WT-1550-EM30

1550nm Externally Modulated Optical

Transmitter Operating Manual
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ...................................................................................................... - 1 -
Safety Instruction ...................................................................................................... - 2 -
1. Overview ............................................................................................................... - 3 -
1.1 About This Manual ...................................................................................... - 3 -
1.2 Product Description ..................................................................................... - 3 -
1.3 Product Applications .................................................................................... - 4 -
2. Technique Parameters ........................................................................................... - 5 -
2.1 Optical Parameters ....................................................................................... - 5 -
2.2 Model Test Indicators................................................................................... - 5 -
2.3 Test Condition .............................................................................................. - 6 -
2.4 Technical Data Sheet .................................................................................... - 6 -
3. Panel Interface and Menu System Description ..................................................... - 7 -
3.1 Front Panel ................................................................................................... - 7 -
3.1.1 Indicator Description ......................................................................... - 7 -
3.2 Rear Panel .................................................................................................... - 8 -
3.3 Power Module .............................................................................................. - 8 -
3.3.1 220V Power Module .......................................................................... - 8 -
3.3.2 48V Power Module ............................................................................ - 9 -
3.4 Menu Operation ........................................................................................... - 9 -
3.4.1 Main Menu ......................................................................................... - 9 -
3.4.2 Display Menu ................................................................................... - 10 -
3.4.3 Set Menu .......................................................................................... - 11 -
3.4.4 Alarm Menu ..................................................................................... - 12 -
3.4.5 AGC Mode ....................................................................................... - 12 -
3.4.6 MGC Mode ...................................................................................... - 12 -
3.4.7 Frequency Adjust ITU in DWDM ................................................... - 13 -
3.4.8 SBS Suppression Adjustment .......................................................... - 13 -
4. Installing the WT-1550-EM30 Optical Transmitter ............................................ - 14 -
4.1 Receiving and Inspecting ........................................................................... - 14 -
4.2 Precautions ................................................................................................. - 14 -
4.3 Mounting WT-1550-EM30 ........................................................................ - 15 -
4.3.1 Mounting the EM30 in the Rack ...................................................... - 15 -
4.3.2 Connecting the RF Cables ............................................................... - 15 -
4.3.3 Connecting the Optical Fiber Cables ............................................... - 15 -
4.3.4 Connecting the Ethernet Cable ........................................................ - 16 -
4.3.5 Connecting Power ............................................................................ - 16 -
5. Communication Setup......................................................................................... - 17 -
5.1 RS232 Communication Interface Description ........................................... - 17 -
5.2 Set up the Hyper Terminal ......................................................................... - 17 -
5.3 Operating Parameters Configuration ......................................................... - 19 -
5.4 Remote Monitoring: SNMP ....................................................................... - 22 -

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5.5 WEB Network Management ...................................................................... - 23 -

6. Maintenance and Troubleshooting ...................................................................... - 25 -
6.1 Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors............................................................... - 25 -
6.1.1 Cleaning Patch Cord or Pigtail Fiber Optical Connectors ............... - 25 -
6.2 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... - 26 -
6.3 After-sales Service Description .................................................................. - 27 -
6.4 Disclaimer .................................................................................................. - 27 -

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1. Overview

1.1 About This Manual

This instruction manual is a complete guide to install and operate the (1RU)
WT-1550-EM30 series 1550nm externally modulated optical transmitter. Please read
the entire manual before beginning installation.
This manual applies to WT-1550-EM30 series externally modulated optical
transmitter.
• Chapter 1 gives general information about the WT -1550-EM30 series 1550nm
externally modulated optical transmitter.
• Chapter 2 describes thecomplete technical specifications of WT-1550-EM30.
• Chapter 3 describes the front/rearpanel interfaces and menu system.
• Chapter 4 tells you how to install WT-1550-EM30 series externally modulated
optical transmitter.
• Chapter 5 tells you the communication setting of WT -1550-EM30.
• Chapter 6 describes maintenance and what to do in the event of problems.

1.2 Product Description

WT-1550-EM30 series optical transmitter is a 1550nm DFB laser externally

modulated transmitter. It is specially developed for the CATV signal that satisfies
HFC network, and the long-distance transmission of cable phone and cable data.

Working principle
WT-1550-EM30 series transmitter has 7 function modules: RF control, DFB laser,
optical modulator, SBS control, CSO control, communication/display control and
power supply.
Automatic gain control circuit (AGC) or manual gain control circuit (MGC)
amplifies the RF signal. AGC or MGC control makes the optical modulator maintain a
suitable input level. Use the detected RF root-meansquare(RMS)-total power to
calculate the optical modulation index(OMI).
In general we recommend using the AGC function, and special users can use the
MGC function to adjust the CNR/CSO/CTB performance indexes.
The core of transmitter is the optical modulator. The 1550nm signal input the
optical modulator, make the laser intensity changed follow the external RF signal
voltage, and then generate the AM optical signal.

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Stimulated Brillouin Scattering (SBS) occurs, when the optical input power is
greater than a certain threshold value. SBS generate the lower frequency
backscattered light which will attenuate the transmission light and return to the laser
while destroying its performance. Causing optical power fluctuation, generates large
noise, and seriously deteriorates the system carrier to noise ratio (CNR). To improve
the SBS threshold, WT-1550-EM30 series optical transmitter adopts SBS control
technology which is independent researched and developed by ourselves. The
threshold value can be set up to 19dBm.
The optical modulator has a two-way optical signal output. Parts of that signal
are routed to an InGaAs photodiode. This detection of the optical signal has two
functions:
1) Detect whether the laser is normal working. Once the output optical power is
2dB lower than standard power, alarm will be set off.
2) Detect CSO distortion to optimize the bias point of the optical modulator. For
working normal the detector circuit needs at least two carrier signal inputs with an
interval of 24MHz. There is a CSO initialization program in the boot process. If the
CSO install failed, the RF indicator will flash red, see details in 6.2 Troubleshooting.

Block Diagram

1.3 Product Applications

• High -performance long-distance transmission

• High -power distribution network
• Redundancy loop architecture
• FTTx network
• RFOG application
• DWDM network

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2. Technique Parameters

2.1 Optical Parameters

Item Unit Value

Optical Wavelength nm 1545 1560 (or specified by the user)
Side-mode Suppression ratio dB >30
Relative Intensity Noise dB/Hz <-160
Wavelength Adjustment
GHz +/-50GHz
Range
Optical Power dBm 2*7, 2*8, 2*9, 2*10
SBS Threshold Value dBm +13 +19 (Continuously adjustable)
Laser Linewidth MHz 0.3

2.2 Model Test Indicators

Test Model C42 D59 D84 D84

Channel Plan CENELEC42 PAL D59 PAL D84 PAL D
Channel Number
42/0/0 59/0/0 84/0/0 30/0/48
TV/FM/QAM64
Bandwidth Noise 5 5 5 5
CNR Tx/Rx 55.5 54.0 52.5 54.5
CNR Link 1 55.0 53.5 52.0 54.0
CNR Link 2 53.0 52.5 50.5 52.5
CNR Link 3 50.5 50.5 49.0 51.0
CSO Tx/Rx and Link 1 64 65 65 70
CSO Link 2 63 65 65 70
CSO Link 3 62 64 63 65
CTB 65 65 65 68

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2.3 Test Condition

First Second Second

First stage SBS
paragraph stage paragraph RX
EDFA (dBm)
fiber length EDFA fiber length
Tx/Rx No No No no 0dBm 13.5
Link 1 No 35km no no 0dBm 13.5
Link 2 16dBm 65km no no 0dBm 16
Link 3 13dBm 50km 13dBm 50km 0dBm 13.5
Rx with 8 pA/ÖHz input noise current density; EDFA with 5dB noise figure; RF input level at 80
dBμV / TV channel ;

2.4 Technical Data Sheet

Item Unit Technical Parameters

RF range MHz 47 1003
RF flatness dB +/-0.75
RF return loss dB >16
RF input impedance Ω 75
RF input connector type F type
Rated input level dBµV 80
Input level range dBµV 78~96 (AGC mode, modulating signal)
AGC control range dB +3 -3
MGC adjustable range dB 0~15
Optical connector SC/APC, FC/APC
Operating temperature °C -5 45
Storage temperature °C -30 +70
Power Source 90265V AC
V
Specification 3672VD C
Consumption W ≤60
Dimension mm 483(L) × 455(W) × 44(H)
Total Weight kg 5.5

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3. Panel Interface and Menu System Description

3.1 Front Panel

RF modulation degree
1 Power indicator 2 AGC indicator 3
indicator
4 Laser indicator 5 LCD 6 ESC key
7 UP key 8 DOWN key 9 Enter key
RF input port (or on the Optical output interface A (or
10 -20dB RF input test port 11 12
rear panel, optional) on the rear panel, optional)
Optical output interface B (or
13
on the rear panel, optional)

3.1.1 Indicator Description

One power supply LED yellow

Power indicator
Two power supplies LED green
AGC mode LED green
AGC indicator
MGC mode LED off
RF modulation degree Normal LED green
indicator Abnormal LED flash red
Bias current, cooling current and
LED green
output power are all normal
Laser indicator At least one of bias current,
cooling current and output power LED flash red
is abnormal

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3.2 Rear Panel

1 Ground stud 2 Power module 3 Fan

RF input port (or on the front
4 5 RS232 interface 6 LAN interface
panel, optional)
Optical output interface A (or Optical output interface B (or
7 8
on the front panel, optional) on the front panel, optional)

3.3 Power Module

3.3.1 220V Power Module

1 Mounting screws 2 220V power outlet 3 Fuse

4 Power switch

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3.3.2 48V Power Module

1 Mounting screws 2 + Positive terminal block 3 - Negative terminal block

3.4 Menu Operation

3.4.1 Main Menu

Displayed parameters Comments

Boot display

1.Disp Parameters Menu one: Display parameters

2.Set Parameters Menu two: Set parameters
3.Alarm Status Menu three: Alarm status

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3.4.2 Display Menu

Displayed Displayed
Comments Comments
parameters parameters
Laser Output Output optical power +24V Read: +24V monitor voltage
Laser Bias Laser current +12V Read: +12V monitor voltage
RF CSO CSO monitor voltage -12V Read: -12V monitor voltage
Laser Cooling Cooling current LASER Laser status
SBS Module
OMI(rms) Total modulation degree SBS module temperature
Temp
RF Mode RF control mode BOX Temp Overall temperature
AGC Adjusted value with AGC mode MCU Temp MCU temperature
MGC Adjusted value with MGC mode S/N Serial number
+5V Read: +5V monitor voltage Version Version number
-5V Read: -5V monitor voltage Work Time: Work time

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3.4.3 Set Menu

Displayed parameters Comments Remarks

Set RF MODE Set RF control mode MGC and AGC two modes selectable
Adjustable range 0~15dB with MGC mode
Set AGC Set MGC Set RF adjusted value
Adjustable range -3~+3dB with AGC mode
Set SBS Suppression Set SBS value Range 13~19dBm, 0.5dB stepping
Set ITU Set optical wavelength Range ±50GHz
Set Channel Distance Set channel distance 6MHz, 7MHz, 8MHz
Set LASER Set laser status ON/OFF
Set IP Address Set IP address
Set Mask Set subnet mask
Set Gateway Set gateway
Set Trap1 Address Set trap1 address
Set Trap2 Address Set trap2 address
Set Buzzer Alarm Set buzzer alarm ON/OFF
Restore Factory Cfg Restore factory settings

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3.4.4 Alarm Menu

The displayed alarm content Comment

RF IN Status HIGHL OW The RF input signal is high (low)
Laser Bais HIGHL OW The laser bias current is high (low)
Laser TEC HIGH The laser cooling current is high
OutPutPower Status HIGHL OW The output optical power is high (low)
-5V Status HIGHL OW The -5V voltage is high (low)
+5V Status HIGHL OW The +5V voltage is high (low)
+12V Status HIGHL OW The +12V voltage is high (low)
-12V Status HIGHL OW The -12V voltage is high (low)
+24V Status HIGHL OW The +24V voltage is high (low)
Laser OFF The laser is off
CSO Initialization failed The CSO initialization is failed
Power invalid LEFTR IGHT The left (right) power is invalid

3.4.5 AGC Mode

This mode is the recommended mode and also the standard operation.
The optical transmitter will automatically adjust to the optimal gain while the input
level is in the working range (see the technical data sheet). And the specified OMI
(rms) modulation index will be automatic gain control.

3.4.6 MGC Mode

Special users, who need to adjust system CNR/CSO/CTB performance indexes to

satisfy the specified requirements, can use this mode. The amplification gain
attenuation range 0-15dB.
(Not recommend).

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3.4.7 Frequency Adjust ITU in DWDM

To help DWDM applications, WT-1550-EM30 can adjust optical wavelength. The

adjustable range is ±100GHz, 50GHz stepping. The button on the front panel or the
Ethernet interface will complete the adjustment.
λ=c/f, c is the speed of light. It is the constant value.
c=299792458m/s, f is the frequency, its unit is Hz; eg frequency 193400GHZ, the
corresponding wavelength is 1550.12nm.
In the 1545-1560nm band, the frequency distance and the wavelength distance is very
similar to linear relationship.
50GHz frequency distance reflects to wavelength is very approximate to 0.4nm width;
As the same, 100GHz frequency distance reflects to wavelength is very approximate
to 0.8nm width.

3.4.8 SBS Suppression Adjustment

SBS value is very important in 1550nm long-distance transmission system. Stable

continuous coherent light source, add +6 dBm optical power in the standard single
mode fiber may occur SBS phenomenon. Ultrahigh SBS threshold will reduce CNR
and CSO low-frequency indicators.
High SBS threshold will also influence self phase modulation (SPM) and reduce
high-frequency CSO indicator.
When meet the conditions, as far as possible to use a low threshold SBS.

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4. Installing the WT-1550-EM30 Optical Transmitter

4.1 Receiving and Inspecting

As you unpack your unit, inspect the shipping container and equipment for damage.
Save the shipping material for future use. If the container or the equipment is
damaged, notify both the freight carrier and us.

CAUTION: To protect yourself from potential injury and to protect the

equipment from further damage, do not perform any
operational tests if the equipment appears to be damaged.

4.2 Precautions

Heed the following precautions when working with the WT-1550-EM30.

Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to
Warning the power source.
Avant de brancher le système sur la source
Attention
d'alimentation,consulter les directives d'installation.
Vor dem Anschließen des Systems an die Stromquelle die
Warnung
Installationsanweisungen lesen.

The plug-socket combination must be accessible at all times,

Warning because it serves as the main disconnecting device.
La combinaison de prise de courant doit être accessible à tout
Attention moment parce qu'elle fait office de système principal de
déconnexion.
Mit Wechselstrom betriebenes Modell: Der Netzstecker muss
Warnung
jederzeit leicht zugänglich sein.

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4.3 Mounting WT-1550-EM30

4.3.1 Mounting the EM30 in the Rack

Mounting the EM30 in the standard 19 inch equipment rack:

1. Place the equipment in the rack.
2. Use four screws fixed the mounting lug on the WT-1550-EM30 front panel to the
rack.
3. Reliably ground the equipment. The ground terminal is on the rear panel.
4. Visually inspect each key (button) on the front panel to ensure that it is not trapped
under the edge of its hole. If a key is trapped, tap the key to enable it to move freely.

4.3.2 Connecting the RF Cables

Verify the RF input F connector type according to the ordering information, then
screw on the matched RF cable.

4.3.3 Connecting the Optical Fiber Cables

WT-1550-EM30 has two output optical connectors.

DANGER: The fiber carries invisible laser radiation. AVOID DIRECT

EXPOSURE TO BEAM. Never operate the unit with a
broken fiber or with a fiber connector disconnected.

1. Verify the matched WT-1550-EM30 fiber cable connector type according to the
ordering information.
2. Verify that the fiber cable connector has been cleaned properly. If the fiber cable
connector needs to be cleaned, follow the cleaning procedure outlined in “Cleaning
Patch Cord or Pigtail Fiber Optical Connectors”.
3. Verify that the WT-1550-EM30 optical connector has not been exposed to any
contamination.
NOTE: Any contamination of optical connector can significantly degrade
optical link performance. This degradation will most likely
manifest itself as poor signal-to-noise (SNR) performance.
4. Note to butt the nick of the connectors and align them accordingly.

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4.3.4 Connecting the Ethernet Cable

You can connect the WT-1550-EM30 to your TCP/IP network in order to monitor and
control the transmitter remotely. After you complete the installation procedures
described in this chapter, you can use a network management system (NMS) to
monitor and control the WT-1550-EM30.
To connect the WT-1550-EM30, you must use a shielded and grounded Category 5
Ethernet cable.
To connect the Ethernet cable:
1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the transmitter’s RJ -45 Ethernet port and to your
TCP/IP network. The Ethernet port is on the built-in transponder of the transmitter.
2. Verify that the green Link LED is illuminated, indicating that there is a connection.
The Link LED is above the Ethernet port on the rear panel.

4.3.5 Connecting Power

The WT-1550-EM30 is available in an AC power model or DC power model. After

mounting the WT-1550-EM30 in a rack, follow the power connection procedure
below for the model that you are installing.
The AC-powered WT-1550-EM30 has two optional power supplies 110V and 220V:
110V power supply has two 110 VAC (50/60 Hz) input connector that requires input
voltage from 90 to 130 VAC, at 50 to 60 Hz single phase. The AC power plug is
located on the rear panel.
220V power supply has two 220 VAC (50/60 Hz) input connector that requires input
voltage from 150 to 265 VAC, at 50 to 60 Hz single phase. The AC power plug is
located on the rear panel.
The DC-powered WT-1550-EM30 has two -48 VDC input connectors that require
input voltage from -36 to -72 VDC. The DC input connectors are located on the rear
panel.
Turn on the power source. It takes about 60 seconds for all systems to operate. When
connect one power supply, the power indicator is yellow; when connect two power
supplies, the power indicator is green.

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5. Communication Setup

5.1 RS232 Communication Interface Description

Adopt DB9 standard connector, the pin definitions as follow:

1: No Connect
2: TX
3: RX
4: No Connect
5: GND
6: No Connect
7: No Connect
8: No Connect
9: No Connect
The serial communication uses the standard NRZ form, 1 starts bit, 8 data bits, 1
stop bit and the baud rate is 38400.

5.2 Set up the Hyper Terminal

If you have not setup the Hyper Terminal in your Windows system, follow the steps:
Click “start menu program accessory communication Hyper Terminal”:
This results in the following screen:

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Then you input your connection name, such as “SNMP38400”a nd choose the serial
port to connect with your equipment. As follows:

ows:
Press the “OK” button shows the configuration page of serial port. As foll

Change the serial port configuration to 38400-baud rate, 8 data bits, no parity bit, 1
stop bit, no data flow control, press the OK”
“ button, you have set up the Windows
serial port Hyper Terminal.

You can click “file save” menu to save this configuration of Hyper Terminal for
later using.

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5.3 Operating Parameters Configuration

Under the condition of power off, use the serial port lines to connect the RS232 port
with the computer port. Open the Windows Hyper Terminal which you have set up.
Then turn on the power, you will see the page as follows. Enter the password to enter
the configuration interface.

Enter the password, display the following screen:

You can input your command in this page, and then configure the operating parameter
of the application program.

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System supports the following commands:

help List internal commands of the system;
ethcfg Configure the Ethernet operating parameters;
settrap Configure the aim host IP address of the SNMP Trap;
community Configure the SNMP group name;
List List system default parameters or user updated parameters;
Restore Restore the factory default values;
Specific using as follows

help
This command shows current application program version, program name and the
internal commands list of the system as follows:

You can also use the “help” command to show help information of other commands,
such as “help ethcfg” ethcfg’s help information appears as follows:

ethcfg
This command configures the Ethernet parameters, including IP address, subnet mask

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and gateway. You can refer to the help information for its using.
settrap
This command shows or modifies the aim host IP address list of the SNMP Trap,
IP address of 0.0.0.0 and 255.255.255.255 don’t exist. SNMP Trap does not send to
these two addresses.

community
This command configures the read-only group name and read-write group name.
“Group name” is the concept of SNMP agreement like the password. Use the
command “community ro” to configure the read-only, and “community rw” for the
read-write. For example, input “community rw public”, “public” is the read-write
group name. The group name for read-only and read-write are both “public” as the
equipment default setting from factory.

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5.4 Remote Monitoring: SNMP

LAN communication interface

Adopt RJ45 standard connector, the pin definitions as follow:

1: TX+
2: TX-
3: RX+
4: No Connect
5: No Connect
6: RX-
7: No Connect
8: No Connect
A: Green indicator flashing means that the LAN port is sending data.
B: Yellow indicator means that the network connection is normal.

SNMP basic background

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is an application layer protocol.
It makes the management information between network devices exchange easier. It is
part of the TCP / IP protocol group. SNMP enables the end-users to manage network
performance, find and solve network problems, and arrange for future network
upgrades.
Management Information Base (MIB) is the organized hierarchical information
set. Use SNMP to visit these MIB. They are composed of manageable information,
and identified by the object identifier.

SNMP
Transmitter configuration of network communication
When the transmitter initial work, the IP address and gateway are in the default
state, you need to configure them. The configuration of initial state can be achieved
through the RS-232 interface or the front panel keys. Other configurations see our 5.5
WEB Network Management section.

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