Tunable Dispersion Compensating Units
This chapter explains the Tunable Dispersion Compensating Units (T-DCU) used in Cisco ONS 15454 dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) networks. For installation and card turn-up procedures, refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Procedure Guide. For card safety and compliance information, refer to the Cisco Optical Transport Products Safety and Compliance Information document.
Note Unless otherwise specified, “ONS 15454” refers to both ANSI and ETSI shelf assemblies.
The T-DCU unit compensates for chromatic dispersion (CD) of the transmission fiber. The T-DCU provides two line cards with varied set of tunable wavelengths to compensate for CD.
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6.2 Class 1M Laser Safety Labels
This section explains the significance of the safety labels attached to some of the cards. The faceplates of the cards are clearly labeled with warnings about the laser radiation levels. You must understand all warning labels before working on these cards.
6.2.1 Class 1M Laser Product Cards
The TDC-CC and TDC-FC cards can be connected to Class 1M lasers. The labels that appear on these cards are described in the following subsections.
Class 1M lasers are products that produce either a highly divergent beam or a large diameter beam. Therefore, only a small part of the whole laser beam can enter the eye. However, these laser products can be harmful to the eye if the beam is viewed using magnifying optical instruments.
6.2.1.1 Hazard Level 1M Label
The Hazard Level 1M label is shown in Figure 6-1.
Figure 6-1 Hazard Level Label
The Hazard Level label warns users against exposure to laser radiation of Class 1 limits calculated in accordance with IEC60825-1 Ed.1.2.
6.2.1.2 Laser Source Connector Label
The Laser Source Connector label is shown in Figure 6-2.
Figure 6-2 Laser Source Connector Label
This label indicates that a laser source is present at the optical connector where the label has been placed.
6.2.1.3 FDA Statement Label
The FDA Statement labels are shown in Figure 6-3 and Figure 6-4. These labels show compliance to FDA standards and that the hazard level classification is in accordance with IEC60825-1 Am.2 or Ed.1.2.
Figure 6-3 FDA Statement Label
Figure 6-4 FDA Statement Label
6.3 TDC-CC and TDC-FC Cards
The TDC-CC card provides 16 values of CD ranging from 0 to -1650 ps/nm with a granularity of 110 ps/nm in the C-band spectrum.
The TDC-FC card provides 16 values of CD ranging from 0 to -675 ps/nm with a granularity of 45 ps/nm in the C-band spectrum.
You can configure the TDC-CC and TDC-FC cards for the CD value listed in Table 6-2 . Refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Procedure Guide to set the compensating value using CTC.
Table 6-2 TDC-CC and TDC-FC Tunable CD Value
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0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
-110 |
-45 |
2 |
-220 |
-90 |
3 |
-330 |
-135 |
4 |
-440 |
-180 |
5 |
-550 |
-225 |
6 |
-660 |
-270 |
7 |
-770 |
-315 |
8 |
-880 |
-360 |
9 |
-990 |
-405 |
10 |
-1100 |
-450 |
11 |
-1210 |
-495 |
12 |
-1320 |
-540 |
13 |
-1430 |
-585 |
14 |
-1540 |
-630 |
15 |
-1650 |
-675 |
6.3.1 Key Features
The TDC-CC and TDC-FC cards provide the following features:
- Single slot card with three LEDs on the front panel.
- Two LC-PC-II optical connectors on the front panel.
- Operates in slots from slot 1 to 6 and 12 to 17.
- Operates over the C-band (wavelengths from 1529 nm to 1562.5 nm) of the optical spectrum.
- Allows upto 16 provisionable CD values for chromatic dispersion compensation.
- Connects to OPT-PRE, OPT-AMP-C, OPT-RAMP-C, and OPT-RAMP-CE amplifiers and 40-SMR-1 and 40-SMR-2 cards.
- Supports performance monitoring and alarm handling for selectable thresholds.
- Allows monitoring and provisioning using CTC, SNMP, or TL1.
6.3.2 TDC-CC and TDC-FC Faceplate Diagram
Figure 6-5 shows the TDC-CC and TDC-FC faceplate diagram. The TDC-CC and TDC-FC cards can be installed or pulled out of operation from any user interface slot, without impacting other service cards operating within that shelf. To install the TDC-CC and TDC-FC cards, refer the section NTP-G30 Install the DWDM Cards of the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Procedure Guide.
Figure 6-5 TDC-CC and TDC-FC Faceplates
Note The coarse T-DCU is identified with the card label as TDC-CC and the fine T-DCU with TDC-FC in the faceplate of the T-DCU card.
6.3.3 Functioning of Optical Ports
The T-DCU unit contains the DC-RX (input) and DC-TX (output) ports. The optical signal enters the DC-RX port, compensates the chromatic dispersion and then exits from the DC-TX port.
6.3.4 TDC-CC and TDC-FC Block Diagram
The TDC-CC and TDC-FC cards embed an optical module with four spools (D1, D2, D3, and D4) of dispersion compensating fiber that connects through the 2x2 bypass switches (Figure 6-6). Each bypass switch allows the corresponding dispersion compensation fiber spools to connect to the optical path from the DC-RX (input port) to the DC-TX (output port). The switch configuration selects the requested CD value and combines the four spools based on the 16 chromatic dispersion compensation values fetched. The photodiodes PD1 and PD2 are used to monitor the input and output ports respectively.
Figure 6-6 Block Diagram of TDC-CC and TDC-FC
6.3.5 Lamp Test
The TDC-CC and TDC-FC cards support a lamp test function that is activated either from the ONS 15454 front panel or CTC to ensure that all LEDs are functional.
6.3.6 TDC-CC and TDC-FC Card-Level Indicators
Table 6-3 lists the card-level LEDs on the TDC-CC and TDC-FC cards.
Table 6-3 TDC-CC and TDC-FC Card-Level Indicators
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Red FAIL LED |
The red FAIL LED indicates that the card processor is not ready. This LED is ON during reset. The FAIL LED flashes during the boot process. Replace the card if the red FAIL LED persists. |
ACT/STBY LED Green (Active) Amber (Standby) |
If the ACT/STBY LED is green, the card is operational (one or both ports active) and ready to carry traffic. If the ACT/STBY LED is amber, the card is operational and in standby (protect) mode. |
Amber SF LED |
The Amber SF LED indicates a signal failure or condition such as LOS and LOF on one or more of the card ports. The amber SF LED is also ON if the transmit and receive fibers are incorrectly connected. If the fibers are properly connected and the link is working, the light turns OFF. |
6.4 Monitoring Optical Performance
The TDC-CC and TDC-FC cards monitor the optical input power and optical output power of the fiber. It monitors the insertion loss from the input (DC-RX) to the output (DC-TX) port, with the help of the two photodiodes PD1 and PD2. The TDC-CC and TDC-FC cards report the minimum, average, and maximum power statistics of each of the monitored ports or channels in the specific card. To view the optical power statistics of the TDC-CC and TDC-FC cards, refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Procedure Guide. The performance data is recorded at 15 minutes and 24 hours intervals.
Note You can view the performance monitoring (PM) data of the card using CTC, SNMP, and TL1 interfaces.
Note The PM data is stored on a wrap-around basis at 32 x 15 min and 2 x 24 hour intervals.