IMC Networks iMcV-DS3, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...iMcV DS3 E3 STS LineTerm Operation Manual ...

Page 2: ...nger To receive in warranty service the defective product must be received at IMC Networks no later than the end of the warranty period The product must be accompanied by proof of purchase satisfactory to IMC Networks denoting product serial number and purchase date a written description of the defect and a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number issued by IMC Networks No products will be acce...

Page 3: ...the iMcV DS3 E3 STS LineTerm 1 Installation 1 Configuration 2 Managed Modules 2 DIP Switch Settings 4 LED Operation 5 Troubleshooting 11 Specifications 12 IMC Networks Technical Support 13 Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines 14 Electrostatic Discharge Precautions 15 Safety Certifications 16 ...

Page 4: ...he capacity of installed fiber The single strand versions as HOST and REMOTE must have opposite transmit and receive wavelengths iMcV DS3 E3 STS LineTerm modules must be deployed in pairs one at each end of a fiber line The data transmitted on the fiber ports can only be received and interpreted by another iMcV DS3 E3 STS LineTerm unit Installation iMcV DS3 E3 STS LineTerm modules can be installed...

Page 5: ...hes The Master Slave condition requires this configuration S1 10 ON Remote Unit Enabled only at the REMOTE end Remote S1 10 OFF Remote Unit Disabled only at the LOCAL end Host After the module is installed modify the SNMP enabled features by using the iView2 SNMP management software In a managed chassis the software settings take priority over DIP Switch settings Ensure the software settings match...

Page 6: ...on options Unmanaged Modules Before installing the module in an unmanaged chassis manually configure all of the desired DIP Switch selectable features DIP Switches The iMcV DS3 E3 STS LineTerm DIP Switches are located at S1 and S2 on the PCB The S2 DIP Switches are factory configured and must not be changed The S1 DIP Switches provide control over the available iMcV DS3 E3 STS LineTerm features Th...

Page 7: ...ansmit Side D FiberAlert iView2 Configurable S1 4 OFF FiberAlert Disabled D S1 4 ON FiberAlert Enabled Line Build Out iView2 Configurable S1 5 OFF 0 to 255 ft S1 5 ON 255 ft D Transmit Data Source iView2 Configurable S1 6 ON 7 ON Standard Data D S1 6 OFF 7 ON Unframed All Ones S1 6 ON 7 OFF Alternating Ones Zeros S1 6 OFF 7 OFF Pseudorandom Bit Sequence DS3 E3 STS Selection S1 8 ON 9 OFF 45 Mbps D...

Page 8: ...hen the module is in either coax or fiber loopback mode LEDs Next to Fiber Optic Port Glows yellow when a fiber symbol error has been received Glows red when a link is not established and is in a LOS ALARM state and will send an AIS signal to the BNC Line If Fault Loopback is enabled then an RAI Signal is also sent to the fiber line Glows green on the Remote Unit when set to DSW S1 10 Glows green ...

Page 9: ... sent on to the next line segment This feature provides for a fault condition to be sent back towards the direction of the detected fault In this way both upstream and downstream craft personnel are alerted to a single fault The Fault Loopback feature uses the iMcV DS3 E3 STS LineTerm module LEDs to indicate that a loss of one strand of fiber has occurred When a strand becomes unavailable the modu...

Page 10: ...Bit Sequence diagnostic 215 1 PRBS Pattern These standard Telco transmission pattern modes are provided to help diagnose transmission errors in the line By default this feature is set to STANDARD DATA This feature can be controlled by SNMP management software iView2 when the HOST iMcV DS3 E3 STS LineTerm module is installed in a managed chassis DS3 E3 STS and STS Selection DIP Switch S1 Position 8...

Page 11: ...following Copies the incoming signal back out to the origin while continuing to transmit this signal downstream Blocks downstream data from arriving on the looped data line Loopback testing is useful for troubleshooting problems with network connections should they occur Looping received data back onto the transmit path helps determine whether a connection is still valid Remote loopback tests isol...

Page 12: ...cking the coax segment at the local side then the fiber segment at the remote side etc NOTE Physical fiber loopback capability is only available when performing the loopback at the Host The Remote unit will not loop the customer data back unless the Remote management DIP Switch 10 is set to OFF ...

Page 13: ...ence S1 6 S1 7 OFF Verify the PRBS LED comes ON at the HOST iMcV DS3 E3 STS LineTerm module to validate the coax wire connections to the Central Office Verify the PRBS LED comes ON at the REMOTE iMcV DS3 module to validate the coax wire connections at the Customer Premises equipment and the fiber line going to the REMOTE iMcV DS3 E3 STS LineTerm module The fiber line returning from the remote iMcV...

Page 14: ...s ON at both HOST and REMOTE To test a media converter by itself first make sure you have an appropriate fiber patch cable then follow these steps to test 1 Connect the media converter to the BNC device with a coax cable 2 Loop a single strand of fiber from the transmit port to the receive port of your media converter 3 Verify that you have a valid connection for both the BNC and fiber ports on yo...

Page 15: ...x 75 5 ohms DS3 44 736 Mbps 20 ppm E3 STS 34 368 Mbps 20 ppm STS 51 840 Mbps 20 ppm Power Consumption Typical 0 550 Amps 5 V Operating Temperature 32 F to 122 F 0 C to 50 C Storage Temperature 4 F to 158 F 20 C to 70 C Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing 0 to 10 000 ft altitude Dimensions 4 19 x 78 x 2 75 106 4 mm x 19 81 mm x 69 85 mm ...

Page 16: ...13 IMC Networks Technical Support Tel 949 465 3000 or 800 624 1070 in the U S and Canada 32 16 550880 Europe Fax 949 465 3020 E Mail techsupport imcnetworks com Web www imcnetworks com ...

Page 17: ...ose problems in an installation 2 Dust caps are installed at IMC Networks to ensure factory clean optical devices These protective caps should not be removed until the moment of connecting the fiber cable to the device Should it be necessary to disconnect the fiber device reinstall the protective dust caps 3 Store spare caps in a dust free environment such as a sealed plastic bag or box so that wh...

Page 18: ... available maintain grounded contact with the system unit throughout any procedure requiring ESD protection 3 Hold the units by the edges do not touch the electronic components or gold connectors 4 After removal always place the boards on a grounded static free surface ESD pad or in a proper ESD bag Do not slide the modules or stand alone units over any surface WARNING Integrated circuits and fibe...

Page 19: ...lar household waste It is the consumer s responsibility to dispose of this and all equipment so marked through designated collection facilities appointed by government or local authorities Following these steps through proper disposal and recycling will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health For more detailed information about proper disposal please contac...

Page 20: ...formation in this document is subject to change without notice IMC Networks assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document iMcV DS3 E3 STS LineTerm is a trademark of IMC Networks Other brands or product names may be trademarks and are the property of their respective companies Document Number 50 80400 00 A3 August 2012 ...