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AIMA3000.FT5X
1550 nm Forward Transmitter - Externally Modulated
Product User Manual

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AIMA3000.FT5X
1550 nm Forward Transmitter - Externally Modulated
Product User Manual

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Contents
1 About This Manual....................................................................................................................................................5
1.1 Chapter Overview ..................................................................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Related Documentation........................................................................................................................................................................5
1.3 Document Conventions........................................................................................................................................................................6
1.4 Technical Support...................................................................................................................................................................................6
2 Precautions.................................................................................................................................................................7
3 Overview.....................................................................................................................................................................8
3.1 Product Description ...............................................................................................................................................................................8
3.2 Product Key Features............................................................................................................................................................................9
3.3 Specifications...........................................................................................................................................................................................10
3.4 Block Diagram .........................................................................................................................................................................................12
3.5 Order Details............................................................................................................................................................................................13
4 Module Characteristics ............................................................................................................................................15
4.1 Module Appearance and Port Layout..............................................................................................................................................15
4.1.1 Overview ..........................................................................................................................................................................................15
4.1.2 Front Panel Layout ........................................................................................................................................................................16
4.1.3 Rear Panel Layout..........................................................................................................................................................................18
5 Installation ..................................................................................................................................................................19
5.1 Preparatory Work for Installation .......................................................................................................................................................19
5.2 Unpacking.................................................................................................................................................................................................19
5.3 Module Installation .................................................................................................................................................................................20
5.4 Connecting Optical Cables .................................................................................................................................................................21
5.4.1 Using the Sliding Fibre Guide....................................................................................................................................................21
5.4.2 Using the Fibre Tray......................................................................................................................................................................23
5.4.3 Cleaning the Fibre Connector Ends and Front-panel Optical Ports .............................................................................25
5.4.4 Connecting the Optical Fibres ..................................................................................................................................................26
5.5 Check Module LEDs ..............................................................................................................................................................................26
5.6 Test the Optical Output Signal............................................................................................................................................................27

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5.7 FT5X Initial Setup....................................................................................................................................................................................28
6 Module Configuration & Alarm setup....................................................................................................................30
6.1 Port Configuration screen....................................................................................................................................................................30
6.1.1 Confirming Input Signal ...............................................................................................................................................................33
6.1.2 Alarm Status Pages .......................................................................................................................................................................34
6.1.3 Module operating voltage and temperature alarm ............................................................................................................35
6.1.4 Module Port Alarms.......................................................................................................................................................................36
6.1.5 Alarm Monitoring Configuration................................................................................................................................................37
6.1.6 Input / Output Status Monitoring...............................................................................................................................................39
6.2 Logs Management..................................................................................................................................................................................42
6.3 Device Upgrade......................................................................................................................................................................................43
6.4 Restoring Factory Defaults ..................................................................................................................................................................44
6.5 Reboot........................................................................................................................................................................................................45
7 Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................................................................47
8 Declaration of Conformity .......................................................................................................................................49
Appendix A: Default Alarm Limit Settings ...................................................................................................................50
Appendix B: Factory Default Settings...........................................................................................................................51

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1 About This Manual
1.1 Chapter Overview
1. About This Manual: Preface
2. Precautions
3. Overview: Application module overview, including the module features, technical specifications, and
ordering information.
4. Module characteristics: The appearance of the equipment, port and introduction of other components
5. Installation procedure
6. Module Configuration & Alarms: Web management configuration instructions.
7. Troubleshooting
8. Product Warranty
9. Declaration of Conformity.
Appendix A: Default Alarm Limit Parameters
Appendix B: Factory Default Settings
1.2 Related Documentation
The following documents may be used in conjunction with this manual:
• Technetix.AIMA3000 - Product User Manual
• Technetix.AIMA ASMM - Product User Manual
• AIMA3000 NMS Web Management System Product User Manual
- Technetix.NMS3-EPSM - Basic Inventory Management
- Technetix.NMS3-EPSM - Basic Alarm Management
- Technetix.NMS3-EPSM - Basic System Management
- Technetix.NMS3-EPSM - Basic Template Management

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1.3 Document Conventions
Before you use the manual, please familiarise yourself with the format used in this manual.
‘*’ Asterisk: Points marked with an asterisk means there is a corresponding note on the page
1.4 Technical Support
If you need help in the process of setting up and maintaining an FT5X, please contact Technetix’s technical
support sta:
Europe:
Technetix BV
Kazemat 5
NL-3905 NR Veenendaal
P.O. Box 385
NL-3900 AJ Veenendaal
The Netherlands
Phone: [phone]
Email: customer.service.[email protected]

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2 Precautions
WARNING!
This equipment is intended for indoor applications. To prevent fire or electrical shock, or
damage to the equipment, do not expose units to water or moisture.
• You should carefully read and thoroughly understand the contents of the manual before
installing and using this equipment.
• A typical connector is the SC/APC 8°. Note: An 8 ° angle polished optical connectors must
be used.
• At any time, there may be dangerous voltage inside the device.
• Do not power up before the cover and the panels of the equipment are installed and the
enclosure is closed
Cleaning
Only use a damp cloth for cleaning the front panel. Use a soft dry cloth to clean the top of the unit.
DO NOT use any spray cleaners or chemicals of any kind.
Outage or overload requiring service and repairs
Unplug the unit and refer the servicing to Technetix qualified service personnel only.
Servicing and repairs
DO NOT attempt to service this unit yourself. Refer all servicing needs to Technetix qualified service
personnel only.
WARNING!
Exposure to class 3A laser radiation is possible. Access should be restricted to
trained personnel only. Do not view exposed fibre or connector ends when handling
optical equipment.

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3 Overview
3.1 Product Description
The 1550 nm Forward Transmitter - Externally Modulated (FT5X) is designed to plug into Technetix latest Advanced
Intelligent Multi-services Access platform (AIMA3000). Technetix wavelength-tunable FT5X series is available in single,
dual and quad transmitter variants.
This series of modules includes Monolithic Distributed Bragg Reflector (DBR) laser with a Silicon Optical Amplifier and an
Indium- Phosphide (InP) Mach-Zehnder Modulator provide AIMA with a cost-eective system for 1550 nm transmissions for
DWDM applications when used for optical ITU frequency grids.
Technetix AIMA3000 FT5X series transmitter is designed for multi-service operators (MSOs) to increase network
capacity to satisfy an ever-growing subscriber demand for more bandwidth. The FT5X can be used with Erbium Doped
Fibre Amplifiers (EDFA) in short haul Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) applications and medium haul set-ups with a high RF
performance of up to 60 km.
All FT5X models can also be conveniently monitored and controlled through a computer connected to one of the Ethernet
ports via the ASMM module. All module settings are retained in non-volatile memory to ensure trouble-free operation. Bulk
updating, automatic uploading and downloading of configuration files can be done when using Technetix NMSE web-
based management system.

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3.2 Product Key Features
• Plug-and-play AIMA3000 platform module with up to 4 independent forward path transmitters
• Suitable for DWDM applications supporting ITU optical frequency grid wavelength channels 21 to 51 (1560.61 nm
to 1536.61 nm)
• Tunable wavelength between channel 21 and 51 in 200 GHz increments, reducing the quantity of transmitters at
dierent fixed wavelengths
• All-digital QAM loading from 45 MHz to 1200 MHz
• Link distance of up to 60 kilometers without any dispersion compensation required
• High-density up to 64 transmitters in a 4RU chassis
• Automatic gain control (AGC) for a consistent optical modulation index (OMI)
• Automatic laser power control for consistent optical output
• Comprehensive alarm reporting and monitoring
• Remote firmware upgrade and auto upload/download of configuration files through ASMM web interface or
using Technetix NMSE
• FCC, CE and RCM (1) compliant
(1) See Declaration of Conformity for current status.

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3.3 Specifications
Optical Performance
Optical wavelength (1) Tunable/Fixed ITU DWDM Channels 21 to 51 (1560.61 nm to 1536.61 nm)
Optical outputs 1, 2, or 4
Optical output power 5 dBm
per port 6 dBm (fixed wavelength only)
Optical connector SC / APC
(2), LC / APC, FC/APC, E2000 / APC
Centre wavelength spacing 200 GHz
SBS suppression +13 dBm
RF Performance
RF bandwidth 45 ~ 1200 MHz
RF flatness ± 0.75 dB
RF input return loss > 16 dB
RF input level, nominal (2) 15 dBmV per channel
AGC range ±3 dB
RF impedance 75 Ω
Laser Input RF level test point -20 dB ± 1 dB relative to laser input
Isolation of transmitters > 65 dB
RF connectors Single: 1 x GSK-type female
Double: 2 x GSK-type female
Quad: 4 x GSK-type female
RF test points Single: 1 x Mini-SMB(4)
Dual: 2 x Mini-SMB(4)
Quad: 4 x Mini-SMB(4)
Alarms and laser status Front-Panel LEDs, SNMP traps
Link Performance (5)
MER > 38 dB
BER < 1E-9
General
Power supply Powered via AIMA3000 backplane
Power consumption Single port: < 7.0 W
Dual port: < 13.0 W
Quad port: < 25.0 W
Operating temperature 0 ~ +50 °C
Operating humidity 90 % (Non-condensing)

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Storage temperature -25 ~ +70 °C
Storage humidity 90 % (Non-condensing)
Dimensions (W*D*H) 24.6 * 410 * 152.5 mm
Weight Single: 0.80 kg
Dual: 0.88 kg
Quad: 1.1 kg
Supported network Technetix NMSE or through ASMM’s Web Interface
management options
Notes:
(1) Tunable version. The factory default ITU optical channel is 33, and the ITU optical channel can be changed via the Web GUI.
(2) Standard option. Contact a Technetix Sales Representative for availability of other options.
(3) dBuV=60+dBmV
(4) One/Two/Four mini-SMB connectors on front panel to measure the RF input before the laser transmitter.
(5) MER and BER are tested with 117 QAM256 (301.25 MHz~ 997.25 MHz). All are measured with Technetix referenced optical receiver with 20 km single-
mode optical fibre 0 dBm.

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3.4 Block Diagram
Figure 3 1 Block diagram FT5X
Table 3 1 RT5S Block Diagram Glossary
Parameters Glossary
-20 dB TP -20 dB Test Point
RF IN RF Input
RF MGC RF Input Gain
PRE AMPLIFIER Pre-Amplifier
OMI AGC OMI Automatic Gain Control
AMP Output Stage Amplifier
LASER Laser
OPTICAL OUTPUT Optical Output
TO BACK PLANE AND COMMS Data Bus
CPU Central Processing Unit
RF DETECTOR RF level detector

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3.5 Order Details
A-FT5X-[V]-[W]-[X1X2]-[Y]-[Z] 1550 nm Forward Transmitter – Externally Modulated
Options:
VOptical Ports
SSingle (1)
DDual (2)
QQuad (4)
WOptical Output Power per Port
05 5 dBm (3.2 mw)
06 6 dBm (4 mw) (fixed wavelength only)
X1X2 (1)(2) First Channel Last Channel
1 192.1 THz (1560.61 nm)
23 192.3 THz (1558.98 nm)
5 192.5 THz (1557.36 nm)
27 192.7 THz (1555.75 nm)
29 192.9 THz (1554.13 nm)
31 193.1 THz (1552.52 nm)
33 193.3 THz (1550.92 nm)
35 193.5 THz (1549.32 nm)
… …
51 195.1 THz (1536.61 nm)
T (3) Tunable
Y Optical Connector Type
SSC / APC (4)
LLC/APC
FFC/AP
EE2000 / APC
Z Bandwidth
12 45-1200 MHz

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Note:
(1) Default spacing is 200 GHz. For other wavelength configurations not listed, please contact Technetix.
(2) X2 used only in dual and quad transmitter version
• Dual version, X1 is first channel and X2 is the second channel
• Quad version, X1 is first channel and X2 is the fourth channel. The second and third channels are in between with default
200 GHz spacing
Examples:
Single X1 25
Dual X1X2 2527
Quad X1X2 2531 (25, 27, 29, 31)
(3) When order tunable lasers, write T in X1X2 option. T will apply to all ports (1, 2 or 4).
Examples:
Tunable X1X2 T
(4) Contact Technetix Representatives for detailed optical channel information

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4 Module Characteristics
4.1 Module Appearance and Port Layout
4.1.1 Overview
Front Panel
Rear Panel
Figure 4.1 Module Appearance

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4.1.2 Front Panel Layout
Figure 4-2 FT5X Front Panel Layout

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Table 4-1 FT5X Front Panel Functions
Item Number Item Description
1 MODE LED
Module Gain Control Mode Indicator
MGC: Green Light Blinking
AGC: Green
2 STATUS LED
Module Alarm Indicator
Normal: Green
Minor Alarm: Amber
Major Alarm: Red
3 LSR1 LED
Laser 1 Status Indicator
ON: Green
OFF: Red
Major Alarm: Red
4 LSR1-TP Laser 1 Input Test Point
5 LSR2 LED
Laser 2 Status Indicator
ON: Green
OFF: Red
Major Alarm: Red
6 LSR2-TP Laser 2 Input Test Point
7 LSR3 LED
Laser 3 Status Indicator
ON: Green
OFF: Red
Major Alarm: Red
8 LSR3-TP Laser 3 Input test point
9 LSR4 LED
Laser 3 Status Indicator
ON: Green
OFF: Red
Major Alarm: Red
10 LSR4 -TP Laser 4 Input Test Point
11 Orange tab-retaining clip Used to plug and anchor the module. The tab-retaining clip will pop-
up after pressing the release and plug module.
12 OPT OUT 1 Optical output 1
13 OPT OUT 2 Optical output 2
14 OPT OUT 3 Optical output 3
15 OPT OUT 4 Optical output 4
16 Mounting Screw Module fastening screw
CAUTION!
“OPT OUT” emits a non-visible laser radiation when working.

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4.1.3 Rear Panel Layout
Figure 4-3 Rear Panel Layout
Table 4-2 FT5X Rear Panel Functions
Serial Number Item Description
1 RF IN 1 RF Input 1
2 RF IN 2 RF Input 2
3 RF IN 3 RF Input 3
4 RF IN 4 RF Input 4
5 Air Vent Air vent allowing air to flow out of the module
6 Multi-pin connector Power and communication port
7 Placement Pin Used to position the module in the chassis

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5 Installation
5.1 Preparatory Work for Installation
Before installing this device, you must ensure that the unit is intact and ready for installation.
Unpack and check the unit: open the box to check for any damage that may have occurred during shipment.
If damage is found, please contact a Technetix customer support representative.
Necessary equipment and tools for installation:
Table 5-1 Necessary equipment and tools for installation
Tools/Modules Description
Phillips screwdriver PH1/PH2 For use with the AIMA3000 chassis
FT5X module The module to install into the AIMA3000 chassis
No. Description Qty
1 FT5X module 1
2 Individual test sheet (Certificate of Performance) 1
5.2 Unpacking
Unpack the module. Keep the packaging materials for future transport needs.
Check the package manifest, record the product module type, serial number, purchase date, and any other relevant
information to facilitate later management and maintenance.
Table 5.2 Packing Manifest

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5.3 Module Installation
1. Gently depress the orange retaining clip and release the hinged tab
Hinged tab
Module fastening screw
AIMA Module
Orange retaining clip
2. Hold the AIMA module casing upright, align it with the AIMA3000 slide rails for the correct slot, and insert the
module until it reaches the multi-pin connector.
DO NOT use excessive force when inserting the module, but ensure the RF connectors at the rear of the module
are securely connected with the chassis's RF connectors.
CAUTION!
The module MUST be installed correctly to ensure a proper connection of the module’s multi-pin
connector and the backplane.
Tip:
When inserting the module into the guide rails, vertically tilt the module slightly to check that the guides are properly
seated on the rails. The module is guided to the correct position using the large metal fastening screw on the lower
part of the front panel.