ACE3 Amplifier
The ACE3 is an intelligent broadband amplifier for DOCSIS® 3.1 capable networks. Equipped with several intelligent features, the ACE3 enables the use of higher modulation schemes in your network and is a nice fit for future-proof network upgrades and installations.
The ACE3 is an intelligent amplifier with one active output with a forward gain up to 44 dB. It offers a high output level (CTB/CSO 116.5/118 dBμV) and supports 1.2 GHz/204 MHz bandwidth. Remote monitoring and control is possible via either DOCSIS or HMS/CATVisor protocol.
Always in control
PSU with active power factor correction
Easy upgrading
Easy management even on the site
Product Specifications
Downstream signal path (values with diples filters)
Frequency range
85…1218 MHz
Return loss
18 dB
Maximum gain
44 dB
Input gain control
-20…0 dB
Input slope control
-13…20 dB
Input cable simulator
-13 dB
Interstage gain control
-15…0 dB
Nominal interstage slope
13 dB
Interstage slope control
8…18 dB
Pivot frequency selection
1.0/1.2 GHz
Flatness
±0.5 dB
Group delay
2 ns
Test point
-20 dB
Transponder connection
-19 dB
Noise figure
8.5 dB
Umax(112 QAM channels) @1.0 GHz
111.5 dBμV
Umax(138 QAM channels) @1.2 GHz
108.5 dBμV
TCP (MER 42 dB)
69 dBmV
CTB 41 channels
116.5 dBμV
CSO 41 channels
118.0 dBμV
Upstream signal path (values with diplex filters)
Frequency range
5… 204 MHz
Return loss
18 dB
Maximum gain
28 dB
Ingress switching
0 / -6 / < -40 dB
Gain control
0…28 dB
Slope control
0…15 dB
Flatness
± 0.5 dB
Transponder connection
-37 dB
Noise figure
6.5 dB
General
Supply voltage
27…65 / 40…90 / 100…130 VAC / 205…255 VAC
Power consumption (65 / 230 V AC)
23 W
Maximum current feed through
7 A/port
Hum modulation
70 dB
Resistance for remote current
25 mΩ / port
Input/Output connectors
PG11 (several adaptors available)
Test point connectors
F female
Local service port connector
USB mini-B
Dimensions (h x w x d)
170 (200) mm x 230 mm x 90 mm, (7″ (8″) x 9″ x 3.5″)
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)
Environmental (salt mist, cyclic)
IEC 60068-2-52, severity 1
Safety
EN60728-11 / EN62368-1, UL62368-1
EMC
EN50083-2 (IEC60728-2), FCC part 15
ESD
4 kV
Surge
6 kV (EN 60728-3)