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8. Outdoor Enclosures – ODE-A4 range
8. Outdoor Enclosures – ODE-A4 range
The range replaces the classic ODE-A enclosure and, like their predecessor, the enclosures can be used for permanent fixed installations or for rapid field deployment of mobile systems.
The enclosures are designed for ViaLiteHD Blue OEMs, have external connections and come in standard configurations for Satcom and GPS. All versions include:
- IP65 and NEMA 4 rated (weatherproof and suitable for harsh environments)
- 1-4 RF channels (Blue OEMs)
- Space for additional accessories and internal RF over fiber links
- Lightweight, small form factor
- External weatherproof fiber and power connections
- Wall and pole-mount accessories available
- Dual redundant power supplies
- AC & DC versions available
- CE approved and EMC compatible
- PSU alarm feed to indoor unit option
- Heater and solar-shield options for extreme climates
- 5-year warranty
ODEA-A4 GPS
The GPS model can be used to bring GPS/GNSS signals into buildings for time servers, base stations, test equipment or rebroadcasting. It is typically used at data centres, mines and tunnels, secure Government buildings/sensitive compartmented information facilities (SCIFs), locations without clear-sky access to GPS signals.
- Connect 1-4 GPS antennas
- Can supply 5/12 volts for GPS antenna powering
- Weatherproof N-Type RF connectors
- Quad weatherproof fiber connector for plug and play installation
- External weatherproof power connector
- Lightning protection options
ODEA-A4 VSAT
With L-Band links, the ODE-A4 VSAT is a cost-effective solution for connecting VSAT terminals remotely over fiber. Typically used by Satcom, Telemetry and Government/Defence markets where the VSAT antenna is positioned over 300 ft away from the terminal.
The enclosure is ideal for use with the ViaLite 1U Rack Chassis as a turnkey VSAT RF over fiber system.
- Houses up and down L-Band Links
- LNB and BUC power options
- Available as a Satellite IF 70-140 MHz link setup
- Weatherproof 50 Ohm N-Type RF connectors
- Optional weatherproof 75 Ohm F-Type connectors
- MTP or Quad weatherproof fiber connector for plug and play installation
- External weatherproof power connector
- Lightning protection options
ODE-A4 Quad LNB
Designed for connecting single-channel and Quad-LNBs for RF over fiber interfacility links. Typical markets include Government for receive-only applications, Satcom, TV Receive Only (TVRO) and Telemetry.
- Houses 1-4 L-Band Blue OEM transmitters
- LNB power options
- Lightweight and compact size allows for the enclosure to be fitted to the rear of the antenna
- Available as a Satellite IF 70-140 MHz link setup
- Weatherproof 50 Ohm N-Type RF connectors
- Optional weatherproof 75 Ohm F-Type connectors
- Quad or MTP weatherproof fiber connector for plug and play installation
- External weatherproof power connector
- Lightning protection options
ODE-A4 configurable
This enclosure can be configured to house any ViaLiteHD Blue OEM RF over fiber links, including: UHF/VHF 10 MHz-1 GHz, Timing & Reference, Wideband 10 MHz-3 GHz and Ultra Wideband 2 kHz-4.2 GHz depending on requirements.
- Any ViaLite RF over fiber link configuration available
- Weatherproof N-Type RF connectors
- MTP weatherproof fiber connector for plug and play installation
- External weatherproof power connector
- Lightning protection options
7. Outdoor Enclosures – ODE-MINI
The new ViaLiteHD ODE-MINI is a compact and versatile outdoor enclosure with a good deal of features for its size. It can house one or two Blue or Yellow OEM Links, which can be any ViaLite RF band to 4.2 GHz, or a C-Band Link up to 7.5 GHz. Options include: Site Controller with fully integrated SNMP, Mini Ethernet Switch and LNA/B Power. The enclosure is class leading for its size and cost.
- Smallest enclosure
- Optional Site Controller with SNMP management
- Optional 3 port mini Ethernet switch
- Quick connect quad fiber
- Optional dual redundant PSU
- 5-year warranty
The ODE-MINI is cast aluminium and has an ingress protection rating of IP65. It is lightweight and dish-mountable.
The enclosure can house:
- L-Band up and downlink
- C-Band RX or TX module (OEM format only)
- SNMP monitoring & control
- 3 port mini Ethernet switch.
The enclosure is typically installed on a rooftop or at an antenna hub, especially is restricted spaces, where RF and other services are transmitted over optical fiber to a remote equipment room.
Ideal for broadcast applications:
- L-Band version for flyaway antennas etc.
- GPS version for connection to Video Sync Pulse Generators (SPGs) or precision network timers
- Neutrik power and optical connectors for fast Outside Broadcast (OB) deployment
- Dual redundant power supply design for OB communications reliability
- IP65 rated and wide environmental specification for tough production conditions
1. Blue2 Link
1. Blue2 Link
ViaLite‘s RF over fiber Blue2 Link is a dual-solution OEM which can be setup as 2x transmitters, 2x receivers or a transceiver, as required. The link is available in all ViaLite frequency bands from 2 kHz-4.2 GHz, including ViaLite‘s extended L-Band HTS.
- Dual Tx, Rx or Transceiver
- External PSU
- 50 or 75 ohm
- Available with 15-Way or 9-Way D Type connector
- FC/APC or SC/APC options
- Optional WDM for single fiber connection
- I²C programmable using the developer kit
- All ViaLiteHD RF bands available
- 5-year warranty
The Blue2’s compact design means it can be used in existing customer equipment or easily fitted in smaller spaces. It is well used in broadcast applications.
5. C-Band 3.4-7.1 GHz (500 MHz – 7.5 GHz)
5. C-Band 3.4-7.1 GHz (500 MHz – 7.5 GHz)
ViaLite‘s new C-Band RF over fiber link covers 3.4 – 7.1 GHz, and has a full operational range of 500 MHz – 7.5 GHz. The range includes the ITU-R radio regulations frequency for fixed satellite – earth to space (7.075 GHz). The link is available as a rack chassis card or new purple OEM module.
By removing the need to down-convert signals to an IF band, the link cuts running costs and reduces overall system costs. It can also boost reliability as there are fewer components in a system. The OEM module has also been designed to use minimal power, resulting in lower running costs and total cost of ownership.
- C-Band 3.4 – 7.1 GHz
- Full frequency range covered by link is 500 MHz – 7.5 GHz
- No IF down conversion needed
- Up to 50 km range
- Rack chassis card or OEM module
- SNMP monitoring & control available with the rack chassis card
- 5-year warranty
The ViaLiteHD C-Band Link is suitable for Satcom, Broadcast, Weather Radar, Wireless CCTV (5 GHz products), Telemetry and Defence applications.
It is used to transport C-Band signals from dishes to:
- Ground-station control rooms
- Broadcasters in the field
- Broadcast headends
- Outdoor broadcast trucks
- Weather radar
The C-Band Link is available in two formats, each housing either the Tx or Rx module.
- Single rack chassis card
A fully populated 19” 3U ViaLiteHD rack chassis supports up to 26 links and accepts 13 RF cards, plus an SNMP card and dual power supply modules. A 1U chassis accepts three RF cards or two RF cards with an SNMP card.
- Purple OEM Module
A new purple OEM module has been designed and manufactured for C-Band Links to be built into equipment or for stand-alone use. This module is similar in outward design to ViaLite‘s Blue2 module.
2. Green OEM Link
2. Green OEM Link
The Green OEM Link (previously known as the Broadcast module), is a form-fit and function replacement for ViaLite’s DVB-T and UHF/VHF Classic OEM links.
The Green module has exceptionally low power usage at just Tx – 1.1 W and Rx – 0.8 W. This reduced power consumption is particularly important within the broadcast market, with wireless mics and cameras typically being battery-powered. The lower consumption means cheaper, smaller and lighter batteries with a shorter battery life can be used.
- Single Tx or Rx
- 100 to 1000MHz
- Plug-in replacement for ViaLite Classic
- <1W (low power consumption)
- 87 x 46 x 19.6 mm with mounting plate
- For Wireless Cameras or Microphones
- 5 year warranty
Connection Kits
Connection Kits
ViaLite offers four different Connection Kits for Blue OEM Links and Blue2 Links. These kits can be used to easily integrate ViaLite links with customer equipment.
The kits include:
- BNC connectors; widely used in the Broadcast market.
- Fiber adapter(s) that convert SC/PC to ST/PC, as commonly used in the Broadcast market.
- An electrical Y-cable which allows powering of the link, and additional power injection for external equipment, via the RF pin. This cable can also be used to enable the transmission of serial-data over the link
- 5 year warranty
3. DVB-T Fiber Optic Link
3. DVB-T Fiber Optic Link
- Suitable for all modulation types
- Operation independent of data format
- Ultra-wide dynamic range means wireless cameras can roam freely without problems caused by signal variance
- Inherently low phase noise
- Suitable for almost any type of analogue or digital signal modulation including FM and QPSK
- Automatic gain control mode maintains constant power output
- 5 year warranty
6. DWDM, WDM & CWDM Multiplexing
6. DWDM, WDM & CWDM Multiplexing
The ViaLite range of WDM, CWDM and DWDM products allow multiple channels, travelling in either direction, to be simultaneously combined over a single fiber. This means signals can be multiplexed into existing infrastructure or the number of dark fibers being leased can be reduced; lowering costs. The products come with a 5-year warranty as standard.
Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM)
- Allows 2 signals to be multiplexed
- Uni- or bi-directional
- Utilizes 1310 and 1550nm lasers
- Ideal for L-Band HTS and Reference or Tx/Rx in a single fiber, in satcom and diverse antennas within broadcast applications
- High isolation between channels (90 dB RF)
Course Wavelength Division Multiplexing (CWDM)
- 2-16 channels
- Uni- or bi-directional
- RF and data on a single strand of fiber
- Reduces the number of leased fibers required – by up to 16 times
- High isolation between channels (100 dB RF)
Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (CWDM)
- 2-96 channels
- Uni- or bi-directional
- RF and data on a single strand of fiber
- Reduces the number of leased fibers required – by up to 96 times
- Can be part of ViaLite’s Long Distance Link
- High isolation between channels
Products are available from 1310nm/1550nm WDM, ITU compliant 16 channel CWDM and up to 96 way ITU 50 or 100MHz spacing DWDM compliant Multiplexers and Demultiplexers.
High-isolation variants are available which feature exceptional adjacent optical channel isolation. These are specifically designed to complement the wide-dynamic range of ViaLite‘s fiber optic links.
4. UHF and VHF Fiber Optic Link
4. UHF and VHF Fiber Optic Link
- Negligible degradation of signals due to noise or inter-modulation
- High link reliability
- Comprehensive alarm/status monitoring
- Suitable for almost any analogue or digital signal modulation including FM and QPSK
- Highly flexible product suitable for a large number of different installations
- 5 year warranty
ViaLiteHD fiber optic links are available as rack mounted cards, small form factor modules and OEM modules.
SNMP Monitoring & Control
SNMP Monitoring & Control
Horizons allows for inter-facility control and can be multiplexed using CWDM, or used over extreme distances with DWDM. It can also be used with optical fibre to extend existing Ethernet networks from point-to-point (e.g. from a control room to the antenna in a satellite earth station) and optionally from point-to-multipoint.
ViaLite‘s Horizons SNMP Software can be used with existing ViaLite SNMP cards.
- Not Java dependent
- The HRC-3 is a direct plugin replacement for the HRC-1
- 10/100/1000 Mbps switch, 3 ports including 2 optional optical or Ethernet ports
- Faster I²C polling cycle
- Support for dual optical Ethernet configurations allowing daisy chaining or star network configurations
- Modern, easier to use, intuitive & faster graphical user interface (GUI)
- New maintenance mode allowing modifications to be carried out offline
- Real time monitoring of card performance & redundancy switching
Horizons Features and benefits continued
- New RF cards can be automatically reprogrammed with the previous card parameters
- Alarm monitoring & event logging
- Capable of managing very long distance links using Ethernet over CWDM/DWDM
- Compatible with all ViaLiteHD rack chassis, chassis cards & the Satcom6 enclosure
- Easy integration with network management systems (NMS) using management information base (MIB) tables
- Simpler software update procedure that doesn’t require an FTP server
- Standard micro-USB setup port
- 5-year warranty as standard
ViaLite Horizons GUI
Horizons is standalone software that operates on legacy SNMP product and comes built into the new SNMP Controller card.
The GUI offers a representation of ViaLiteHD modules in a connected rack chassis (3U or 1U) or the Satcom6 enclosure. It displays the operational status of the modules and power supplies, along with the voltage and temperature of the SNMP card. The built-in interface can be accessed from any standard web browser using the IP address of the SNMP network monitoring card.
Simple install
The SNMP Controller allows any user to quickly setup local and remote ViaLiteHD equipment by accessing the front panel LAN port on the card. Under normal operational conditions, the card can be permanently connected to the user’s network and the health of the ViaLiteHD system can be monitored at any time.
Management information base (MIB) tables
The open architecture of the SNMP Controller’s MIB allows management of the alarm information using any SNMP-compatible third party network management system (NMS), when connected via the local area network (LAN). The MIB is common to all ViaLiteHD SNMP products.
Summary Alarm Monitoring cards for in-rack alarms
In addition to the SNMP card which can be used for alarm monitoring via a GUI, ViaLite‘s Summary Alarm Monitoring cards can be used within rack chassis to monitor the rest of the fitted equipment. These cards are able to report alarms by front panel visual indicators, audio alarms and by the status of the card’s on-board relays – which can be used to trigger the customer’s alarm monitoring equipment.
On start-up, the Summary Alarm Monitoring card analyzes the active, populated slots within the chassis to allow for the empty slots to be ignored.
The cards monitor all chassis alarm outputs, or DIP switches are available for manual alarm screening if preferred.
L-Band RF Splitters
L-Band RF Splitters
The ViaLiteHD RF splitters have been designed to save space in a 19” ViaLite chassis by negating the need to have a splitter module installed. This allows more capacity for fiber links.
The RF splitters have enough capacity to locally split the output from a fully populated 19” ViaLite chassis. Therefore, they are ideal for broadcasters where redundancy applications need to be considered. The solution comes in two types: 50 & 75 Ohm, which are fitted with either SMA or BNC connectors accordingly.
- 50 or 75 Ohm RF port
- DC pass through
- 700 MHz to 3 GHz range
- 10 W max forward power
- 1U 19” shelf
- 13 inputs 1:2 Split
- SMA or BNC options
Applications
Broadcast Satcom Uplinks, SNG Vehicles, VSAT broadcast operations, Master control centre redundancy operations.
Rack Chassis
Rack Chassis
3U Rack Chassis
The ViaLiteHD 3U Chassis can hold up to 13 RF dual cards (up to 26 links) plus an SNMP card and two power supplies. The chassis design uses an integrated backplane for connectivity. All ViaLite modules are hot swappable, avoiding the need to power-down the chassis prior to swapping modules. This can be combined with blind mate connectivity and/or redundancy to ensure almost zero downtime.
3U Chassis Features
- Accepts up to 13 RF or Support cards, plus an SNMP card and dual power supplies
- Up to 26 channels per 3U chassis (using dual RF cards) – reducing the amount of rack space required
- Blind mate option
- All modules hot-swappable
- On-card LNB and BUC power options
- Power fed through rear chassis connector to card Bias Tees
- System can be monitored and controlled remotely via SNMP, using a web browser
3U Popular Configuration Example
HRK3S-DC Unpopulated 3U ViaLiteHD rack chassis with IEC power, rear alarm and concentrator connectors, and DC power source.
1U Rack Chassis
The ViaLiteHD 1U Chassis is available with 3 card slots enabling up to 6 channels in a single rack unit, or 2 card slots and an SNMP card. The chassis is available with 2 redundant power supply units and the ability to have hot-swappable blind mate modules.
1U Chassis Features
- A 1U Chassis accepts up to 3 RF or Support cards or 2 cards and an SNMP card (with dual power supplies)
- Blind mate option
- All modules hot-swappable
- On-card LNB and BUC power options
- Power fed through rear chassis connector to card Bias Tees
- System can be monitored and controlled remotely via SNMP, using a web browser
1U Popular Product Configuration
HRK1S-DCUnpopulated 1U ViaLiteHD rack chassis with rear alarm and concentrator connector, and DC power source.
Both the ViaLite 3U and 1U indoor rack chassis come with a 5-year warranty as standard.
