Positron BRX-XLR-1 User manual

BRX-XLR-1
1-pair ADSL2+ Amplifier in
Sealed Enclosure
Quick Start Guide
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Document 180-0181-001 R01
1 pair from the CO
1 pair to the
subscriber (CPE)
Shielded gel-lled
24 AWG/ 0.51mm cable Grounding Lug
CPE Line 1 Blue / White
CO Line 1 Blue / White
Note: All other pairs are not used
Mounting ange on both
ends of the sealed unit
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Summary Diagram of Typical Installation
DSLAM BRX-XLR-1
L1
Distance from DSLAM to BRX-XLR-1
L2
Distance from BRX-XLR-1 to CPE
Placement Guidelines for BRX-XLR Devices
IMPORTANT NOTE: The BRX-XLR unit is powered from the Sealing
Current found on a standard POTS pair. The BRX-XLR-1 pair is
powered and requires the presence of the -48Vdc sealing current
for proper operation. The BRX-XLR-1 will not operate on a dry pair
(line with no -48Vdc sealing current). You can use the Positron BRX
Power Injector to provide the -48Vdc sealing current when operating
on dry pairs.
The BRX-XLR amplies ADSL2+ and ADSL loops and is designed to deliver
solid amplication of the loops as long as the BRX-XLR device is installed
within 45% to 75% of the total loop distance. It is recommended to install
the BRX-XLR unit at an existing splice point that is within the recommended
placement range. When multiple splice points exist within that range, you
should select the one that is most convenient.
The BRX-XLR installation should follow these simple rules:
1. L1 - Minimum Loop Length from DSLAM to BRX-XLR should be no
less than 6500 feet (2 km) for 24 AWG (0.5 mm) gauge or 5,000 feet
(1.5 km) for 26 AWG (0.4 mm) gauge.
2. L2 - Minimum Loop Length from CPE to BRX-XLR should be no less
than 650 feet (200 m) for 24 AWG (0.5mm) gauge or 500 feet (150 m) for
26 AWG (0.4 mm) gauge.
For a 10 / 1 Mbps service, the recommended range is as follows (single pair):
• Maximum total loop length: 17500 feet (5.3 km) for 24 AWG (0.5mm)
gauge or 12750 feet (3.9 km) for 26 WG (0.4 mm) gauge.
• Recommended placement range: 8000 to 12000 feet (2.4 to 3.6 km)
of 24 AWG (0.5mm) gauge or 5700 to 8900 feet (1.7 to 2.7 km) of 26
AWG (0.4 mm) gauge.
The BRX-XLR Calculator can help determine the optimal installation
location for each specic loop. To download the BRX-XLR Calculator, sign
up on the Positron Access Portal at www.positronaccess.com/Portal.php.
You will get a username and password to access the Portal.
Document 180-0181-001 R01
Connecting the BRX-XLR-1
Step 1:
Select the location where the BRX-XLR-1 will be inserted
Step 2:
Connect the grounding lug of the unit to a proper ground
(usually available near a splice point)
Step 3:
Connect the CO pair to a pair from the DSLAM
Step 4:
Connect the CPE pair to the subscriber home
NOTE: After step 4, the DSLAM and the CPE will retrain the circuit
and bring up the ADSL2+ / ADSL link with the higher bandwidth.
CPE Recommended DSLAM Settings
Parameter Downstream Upstream
Maximum Bitrate 32000 kbps 1296 kbps
Maximum Delay 8 msec 8 msec
Path Latency Interleaved
Impulse Noise Protection (INP) 2 1
Target SNR Margin 6.0 dB 6.0 dB
In order to fully benet from the amplied ADSL2+ / ADSL signal, there are a
few DSLAM settings to be set as per the following recommendation:
You should also make sure that the DSLAM and/or the BRAS settings are not
set at a lower level than the target service offered to the subscriber for this loop.
NOTE: You should always follow your corporate guidelines for the DSLAM
settings if they differ from the Positron recommendation. If in doubt, you
should check with the Engineering or Operation team.