Ascent Communication Technology ACT AT5200 User manual

ACT AT5200
FTTX Multiport
EDFA
Quick Reference
Guide
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ACT AT5200 Multiport Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier
Quick Reference Guide
ACT Document Number: AT5200 Multiport EDFA QRG
Quick Reference Guide Revision J
Copyright © 2020 Ascent Communication Technology Limited.
All rights reserved. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of Ascent
Communication Technology is strictly forbidden.
This document is produced to assist professional and properly trained personnel with installation and maintenance
issues for the product. The capabilities, system requirements and/or compatibility with third-party products
described herein are subject to change without notice.
For more information, contact ACT: [e-mail]
Revision History
Revision
Date
Reason for Change
A
02/01/2012
Initial release
B
06/01/2012
Update front panel design
C
06/01/2014
Update EMS and GUI
D
04/20/2015
Format control
E
08/15/2016
Minor updates
F
02/14/2017
Updated specifications
G
02/15/2017
Updated GUI section
H
05/13/2019
Updated section 5.4
I
10/13/2020
Updated sections 3 and 4
J
12/08/2020
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Table of Contents
Precautions ............................................................................................................................... 4
1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Overview ························································································································ 5
1.2 Features·························································································································· 5
1.3 Application Diagram······································································································· 6
1.4 Diagram·························································································································· 6
1.5 Specifications ················································································································· 7
1.6 Models and Options······································································································· 8
1.7 Front Panel Layout (Layout May Vary)··········································································· 9
1.8 Rear Panel Layout········································································································· 10
2. Installation........................................................................................................................... 10
2.1 Preparation before installation···················································································· 10
2.2 Installation···················································································································· 10
2.3 Notes···························································································································· 10
3. Management – Operation................................................................................................... 12
3.1 Front Panel Operation·································································································· 12
3.2 WEB Management Interface (Web GUI)······································································ 15
4. Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 22
4.1 Fiber Optic Maintenance ····························································································· 22
4.2 Troubleshooting Conditions························································································· 22

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Warning
Exposure to class 1M laser radiation is possible. Access should be restricted to trained personnel
only. Do not view exposed fiber or connector ends when handling optical equipment.
•Ensure adequate cooling and ventilation as specified.
•The installation and operation manual should be read and understood before units are put into use.
•Always replace protective caps on optical connectors when not in use.
•The typical connectors fitted are SC/APC 8°. Note: 8° angle polished connectors must be used.
Cleaning
Use only a damp cloth for cleaning the front panel. Use a soft dry cloth to clean the top of the
unit.
Do not use spray cleaner of any kind.
Overloading
Overloading wall outlets and extension cords can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
Use approved electrical cords.
Damage requiring service
Unplug unit and refer servicing only to Ascent Communication Technology qualified service
personnel.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service this unit yourself. Refer all servicing only to Ascent Communication
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AT5200 2RU Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier (EDFA) offers a flexible and scalable optical
amplification for high quality video transmission in CATV networks. Together with ACT AT5000
series 1550nm transmitter, the AT5200 EDFA provides an ideal video overlay solution in high
density FTTX networks to bring the video services to business and home premises.
AT5200 EDFA series simplifies the application by offering low noise, high output power, and
intuitive front panel LCD display to make operator’s life easier. The optical amplifier is
packaged in a self-contained 19” sub-rack of 1 or 2 RU with redundant universal mains power
supply and SNMP management.
The optical output power level can be ordered from 13 dBm to 26dBm with variable output
features available. Multiport EDFAs accommodates up to 16 output ports in 1RU setting and
64 output ports in 2RU setting. Combined with our AT5000 1550nm direct or externally
modulated laser transmitter, MSOs can quickly deploy and activate advanced multi-media
services in long distance video transmission and high subscriber count FTTH networks.
 Low noise, high performance with JDSU & IPG pump laser
 FTTP high power multi-ports optical amplifier with gain spectrum band within 1540 to 1563nm
 Built-in WDM to connect PON OLT Uplink and Combined PON + CATV output
 Up to 64 uplink optical ports (OLT 1310/1490nm)
 Up to 64 combined output ports (1550nm CATV + 1310/1490nm data stream)
 Suitable for analog and digital CATV systems, DOCSIS, FTTH and more applications
 Suitable for 1550 nm DWDM applications for multiple wavelengths on single fibre
 Nominal output powers from 13dBm to 26dBm per port
 Adjustable output power
 Laser cooling: Thermoelectric Cooler (TEC)
 Extend analog and digital CATV to suit long distance feeders or larger FTTH distribution systems
 Local or remote monitoring and configuration
 SNMP/HTTP monitoring, management and control

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Single-Input Model
Dual Inputs Model

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AT5200 EDFA Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier - 19” 1 or 2RU
Parameter
Unit
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Note
Optical Index
CATV Operating Wavelength
nm
1545
1565
GPON Pass Wavelength
nm
1310/1490
CWDM
XGPON Pass Wavelength
nm
1270/1577
CWDM
OTDR Pass Wavelength
nm
1625 to 1650
CWDM
Optical Input Range
dBm
-8
+10
Output Power
dBm
41
1 dBm interval
Output Adjustment Range
dB
-4
0
Adjustable, each step 0.1 dB
Output ATT
dB
-6
Output ATT at one time
And recover
Output Ports Uniformity
dB
0.7
Output Power Stability
dB
0.3
Max No. of OLT PON Ports 2RU
32
SC/APC
64
LC/APC
Max No. of COM Ports 2RU
32
SC/APC
64
LC/APC
CATV Pass Loss
dB
0.8
OLT Pass Loss
dB
0.8
Isolation between CATV and OLT
dB
40
Switching Time of Optical Switch
ms
8.0
Optional
Insertion Loss of Optical Switch
dB
dB
dB
0.8
GPON
1.1
XGPON
1.4
OTDR
Noise Figure
dB
6.0
Pin: 0 dBm
PDL
dB
0.3
PDG
dB
0.4
PMD
ps
0.3
Remnant Pump Power
dBm
-30
Optical Return Loss
dB
45
Fiber Connector
SC/APC
FC/APC
LC/APC
General Characteristics
RF Test
dBμV
78
82
Optional
Network Management Interface
SNMP, WEB supported
Power Supply
V
90
265
AC
-72
-36
DC
Power Consumption
W
100
Dual PS, 1+1 standby, 40dBm
Operating Temperature
°C
-5
+65
Storage Temperature
°C
-40
+85
Operating Relative Humidity
%
5
95

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Dimensions (D×W×H)
mm
370 × 483 × 88
Weight
kg
7.5
* The maximum output power per port is 26dBm. Output power is measured after WDM. Contact ACT Sales Representative for more
information.
Total Output Power
No. of Output Port
Output Power per Port
dBm
mW
35
3200
16
20.5
32
17.0
36
4000
16
21.5
32
18.0
37
5000
16
22.5
32
19.0
38
6400
32
20.0
39
8000
32
21.0
40
10000
32
22.0

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Single Input
Dual Inputs
Identification
Name
Remarks
LCD
LCD Display
To display the parameters of the device
STATUS
Device Status
LED Green, Device working
LED Red，Device alarming or faulty
INPUT
Fiber Input
LED Green, Input within requested range
LED Red，no input or out of the requested range or only
single input connected in dual inputs model
OUTPUT
Fiber Output
LED Green，Fiber output is within normal range
LED Red，Fiber output is out of normal range
POWER
Power Supply
LED Green，Dual power supply working
LED Yellow，Single power supply working
CATV IN
CATV Input
1550nm fiber input
Single input
CATV IN1
CATV Input 1
1550nm fiber input 1
Dual Inputs
CATV IN2
CATV Input 2
1550nm fiber input 2
Dual Inputs
GPON
GPON Data Input
OLT Input
CWDM
XGPON
XGPON Data Input
OLT Input
CWDM
OTDR
OTDR Signal Input
OUT
Fiber Output
Fiber Output
Buttons
Start menu page turning and set the device
ENT
Enter
Confirmation after menu page turning and device setting
OFF/ON
Key
ON pump laser on, OFF pump laser off
RF TEST
RF test point
Output level 78 dBµV to 82dBμV
Optional
RS232
RS232 Port
Local programming
RJ45
RJ45 Port
Remote SNMP and WEB supported

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Identification
Items
Remarks
Fan
Fan
For cooling the device
Grounding Port
For grounding
Power1
Power Socket 1
Hot plug in/out supported
Power2
Power Socket 2
Hot plug in/out supported
Please examine the machine to see if there is distinct
Please examine if the accessories is complete and the quality cards is here. If not, please
contact sales or dealer
 Keep a space about 4.5cm between machines for ventilation.
 Make sure that the socket works very well and well grounded; The impedance ≤4Ω; 220V power
with three cables, the middle one should be connected to the ground。Incorrect grounding
may hurt the device or influence the quality of signal.
 Make sure the power supply button in the rear panel turn to OFF before the power supply cable
connected.
 Keep the interface of the fiber clean before connecting the fiber.
1. Static-sensitive pump laser is applied in the EDFA, please note that electrostatic protection should
be applied in the storage of the EDFA and it should not be stored with corrosive material, and the
storage temperature should be between - 40 °C and + 85 °C.
2. As the output power of EDFA is high, please do not turn on the power supply before the EDFA is
connected to the system or the output ports are not equipped with protection sleeves. Please do
not to plug in/out the patch cord when the device is working, otherwise it may burn the output
interface, resulting the decrease of the output power.

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3. Please don’t now attempt to look into the optical connectors when power applied, eye damage
may result.
4. Please don’t block the cooling holes of the device and keep it in good ventilation
5. Please use anhydrous industrial alcohol instead of medical alcohol to wash the fiber connector if
necessary after the power supply of the device is turned off.
6. For high power EDFA, it is easy to burn the fiber output interface and decrease the output power,
so the advised best value on each port is lower than 19dBm.
7. Please don’t test the EYDFA repeatedly, otherwise the fiber connector interface may be hurt and
the output power decreased.
8. The change of input optical power has a great influence on CNR. The higher input power, the
higher the CNR, the lower input power, and the worse the CNR, as shown in the following figure:
CNR loss value/Input Power

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Press the to display the following menus in turn, and press the to reverse the cycle

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Web server is built in SNMP module. Users can directly view the basic operating parameters
and network parameters of the device through the web browser. Popular web browsers
include IE of Microsoft, Chrome of Google, Firefox of Mozilla, Opera of software ASA's, etc.
The built-in web server of SNMP supports these popular browsers very well. The following
diagrams are illustrated by opera browser.
1. Find the IP address of the device in the LCD panel menu. The default IP address is
192.168.1.122. Set the IP address of the computer to the same network segment as the
device, find the "network" icon on the desktop of windows system, select the icon, right-click
the mouse, and select "properties" in the pop-up menu
Click "Local Area Connection" in the pop-up version
In the “Local Area Connection Status” menu, select “Properties”, and then double-click
“Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4)”.

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Set the IP address to make the IP address and the device in the same network segment, so
that the computer can access the device.
2. Open the web browser and enter the IP address of the device in the address bar of the
browser, such as 192.168.0.22

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The browser will pop up a login box
In the pop-up login user name box, enter User Name: "admin" (Note: all lowercase letters),
password: "123456", and then enter.
3. The browser displays the device status page by default

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Real Time Device Status Page
4. The left side of the page is the menu navigation bar. Click to enter the corresponding menu
page
Page Navigation Bar

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Device Settings Page
Alarm Status Page

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Alarm Properties Settings Page
Network Settings Page