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LegacyPlus HLR3830 Return Path Transmitter
Replacement/Upgrade Modules for Harmonic PWRBlazer HLR3830 HFC Nodes
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FP, DFB (1310 or 1550nm) or CWDM (ITU-grid 1470-1610nm) laser return path optical transmitters
For installed base of Harmonic, Inc. Model # HLR-3830 PWRBlazer HFC optical nodes
Performs significantly better than or equal to the original Model RPT323x modules
To minimize clipping in VoIP deployments, DFB or CWDM module replacement of FP lasers
Also ideal for systems undergoing “node splitting” for return path segmentation purposes
Low cost alternative to DWDM transmitters, digital reverse & other node segmentation methods
Field proven since 1999: Olson TX & RX modules successfully deployed in 1000’s of nodes worldwide
Low power consumption & good heat dissipation for increased service life and reliability
Low Cost; Stable operation over Time, Temperature and Signal Loading; Convenient test points
The
OLSON TECHNOLOGY, INC. ( OTI )
LegacyPlus series of Replacement & Upgrade Modules for Installed HFC Optical
Nodes
is a high performance, low cost, field proven group of custom engineered products specifically designed to upgrade the
functionality of installed optical nodes from many major manufacturers by dramatically increasing upstream or downstream
bandwidth without having to replace optical nodes or deploy extra fiber, 1550nm ITU grid DWDM lasers, baseband digital reverse
modules, or other expensive return path segmentation technologies.
OLSON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
LegacyPlus HLR3830 Return Path Trans-
mitter Modules
have been specifically designed so that node modules
can be replaced, if needed, with any module or unit of the same type and
the same optical and electrical specifications from Harmonic, Inc., the
original vendor/supplier of the HLR3830 node. Hence, the replacement of
a node based Return Path Transmitter Module does not require replace-
ment of the corresponding headend optical receiver or vice versa.
LegacyPlus
products provide outstanding return path performance, sys-
tem design flexibility and scalability in almost any network architecture
from traditional Hybrid Fiber Coax (HFC) to the newer fiber deep Tar-
geted Service Delivery (TSD) area topologies. There are two general types
of reverse transmitters available: (1) Fabry-Perot (F-P) type, which are
lower priced and designed for low traffic data carrier transmission applications with less stringent performance requirements (i.e.
element management, set top box communications, etc.), and; (2) DFB/CWDM-type, which support analog video channels and/
or high capacity data traffic (i.e. Internet access, telephony, etc.).
The introduction of VoIP services adds even tougher constraints to return path performance. Originally deployed FP return path
transmitter modules tend to exhibit laser clipping. One of the end effects of clipping is packet loss, which is very detrimental to
VoIP.
LegacyPlus
DFB & CWDM TX modules, with their inherently higher dynamic range, provide cost effective and robust
migration alternatives to F-P laser return transmitters during pre-VoIP plant upgrades.
In addition to the many “standard”
LegacyPlus
modules currently available to system operators,
OLSON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
continues to work with MSOs to define, refine, develop and manufacture new solutions custom tailored to their individual system
requirements. For the latest information or to discuss possible module availability or design for unlisted nodes, please contact
OLSON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
directly.
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Specifications
(Return Path Optical Transmitters: FP, DFB & CWDM)
RF INPUT & PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS:
Frequency Range
(± 1.0 dB)
Return Path NPR
(DFB/CWDM)
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Return Path Threshold
(DFB/CWDM)
*
Return Path NPR
(F-P)
*
Return Path Threshold
(F-P)
*
Input Return Loss
Input Level
Input Level Laser Drive Test Point
5 MHz to 220 MHz
> 15dB over 41dB NPR*
-57 dBmV/Hz
> 15dB over 37dB NPR*
-57 dBmV/Hz
> 16dB
(see graph)
-20 dB
@41dB NPR Threshold
@37dB NPR Threshold
* NOTE: As measured with 10dB of fiber and Olson Model # OTOR-300 Return Path Receiver
OPTICAL OUTPUT PARAMETERS:
Optical Output
(FP)
Optical Output
(DFB)
Optical Output
(CWDM)
Return Loss
Optical Connector
USER INTERFACE
R.F. Input Test Point
Optical Poutput Test Point
Laser Current
Optical Power Alarm
Interstage R.F. Plug-In SXP Type Pad
2.0 mW (unisolated and isolated versions) @ 1310nm
1.0 or 2.0mW @ 1310nm/2.5 @ 1550nm
2.5mW
@ 1470, 1490, 1510, 1530, 1550, 1570, 1590 or 1610nm
> 60 dB with APC connector
SC/APC standard; FC/APC optional (8°APC); SC/UPC optional
-20 dB (± 1.0 dB)
1V/mW
1V/50mA.
Green/Red LED
7dB to connector R.F Signal Path to Laser
ELECTRICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL& MECHANICALPARAMETERS
Dimensions
(L x H x D)
5.8" x 1.0" x 3.1"
(147mm x 25mm x 79mm)
Weight
0.5 lbs (0.22 kg)
Operating Temperature Range
-40 to +70ºC
(temperature at the mounting plate)
Powering
+24V
DC
Power Dissipation
<3W
Mounting
Inside Harmonic PWRBlazer HLR 3830 HFC optical node
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Ordering Information
Model Nunber
RPT-3234-SA/302
RPT-3234-SA/303
RPT-3235-SA/304
RPT-3235-SA/304/1MW
RPT-3235-SA/304/2MW
RPT-3235-SA/505
RPT-3235-SA/547
RPT-3235-SA/549
RPT-3235-SA/551
RPT-3235-SA/553
RPT-3235-SA/555
RPT-3235-SA/557
RPT-3235-SA/559
RPT-3235-SA/561
Description (Optical Output Power; Wavelength; Laser Type; OpticalConnector)
R-TX Module; Harmonic HLR3830; 5-220MHz; 2mW unisolated 1310nm FP; SC/APC
R-TX Module; Harmonic HLR3830; 5-220MHz; 2mW isolated 1310nm FP; SC/APC
R-TX Module; Harmonic HLR3830; 5-220MHz; 3mW 1310nm DFB; SC/APC
R-TX Module; Harmonic HLR3830; 5-220MHz; 1mW 1310nm DFB; SC/APC
R-TX Module; Harmonic HLR3830; 5-220MHz; 2mW 1310nm DFB; SC/APC
R-TX Module; Harmonic HLR3830; 5-220MHz; 1.5mW 1550nm DFB; SC/APC
R-TX Module; Harmonic HLR3830; 5-220MHz; 1.5mW 1470nm CWDM DFB; SC/APC
R-TX Module; Harmonic HLR3830; 5-220MHz; 1.5mW 1490nm CWDM DFB; SC/APC
R-TX Module; Harmonic HLR3830; 5-220MHz; 1.5mW 1510nm CWDM DFB; SC/APC
R-TX Module; Harmonic HLR3830; 5-220MHz; 1.5mW 1530nm CWDM DFB; SC/APC
R-TX Module; Harmonic HLR3830; 5-220MHz; 1.5mW 1550nm CWDM DFB; SC/APC
R-TX Module; Harmonic HLR3830; 5-220MHz; 1.5mW 1570nm CWDM DFB; SC/APC
R-TX Module; Harmonic HLR3830; 5-220MHz; 1.5mW 1590nm CWDM DFB; SC/APC
R-TX Module; Harmonic HLR3830; 5-220MHz; 1.5mW 1610nm CWDM DFB; SC/APC
* NOTE: Substitute “SU” for “SA” if SC/UPC optical connector is required
Substitute “FA” for “SA” if FC/APC optical connector is required
Substitute “FU” for “SA” if FC/APC optical connector is required
Additional HFC Optical Nodes supported by Olson’s LegacyPlus
The following ia a partial list of HFC optical nodes for which Return Transmitter and/or Forward Receiver Modules are either
available or under development.
Please contact
OLSON TECHNOLOGY, INC. (OTI)
regarding availability of units not listed below.
* ADC/C-COR
* Antec/Texscan
* Arris/Antec
* Augat
* Harmonic
* Motorola/GI
* Philips/Magnavox
* Scientific-Atlanta
ISX-3030/3040 & 3021
Gatekeeper , GlassPal & FlameThrower
LLRX100, LLRX200, LLRX-400 Gemini
Megaflex
HLR3830 & HLN3841/3842/3843/3844 PWRBlazer
BTN-2 , AM-MBR & SG2000/2440
7-OR Diamond Point
6910, 6920, 6940/6942/6944 & Gainmaker
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