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Headend Optical Transport
OmniStar Equipment Shelf [AM-OMNI-HSG-*]


FEATURES


Universal chassis allows user configuration flexibility
AC and DC powering options
Power redundancy capable
Integrated status monitoring and remote network management capability
Accepts front panel plug-in modules with Plug-n-Play operation
Increased operational density per rack unit space (8 Active modules in 5 RU
space)


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DESCRIPTION

OmniStar, the next generation of Cableoptics headend products, is a fiber optic signal transmission
platform that supports advanced Broadband Hybrid Fiber/Coax Telecommunications Systems requiring
improved headend laser density and modular flexibility. The OmniStar system offers a solution for the
next generation of broadband network applications where increasingly smaller node sizes and
deployment of point-to-point lasers require optimal headend or central office space. The OmniStar
system provides a compact rack-mount optical platform solution for complete two-way broadband
transmission.


APPLICATION
OmniStar design incorporates a printed circuit board backplane providing easy plug-in interface to a
Serial Peripheral Interface bus (SPI). The SPI bus distributes power and control signals to eight
universal module slots within the unit. Additionally there are two slots dedicated for AC or DC
powering options (120/240 Vac or -48 Vdc). An eleventh slot in the chassis is dedicated to the unit's
microprocessor controller or Control Module (CM). A separate rear panel houses the AC or DC input
power connection, and remote connector interface. The use of shared resources within the chassis allows
for configuration flexibility, improving the overall cost effectiveness of the OmniStar system. Based on
application requirements, the OmniStar system can be configured with power supply options and any
variation of laser transmitters, receivers, or a series of other modules available in the near future.

Specifications

Headend Optical Transport OmniStar Equipment Shelf[AM-OMNI-HSG-*]

Dimensions
AM-OMNI-HSG/5/*
(5 RU Configuration)
8.75" H x 19" W x 17"D (22.2 cm x 48.3 cm x
43.2 cm)
AM-OMNI-HSG/5/*/FAN
(5 RU with fans)
8.75" H x 19" W x 17"D (22.2 cm x 48.3 cm x
43.2 cm)
Weight
AM-OMNI-HSG/5/* 14 lbs (6.4 kgs)
AM-OMNI-HSG/5/*/FAN 16 lbs (7.3 kgs)
5 RU configuration fully loaded (1) 40.75 lbs (18.48 kgs) approx.
Environmental
Operating Temperature Range 0 to 50 (+32 to 122F)
0 to 25C (No Fans Required)
Storage Temperature Range -40 to 80 (-40 to 176F)
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Fans, AM-OMNI-HSG/5/*/FAN only 4 fans @ 22 cfm each
User Interface
Communications Port RS-485 Interface, In and Out, RJ-11 (off-set latch)
Alarm Relay Contact closure, 250 mA/40 Vac or Vdc Max.
RF Connectors F-Type, floating barrel, 5 per module slot
Powering
AC Input Voltage (Auto-sensing) 95 - 264 Vac @ 47 - 63 Hz (120/220 Vac
application) requires an AC Power Input Unit
(PIU/AC) sub-assembly
DC Input Voltage 40 - 56 Vdc (-48 Vdc application) requires a DC
Power Input Unit (PIU/DC) sub-assembly

(1) Based on fully loaded shelf with PS/AC, 8 laser modules, and control
module.

Specifications subject to change without notice.


For more information: call 1-888-436-4678

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