FOCUS provides a flexible package for multiplexing virtually any type of signal or data directly onto fiber optic cables. Electrical interfaces to higher order multiplexing schemes such as M13, SDH or SONET (OC-3, OC-12, etc.) are also available. FOCUS drop and insert networks will work effectively with any combination of mixed communication links such as 1300/1550 nm single-mode fiber optics, SDH, SONET and digital microwave. This allows easy integration into existing systems. The drop and insert feature also improves channel conservation and eliminates the need for back-to-back channel banks. FOCUS offers four T1/E1 ports in one chassis, which can be fiber optic, electrical or a combination of both. Both features enhance the application of FOCUS for looped networks and loops with spurs.
Specifications
- Full 24/30-PCM channel capability in one 3RU high, 19" wide chassis
- Fiber optic and metallic T1/E1 interfaces
- Specifically designed for the substation environment
- Combines voice, SCADA and protective relay channels
- Hardware flexibility provided by modular construction with position-independant channel interfaces
- 100% software configurable with PC-based GUI software
- Compatible with AT&T® standard higher level digital multiplexers (PDH, M12, M13, etc)
- Compatible with SONET/SDH (OC-3, OC-12, STM-1, STM-3, etc)
- True non-blocking drop and insert capability for up to four ports (E,W,N,S)
- Fully software configurable (no DIP switches or jumpers)
- High reliability through the use of VLSI components and conservative design techniques
- Designed to meet current and future substation communication requirements
- SWC, fast transient and RFI tests per applicable standards
- Self-testing diagnostics
- System fault recognition and isolation
- In-service repair capabilities
- -20° to +65°C operation
Options
- Redundant power supply (can mix voltages within same chassis if different power sources are available)
- Remote node configuration software - full remote programming of systems and channel modules
- Alternate path mode software
- Four-fiber hot- standby ring
- Party line order wire service voice channel
- Traditional hot-standby protected optics
Channel Interfaces
- Two-wire Voice (V2T, V2W, FXO, FXS)
- Four-wire Voice (V4W)
- Protective Relay Interface (PRI-A, PRS-A)
- Prot. Relay, Multi-drop (PRI-M, PRS-M)
- Contact Transfer (CTR)
- Low-Speed Data (232)
- Current Differential (HCB, SPD)
- High-Speed Data (64R, 64V, 64G)
- Party Line Data (PLD)
- Sub-rate Data, RS232, RS485 (SRD-2, SRD-4, SRD-4N)
- ANSI C37.94 (6NF)
- N x 64k, V.35 (6NV)
- N x 64k, RS449 (6NR)
- Ethernet Bridge (6NE)
- Data Channel Unit (DCU)