Free-Space Optical

Transmission rates

100 - 1448 Mbps (datarate-transparent and reclocked)
Clocked datarates: Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, OC-3/STM-1, OC-12/STM-4, 1064 Mbps, 270 Mbps

Operational range

3 dB/km clear air: 400 m to 5300 m (1310 ft to 3.3 mi)
10 dB/km extreme rain: 400 m to 2325 m (1310 ft to 1.4 mi)

Laser output power

640 mW (4 transmitters at 160 mW)

Free-space wavelength

1550 nm

Transmitter type

Directly modulated laser diode

Receive aperture

20cm (8 in) diameter

Mechanical / Electrical / Environmental

Operating temperature

-40 to 60°C (-40 to 140°F)

Solar filters

2 spatial, 2 spectral

Pointing stability

120 km/h (75 mp/h) operating,
>160 km/h (100 mp/h) survivability

Environmental seal

Water-tight, IP66 and NEMA-4 rated

Dimensions (W*H*D)

Cm: 41 x 41 x 46 (in: 16 x 16 x 18)

Weight

Optical Head: 20kg (44 lbs);
PCA: 8 kg (17 lbs); Yoke: 8 kg (17 lbs)

Optional AC

Nominal: -48v DC; Operational range: -40v to -57v

Input voltage

External AC supply available, 85 - 260 VAC (50/60 Hz)

Power consumption

Transceiver: 55 watts, max
Heaters: 200 watts, max

Carrier-Class Reliability and Durability

Interior heating

To 30°C (86°F) prevents optics fogging, snow/sleet accumulation

Laser cooling

Active solid state cooling to 35°C (95ºF), even in desert conditions

Redundant transmitters

4 independent lasers, drivers, coolers and cooler controllers

Adaptive power control

Adjusts laser power to changing weather conditions

Power supply

Carrier-grade, 2 million hour MTBF for DC

Structure

Cast aluminum housing, yoke & mount

Service life

15 years

Fiber-0ptic Interface

Interface type

SM or MM fiber, SC terminated

Fiber xmtr wavelength

1310 nm nominal (1280 nm to 1335 nm)

Fiber rcvr wavelength

1310 nm nominal (1280 nm to 1335 nm)

Fiber xmtr output power

-11 dBm (min), -3 dBm (max)

Fiber rcvr input power

-20 dBm (min), -3 dBm (max)

Element Management and Control

Management interface

Serial (DB9 or RJ-45) and 10baseT

SNMP

Embedded v.1 Agent

GUI control program

SONAbeam™ Terminal Controller - STC

Key parameters monitored

Receive signal strength
Power supply currents and voltages
Laser currents
Laser power (APC levels)
Laser temperatures
Internal temperature and humidity
Clock recovery / sync status
Network interface signal status

Historical logging

Internal data and event logging

Certifications and Classifications

USA

Canada

International

Laser safety

CDRH 21 CFR 1040 inlcuding Laser Notice 50, Class 1M

ANSI Z136.1 & Z136.6, Class 1

CDRH 21 CFR 1040 inlcuding Laser Notice 50, Class 1M

IEC 60825-1 Class 1M

EMC

FCC - Part 15

ICES - 003

EN55022 - emissions
EN55024 - immunity

Electrical safety

UL 60950

CSA 60950

EN60950
(CB scheme)