connector pin out J4 J19 31 serial numbers below and including SN1221901 Below is the pin out of J4 and J19 J31 for all early production chassis with serial number below and including SN1221901 Pin Out J19 to J31 Module Data connectors If connected to a TX module single transmitter Pin Module Pin Module Pin Module 1 GND 4 Do not connect 7 R...

Page 13: ...t connect 5 Do not connect 8 RX_232_OUT TTL_OUT 3 Do not connect 6 RX_422_OUT 9 RX_RTS_485 If connected to a RX module single receiver Pin Module Pin Module Pin Module 1 GND 4 TX_232_IN TTL_IN 7 Do not connect 2 TX_422_IN 5 Do not connect 8 Do not connect 3 TX_422_IN 6 Do not connect 9 Do not connect If connected to a TRX module transceiver Pin Module Pin Module Pin Module 1 GND 4 TX_232_IN TTL_IN...

Page 14: ...BUC feed is connected to it will match with the connector letter on the rear panel Channel A is the upper channel and channel B is the lower channel Transceivers always have the receiver as the upper channel and the transmitter as the lower channel The LNA and BUC feed will only be connected if the module in the slot has the appropriate functionality J4 pin assignment for a transmitter TX module C...

Page 15: ...rocedure Disconnect the fan power connector J32 Using a magnetic screw driver remove the two screws fixing the fan cassette Withdraw the fan cassette The fan is replaced by the following procedure Insert the fan cassette Using a magnetic screw driver fix the cassette in place using the two screws provided Connect the fan power connector J32 NOTE The FAN connector is polarised match the slot in the...

Page 16: ...n ambient temperature of 40 C The HPS power supply has a wide range alternating current AC input and can operate from 110V and 230V nominal mains supplies Mains power is applied at the rear of the chassis via an earthed IEC60320 connector and regulated direct current DC power is supplied to the chassis backplane PCB for distribution to the plug in modules This connector is also used for reporting ...

Page 17: ...tter 3 2 W 4 0W 6 0 Typical per slot at 25 50 70 C laser types D E and K excluding LNA LNB power Single Receiver 1 5 W Typical per slot Dual Transmitter 4 0 W Typical per slot excluding LNA LNB power Dual Receiver 2 6 W Typical per slot Transceiver 3 3 W Typical per slot excluding LNA LNB power Amplifier 2 4W Typical per slot Serial Digital 0 7W Typical per slot Switch 0 4W Typical per slot Splitt...

Page 18: ... load plug in module has two front panel LEDs for indication of the state of the module The following table shows the operation Colour SNMP and Web controller LED1 GREEN Normal No light No power LED2 GREEN LOAD ON Any load resistor active No light LOAD OFF 5 3 3 Redundancy load module DIP switches The ViaLiteHD Redundancy load module has one four way DIP switch SW5 that configures the load The swi...

Page 19: ... with OEM modules HRx xx xM xx The HPS CS 3 is a Panel Mounting 12V DC output mains input supply with a 15 way Molex connector for connection to ViaLiteHD OEM modules HRx xx xM xx HPS CS 3 Description Wide input range AC power supply Dimensions external W x H x D 90 45 32 mm supplied with mounting bracket Lead length 1700mm typical Weight 0 2kg Input Supply Power 110V or 230V nominal at 50 60Hz 90...

Page 20: ...HRK3 HB 8 VIALITEHD 3U CHASSIS HANDBOOK 20 HPS CS 3 with supplied mounting bracket power lead not shown ...

Page 21: ...guide applying pressure via the handle you may also apply pressure just above the LED Avoid applying pressure on the ventilation grill As the module is fully mated the top of the handle should snap back and lock in position The pawls of the handle should be fully engaged in the matching slots To remove a 6HP power supply module Push the release button of the module handle down and simultaneously p...

Page 22: ...nd mating plate ensure that the connector barrels are fitted into all RF connectors Type D and are centrally aligned Remove protective covers from the inside face of the optical connector if fitted Ensure that the rear plate is free of any dust and contamination if necessary clean with filtered compressed air Screw the Blind mating plate into the appropriate slot at the rear of the chassis using t...

Page 23: ... it is not necessary to power down the chassis before inserting a module All standard optical connectors are retained by the module So it will be necessary to either disconnect any cables or have a sufficiently long service loop To install a 7HP Standard module The protective covers on the connectors may be left in place Push the release button of the module handle down and simultaneously pull the...

Page 24: ...odule from the chassis 6 6 5HP blanking panel installation slots 1 13 Blanking panels should be the last panel installed into your chassis To install the blanking panel Firstly inspect the blanking panel ensure that the plastic barbs are in good condition Align the plastic barbs with the larger holes centrally above and below the slot on the chassis top and bottom rails Firmly push the panel in un...

Page 25: ...late Blind mate Type D 2 BNC 75ohms 2 SC APC PPM part number 85064 ViaLiteHD Chassis plate Blind mate Type D 1 F Type 75ohms 1 SC APC PPM part number 85065 ViaLiteHD Chassis plate Blind mate Type D 2 F Type 75ohms 2 SC APC PPM part number 85066 ViaLiteHD Chassis plate Blind mate Type D 2 SMA 50ohms PPM part number 85067 ViaLiteHD Chassis plate Blind mate Type D 3 SMA 50ohms PPM part number 85068 V...

Page 26: ...DBOOK 26 AC powered chassis DC powered chassis Electrical power connection locations Slot 16 AC power feed Ground stud M4 Slot 15 AC power feed Slot 16 DC power feed Slot 15 DC power feed Ground stud M4 Red is positive Black is negative ...

Page 27: ...ty the chassis configuration is viewed from the rear 6 11 1 Four 1 1 redundant single transmitters standard modules The blank slot can be used as a storage slot for a hot spare Four 1 1 redundant transmitters using standard plug in modules and splitters viewed from rear of chassis 6 11 2 Four 1 1 redundant single transmitters blindmate modules The blank slot can be used as a storage slot for a hot...

Page 28: ... connector letters are clearly shown on the rear panels Six 1 1 redundant transmitters using standard plug in modules and splitters viewed from rear of the chassis Top Connector configuration A typically used with FC optical and SMA RF connectors Bottom Connector configuration B typically used with all other connector configurations 6 11 4 Six 1 1 redundant dual transmitters blindmate modules Six ...

Page 29: ...slot for a hot spare Four 1 1 redundant receivers using standard plug in modules and switches viewed from rear of chassis 6 11 6 Four 1 1 redundant single receivers blindmate modules The blank slot can be used as a storage slot for a hot spare Four 1 1 redundant receivers using blindmate plug in modules and switches viewed from rear of chassis ...

Page 30: ... and connector letters are clearly shown on the rear panels Six 1 1 redundant receivers using standard plug in modules and switches viewed from rear of the chassis Top Connector configuration A typically used with FC optical and SMA RF connectors Bottom Connector configuration B typically used with all other connector configurations 6 11 8 Six 1 1 redundant dual receivers blindmate modules Six 1 1...

Page 31: ... CHASSIS HANDBOOK 31 6 11 9 Four 1 1 redundant links blindmate modules using single transmitters TX and single receivers RX Four 1 1 redundant links using blindmate modules splitters and switches viewed from rear of chassis ...

Page 32: ...3U CHASSIS HANDBOOK 32 6 11 10 Six 1 1 redundant links blindmate modules using dual transmitters DTX and dual receivers DRX Six 1 1 redundant links using blindmate modules splitters and switches viewed from rear of chassis ...

Page 33: ...gle transmitters TX and single receivers RX Only an single uplink and downlink are shown for clarity however this configuration can be expanded to include and extra uplink and downlink Uplink and downlink 1 1 redundant blindmate modules using receiver transmitter splitters and switches viewed from rear of chassis ...

Page 34: ...he LNA bias feed is required use one of the previous configurations in sections 6 11 1 to 6 11 4 The rear panel connector configurations are dependent on module type different module may have different connector configurations However RF and optical connector can clearly be distinguished and connector letters are clearly shown on the rear panels Six 1 1 redundant transceivers using standard plug i...

Page 35: ...module type different module may have different connector configurations However RF and optical connector can clearly be distinguished and connector letters are clearly shown on the rear panels Six 1 1 redundant links using standard TRX modules splitters and switches viewed from rear of chassis In this configuration each transceiver carries on main and one redundant path ...

Page 36: ...r view Vibration applied to the system Vibration Sinusoidal Planes 3 planes X Y Z Severity 5G 25 2000 Hz 1 octaves per minute Duration 1 2 hour in each axis Standard IEC68 2 6 1982 Shock applied to the system Shock half sine Axis 6 axis X X Y Y Z Z Severity 15g 11ms Shock half sine Duration 3 shocks each direction of each axes Standard IEC68 2 27 1987 A continuous wave RF test signal was applied t...

Page 37: ...ation Sample plot of vibration in Y axis Sample plot of Half Sine Shock in Y axis No measureable change in RF power level was detected The system under test passed all the vibration and shock tests detailed above A full test report is available contact ViaLite Communications for more details ...

Page 38: ...HRK3 HB 8 VIALITEHD 3U CHASSIS HANDBOOK 38 7 Part Numbering For part numbering please refer to the relevant datasheet which can be found on our website or contact us ...

Page 39: ...Fan power disconnected Check fan power connector is inserted Replace failed fan Difficulty inserting module Incorrect alignment Incorrect module slot Check that the module is correctly fitted in the card guides Check that module is in correct slot Slots 1 13 for 5HP modules Slot 14 for 7 HP modules Slot 15 16 for 6 HP modules Summary alarm triggered when no module failure is indicated Summary alar...

Page 40: ...airs please contact PPM ViaLite Communications for a returns reference 10 FCC Approval Information to the user of ViaLiteHD products For a Class A digital device or peripheral the following instructions are furnished to the user This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide r...