ADTRAN Total Access 324E User manual

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DESCRIPTION
This Quick Start supports the Total Access 324 Active Ethernet
Indoor Optical Network Terminal (ONT). The illustration above
displays the rear of the ONT and a cut-away of the top depicting
status LEDs.
Ports/Connectors
■2 POTS Ports
■4 Gigabit Ethernet Ports
■DC Power Plug
■UPS Connector
■SC Fiber Connector
Voice Processing (POTS1, POTS2)
POTS uses inband signaling tones and currents to determine call
status (for example, Call Request). Because POTS allows for the
transfer of audio signals below 3.3 kHz, POTS systems are also
used for modems that allow data transmission, referred to as “dial
up connections.”
Ethernet Interface (ETH1, ETH2, ETH3, ETH4)
The ONT supports data service through four 10/100/1000Base-T
Ethernet interfaces.
Total Access
324E Active Ethernet Indoor ONT
2 POTS + 4 GigE
September 2020
61287737F3-13A
P/N: 1287737F3
Power (PWR)
Power is supplied by an AC/DC Power Adapter or optionally by a
customer provided Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS).
AC/DC Power Adapter
The power feed is supplied through a 12 VDC Power Adapter that
is included with the ONT. The Power Adapter operates from a wall
socket input of 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, with a nominal output of
12 VDC. The total power consumption with 4 Ethernet Ports
running and both POTS lines off-hook is approximately 13.0
Watts.
UPS
The ONT provides an optional connector, labeled UPS for a
customer provided UPS. The UPS powers the ONT and provides
a battery back-up supplying continuous 12 VDC when the primary
power is lost.
The ONT can be safely powered by both the AC/DC Power
Adapter and UPS simultaneously. However, to save quiescent
power dissipated by the AC/DC Power Adapter, it is recom-
mended that the AC/DC Power Adapter be removed when using
the UPS. To use UPS, the ADTRAN Cable Assy (P/N:
1287402G1) is required.
Fiber
Fiber is supplied to the ONT using an SC Fiber connection located
behind a removable protective panel.
Fiber Port
ON/OFF PWR ETH1 ETH2 ETH3 ETH4 UPS POTS1 POTS2
POWER BATTERY FAIL ETH4 ETH3 ETH2 ETH1 POTS MGMT WLAN

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INSTALLATION
After unpacking the ONT, inspect it for damage. If damage is
noted, file a claim with the carrier and then contact ADTRAN. For
more information, refer to the warranty.
Installation Guidelines
The following are guidelines for this installation.
■Read all warnings, cautions, notes, and installation
instructions before installing or servicing the ONT.
■For fiber installation, not all units have a screw for protective
cover removal. The cover on some units simply slides off.
■If you disconnect the UPS while in use, the ONT is not
protected from power outages and will send a “Battery
Missing” alarm to the OLT.
■If AOE Auto Upgrade is active, a new ONT installation will be
detected and a new software download will commence. This
may take 5 to 10 minutes to complete.
g NOTE
Do not mount the product higher than 6.6 ft (2 m) from the floor.
Installation Overview
To install the ONT, you will need to do the following:
■Step 1: Position the ONT
■Step 2: Connect POTS
■Step 3: Connect Ethernet
■Step 4: Install Fiber
■Step 5: Connect Power
Required Tools
The installation of the ONT requires Standard technician tools and
those listed below.
■Carpenter’s level
■RJ-45/RJ-11 crimper
■A telephony/data communication test set
■PON power meter with wavelength filtering
■Fiberscope or videoscope
■Two #8 Pan Head screws (1 inch or greater in length)
■Assorted tie wraps for securing cabling and wiring
Fiber optic connections require the following:
■Fiber optical fusion splice tools
■ODC Fiber cleaning tool
■SC Fiber connector
Installation Steps
To install the ONT, complete the following steps:
Step 1: Position the ONT
The ONT can be placed on a desk or wall mounted.
g NOTE
Do not mount the product higher than 6.6 ft (2 m) from the floor.
Desk Top Placement
When placing on a desk, ensure the ONT is not located in direct
sunlight or next to any thermal obstructions.
Wall Mount Installation
Refer to Figure 1 when installing the ONT on a wall.
To wall mount the ONT, complete the following steps:
1. Determine a location for the ONT.
Figure 1. Wall Mount
2. Attach a 1/4 inch mounting board (typically plywood) to the
wall. If the wall is drywall construction, ensure the mounting
board is supported by the wall studs.
3. Install two #8 Pan Head screws (1 inch or greater in length)
using the key holes on the back of the ONT as location
markers. Leave approximately 1/4 inch protruding from the
mounting surface.
4. Slide the ONT over the Pan Head screws and exert a small
amount of downward pressure to ensure that the top of the
slots are resting on the shafts of the Pan Head screws.
Rear of ONT
Wall Screw (4x)
Mounting Screw (2x)
Mounting Board

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Step 2: Connect POTS
f CAUTION!
The product is intended for indoor use only. POTS cables and
attached equipment are intended for use within the same building
with equipotential bonding, and not intended to be placed in
separate buildings or structures. Failure to deploy as described
could result in permanent damage from lightning or other
electrical events and voids the Warranty.
If POTS cables are unavailable, refer to Figure 2 and use the
following procedure to create the POTS cables.
1. Trim the insulation for the subscriber POTS cables.
2. Refer to Figure 2 and connect the twisted-pair Tip (green)
and Ring (Red) to the RJ-11 connector using an RJ-11
crimper.
3. Insert the RJ-11 connector in the appropriate POTS jack
(POTS 1, POTS 2).
Figure 2. RJ-11 Pin-out
1 = Not Connected
2 = Tip
3 = Ring
4 = Not connected
Step 3: Connect Ethernet
f CAUTION!
■The product is intended for indoor use only. Ethernet cables
and attached equipment are intended for use within the same
building with equipotential bonding, and not intended to be
placed in separate buildings or structures. Failure to deploy as
described could result in permanent damage from lightning or
other electrical events and voids the Warranty.
■If it is necessary to connect the ports to remote outdoor
equipment or between structures then add an appropriate
protection device per the following: ADTRAN’s Ethernet Port
Protection Device (EPPD) (P/N: 1700502G1) must be
connected between the unit and the outside plant cable. Use
of any Ethernet protector other than ADTRAN’s for this
purpose will void the user’s Warranty.
The ONT supports four 1 Gigabit (10/100/1000Base-T) 
connections (ETH 1 to ETH 4).
If Ethernet cables are unavailable, use the following procedure
and table to build the Ethernet cables.
1. Trim the insulation for the subscriber Ethernet cable.
2. Connect the wires per the following table using an RJ-45
Crimper.
3. Insert the CAT 6 rated cable in the appropriate Ethernet
ports (ETH 1 to ETH 4).
Ethernet RJ-45 Pin-out
Pin Name Description Color Code
1 TRD0+ Transmit/Receive Positive White/Orange
2 TRD0- Transmit/Receive Negative Orange
3 TRD1+ Transmit/Receive Positive White/Green
4 TRD2+ Transmit/Receive Positive Blue
5 TRD2- Transmit/Receive Negative White/Blue
6 TRD1- Transmit/Receive Negative Green
7 TRD3+ Transmit/Receive Positive White/Brown
8 TRD3- Transmit/Receive Negative Brown

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Step 5: Connect Power
Plug the supplied 12 V AC/DC Power Converter into the PWR
connection on the rear of the ONT. Connect the power plug to a
standard 120 VAC outlet.
Using a UPS
The ONT can typically use an Uninterruptible Power Supply
(UPS) if desired. Power is supplied to the ONT by a local power
source with battery backup that uses the AC power at the
customer premises to maintain the charge on the battery. The
UPS powers the ONT and functions as a battery back-up unit
(BBU) supplying continuous 12 VDC. For installation instructions,
refer to the installation material provided with the UPS.
If a UPS is disconnected while in use, the ONT is not protected
from power outages and will send a “Battery Missing” alarm to the
OLT.
Connecting a UPS
Connect the UPS to the 8-pin MOLEX connector labeled “UPS”
located on the rear of the SFU ONT chassis. Figure 4 represents
the MOLEX connector.
Figure 4. UPS Connector
The UPS Power/Alarm Connections Table below provides a pin-
out for the connector.
ADTRAN offers a UPS Cable assembly (P/N: 1287402G1) for this
connector.
ON/OFF Button
An ON/OFF button is located on the far-left side of the rear of the
ONT. User functionality is limited to this button.
Pin-Out Description Alarm
1 Power Input (+12 VDC) -
2 UPS Status - On Battery 1
3 UPS Status - Battery Missing 2
4 Signal Return -
5 Power 12 V Return -
6 UPS Status - Replace Battery 3
7 UPS Status - Low Battery 4
8 No Connection -
8 7 6 5
4 3 2 1
Step 4: Install Fiber
CCAUTION!
■LASER RADIATION
■1310 nm to 1490 nm
■Do not view directly with optical instruments.
■This product contains a Class 1 Laser module that complies
with FDA 21 CFR 1040.10, 1040.11 and IEC 60825-1.
Fiber is installed in an SC connecter located behind a removable
protector panel (labeled “Fiber Port”) on the right-rear of the ONT.
Refer to Figure 3.
g NOTE
Figure 3 does not apply to all installations. Some ONT units have
a screw; others have a protective cover that simply slides off in
the direction of the arrow on the cover.
1. If equipped, remove the Phillips-head screw from the right
side of the fiber protector panel.
Slide the protector cover back to expose the SC connector.
Figure 3. Fiber Installation
2. Clean the ends of the incoming fiber at the SC connection.
3. Before installing the fiber, use an optical power meter to
measure the optical power. The level should not exceed –8
dBm. Use an appropriate bi-directional optical attenuator if
the power levels are at or above –8 dBm. A level between 
–12 and –27 dBm is acceptable.
4. Connect the incoming fiber cable to the SC connection.
5. Route the fiber cable through the slot in the protective cover
and slide it back into place.
6. Replace and secure the panel (use the Phillips screw if
equipped).
Protective Cover
SC Connector
Screw

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LEDS
The LEDs are located beneath the plastic housing and are only
visible after applying power. The following table provides the LED
status during normal operations.
If AOE Auto Upgrade is active, a new ONT installation will be
detected and a new software download will commence. This may
take 5 to 10 minutes to complete.
Label Status Indication
POWER 

Off
Green
AC or battery off
No Failure
BAT-
TERY


2
2
Off
Green
Green 
Flashing Slow
Green 
Flashing Fast
ONT boot or battery miss-
ing/not equipped
Battery equipped and no
battery alarms present
Loss of AC, on battery
Battery low
FAIL 

Off
Red
Unit is working properly
Red after power-up until
initialization is complete
ETH 
1-4


2
Off
Green
Green 
Flashing Fast
Link is down or not
equipped
Link is up
Data is being sent or
received
POTS 

2
Off
Green
Green 
Flashing Slow
Unequipped or on-hook
and not ringing
Line is in use, not just Off-
Hook
Line in ringing state
MGMT 

2
2
Off
Red
Red Flashing
Slow
Red Flashing
Fast
DS signal detected and is
within margins
No DS signal detected
DS signal is present but
marginal

Software Upgrade failed
WLAN WLAN is not provisioned for this release.
SPECIFICATIONS
Refer to the following for a list of all specifications for the ONT.
■Electrical
♦Nominal Voltage: 12.0 VDC
♦Minimum Voltage: 10.0 VDC
♦Maximum Voltage: 13.9 VDC
♦Power Consumption: 1.06 Amps @12.0 VDC
♦AC Power: Included Switching Adapter input range of 100 -
240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, with a nominal output of 12 VDC
■Optical
♦TX min power: –5.5 dBm
♦TX max power: –1.0 dBm
♦RSSI max sensitivity: –27.0 dBm
♦RX overload: –8 dBm
♦TX wavelength: 1310 nm typical
♦RX wavelength: 1490 nm typical
■Physical
♦Height: 1.55 in. (4.0 cm)
♦Depth: 6.0 in. (15.2 cm)
♦Width: 10.25 in. (26.0 cm)
♦Weight: 2 lbs (0.9 kg)
■Environmental
♦Operational Temperature: –5°C to +45°C
♦Storage Temperature: –40°C to +70°C
♦Relative Humidity: 0% to 95%, noncondensing
MAINTENANCE
The ONT does not require routine hardware maintenance for
normal operation. We do not recommend that you attempt repairs
in the field. Repair services may be obtained by returning the
defective unit to ADTRAN. Refer to the warranty for further infor-
mation. Field support for software is provided through upgrade
facilities.
SAFETY AND REGULATORY
Refer to the Safety and Regulatory Notice for this product
(61287737F3-17) for detailed safety and regulatory information.
Reportez-vous à la sûreté et la réglementation Avis de conformité
pour ce produit (61287737F3-17) pour la sécurité des 
informations détaillées et réglementaires.
Wenden Sie sich an die Sicherheit und Regulatory Compliance
und Datenschutz zu diesem Produkt (61287737F3-17) für
detaillierte Sicherheits-und aufsichtsrechtliche Informationen.

CAUTION!
SUBJECT TO ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE
OR DECREASE IN RELIABILITY
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS REQUIRED
Warranty: ADTRAN will replace or repair this product within the warranty period if it does not
meet its published specifications or fails while in service. Warranty information can be
found online at www.adtran.com/warranty.
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