Cisco Prisma II 1550 nm Operating instructions

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Prisma II 1550 nm High Density
QAM and SuperQAM Transmitter
Installation and Operation Guide

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Contents
Important Safety Instructions ix
Laser Safety xix
Laser Power and Warning Labels xxi
Chapter 1 Module Introduction 1
High Density Transmitter Description ................................................................................. 3
High Density Transmitter Features.......................................................................... 3
High Density Transmitter Operation....................................................................... 4
High Density Transmitter Optical Output.............................................................. 4
Laser Warning ............................................................................................................. 4
High Density Transmitter Block Diagram .............................................................. 5
High Density Transmitter Front and Back Panel ................................................................ 6
High Density Transmitter Illustration ..................................................................... 6
High Density Transmitter Front Panel Features .................................................... 6
Back Panel Connectors............................................................................................... 7
Host Module............................................................................................................................. 8
Host Module Features................................................................................................ 8
Host Module Illustration ........................................................................................... 8
Host Module Back Panel Connectors....................................................................... 9
Module Configuration .......................................................................................................... 10
Configuration and Monitoring Methods............................................................... 10
Configuration Summary .......................................................................................... 11
Chapter 2 Module Installation 13
Preparing for Installation...................................................................................................... 14
Equipment and Tools Needed ................................................................................ 14
Unpacking and Inspecting the Module ................................................................. 14
Site Requirements .................................................................................................................. 15
Access Requirements................................................................................................ 15
Equipment Rack........................................................................................................ 15
Operating Environment........................................................................................... 15
Power Requirements ................................................................................................ 15
Space Requirements ................................................................................................. 15
Prisma II Standard Chassis Style............................................................................ 16
Prisma II XD Chassis Style ...................................................................................... 18

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Connecting the RF Cables to the Chassis ........................................................................... 19
To Connect RF Cables for Each Module................................................................ 19
Installing the Module in the Chassis................................................................................... 21
To Install the Transmitter Modules in the Host Module .................................... 21
To Install the Host Module in the Chassis ............................................................ 22
To Install the Module in a Prisma II XD Chassis.................................................. 23
Connecting Optical Cables ................................................................................................... 25
Fiber Fish Tool........................................................................................................... 25
Fiber Fish Tool Hook................................................................................................ 25
To Pull the Optical Cable to the Module ............................................................... 25
Recommended Equipment ...................................................................................... 26
Tips for Optimal Fiber Optic Connector Performance ........................................ 26
To Clean Optical Connectors .................................................................................. 27
To Connect Optical Cables to Module................................................................... 28
Connecting the ICIM to Additional Chassis ...................................................................... 29
Chassis-to-Chassis ICIM Connections ................................................................... 29
ICIM IN and ICIM OUT Connectors...................................................................... 29
ICIM IN and ICIM OUT Cables.............................................................................. 29
To Connect Chassis-to-Chassis ICIM IN and ICIM OUT Ports ......................... 30
Connecting a Chassis to the TNCS Server.......................................................................... 31
Cable Kits for Connecting a Chassis to the TNCS Server ................................... 31
To Connect TNCS to the Chassis EM IN Port....................................................... 31
Using TNCS with Multiple Chassis ....................................................................... 32
External Alarms Connections............................................................................................... 33
Master/Slave Operation .......................................................................................... 33
ALARMS IN and ALARMS OUT Connectors...................................................... 33
ALARMS IN and ALARMS OUT Connector Illustration................................... 34
Master/Slave Illustration......................................................................................... 34
Redundancy Interface Panel.................................................................................... 35
Prisma II Redundancy Interface Panel Illustrations ............................................ 35
Chapter 3 Operation using ICIM 37
ICIM Introduction.................................................................................................................. 39
Laser Warning ........................................................................................................... 39
ICIM Function ........................................................................................................... 39
ICIM Block Diagram................................................................................................. 40
ICIM2 Front Panel.................................................................................................................. 41
ICIM2 Illustration (Front Panel) ............................................................................. 41
ICIM2 Front Panel Features..................................................................................... 42
ICIM LCD................................................................................................................... 42
ICIM MAIN Menu Illustration ............................................................................... 42
ICIM Keypad ............................................................................................................. 43
ICIM Password....................................................................................................................... 44
Password Protection System ................................................................................... 44
To Access the Password Menu ............................................................................... 44

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Expired Password or Inactive Password Messages ............................................. 45
To Enter the User Password.................................................................................... 45
To Change the User Password................................................................................ 46
To Disable the User Password using ICIM ........................................................... 47
Operating the ICIM ............................................................................................................... 49
Using the ICIM.......................................................................................................... 49
To Access the ICIM LCD Contrast ......................................................................... 49
ICIM MAIN Menu .................................................................................................... 49
ICIM MAIN Menu Illustration ............................................................................... 50
Prisma II ICIM Menu................................................................................................ 50
Prisma II MAIN Menu and ICIM Menu Structure............................................... 51
Prisma II High Density Standard QAM Transmitter Software Menus............. 52
Prisma II High Density SuperQAM Transmitter Software Menus.................... 52
Checking the Operating Status using the ICIM................................................................. 53
To Check the Operating Status using ICIM .......................................................... 53
STATUS Menus......................................................................................................... 53
Configuring the Module using the ICIM............................................................................ 54
To Configure Parameters using the ICIM ............................................................. 54
CONFIG Menus ........................................................................................................ 54
Checking Module Alarms using the ICIM ......................................................................... 56
To Check Alarms using ICIM ................................................................................. 56
ALARMS Menus....................................................................................................... 57
To Set Adjustable Alarm Thresholds using the ICIM.......................................... 57
Alarm Threshold Menus.......................................................................................... 58
Checking Manufacturing Data using the ICIM................................................................. 59
To Check Manufacturing Data................................................................................ 59
MFG. DATA Menus ................................................................................................. 60
Saving the Configuration using the ICIM .......................................................................... 61
To Save the Current Configuration ........................................................................ 61
Configuration Complete .......................................................................................... 61
SNMP Configuration............................................................................................................. 62
SNMP Considerations.............................................................................................. 62
Basic SNMP Setup..................................................................................................... 62
To Set Up the IP Configuration Parameters for SNMP Support using
ICIM......................................................................................................................... 62
To Restart the ICIM by Removing the ICIM......................................................... 63
Community Names ............................................................................................................... 64
Default Community Strings .................................................................................... 64
Setting SNMP Trap Receiver Parameters........................................................................... 65
To Set Traps for a Specific IP Address using P2TrapRecvEntry........................ 65
New SNMP Variables............................................................................................................ 66
Table of Inserted Modules....................................................................................... 66
Table of Removed Modules..................................................................................... 66
Previous IP Address ................................................................................................. 67
Boot Dialog for ICIM/SNMP Configuration ..................................................................... 68
To Prepare to Change Parameters.......................................................................... 69

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To Change Parameters ............................................................................................. 70
To Restart the ICIM using ICIM ............................................................................. 70
Adjusting Alarm Thresholds................................................................................................ 71
To Adjust Alarm Thresholds................................................................................... 71
Chapter 4 Operation using LCI 73
LCI Introduction .................................................................................................................... 74
Laser Warning ........................................................................................................... 74
LCI Function.............................................................................................................. 74
System Requirements............................................................................................................ 75
Computer Requirements.......................................................................................... 75
Cable Requirements.................................................................................................. 75
Installing LCI .......................................................................................................................... 76
To Install the LCI Software...................................................................................... 76
Connecting Your Computer to the Chassis........................................................................ 79
To Connect a Computer to the Chassis.................................................................. 79
Starting LCI Software ............................................................................................................ 81
To Start LCI Software............................................................................................... 81
LCI Module Tree.................................................................................................................... 83
Introduction............................................................................................................... 83
Module Tree............................................................................................................... 83
Accessing Module Details..................................................................................................... 84
Module Details Window.......................................................................................... 84
Checking the Operating Status ............................................................................................ 86
To Check the Operating Status using LCI............................................................. 86
Configuring the Module using LCI..................................................................................... 87
To Configure Parameters using LCI ...................................................................... 87
Checking the Module Alarms using LCI............................................................................ 89
To Check Alarms using LCI .................................................................................... 89
Modifying Module Alarm Limits using LCI...................................................................... 91
To Modify Alarm Limits using LCI........................................................................ 91
Checking Manufacturing Data using LCI .......................................................................... 93
To Check Manufacturing Data using LCI ............................................................. 93
Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 95
Maintenance............................................................................................................................ 96
Maintenance Record................................................................................................. 96
General Troubleshooting Information................................................................................ 97
Equipment Needed................................................................................................... 97
Additional Assistance .............................................................................................. 97
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................ 97
Troubleshooting Alarm Conditions .................................................................................... 98
Module Alarm Conditions ...................................................................................... 98

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Chapter 6 Customer Support Information 99
Appendix A Module Parameter Descriptions 101
High Density QAM Transmitter Parameters................................................................... 102
Operating Status Parameters................................................................................. 102
Configurable Parameters ....................................................................................... 103
Alarm Data Parameters.......................................................................................... 103
Manufacturing Data Parameter Examples.......................................................... 104
High Density SuperQAM Transmitter Parameters......................................................... 105
Operating Status Parameters................................................................................. 105
Configurable Parameters ....................................................................................... 106
Alarm Data Parameters.......................................................................................... 107
Manufacturing Data Parameter Examples.......................................................... 108
Glossary 109
Index 113