Optiworx™

ISX3040
Optical Node

The Optiworx™ Model 3040 Broadband Optical Distribution node is uniquely suited for a wide
range of advanced Broadband HFC services, including telephony, video-on-demand, Internet
access and high speed data.

Features and Benefits

• High RF output capability • Supports a combination of redundant
Improves system reach optical receivers, return path transmitters,
DC power supplies and AC power inputs
Reduces capital spending on other
network elements Provides both forward and return
path optical and electrical redundancy
• Each RF output port has individually which includes powering
configurable level and slope adjustments.
2, 3, and 4 output options are available. • Supports Digital Return Path applications
Network Designers can optimize ADC’s system provides long return
system configuration for link distance and unique dynamic
specific applications NPR technology
• Scalable return path: • End to end Element Management solutions
4 x 1, 4 x 2, and 4 x 4 port segmentation Provides status monitoring of
Provides bandwidth for small or large, individual modules within the nodes
low or high density serving areas
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Application Description
The ISX 3040 can be configured to meet a wide range of broadband HFC architectures. In the standard
configuration, each of the four output ports can be set for high output levels required by conventional
networks. The 3040 can also be set for a wide range of output levels and tilt for trunk and bridger applications.

Return Path Configuration Modules (RCFG) allow numerous return path solutions. For example, the 2 x 2
RCFG splits the node serving area to a pair of transmitters, providing a 100% increase in return bandwidth.
Using a digital return path transmitter, it’s possible to dedicate a signal path for each port, providing a 300%
increase in return bandwidth. For example, a 500 Homes Passed (HP) node (forward segmentation) can be
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segmented in the return path to 125 HP. Many other RCFG options are available for customized RP networks
and are included in the ordering information section of this datasheet.

Application Diagram

50 - 870MHz

RPTX RCFG
5 - 42MHz

50 - 870MHz

RPTX
RCFG
RPTX
5 - 42MHz
5 - 42MHz
5 - 42MHz
5 - 42MHz

ISX3040 Reverse Path Segmentation

Platform Options
Custom Configuration options include:
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• Single or dual receivers for forward path redundancy

• High output level
• Single or Dual Return Path Transmitter (RPTX) options:
- FP return transmitter
- DFB return transmitter
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- 2.5 Gb/s digital

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- 1310 or 1550 nm wavelengths, including ITU DWDM

• Gate level control (GLC) for return ingress isolation
• Gate Block Converter for increased return bandwidth
• Multiple diplex filter frequency options
• 2, 3 or 4 port versions
• Lid power pack for redundant DC power supplies
• Dual CATV power inputs
• Port power routing for segmented platform powering
• Dedicated power entry provide for segmented network power schemes
• Multiple status monitoring options

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Platform Specifications
FORWARD SPECIFICATIONS - RF SECTION
Passband :
1
54 - 870 MHz
Frequency Response: ± 0.5 dB
2
Slope : 0 to +2.0 dB, +1.5 dB typical
3
RF Output Return Loss (75 Ohms) : ≥17 dB
Spurious Noise: -70 dBc
4
Group Delay : ≤18 ns
5
Hum Modulation : -70 dBc
Number of outputs: 4 standard, 2 and 3 RF output options available
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Minimum Full Gain (4 port RF tray): 27 dB with 0 dB equalizer , 0 dB pads

Level Control (plug-in - half dB steps): 0 - 20 dB
Slope Control (plug-in - one dB steps): 750 MHz = 0 - 16 dB
870 MHz = 0 - 14 dB
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS - RF TRAY
Channel Loading (VSB/AM): 80 NTSC 112NTSC 60 PAL
Digital tier loading: 320 MHz 120 MHz none
Reference Frequency (MHz): 54/550/870 54/750/870 54/550/870
Reference Slope (linear) (dB): 12 12 12
Reference Output Level (all ports)
(dBmV): +32/39/34 +32/42/34 +32/39/44
6
CNR (dB) : +65 +65 +65
7
CTB (dBc) : -76 -67 -76
7
CSO (dBc) : -82 -70 -82
7
XMOD (dBc) : -76 -67 -76
REVERSE SPECIFICATIONS - RF SECTION
8
Passband : 5 - 300 MHz
9
Frequency Response : ± 0.5 dB
Minimum Full gain: -15 dB (4 ports combined, GLC & redundant RPTXs)
10
Input Return Loss (75 Ohms) : ≥16 dB
11
Spurious Noise : -50 dBc
12
Group Delay : ≤23 ns
13
Hum Modulation : -70 dBc
Level Control: Plug-in pads 0 - 20 dB in half dB steps
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL
CHARACTERISTICS
Casting: Special mix aluminum alloy with chromate coating designed
to meet ASTM B117 specs for exposure in high salt locations
Optical Connector Types: FC/UPC, FC/APC, SC/UPC, SC/APC, E2000
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Optical Input Return Loss: ≥55 dB

Passband: 1 GHz
Dimensions (H x W x L): 8.5” x 8.5” x 18” (21.6 x 21.6 x 45.7 cm)
Weight: 30 lbs. fully loaded (13.6 kg)
Operating Temperature: -40° to +60°C
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Storage Temperature: -40° to +85°C

Operating Humidity: 5 to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing
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Storage Humidity: 0 to 100% relative humidity, non-condensing

Powering
AC Input Voltage: 40 - 95 VAC
AC Bypass Current: 15 Amp (all ports)

1. With standard 40/54 MHz diplexors installed. Other frequency splits available 8. Operating bandpass is limited by the selected diplex filters, standard
2. With 0 dB equalizers installed 40/54 MHz split
3. Except 15.5 dB from 54 - 80 MHz 9. Except ±0.75 dB from 5 - 7 MHz
4. Worst case at 54.25 MHz over 3.58 MHz bandwidth 10. With 4 x 1 reverse combiner module, IX40RCFGA, installed. Except -9 dB from
5. At 12 Amps RMS, 60 Hz power, full operating temperature, 54 - 870 MHz 5 - 10 MHz
6. -0.25 dB for every 1 dB drop in RF output below +44 dBmV, +0.25 dB for every 1 11. +17 dBmV input at port. Spurious measured at input to RTX (total RF passband).
dB rise in RF output above +47 dBmV 12. From 5 - 40 MHz, over any 1.5 MHz bandwidth
7. Assumes no distortion contribution from transmitter, receiver or fiber - actual sys- 13. At 12 Amps RMS, 60 Hz power, full operating temperature, except -65 dBc
tem performance is less from 5 - 10 MHz

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Ordering Information

Catalog Number
IS40 ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Casting #13 Return Path Configuration Modules (RCFG)

IS40 Corrosion Protected (IS40HSG) (with coax and N None
ribbon cables) A 4x1 Combiner (IX40RCFGA)
B 4x1 GLC Combiner (IX40RCFGB)
#5 RF Tray Options (x = position 14 value) E 4x2 Combiner (IX40RCFGE)
N None F 4x2 GCL Combiner (IX40RCFGF)
A Standard output, 4-port, 870 MHz (IX40RFTA1x) G 5x2 Combiner (IX40RCFGG)
B Standard output, 4-port, 870 MHz (IX40RFTB1x) H 4x4 Combiner (IX40RCFGH)
C Standard output, 2-port, 870 MHz (IX40RFTC1x) J 4x4 GLC Combiner (IX40RCFGJ)
K 3x1 Combiner (IX40RCFGK)
#6 Surge Protection Options L 2x1 Combiner (IX40RCFGL)
1 Gas Tube (Standard) M 5x1 Combiner (IX40RCFGM)
2 40-90 VAC with 1 surge clamp (ISXSURGE) 5 4x1 Combiner for 186/222
3 40-90 VAC with 2 surge clamps (ISXSURGE x 2) diplexors (IX40RCFG5)

#7, 8, & 9 Lid Module Options #14 Diplex Filter (part of tray)
N None 1 5-30/45-870 MHz
A Std 40-870 MHz Forward RX (IX40FPRXAx) 2 4-42/54-870 MHz
B High Gain 40-870 MHz Forward RX (IX40FPRXBx) 3 5-55/70-870 MHz
F 90 VAC Power Pack (Position 8 or 9 only) (IX40LIDPPF) 4 5-65/80-870 MHz
(Installed in Receiver position C only) 5 5-186/222-870 MHz
G 4 Band Block Converter (Position 8 or 9 only)
(IX40GBC442) (installed in Reciever position Bor C only) #15 Status Monitoring (SMM)
N None
#10 Forward Path Configuration Modules
A ADC (TX 10.1/52.5 RX) (IX40SMMA)
N None z Cheetah Technologies (IX40SMMz)
1 Single RX (IX40FLCFG1)
(z = frequency definition req'd at
2 Dual RX, combiner (IX40FLCFG2)
time of order)
3 Dual RX, A/B switch (IX40FLCFG3)

#16 Connector Types

#11 & 12 Lid Transmitter Modules (RPTX) (x = position 16 value)
0 None
N None
1 Ultra FC
A 1310 nm, 0.5 mW Fabry-Perot, 5-70 MHz return TX
3 Ultra SC
(IX40RPTXAx)
4 8° Angle FC
B 1310 nm, 1 mW Fabry-Perot, 5-70 MHz return TX
5 8° Angle E2000
(IX40RPTXBx)
6 8° Angle SC
K* 2.5 Gbps digital, 1mW DFB, Dual 5-42 MHz return TX
(IX40RPTXKx)
M 1550 nm, 1 mW IDFB w/ RF test point, 5-300 MHz
*Call sales rep for availability
return TX (IX40RPTXMx)
S 1310 nm, 1 mW IDFB w/ RF test point, 5-300 MHz
return TX (IX40RPTXSx)

Fiber Optic Trunk Cables (FOTC) with entry connector for the node. Fiber in all assemblies is Alcatel dielectric stranded with 44 inch fiber
breakout length. Stub cables in varying lengths and with different connectors styles are available in ADC’s FOTC series of outside plant cables.

Attenuator Plug-in Pads are required for operation. Available in 0.5 dB increments from 0 db to 20 dB.
Equalizer Plug-ins are required for operation. Available in 750 MHz or 870 MHz with tilt value from 0 to 16 dB.
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