OmniStar® GX2

Optical Broadband Transmission Platform

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Optical Broadband Transmission Platform

Features
High density – 16 application modules in 4 rack-units.
• Operational bandwidth from 5 MHz to over 1 GHz.
• Wide operating temperature range from –20°C to +65°C.
• Redundant AC and DC powering options.
• Optional shelf door unit (SDU) with display for local status reporting and
control.
• Web browser-style interface through a local Ethernet port on the front panel.
• Network management interface supporting SNMP through an Ethernet port on
the back panel.
• Downloadable firmware.
• Plug-n-Play application modules – Quick-Swap capability.
• Universal chassis, enables you to install an application module in any
universal slot. To do it, just you need to install the RF interface connectors
provided with every GX2 application module.

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 Communication Options
Feature Functionality

Status LED on Front-Panel Indicator (Green, Yellow, Red)

Shelf Display Unit Local Status Monitoring and

Control

PC Web-Browser Interface Local Status Monitoring and

Control
Ethernet SNMP Interface Convenient interface to Network
Management

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 OmniStar® GX2
Optical Broadband Transmission Platform

Control
Module

16 Hot-Swappable
Application
Modules
Hinged Door Shelf Display
To protect Unit on Door
Fiber Front View
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 Physical Overview

SHELF DISPLAY AND

TYPICAL TX
CONTROL KEYPAD ON
OMNISTAR GX2
HINGED DOOR
(OPTIONAL)

FIBER CONNECTOR

CONTROL
FIELD REPLACEABLE
MODULE W/
FANS (on modules)
ETHERNET

CONFIGURABLE
BACKPLANE WITH BLIND-
MATE RF CONNECTORS POWER MODULES
W/ FANS

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Side View

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 AC/DC Power Supplies

• GX2-PSAC10* AC Power Supply

• GX2-PSDC10 DC Power Supply
• AC & DC redundant with power sharing
• Hot swappable

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 AC/DC Power Supplies
• Secured by two
captive thumb
screws for quick
installation and
removal
• Powered by either a
standard IEC
adapter (AC) or a
three pin
keyed/locking
connector (DC)
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 Power Supplies

• Full redundancy for both AC and/or DC

• Initial AC supply is power factor corrected
• AC power supply has auto-sensing for
voltage between 105V to 260V.
• When using 2 power supplies, load is shared
to improve reliability – no switching time.

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 Installing Application Modules
• Installation of application modules consists of
simply sliding the module in place and
tightening the single thumbscrew.

• The control module must be installed in the

right-most slot and other application modules
are installed in the universal slots. With the
exception of the control module, the position
of the other modules is of no consequence
and any universal slot is acceptable.

• While most modules require only one single

or double RF connector plate, some modules
require a second upper connector plate
containing a single F-type connector. All
modules are shipped with the required
connector plates as are appropriate to their
function. Refer to the Installation and
Operation manual received with the
application module for specific installation
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 CM100B Control Module
• Utilizes a 30mm internal blower for
cooling
• LED for CM and both PS1 & PS2
• RJ-45 on Front and Rear - Ethernet
Connection
• Mini-DIN connector for SDU cable
• Recessed reset button

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 Network Management Interface
(Control Module Functions)
• All slots in the GX2-HSG* are universal and intended for the Omnistar GX2 application
modules, except the narrow, right-most slot which is reserved for the control module. All
GX2 application modules can be installed or removed in a powered-on or powered-off
GX2-HSG*.
• The GX2-CM100B Control Module is the network management interface for the GX2-
HSG* and any installed application modules. It provides both a front and rear Ethernet
port for local and network connections.
• Each GX2-HSG* has a unique serial number that can be identified by the network
management system. This enables you to easily identify the location of any control or
application module within the network management system and proves helpful if
troubleshooting is required.
• The primary function of the GX2-CM100B control module is to monitor and control all of
the application modules located in the same chassis and report any alarms to the
network management system.
• Alarms are also reported through a text error message on the optional shelf door unit
(SDU) with optional display, if installed.
• The operator can control application modules through the SDU or network management
system.
• The GX2-CM100B also detects the addition or deletion of modules.
• The GX2-CM100B provides a Quick-Swap Auto-Configure mode. In this mode, the GX2-
CM100B saves all previous settings for the application modules and then automatically
downloads those settings to a replacement module.

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 Network Management Interface
(Control Module Functions)
External Communications

• The GX2-CM100B enables communication to any application module installed in the

GX2-HSG*. Status information can be viewed and control commands can be sent.
• There are three methods by which the GX2-CM100B can communicate with the other
modules: the SDU, the local Ethernet port and the network Ethernet port.
• the SDU keypad enables the user to navigate a menu system to view or change
module information.
• # The local 10Base-T Ethernet port is a front-panel RJ-45 connector for
communication to a local PC. Through this port, you can monitor and control all
parameters for installed modules using a web-style browser or SNMP interface. This
connector has a reverse pin-out that enables you to connect a computer with a
straight-through cable. No cross over cable is required.
• # The network 10Base-T Ethernet port is a rear-panel RJ-45 jack that you can connect
to a network with a straight-through cable and you can connect any number of GX2
shelves to a PC with an Ethernet hub.

Note: Both Ethernet ports need to be configured and enable an operator to use a web
browser to monitor and control the modules; a green LED is provided at both
connectors to indicate receive activity. Both ports can be used at same time.

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Status Monitoring and Control via Web Browser

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 OmniStar® GX2
Typical Application Module
Field-
Status LED replaceable
Fans

Blind-
mateable
G-connectors
(Hidden)

RF Test Points
(2 Shown)

Power & Data

Connector
Optical
Connectors
(4 Shown)
Retaining
Thumb Screw

Return
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HE Intro
 OmniStar® GX2
Optical Broadband Transmission Platform
Application Modules:
• 1310nm Forward-Path Transmitter
• 1550nm DM Forward-Path Transmitter
• 1550nm DM Return-Path Transmitter
• 1550nm Externally Modulated Broadcast Transmitter
• Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifiers
• Forward-Path Receiver
• Dual Return-Path Receiver
• Digital Return-Path Receiver
• Optical Switch
• RF Switch
• Forward-Path Amplifier
• Return-Path Amplifier
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 Application Module Overview

• All forward-path specifications use 79

channels + 320MHz digital at –6dB
• All modules have electronic birth certificates
• All modules include electronic user manuals
• Application modules contain field-replaceable
fans
• Most modules operate from –20C to 65C
(1550 Broadcast operates from –20C to 50C)

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 Application Module Nomenclature
General Specific

GX2-XXYYYVPP/CH##
ITU
CHANNEL #
PLATFORM PRODUCT OPTICAL or other (SBS)
TYPE: POWER (if applicable)
100,200,1000 (if applicable)
MODULE
TYPE:
LM,EM,DM, VERSION:
OA,RX,DRX Variation
Premium
Standard
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 Module Type Definition
Nomenclature MODULE TYPE
LM Direct-modulated 1310nm Transmitter
DM Direct-modulated 1550nm Transmitter
EM Externally-modulated 1550nm Transmitter
OA Optical Fiber Amplifier
RX Receiver
DRX Digital Return Receiver
DTX Digital Return Transmitter
DTRX Digital Return Transceiver
OSW Optical Switch
RSW RF Switch
RA RF Amplifier
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 Examples of Model Names

• GX2-LM1000B12 – 1310 Broadcast Transmitter, 12dBm

• GX2-EM1000D7/18 – 1550 Broadcast Tx, 65km, 7dBm, SBS 18dBm

• GX2-DM1000B10/CH21 – Narrowcast Transmitter, 10dBm , ITU Ch 21

• GX2-DTX200B/CH21 – Digital Return Transmitter, 2X TDM, ITU Ch 21

• GX2-RX1000B – Forward-path Receiver

• GX2-RX200BX2 – Dual (X2) Return-path Receiver

• GX2-OA100B17 – In-line EDFA, +17dBm, single- or limited DWDM

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 Fiber Management

• SDU serves as fiber

management tray to
route fiber from
either side of
chassis front
• Openings in chassis
bottom provide
routing underneath
front to back

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 Fiber Tray for GX2

Sliding Shelf

Hinged Front Door

Shelf Detint

(Top Cover Not Shown)

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 Fiber Tray for GX2 (side view)

Front Door Closed

Shelf In

Front Door Open

Shelf Out

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 Operation

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 Application Module Overview

• All forward-path specifications use 79

channels + 320MHz digital at –6dB
• All modules have electronic birth certificates
• All modules include electronic user manuals
• Application modules contain field-replaceable
fans
• Most modules operate from –20C to 65C
(1550 Broadcast operates from –20C to 50C)

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 Typical Application Module
• Constructed from lightweight cast
Aluminum. Finished with a clear
Chromate and a powder coat paint
on visible surfaces
• Front mounts tri-colored LED for
health and status monitoring
• Front mounts up to 4 E2000 or SC
fiber optic connectors and 2 F-type
test point connectors for easy
access and cleaning
• Secured by a single captive thumb
screw for quick installation and
removal (no special tools required)
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 Typical Application Module (Cont)
• Autonomously cooled with one or
two field replaceable 25 mm fans:
– 5 volt, 3.7 CFM Airflow
– 30,000 MTBF @ 40C
• Rear mounts up to 3 field
replaceable blind mate G-type
connectors
• Power and communication via a
single blind mate future bus
connector
• Fan voltage is monitored to provide
operational status
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 Initial Recomendations
• Most application modules and power supplies are designed to
operate in ambient temperatures from -20°C to +65°C. Refer to
Appendix A, “Specifications” in the manual provided with the
application module for specific operating temperatures.
• Ensure that the building and/or rack has sufficient cooling to
accommodate this temperature range.
• Racks should provide a minimum of 5 inches of unobstructed
space at the rear of the chassis to ensure that fan exhausts are
not impeded.
• In addition to cooling, power requirements must to be
considered. Each equipment shelf can dissipate up to 515 W and
can require up to approximately 4.3 A of current at 115 Vac.
• Confirm that each equipment shelf is properly grounded.
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 LM1000C 1310 nm Broadcast Transmitter
• Directly-Modulated
• 47MHz to 1 GHz
• 2-14dBM
• 2 RF Test Points
• Narrowcast input, full band
• Automatic Gain Control AGC
• Anti-clipping circuitry
• Best C/N, Distortion
performance in the industry

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 LM1000C 1310nm Broadcast Transmitters
• Operational Bandwidth from 47MHz to 1GHz
• Full Range of Output Powers from 2dBm to 15dBm at
1dB steps
• 2 RF Test Points: RF input test point (new) and laser
input test point
• AGC and manual modes available
• Narrowcast input port
• Improved tilt over original OmniStar
• 25% less power consumption over original OmniStar

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 Block Diagrams

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 RF Section
• The RF input signals are applied to the GX2-HSG* equipment-shelf
rear panel.
• The input test point (RF TP 1) is located directly at the RF input
connector. This enables verification of the input signals with the
highest possible accuracy.
• Low noise, low distortion gain stages amplify the input signal to
the optimum drive level required for the laser when the specified
input level is present.
• Following the final gain stage the laser drive test point (RF TP 2).
This test point provides a reliable indication of modulation levels.
• A sample of the RF level is detected after the final gain stage.
• The output of the RF level detector is a dc voltage level that
corresponds to the total signal power applied to the laser. To
protect the laser, the laser drive signal automatically cuts off when
the RF drive level exceeds a safe limit.
• A calibrated table of RF power meter voltages is stored in NVM and
is used for Network Management System reporting of laser drive
levels.
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RF Test-Point Level vs Channel Loading
Compare the RF input signal level to
the specified RF input level noted in
Appendix A from the manual. It may
be necessary to adjust the RF input-
per-channel level to be within the
noted specification.

You can calculate this level based on

the equation: 10 x log10 (ratio of
channels). Avoid varying from the
nominal input as higher levels cause
degraded distortion performance and
lower levels cause degraded C/N
performance.

Note: that the recommended RF levels

are RMS voltage of the CW carriers
used during proofs and the RMS
voltage of the synchronizing pulses
for standard video channels.

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 RF Test-Point Level vs Channel Loading
• Apendix A, Specifications:
RF input level: +15 ±0.5 dBmV/ch for 79ch plus 320 MHz of digital
at -6 dBc
RF input test point: -20 ±0.5 dB relative to main RF input port
RF laser drive test point:-20 ±0.5 dBm total power

• Upon receipt of an acceptable RF input signal level, the GX2-LM1000C*

front panel STATUS LED illuminates green.

• With RF input signals applied to the GX2-M1000C*, you can monitor the RF
input level using RF TP1 on the front panel without removing the RF signal
from the rear of the GX2-HSG*.

• If it is necessary to optimize for C/N or distortion, adjust the RF input level

to the module.

Note: Increasing the drive levels, more than 0.5 dB above the specified
drive level, may result in the appearance of clipping artifacts in analog
OmniStar® GX2
video signals.
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 RX200 Dual Return Path Receiver
• Low cost circuitry
• Dual receivers with high output
levels
• Mid-stage gain control
• Optical alarm mode to trigger RF
switch modules
• the GX2 can hold 32 individual
return-path receivers – very high
module density

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 Block Diagram

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 Features
• Each receiver of the GX2-RX200BX2 accepts 1310 nm and 1550 nm
wavelength optical inputs.

• The optical detector of each receiver demodulates its respective

optical input and provides an RF output. Detector current is monitored
by the embedded circuit and is used to determine the received optical
power.

• Signal-path control is provided by the variable attenuator across a 20

dB range, as determined by two operating modes: manual gain control
(MGC) and OFF. You can select the operating mode from the SDU
front panel, local craft port, or Network Management System.

• Directional couplers in the paths of both receivers tap off a –20 dB

signal from the RF outputs for RF TP1 and RF TP2. Individual
connectors mounted on the back panel of the GX2-RX200BX2 provide
an RF output for each receiver path.
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 Operation
Operating Modes
• Each receiver in the GX2-RX200BX2 module has two operating modes: manual gain control (MGC),
and off. You can control each receiver independently. To set the operating mode of a GX2-RX200BX2
receiver, use the SDU, local PC port, or Network Management System.

Manual Gain Control

• The manual gain control is used to increment or decrement RF outputs in 0.5 dB steps througha 20
dB range by varying the internal PIN attenuators. The attenuator values are retained in NVM and are
restored after a power down/up or initialization sequence.

Off
• In Off mode, the receiver RF output is minimal to enable removal of the signals from an upstream
receiver, transmitter, or set-top terminal. The off mode is also used to disable the alarms from an
inactive receiver.

Input Optical Power Level Meters

• Each receiver has an internal optical power meter that determines the received optical power by
measuring the optical detector current. Meter readings are accessed through the SDU, local PC port,
or a Network Management System. Readings are reported in optical power (dBm) so you do not
have to perform any conversions.

RF Test Points
• The front panel has two RF test-point connectors, one for each receiver. The top connector is for the
A path and the bottom connector is for the B path. The level at the test point is 20 dB below the

OmniStar® GX2
respective receiver RF output.
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 RF Output Level
RF Output Level
• The RF output level from the GX2-RX200BX2 depends on the type of
laser that is used, the RF input level to the laser, the GX2-RX200BX2
gain setting, and the optical link loss between the laser and the GX2-
RX200BX2.

Laser module input levels

Platform MBR and BTN SG 2000 OmniStar
Laser Model MB-RPTD BTN-RPTV1 TC-RPT / SG2-DFBT SG2-IFPT / OMNI-RPT
Input Level (dBmV) 40 45 45 15 15 15

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 RF Output Level
Following Table shows the RF
output levels that result when
the suggested input level is
applied to the various
transmitters and the GX2-
RX200BX2 gain is adjusted to
the midrange (nominal) setting.

For output levels greater than

52 dBmV (shown in bold type in
Table 4-2 to indicate these
levels should not be used) the
gain must be adjusted below
the midrange setting until the
output level is less than 52
dBmV. All levels are given in
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 RSW200B Return Path RF Switch
• Return path version vs. forward and return in
OmniStar
• Communicates with receivers via DC impedance
change on RF path, no additional cables needed
• Improved switch time, system switch time of 15 mS

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 Optical Switch

• Wide dynamic range and higher allowed input

power: –20dBm to +22dBm
• Switch time is less than 20ms
• Used for path redundancy – best solution for
DWDM systems

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 RX1000 Forward Path Receiver
• 1 GHz bandwidth
• 0 – 2 dB tilt adjust circuit
• Mid-stage gain control

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