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SpectralWave C-Node
STM-4/ STM-1 Compact Multiplexer

RELEASE 3.20

EQUIPMENT
DESCRIPTION/INSTALLATION

NEC Corporation
7-1, Shiba 5-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8001, Japan TEL +81-3-3454-1111

TELEX NECTOK J22686 FAX +81-3-3798-1510/9 E-mail:mcj@onw.nec.co.jp

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SpectralWave is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation.

Copyright 2002-2004 by NEC Corporation.

All rights reserved.
The information of this manual was approved by product manager of CND.
This manual is subject to change without notice.
1st Issue Aug 2004

Printed in China
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CONTENTS

1. SUMMARY 1-1

2. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION 2-1

2.1 Available System .............................................................................. 2-1
2.1.1 Basic Configuration.............................................................................. 2-1

2.2 Subrack ............................................................................................. 2-2

2.2.1 Description ............................................................................................ 2-2
2.2.2 C-Node Subrack Front View................................................................. 2-2
2.2.3 C-Node Subrack Rear View.................................................................. 2-2
2.2.4 C-Node Subrack Dimensions............................................................... 2-3

3. EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION SAFETY REQUIREMENT 3-1

3.1 Environment and Performance ....................................................... 3-1
3.2 Safety Items ...................................................................................... 3-2
3.3 Admonishment ................................................................................. 3-2
4. OVERVIEW OF INSTALLATION TASKS 4-1
4.1 Installation Flow................................................................................ 4-1
4.2 Reference .......................................................................................... 4-1
5. INVENTORY TOOLS 5-1
5.1 Crew Tool Box................................................................................... 5-1
5.2 Personal Tool Box ............................................................................ 5-3
6. SITE PREPARATION 6-1
7. UNPACK EQUIPMENT 7-1
7.1 Unpack and Verify Contents ............................................................ 7-1
8. INSTALL C-NODE SUBRACK 8-1
8.1 To Standard Rack ............................................................................. 8-1

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8.2 To NEC ETS V-RACK ........................................................................ 8-2

8.3 To Wall ............................................................................................. 8-12

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1. SUMMARY

This manual provides the equipment descriptions for the system, rack layouts and
Subracks used for the C-Node, and their procedures.

Detailed descriptions on subboards and modules, and their installation procedures are
provided in the Subboard/Module Description and Installation manual.

Descriptions and procedures for cable connections are provided in the Cable
Installation manual.

NOTE: The components that make up a C-Node system are follows:

Mainboard and Subboard (Interface) are installed into the Subrack.

Modules are mounted on the Mainboard or the subboard for additional function.

A Subrack with the Mainboard and subboards composes network element (NE).

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2. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

2.1 Available System

Depending on the combination of Mainboard and modules, the following C-Node
systems are available:

STM-1 system

STM-4 system

2.1.1 Basic Configuration

C-Node subrack

Mainboard

Subboard

Power

Fan

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2.2 Subrack

2.2.1 Description
C-Node subracks can be installed into the 19-inch standard type rack (2.6-meter,
2.2-meter or 2.0-meter height) accommodating up to 7 sets of C-Node subracks.

2.2.2 C-Node Subrack Front View

f PWR ALM OW ACO OW

2.2.3 C-Node Subrack Rear View

External CLK Input

F/W Reset External CLK Output
ACO Switch Optical Port 1
OW Phone Port Optical Port 2
Data Interface

OW EXTCLK
ACO RESET IN OUT PWR
BG
TX RX TX RX
ALM OW f DATA1 DATA2 HKC HKA MON ALM F
1 2 OUT
EXTCLK
(2M Hz)

BAT IN

ON
IN OUT HKA2
DATA1 DATA2
32~25 24~17 16~9 8~1 32~25 24~17 16~9 8~1
OFF
ESD TX RX TX RX

1 2

Mainboard

Power Board Subboard

FAN Board

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2.2.4 C-Node Subrack Dimensions

482.6 mm

306 mm
88 mm

443 mm

NOTE: Above rough dimension includes any projection of subrack.

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3. EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION SAFETY REQUIREMENT

Follow the safety requirements below when installing the C-Node equipment.

3.1 Environment and Performance

When performing hazardous work or entering potentially hazardous areas, wear
protective equipment, such as head or eye protection.

Smoking or open flames are prohibited in the operation area.

Properly remove and dispose of all unused hazardous materials.

Comply with hazardous material documentation and reporting requirements

After using any power tools or other equipment, they must be cleaned up and put in
storage on a daily basis.

Keep all tools within the designated work area.

When cutting any kind of material, safety glasses are required.

When handling conducting cables, the cable ends must be taped or insulated at all
times.

Do not wear any jewelry or any other kinds of accessories, such as ID around the
neck, while working.

All accidents on-site must be reported to appropriate personnel and to your

supervisor as soon as possible.

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3.2 Safety Items

Have all safety items available on-site:
Caution Tape
Safety Cones
Safety Glasses/Goggles
First Aid Kit

3.3 Admonishment
Installers must also be familiar with and able to employ the following Safety
Requirements:

CAUTION

ESD

ESD Sensitive Equipment

The C-Node equipment is ESD sensitive. Every
precaution should be observed while working around
this equipment. Personnel should always wear ESD
grounding straps while handling any boards and
modules. Place them in an ESD proof bag when they
are not actually installed in the system.

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4. OVERVIEW OF INSTALLATION TASKS

Tasks to install the SpectralWave C-Node equipment are listed below:

4.1 Installation Flow

ORDER TASKS (Sections Containing Procedures) DESCRIPTION

1 6. Site Preparation Prepare the installation site. Define floor layout.

2 7. Unpack Equipment Receive equipment, uncrate and inspect received

equipment.

3 Install Rack See appropriate instruction manual.

4 8. Install C-Node Subrack Install Subrack into the rack.

4.2 Reference
Procedures for the following tasks are provided in a separate manual:

ORDER TASKS (Sections Containing Procedures) REFERENCE

5 Verify strap settings on Mainboard and Subboards Main/Sub Board Description/Installation manual.
before installing them into the Subrack.

6 Install Mainboard and Subboards into the Main/Sub Board Description/Installation manual.
Subrack.

7 Power and Grounding Cable Installation manual.

8 Rout and connect cables. Cable Installation manual.

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5. INVENTORY TOOLS

Before starting the equipment installation, confirm that the following tools are
available:

5.1 Crew Tool Box

# TOOLS CHECKS / YOUR NOTES

1 Hammer Drill

2 Cordless Electric Drill & Bit Index

3 Electric Drill

4 Torque Wrench

5 Large Pry Bar

6 Torque Screw Driver

7 3/8-inch Masonry Bit

8 5/8-inch Masonry Bit

9 TBM-14 Hydraulic Crimper (with assorted dies)

10 TBM-25S Hand Crimper

11 Jig Saw

12 Hacksaw

13 Portable Band Saw

14 3-inch Hole Saw

15 1-inch Hole Saw

16 Heat Gun

17 Wire-Wrap Gun

18 Optical Light Source / Optical Power Meter

19 Ratchet & Socket Set

20 Cable Cutters

21 Cable Jacks; for reels

22 Extension Cords

23 Plumb Bob (Line)

24 4-foot Steel Level

25 Chalk Line

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# TOOLS CHECKS / YOUR NOTES

26 Antistatic Wrist Strap

(3M 2224 Charge-Guard or equivalent)

27 Canvas Tarpaulin (fireproof & ESD resistant)

28 Safety Cones & Safety Tapes

29 P-Touch Label Maker & Various Cartridges

30 Brady Label & Labels

31 Working Lamp / Drop Light

32 Heavy Duty Flashlight

33 Two 6-feet Ladders (Fiberglass)

34 Vacuum Cleaner and Canister

35 Broom and Dust Pan

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5.2 Personal Tool Box

# TOOLS CHECKS / YOUR NOTES

36 Cable Scissors

37 Cable Butting Knife

38 Cable Lacing Needles

39 Cable Stripper

40 Hand Wire / Cable Cutters

41 Cable-Side Cutter

42 Wire Wrap/Unwrap Tool

43 Sockets

44 Crimping Tool (AMP 59500-0, 45066-3)

45 Claw Hammer

46 Ball Peen Hammer

47 Adjusted Wrenches

48 Pry Bar

49 Screw Drivers (assorted)

50 Nut Drivers (assorted)

51 Digital Mutlimeter

52 Speed Square

53 Drill iBits

54 Pliers

55 Needle-Nose File / Rat Tail File

56 Flat or Bastard File

57 Torpedo Level

58 Center Punch

59 Sponge

60 Flashlight

61 Marking Pens

62 Measuring Tapes

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6. SITE PREPARATION

Verify the location for the C-Node Subrack to be installed.

Determine the availability and location of the following terminals:

Station power
Fiber distribution panel (FDP) or enhanced interface panel (EIP)
Alarm distribution panel

Determine the position and direction of all cable runs.

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7. UNPACK EQUIPMENT

7.1 Unpack and Verify Contents

PROCEDURE
1. Verify that all crates and cartons have been received.

2. Verify that crates and cartons are not damaged.

3. Locate markings on the box, and position the box with the correct side up according
to the markings.

4. Open the carton with the carton knife or a razor blade.

5. Remove the contents from the carton, and place them on a flat patch.

6. Check the contents of the carton against the packing list.

7. Check the contents (Subracks, modules, cables, etc.) for visible damages.

NOTE: Contact NEC or your project contractor if any damage is found.

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8. INSTALL C-NODE SUBRACK

8.1 To Standard Rack

This section describes the mounting method of the C-Node subrack for 19 inch
standard rack.

Since the Subrack is heavy in weight, two or more personnel are required for the
installation.

Subrack should be installed according to following procedure.

(1) If necessary, Change angle position of subrack.
(2) Mount the subrack slowly into the rack.
(3) Fasten the subrack to the rack with appropriate screw.

Figure 8-1. Fasten Subrack to Standard Rack

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8.2 To NEC ETS V-RACK

This section describes the mounting method of the C-Node subrack for the NEC ETS
V-RACK (ETS V-Rack). For information about the ETS V-Rack, refer to ETS
V-Rack manual.

Since the Subrack is heavy in weight, two or more personnel are required for the
installation.

Subrack mounting kit is necessary to mount the C-Node subrack in the NEC ETS
V-Rack. Before starting the installation work, check supplied components of the
subrack mounting kit shown in Table 8-1 and Figure 8-2.

Table 8-1. Subrack Mounting Kit

ITEM NEC CODE NUMBER QTY

Subrack Mounting Kit E32-004-NA515-0A00 1

Table 8-2. Component List of Subrack Mounting Kit

ITEM NEC CODE NUMBER QTY

Angle (L) 128-B35019-01 1

Angle (R) 128-B35019-02 1
Subracksupport (L) 128-B35340-01 1
Subracksupport (R) 128-B35340-01 1
Cablesupport 128-B05323-01 2
RAC Nut 125-B03310-07 4
Screw (M6) PL-CPIMSX6X10X3GF 4
Screw (M4) PL-CPIMSX4X8X3GF 4

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Figure 8-2. Components of Subrack Mounting Kit

The following flowchart shows a series of procedures necessary for installing the
subrack. The subrack should be mounted according to these procedures.

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START

Changing angle of subrack Procedure 8-1

Opening the V-Rack door ETS V-RAC manual

Procedure 6-1

Attaching RAC nut Procedure 8-2

Mounting subracksupport Procedure 8-3

Mounting cable support Procedure 8-4

Mounting subrack Procedure 8-5

Closing the V-Rack door ETS V-RAC manual

Procedure 6-2

DONE

Figure 8-3 shows the standard mounting positions for the C-Node subrack. The 1st
subrack requires 300mm space, and after the 2nd , it requires 200mm space.

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Figure 8-3. Subrack Mounting Positions

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Procedure 8-1: Changing Angle of Subrack

(1) Remove the angles from the subrack.

Figure 8-4. Remove Angle from Subrack

(2) Attach the angles that are the component of the subrack mounting kit to the
subrack.

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Figure 8-5. Attach Angle to Subrack

Procedure 8-2: Attaching RAC Nut

Attach the RAC nuts at both sides to the mounting positions shown in Figure 8-6.

Figure 8-6. Attach RAC Nut

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Procedure 8-3: Mounting Subracksupport

(1)Insert the subracksupports into the square holes on the V-Rack rear panel.

Figure 8-7. Insert Subracksupport

(2) Fasten the M4 screws to fix the subracksupports.

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Figure 8-8. Fasten screws to fix Subracksupports

Procedure 8-4: Mounting Cablesupport

(1) Insert the cablesupports into the square holes on the V-Rack rear panel.

Figure 8-9. Insert cablesupports into the square holes

(2) Fasten the M4 screws to fix the cablesupports.

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Figure 8-10. Fasten screws to fix cablesupport

Procedure 8-5: Mounting Subrack

(1) Mount the subrack slowly on the subracksupports.

Figure 8-11. Mount Subrack on subracksupports

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(2) Fasten the subrack to the V-Rack with M6 screws.

Figure 8-12. Fasten Subrack to V-Rack

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8.3 To Wall
This section describes the mounting method of the C-Node subrack for Wall. Since
the Subrack is heavy in weight, two or more personnel are required for the
installation.
Before starting the installation work, check supplied components of the subrack
mounting kit shown in Table 8-3.

Table 8-3. Component List of Subrack Mounting Kit

ITEM NEC CODE NUMBER QTY

Base Plate 128-833797-00 1

Bracket(L) 128-833798-00 1
Bracket(R) 128-833799-00 1
Screw(M3) PL-CPIMSX3X6X3GF 8

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Subrack should be installed according to following procedure.

(1) Fasten 4ea expansile bolt (M6) on the wall.
(2) Fasten the Base Plate on the wall.
(3) Fasten two Brackets to the C-Node subrack with 4ea screw (M3).
(4) Fasten the C-Node subrack to the Base Plate with 4ea screw (M3).

Figure 8-13. Fasten Subrack to Wall

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