ACE8 Node
The ACE8 optical node platform is a small and cost efficient node with intelligent features. Besides cutting edge technology, the node offers flexibility and usability for deep fibre networks.
ACE8 is an intelligent node with one active output, which may be split internally in two. It offers a high output level (Umax 112 QAM/114 dBμV) and supports 1.2 GHz downstream and up to 204 MHz upstream frequencies.
Features at a glance:
- Automatic alignment of both downstream and upstream
- 1.2 GHz GaN hybrid technology
- 204 MHz upstream
- Wide range of upstream laser technologies available
- Efficient surge and ESD protection
- Electrical level and slope controls
- Electrically activated output splitting for two outputs
- Power supply with PFC
- With a transponder plug-in module:
- CATVisor / HMS or DOCSIS remote connection
- Remote ingress switch control
- ALC with fully user programmable pilots
- Downstream spectrum analyser
- Upstream signal quality monitoring with automatic ingress control
- True plug-and-play with single pushbutton alignment
- Return path pilot generator (AC6992)
Easy management even on the site
PSU with active power factor correction
True plug-and play
Integrated fibre organiser
High performance
Automatic alignment
Sleek, yet robust
Product Specifications
Downstream signal path
Light wavelength
1290…1610 nm
Optical input power range
-7…0 dBm
Frequency range
54…1218 MHz
Return loss
18 dB
Gain limited output level
119 dBμV
Input gain control
0…-20 dB
Interstage gain control
0…-19 dB
Slope control
0…18 dB
Flatness
±0.5 dB
Group delay
2 ns
Test point
-20 dB
Transponder connection
-19 dB
Noise current density
6.0 pA/√Hz
Umax(138 QAM channels) @ 1.2 GHz
111.5 dBμV
CTB 41 channels
117.0 dBμV
CSO 41channels
118.0 dBμV
Upstream signal path
Frequency range
5… 204 MHz
Return loss
18 dB
Ingress switching
0/-6/< -45 dB
Input level
57 dBμV
OMI adjustment
0…-20 dB
OMI test point
-5 dB
Transponder connection
-37 dB
General
Power consumption
22 W
Supply voltages
27…65 / 45…90 / 100…130 / 205…255 VAC
Maximum current feed through
7 A / port
Hum modulation
70 dB
Optical connectors
SC/APC, FC/APC, E-2000
Output connectors
PG11
Test point connectors
F female
Dimensions (h x w x d)
170 (200) mm x 230 mm x 90 mm
7″(8″) x 9″ x 3.52″
7″(8″) x 9″ x 3.52″
Weight
2.3 kg, (5 lbs)
Operating temperature
-40…+55 °C, (-40…131 °F)
Class of enclosure
IP67, (IP54 if the pressure plug is removed)
Safety
EN60728-11/EN62368-1, UL62368-1
EMC
EN50083-2 (IEC60728-2), FCC part 15
ESD
4 kV
Surge
6 kV (EN 60728-3)
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