ChromaFlex Chassis. Hardware Interface Manual

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1 ChromaFlex Chassis Hardware Interface Manual

2 Although every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this document it may be necessary, without notice, to make amendments or correct omissions. Specifications subject to change without notice. Products or features contained herein may be covered by one or more U.S. or foreign patents. Other non-atx product and company names in this manual are the property of their respective companies.

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electric Shock Hazard Installation Site Installation Requirements Equipment Placement Power Connections Fuse Replacement Laser Safety Laser Power & Warning Labels PRODUCT INTRODUCTION UNPACKING & INSPECTING A NEW UNIT What To Do About Physical Damage What To Do About Concealed Damage How To Return Equipment CHASSIS COMPONENTS CHROMAFLEX CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS CHASSIS FRONT PANEL CHASSIS REAR PANEL RF Connector to Slot Chart INSTALLING THE CHASSIS Site Considerations Airflow Considerations Mounting the Chassis Flush Mount Two Rail Installation Flush Mount Four Rail Installation with Rear Support Front Recessed Four Rail Installation with Rear Support Mid-mount Installation Tilt Fiber Protection Bar Instructions Electrical / Network Connections POWER SUPPLY MODULES AC Power Supply Description DC Power Supply Description CONTROL MODULE DESCRIPTION PROVISIONING & MONITORING TROUBLESHOOTING SERVICE & SUPPORT Contact ATX Networks Warranty Information ChromaFlex Chassis Hardware Interface Manual iii

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5 CHAPTER 1: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Important Safety Instructions Carefully read all safety and operating instructions contained in this user guide before operating this equipment, and retain them for future reference. Follow all installation and operating instructions. Pay attention to all warnings and cautions in the user guide as well as those that are affixed to this equipment. 1.1 Electric Shock Hazard This equipment meets applicable safety standards. WARNING: To reduce risk of electric shock, perform only the instructions that are included in the operating instructions. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel only. Adhere to the following safety warnings and guidelines: Dangerous Voltages Only qualified service personnel are allowed to perform equipment installation or replacement. Disconnect power before servicing the unit. Only qualified service personnel are allowed to remove chassis covers and access only field-replaceable pluggable accessories. Grounding Do not violate the protective grounding by using extension cables, power cables, or other devices on the mains power without a protective ground conductor. 1.2 Installation Site If this equipment is equipped with an external grounding terminal, attach one end of an 18-gauge wire (or larger) to the grounding terminal; then, attach the other end of the wire to a ground, such as a grounded equipment rack. When selecting the installation site, comply with the following: Maintain a Protective Ground - The protective ground lead of the building s electrical installation should comply with national and local electrical and safety requirements. Environmental Condition - The installation site should be dry, clean, and ventilated. Do not use this equipment where it could be at risk of contact with water. Ensure that this equipment is operated in an environment that meets the requirements as stated in this equipment s environmental specifications. 1.3 Installation Requirements WARNING: Allow only qualified service personnel to install this equipment. The installation must conform to all local codes and regulations. 1.4 Equipment Placement WARNING: Avoid personal injury and damage to this equipment. An unstable mounting surface may cause this equipment to fall. Install this equipment in a restricted access location. Place this equipment close enough to a mains AC outlet to accommodate the length of this equipment s power cord. Route all power cords so that people cannot walk on, place objects on, or lean objects against them. Make sure the mounting surface or rack is stable and can support the size and weight of this equipment. ChromaFlex Chassis Hardware Interface Manual 1-1

6 CHAPTER 1: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Make sure that the rack is placed on a stable surface. If the rack has stabilizing devices, install these stabilizing devices before mounting any equipment in the rack. The mounting surface or rack should be appropriately anchored according to manufacturer s specifications. Ensure this equipment is securely fastened to the mounting surface or rack to protect against damage. This equipment has openings for ventilation to protect it from overheating. To ensure equipment reliability and safe operation, do not block or cover any of the ventilation openings. WARNING: Avoid personal injury and damage to this equipment. Mounting this equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not caused due to uneven mechanical loading. CAUTION: Installation of this equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of airflow required for safe operation of this equipment is not compromised. 1.5 Power Connections Connection to AC Power Source Important: If this equipment is a Class I equipment, it must be grounded. Connect this equipment only to the power sources that are identified on the equipment-rating label. Overcurrent protection breakers or fuses must be sized appropriately for the total current rating of the modules and accessories contained within a system chassis or multiple chassis that are connected to a common mains circuit. This equipment may have two power sources. Be sure to disconnect all power sources before working on this equipment. If this equipment does not have a main power switch, the power cord connector serves as the disconnect device. Connection to -48 VDC Power Source Use at least #16 AWG wire for all DC power wiring. Overcurrent protection breakers or fuses must be sized appropriately for the total current rating of the modules and accessories contained within a system chassis. Follow the recommended practices of the DC power system manufacturer. CAUTION: Consider the connection of this equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. 1.6 Fuse Replacement To replace a fuse, comply with the following: 1.7 Laser Safety Disconnect the power before changing fuses. Identify and clear the condition that caused the original fuse failure. Always use a fuse of the correct type and rating. The correct type and rating are indicated on this equipment. This equipment may contain or be connected to an infrared laser source that transmits intensity-modulated light and emits invisible radiation. 1-2 ChromaFlex Chassis Hardware Interface Manual

7 CHAPTER 1: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Avoid Personal Injury. The laser light source on this equipment or the fiber cables connected to this equipment emit invisible laser radiation. Avoid direct exposure to the laser light source. Viewing the laser output (if a transmitter) or fiber cable with optical instruments may pose an eye hazard. This equipment may only be installed, operated and serviced by authorized personnel trained in the safe handling and operation of fiber optic cables and laser sources. Do not apply power to this equipment if the fiber is unmated or unterminated. Do not look into an activated fiber with optical instruments such as magnifiers, or microscopes. 1.8 Laser Power & Warning Labels This equipment may contain or be connected to other equipment containing Class 1M laser sources. The following labels adhered to each product will indicate the type of laser source utilized along with general laser radiation labels. ChromaFlex Chassis Hardware Interface Manual 1-3

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9 CHAPTER 2: PRODUCT INTRODUCTION PRODUCT INTRODUCTION 2. Product Introduction The ChromaFlex Chassis is the main component of the ChromaFlex platform. Housed together in the chassis are the power supplies, application modules, and a controller module. The chassis incorporates a mid-plane design with application modules inserted in the front and power supplies, RF and LAN connections in the rear. The chassis provides eight nonexclusive application modules slots for flexibility in service deployment options. Modules may occupy a single or dual-slot dependent on the type of module. Examples of application modules include: Chromadigm hybrid full-spectrum DWDM transmitter Direct modulated full-spectrum transmitters EDFA Transceiver Return path receivers Return path frequency destacker Optical switch RF switch The chassis is powered by dual redundant load share AC or DC power supplies. A hand-held display unit interfaces with the controller module to facilitate the setting and getting of individual module parameters or alternatively an RS232 connection is provided for configuring with the ATX Graphical User Interface (GUI). ChromaFlex Chassis Hardware Interface Manual 2-1

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11 CHAPTER 3: UNPACKING & INSPECTING A NEW UNIT UNPACKING & INSPECTING A NEW UNIT 3. Unpacking & Inspecting a New Unit Before shipment, ATX inspects and packs all the essential items carefully. Nevertheless, damage may occur during shipment. The carrier assumes full responsibility for a safe delivery of the equipment. 1. Inspect the package for any physical damage. 2. Open the package. 3. Remove any packing material. 4. Inspect the unit for any physical damage. 5. Shake the unit with care, paying attention to any rattling loose parts that may suggest a concealed damage (some noise due to moving cables is normal). 6. Check for any missing accessories. When any damage is noticed to the merchandise, please notify customer service (see Service & Support section) and file a claim with the carrier as noted below. 3.1 What To Do About Physical Damage Record any evidence of physical damage or loss on the freight bill or receipt and have the carrier s agent sign it. If you fail to do so, the carrier may refuse to honor the damage claim. The carrier will supply you with any forms required to file such a claim. 3.2 What To Do About Concealed Damage Damage which is not apparent until the unit has been unpacked is considered concealed damage. The contents may have been damaged due to rough handling even if there is no external evidence. If you should notice damage upon unpacking the unit you should make a written request for inspection by the carrier s agent within 10 days of the delivery date. Afterwards file a claim with the carrier. 3.3 How To Return Equipment Call customer service (see Service & Support section) for a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number. You will need the unit s serial number, description of the problem, and some shipping information. We must receive the unit within thirty (30) days from the date a RMA number is issued. If for any reason, you want to ship the unit 30 days after the RMA number has been issued, you must obtain a new RMA number by calling customer service. Units received without an RMA number or one with an expired RMA number will not be accepted by our receiving department. ChromaFlex Chassis Hardware Interface Manual 3-1

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13 CHAPTER 4: CHASSIS COMPONENTS CHASSIS COMPONENTS 4. Chassis Components The following table provides the model numbers and associated components that make up the ChromaFlex chassis system. Part Number CF-CH CF-BPK CF-CTLR CF-CLI-SC CF-PS-AC CF-PS-DC DSP-HHU CF-MMB-KIT CF-TFP-KIT Description ChromaFlex Chassis, 2RU, Eight Single or Four Dual-width Applications Module Slots ChromaFlex Blank Panel Kit (Includes one single & three dual blank panels) ChromaFlex Controller Module DB9 Serial Cable to 3.5 mm Jack for ChromaFlex CLI Interface ChromaFlex AC Power Supply Module ChromaFlex DC Power Supply Module Hand-held Display Unit, Local Monitor & Control Interface with the I-HUB Control Module, Display Interface with the ChromaFlex Chassis, DB15 Cable Included Chassis Ear Bracket for Mid-mount & Rear Support without Fiber Protection Bar Screw Standoffs Tilt Fiber Protection Bar Mounts to Front of Chassis Rack Ears ChromaFlex Chassis Hardware Interface Manual 4-1

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15 CHAPTER 5: CHROMAFLEX CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS CHROMAFLEX CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS 5. ChromaFlex Chassis Specifications SPECIFICATIONS OPERATING DC VOLTAGE OPERATING AC VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY MAX. POWER POWER CONSUMPTION (without Modules) OPERATING TEMPERATURE STORAGE TEMPERATURE DIMENSIONS WEIGHT (without Modules) -36 to -75 VDC VAC 300W 24W 0⁰C to +50⁰C (+32⁰F to +122⁰F) -40⁰C to +85⁰C (-40⁰F to +185⁰F) 2RU, 3.5 H x 19.0 W x 25.5 D (8.89H x 48.26W x 64.8D cm) 15.0 lbs (6.8 kg) ChromaFlex Chassis Hardware Interface Manual 5-1

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17 CHAPTER 6: CHASSIS FRONT PANEL CHASSIS FRONT PANEL 6. Chassis Front Panel The ChromaFlex chassis front panel is the access point for all application modules. The chassis has eight modules slots, four on each side of the controller module, which can accept single or dual-slot application modules. Optical connections for application modules are located on the front panel. Chassis Front Panel Interfaces Rack Mount Ears Controller Module RS232 Port Status LED Hand-held Display Connector Slot 1 through 8 Rack mount ears come attached for standard 19 EIA relay racks or cabinets. The module gets and sets parameters from each application module slot such as the type of module, module settings, current operating levels and alarm status information and provides interfaces for local or remote user interface. 3.5 mm jack for local RS232 connection to PC for the CLI interface. Illuminates when power is applied to the chassis and also provides an alarm status for the power supplies, fan or module temperature. DB-15 connector for the hand-held display module. Eight non-exclusive application module slots. Application modules may occupy a single or dual-slot. ChromaFlex Chassis Hardware Interface Manual 6-1

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19 CHAPTER 7: CHASSIS REAR PANEL CHASSIS REAR PANEL 7. Chassis Rear Panel The ChromaFlex chassis rear panel houses two power supply modules and provides the connection point for application module RF connections, chassis ground, LAN interface and alarm connections. Chassis Rear Panel Interfaces RF Connectors RF input / output connectors, four per application module slots 1 through 8 (32 total). The function of each connector is application module specific. Ground Terminal LAN Alarm Power Supply Slots Connection point to the rack bonding system. RJ 45 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN connector provides a network connection to the chassis and application modules. DB-9 connector for hard wired alarm connection. Two AC or DC power supply module slots. 7.1 RF Connector to Slot Chart Each of the eight module slots has four RF connections to the rear panel utilized as an RF input to or an RF output from the associated module. The following chart provides an example of the RF connections and the function they serve for a dualslot CCT-4 transmitter and a single-slot QRRX quad receiver. Consult each module user guide for specific RF connector configurations. ChromaFlex Chassis Hardware Interface Manual 7-1

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21 CHAPTER 8: INSTALLING THE CHASSIS INSTALLING THE CHASSIS 8. Installing the Chassis The ChromaFlex chassis is designed to be mounted in 19 relay racks or equipment cabinets and consumes two EIA rack units (2RU) of space. 8.1 Site Considerations Before beginning the installation, ensure the site meets the following requirements along with adhering to the safety considerations outlined in section 1. WARNING: Ensure that only authorized personnel have access to this equipment. Otherwise, personal injury or equipment damage may occur. Allow sufficient clearance around the rack for installation and maintenance of the equipment. CAUTION: Avoid damage to this product! Operating this product outside the specified operating temperature limits or voids the warranty. Ensure the racks and cabinets are properly installed, secure and stable in accordance with the equipment manufacturer s instructions. Ensure the rack space where the chassis is to be installed is clear of any obstructions. Utilize the following dimensions to determine clearance requirements to install the ChromaFlex chassis into equipment racks and cabinets. Chassis width (43.9 cm), with mounting ear brackets 17.5 (44.5 cm) Depth (62.7 cm) Height (8.8 cm) EIA 2U 8.2 Airflow Considerations The ChromaFlex chassis is designed for front to back airflow. Each of the two rear panel power supply modules has a replaceable fan which pulls air from the front panel air intake grill of each application module. Air passes through the modules and is exhausted out the back of the chassis. Adhere to the following guidelines to ensure proper airflow for cabinet installations: ChromaFlex Chassis Hardware Interface Manual 8-1

22 CHAPTER 8: INSTALLING THE CHASSIS All unused chassis module slots require a blank panel to be installed. Close all front cabinet unused spaces with solid blank panels so airflow is only directed into the application module front panel vent holes. Be certain not to block application module front panel vent holes. Always operate with both power supply modules. Choose a cabinet of adequate depth to accommodate for cabling and provide 6 of space in the rear of the chassis for the exhausted air to escape. Cabinets need to be placed for cold front isle air intake and rear hot air exhaust. Internal cabinet temperature must be maintained below 50 C. For proper ventilation utilize top, rear, or a combination of ventilation. Exhaust fans may be required. Follow the cabinet manufacturer s recommendations and options to maintain proper airflow and internal cabinet temperature. 8.3 Mounting the Chassis Several mounting positions are accommodated by adjusting the position of the rack mount ear brackets along the side of the chassis. The chassis is delivered with a pair of ear rack mount brackets already attached for flush mount applications. The standard bracket has two screw standoffs attached to accommodate an optional tilt fiber protection bracket kit (CF-TFP-KIT). An optional rack mount ear bracket without the screw standoffs (CF-MMB-KIT) is available for mid-mount or additional rear mount support. Rack Mount Ear Bracket Mounting Positions Install the chassis empty and secure to the rack prior to installing any application modules Flush Mount Two Rail Installation 1. The chassis is delivered with rack mount ear brackets pre-installed for front flush mount installation. (Optional) If utilizing the tilt fiber protection bar (CF-TFP-KIT), attach it to the chassis prior to mounting the chassis in the cabinet. See the CF-TFP-KIT attachment instructions below. 2. Position the empty chassis into the cleared rack position. 3. Insert at least four screws to secure the chassis to the rack equipment. See the figure below. 8-2 ChromaFlex Chassis Hardware Interface Manual

23 CHAPTER 8: INSTALLING THE CHASSIS 4. Tighten each mounting screw to secure the empty chassis to the rack Flush Mount Four Rail Installation with Rear Support An optional rack mount ear bracket without screw standoffs (CF-MMB-KIT) is available for adding rear mount support when installing in four rail cabinets. The rear bracket can be adjusted between 19.3 and 26.5 from the front flush mount position in 0.6 increments. See the figure below. 1. Measure the distance between the cabinet front rail and the desired placement of the rear rail to determine the best location to mount the rear ear mount support bracket on the chassis. It may be necessary to perform a fine adjustment of the cabinet rear rail to mate with the location of the bracket. 2. Utilizing the measurement in step 1, align the holes in the rear ear mount bracket along the three pairs of rear chassis mount screw hole positions so the bracket is closest to the desired measurement from step 1. Only one pair of screws is required to supplement the front flush mount bracket. ChromaFlex Chassis Hardware Interface Manual 8-3

24 CHAPTER 8: INSTALLING THE CHASSIS 3. Position the chassis into the cleared rack space and secure the front bracket to the cabinet as described in the two rail instruction. 4. Adjust the cabinet rear rail if necessary so it is flush with the chassis rear bracket and secure the chassis to the cabinet with at least two screws on each bracket Front Recessed Four Rail Installation with Rear Support The chassis may be recessed into a cabinet by locating the standard ear mount bracket forward of the front of the chassis. The bracket may be positioned up to 3.6 in 0.6 increments forward of the chassis. The rear support bracket must be utilized when moving the front bracket forward for recessed installations. 1. Remove the supplied front rack mount ear bracket from the chassis and relocate it to the desired recessed depth aligning the bracket along the five sets of screw holes on the forward side of the chassis. Ensure that at least two sets of holes (four screws) are utilized to secure the bracket to the chassis. 8-4 ChromaFlex Chassis Hardware Interface Manual

25 CHAPTER 8: INSTALLING THE CHASSIS 2. Follow the steps in the flush mount four rail installation with rear support above to attach the rear support bracket. 3. Position the chassis into the cleared rack space and secure the front bracket to the cabinet as described in the two rail instruction above. 4. Adjust the cabinet rear rail if necessary so it is flush with the chassis rear bracket and secure the chassis to the cabinet with at least two screws on each bracket Mid-mount Installation For mid-mount installation the rack mount ears may be set back between 5.4 and 12.5 from the flush mount position. The standard rack mount ear bracket can be utilized with the ears facing forward for a maximum set back of 5.4. The optional rack mount ear bracket without screw standoffs (CF-MMB-KIT) is utilized with the ears facing the rear of the chassis to achieve the maximum set back of See the figure below. 1. For installations where the mid-mount setback is less than 5.4 the standard rack mount ear brackets delivered with the chassis may be utilized. Remove the front rack mount ear bracket from the chassis and relocate it to the desired recessed depth aligning the bracket along the five sets of screw holes on the forward side of the chassis. Ensure that at least two sets of holes (four screws) are utilized to secure the bracket to the chassis. 2. For installations where the mid-mount set back is greater than 5.4 and up to 12.5 the optional rack mount ear bracket without screw standoffs (CF-MMB-KIT) is utilized. Remove the rack mount ear bracket delivered with the chassis and set aside. 3. Install the CF-MMB bracket to the desired recessed depth aligning the bracket along the five sets of screw holes on the forward side of the chassis. Ensure that at least two sets of holes (four screws) are utilized to secure the bracket to the chassis. 4. Position the chassis into the cleared rack space and secure the front bracket to the cabinet as described in the two rail instruction. 5. Adjust the cabinet rear rail if necessary so it is flush with the chassis rear bracket and secure the chassis to the cabinet with at least two screws on each bracket Tilt Fiber Protection Bar Instructions Follow these instructions for attaching the CF-TFP-KIT Tilt Fiber Protection bar. The chassis kit includes: two support brackets, tilt fiber protection cover, two support bracket ears with screw standoffs, eight screws and instruction. 1. Attach the support bracket to the chassis rack mount ear screw standoffs utilizing four screws (two per side) supplied in the kit. ChromaFlex Chassis Hardware Interface Manual 8-5

26 CHAPTER 8: INSTALLING THE CHASSIS In the case of mid-mount installations attach the two support bracket ears in place of the relocated standard rack mount ear. See the figure below. 2. To attach the front protection cover, pull the six locking pins out turning each ¼ turn clockwise, locking them in the out position. 3. Place the front protection cover over the center flange of the fiber management ear and turn ¼ turn counterclockwise, locking them in place. See figure below. 4. To tilt the front protection cover up, pull the upper and center pin of each side out and turn ¼ turn clockwise, locking them in the out position. Tilt the panel up, rotating on the top pin. Turn the center pin ¼ turn counterclockwise to lock the cover in the up position. To lower, pull out center pins and rotate down. See figure below. 8-6 ChromaFlex Chassis Hardware Interface Manual

27 CHAPTER 8: INSTALLING THE CHASSIS 5. To tilt the front protection cover down, pull the lower and center pin of each side out and turn ¼ turn clockwise, locking them in the out position. Tilt the panel down, rotating on the bottom pin. Turn the center pin ¼ turn counterclockwise to lock the cover in the down position. To raise, pull out the center pins and rotate up. See figure below. 8.4 Electrical / Network Connections The ChromaFlex chassis is shipped with two AC or DC power supply modules located separately in the shipping carton. Important Note: Connect the chassis to the rack bonding system prior to installing and activating the power supply modules. Overcurrent protection breakers or fuses must be sized appropriately for the total current rating of all the plug-in modules and accessories contained within a ChromaFlex chassis or multiple chassis that are connected to a common mains circuit. 1. Connect the chassis to the rack bonding system. The chassis provides a terminal for a standard two hole barrel CU ground lug with.625 in (15.9 mm) hole spacing and ¼ in. (6.35 mm) screw size. Mount the ground lug to the terminal on the chassis and connect the chassis to the rack bonding system following local and industry codes. 2. (Optional) Connect the LAN cable to the 10/100BASE-T LAN port on the back panel to monitor the unit remotely utilizing a network connection and SNMP or the GUI. See section 10 for further details about remote management of the unit. Important Note: An IP address must first be assigned to the controller module via CLI connected to the controller module front panel RS-232 port. 3. (Optional) Connect the DB-9 ALARM connector on the back panel for hard wired alarm alert of any minor, major or critical alarm condition. Three internal relays provide open / closed state for the alarms. The alarm state is as follows; Normal = closed, Alarm = open. The following diagram depicts the pin configuration for the DB-9 connector. ChromaFlex Chassis Hardware Interface Manual 8-7

28 CHAPTER 8: INSTALLING THE CHASSIS 4. Insert each of the two AC or DC power supply modules into the rear panel slots. AC Unit: Connect the female end of the supplied AC power cord into the module s power inlet. Connect the male end of the power cord to the main power source receptacle. There is no power switch so the unit will be powered on once plugged in. Important Note: A six foot 3-pin plug NEMA 5-15P to IEC C13 18 AWG power cord is supplied with each power supply module. For connection to receptacles other than Type-B, replace the supplied cord with another IEC C13 18 AWG power cord with the desired plug. Note that the replacement requires connection to a 3-terminal mains supply outlet via a 3-terminal power cord for proper connection to the protective ground. DC Unit: Attach terminal lugs with #16 AWG or greater gauge wire to the -48 DC feeds, (A and B), ensuring proper color coding or polarity. Ideally, A and B feeds should be from independent power sources for redundancy. Connect the other end of the DC wires to the fuse panel after ensuring that the fuses are pulled. Reversing the polarity will not harm the unit over the short term, but is to be avoided if possible. Important Note: Mixing AC and DC power supplies is not recommended as load sharing will not perform properly. The dominate power supply, one with higher voltage (>10 mv), will consume 60 to 100% of the total chassis load. Consult with ATX s technical support for more information. See section 9 for detailed information on the AC and DC power supply modules. 5. The chassis is now ready for installing application modules. Please refer to each application module user guide for installing and activation instructions. 8-8 ChromaFlex Chassis Hardware Interface Manual

29 CHAPTER 9: POWER SUPPLY MODULES POWER SUPPLY MODULES 9. Power Supply Modules 9.1 AC Power Supply Description The AC power supply model number CF-PS-AC is a universal VAC module. Important Note: Always operate the chassis with both power supply modules installed and active to maintain proper airflow through the chassis. The modules operate in an active load share configuration for redundancy. A single module will power the chassis with any application module configuration without interruption in the event of a module failure. The module has a field-replaceable fan that is variable speed according to the internal chassis temperature. The fan is powered from the internal power rail so its operation is independent of the module. In the event of a module failure the fan will continue to operate powered by the alternate power module. Two LEDs provide a visual indication of the module and chassis status as follows: LED Function Value FAN Replaceable Fan Status Green = Normal PWR Power Supply Status & Chassis Temperature Red = Failure Green = Normal Red = Power supply failure, chassis high temperature or internal power supply fan failure 9.2 DC Power Supply Description The DC power supply model number CF-PS-DC accepts a conditioned DC voltage range of VDC. Important Note: Always operate the chassis with both power supply modules installed and active to maintain proper airflow through the chassis. ChromaFlex Chassis Hardware Interface Manual 9-1

30 CHAPTER 9: POWER SUPPLY MODULES The modules operate in an active load share configuration for redundancy. A single module will power the chassis with any application module configuration without interruption in the event of a module failure. The module has a field-replaceable fan that is variable speed according to the internal chassis temperature. The fan is powered from the internal power rail so its operation is independent of the module. In the event of a module failure the fan will continue to operate powered by the alternate power module. Two LEDs provide a visual indication of the module and chassis status as follows: LED Function Value FAN Replaceable Fan Status Green = Normal PWR Power Supply Status & Chassis Temperature Red = Failure Green = Normal Red = Power supply failure, chassis high temperature or internal power supply fan failure 9-2 ChromaFlex Chassis Hardware Interface Manual

31 CHAPTER 10: CONTROL MODULE DESCRIPTION CONTROL MODULE DESCRIPTION 10. Control Module Description The chassis controller contains the system software and provides the access for the user to provision and monitor the chassis and associated application modules. The controller is responsible for reporting the chassis related status and alarm events. The chassis related alarms are reflected on the front panel LED as follows: LED Function Value Status Power Supply, Temperature & Fan Status Green = Normal Red = Failure The RS-232 port provides an interface to set module parameters and view the status. For remote access an IP address must first be assigned to the controller module via CLI connected to the controller module front panel RS-232 port. The DB-9 I-Display connector is the connection point for the hand-held display controller which aids in setting module parameters and checking the status. See ChromaFlex Operation Manual for detailed instructions. ChromaFlex Chassis Hardware Interface Manual 10-1

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33 CHAPTER 11: PROVISIONING & MONITORING PROVISIONING & MONITORING 11. Provisioning & Monitoring The ChromaFlex chassis provides the ability for local provisioning along with local and remote monitoring of the ChromaFlex chassis configuration, individual module parameters, and any alarm status conditions. There are four ways to provision and monitor the ChromaFlex chassis and modules. 1. Utilizing the I-Display hand-held display unit connected directly to the ChromaFlex controller module. 2. Utilizing CLI commands while directly connected to the ChromaFlex control module or remotely via a Telnet session when the ChromaFlex chassis is networked by connecting to the chassis RJ-45 LAN Ethernet port. 3. Utilizing the web-based Graphical User Interface (GUI) while directly connected to the ChromaFlex RJ-45 LAN Ethernet port or remotely when the ChromaFlex chassis is networked by connecting to the chassis RJ-45 LAN Ethernet port. 4. Utilizing the SNMP Enterprise MIB attributes when the ChromaFlex chassis is networked by connecting to the chassis RJ-45 LAN Ethernet port and to the management network system. The following diagram demonstrates the connectivity options for provisioning and monitoring the ChromaFlex chassis. See ChromaFlex Operation Manual for detailed instruction on provisioning and monitoring the ChromFlex chassis with the I-Display, GUI application, CLI and SNMP MIB. ChromaFlex Chassis Hardware Interface Manual 11-1

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35 CHAPTER 12: TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING 12. Troubleshooting Condition Controller status LED and Power module PWR LED OFF (AC) Steps to Check 1. Verify that the power cord is plugged in. 2. Verify that the AC Outlet is functional. 3. Check the 4A fuse on the AC power input receptacle, replacing it if necessary. Controller status LED and Power module PWR LED OFF (DC) Controller status LED is Red Power supply module PWR LED is Red Power supply module FAN LED is Red Verify DC Feed is active and fuse is intact on fuse panel. Verify DC Feed is not reversed. Check the rear panel power supply module PWR and FAN LEDs for further indication of the issue. Utilize the GUI application, hand-held controller or CLI to check the chassis temperature and power supply for additional alarms. Indicates an issue with the power supply module. Utilize the GUI application, hand-held controller or CLI to check the chassis temperature and power supply for additional alarms. If the power supply is operational and the chassis temperature is normal it may indicate a failure of the power supply internal fan. Replace the module. Indicates a failure with the external fan. Check to see if the fan is operational and replace if necessary. The indicator will illuminate if the fan is running full speed and the ambient temperature is greater than 65 degrees Celsius. Please contact ATX (see Service & Support section) for any questions or clarification about the performance or monitoring aspects of the product. Thank you for using ATX s products, your satisfaction is our primary goal. ChromaFlex Chassis Hardware Interface Manual 12-1

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37 CHAPTER 13: SERVICE & SUPPORT SERVICE & SUPPORT 13. Service & Support 13.1 Contact ATX Networks Please contact ATX Technical Support for assistance with any ATX products. Optical Transport (ChromaFlex, I-HUB, Chromadigm, TranScend, COMPASS, ART) TECHNICAL SUPPORT Tel: (408) press 4 Fax: (408) opticalsupport@atxnetworks.com CUSTOMER SERVICE ATX Networks 5850 Hellyer Avenue San Jose, CA USA Tel: (408) press 4 Fax: (408) opticalsales@atxnetworks.com Web: Warranty Information All of ATX Networks products have a 1-year warranty that covers manufacturer s defects or failures. ChromaFlex Chassis Hardware Interface Manual 13-1

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