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Bar Code for Boards
Contents
B Bar Code for Boards
B.1 Overview
B.2 Characteristic Code for OTUs
B.2.1 Characteristic Code for DWDM OTUs
B.2.2 Characteristic Code for DWDM Wavelength-Tunable OTUs
B.2.3 Characteristic Code for CWDM OTUs
B.3 Characteristic Code for Line Unit
B.4 Characteristic Code for FOADMs
B.4.1 Characteristic Code for the CMR1
B.4.2 Characteristic Code for the CMR2
B.4.3 Characteristic Code for the CMR4
B.4.4 Characteristic Code for the MR2
B.4.5 Characteristic Code for the MR4
B.5 Characteristic Code for MCAs
B.5.1 Characteristic Code for the MCA4
B.5.2 Characteristic Code for the MCA8
B.6 Characteristic Code for OAUs
B.6.1 Characteristic Code for the OAU1
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B.6.2 Characteristic Code for the OBU1
B.7 Characteristic Code for Optical MUX/DMUX Units
B.7.1 Characteristic Code for the FIU
B.8 Characteristic Code for VOAs
B.8.1 Characteristic Code for the VA1
B.8.2 Characteristic Code for the VA4
Figures
Figure B-1 Description of the bar code (example 1)
Figure B-2 Description of the bar code (example 2)
Tables
Table B-1 Characteristic code for a DWDM OTU
Table B-2 Types of DWDM-side transmitting optical modules
Table B-3 Characteristic code for a DWDM wavelength-tunable OTU
Table B-4 Types of DWDM-side transmitting optical modules
Table B-5 Characteristic code for a CWDM OTU
Table B-6 Characteristic code of the CMR1
Table B-7 Characteristic code of the CMR2
Table B-8 Characteristic code of the CMR4
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Table B-9 Characteristic code of the MR2
Table B-10 Characteristic code of the MR4
Table B-11 Characteristic code of the MCA4
Table B-12 Characteristic code of the MCA8
Table B-13 Characteristic code of the OAU1
Table B-14 Characteristic code of the OBU1
Table B-15 Characteristic code of the FIU
Table B-16 Characteristic code of the VA1
Table B-17 Characteristic code of the VA4
B Bar Code for Boards
There is a bar code on the front panel of each board, from which the basic information about the board can be obtained, such as the BOM code, delivery information, board version, board name, and board characteristic code.
● B.1 Overview There is a bar code on the front panel of each board, from which the basic information about the board can be obtained, such as the BOM code, delivery information, board version, board name, and board model number. The bar code of some of such boards also include a characteristic code. The board characteristic code comprises the information about frequency of signals, type of the optical module, wavelength, and so on.
● B.2 Characteristic Code for OTUs The characteristic code for OTUs indicates the frequency, type and wavelength of the optical modules in DWDM OTUs, DWDM wavelength-tunable OTUs and CWDM OTUs.
● B.3 Characteristic Code for Line Unit The characteristic code for line unit indicates the frequency, type and wavelength of the DWDM optical modules and DWDM wavelength-tunable optical modules.
● B.4 Characteristic Code for FOADMs The characteristic code for FOADMs indicates the wavelength or frequency of the optical signals processed by the board.
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● B.5 Characteristic Code for MCAs The characteristic code for MCAs indicates the band of the optical signals processed by the board.
● B.6 Characteristic Code for OAUs The characteristic code for OAUs indicates the gain, gain range and the maximum nominal input optical power of the optical signals processed by the board.
● B.7 Characteristic Code for Optical MUX/DMUX Units The characteristic code for optical MUX/DMUX units indicates the band of the optical signals processed by the board, whether the wavelengths that bear the signals are odd or even wavelengths, and the multiplexing solution adopted by the board.
● B.8 Characteristic Code for VOAs The characteristic code for VOAs indicates the maximum attenuation of the optical signals processed by the board.
B.1 Overview
There is a bar code on the front panel of each board, from which the basic information about the board can be obtained, such as the BOM code, delivery information, board version, board name, and board model number. The bar code of some of such boards also include a characteristic code. The board characteristic code comprises the information about frequency of signals, type of the optical module, wavelength, and so on.
Figure B-1 and Figure B-2 shows a bar code.
Figure B-1 Description of the bar code (example 1)
Figure B-2 Description of the bar code (example 2) Parent topic: 2.2 Bar Code for BoardsParent topic: B Bar Code for Boards
B.2 Characteristic Code for OTUs
● B.2.1 Characteristic Code for DWDM OTUs The characteristic code for a DWDM OTU consists of digits and characters, indicating the frequency and type of the optical module in the OTU.
● B.2.2 Characteristic Code for DWDM Wavelength-Tunable OTUs The characteristic code for a DWDM wavelength-tunable OTU consists of characters, indicating the frequency and type of the optical module in the OTU.
● B.2.3 Characteristic Code for CWDM OTUs The characteristic code for a CWDM OTU consists of characters, indicating the wavelength and type of the optical module in the OTU.
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Parent topic: B Bar Code for Boards
B.2.1 Characteristic Code for DWDM OTUs
The characteristic code for a DWDM OTU consists of digits and characters, indicating the frequency and type of the optical module in the OTU.
Detailed information of the characteristic code is listed in Table B-1.
Table B-1 Characteristic code for a DWDM OTU
Code Meaning Description
The first five digit The frequency of the DWDM-side transmitting optical module
Indicate the frequency of the DWDM-side transmitting optical module.
The sixth character The type of the DWDM-side receiving optical module
The value can be A or P. A represents APD. P represents PIN.
The seventh character The type of the DWDM-side transmitting optical module
The detailed meaning of the character is shown in Table B-2.
The types of DWDM-side transmitting optical modules are listed in Table B-2.
Table B-2 Types of DWDM-side transmitting optical modules
Character Dispersion (1550 nm) Distance Rate
A 3200 ps/nm 170 km 2.5 Gbit/s
C 12800 ps/nm 640 km 2.5 Gbit/s
6500 ps/nm 360 km 2.5 Gbit/s
D 12800 ps/nm 640 km 2.5 Gbit/s
E 6500 ps/nm 320 km 2.5 Gbit/s
M 3400 ps/nm 170 km 4.9 Gbit/s–5.4 Gbit/s
6400 ps/nm 320 km 4.9 Gbit/s–5.4 Gbit/s
800 ps/nm 40 km 10 Gbit/s
T -1000 to 1100 ps/nm 60 km 10.71 Gbit/s
4800 ps/nm 240 km 11.3 Gbit/s
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3400 ps/nm 170 km 5.33 Gbit/s
12800 ps/nm 640 km 2.67 Gbit/s
800 ps/nm 40 km 10 Gbit/s
NOTE:
For the LWX2 board, the frequency values of the two channels of optical signals on the WDM side are indicated.
For example, the characteristic code of the TN11L4G is 19210PA. This code indicates the following features: The frequency of the DWDM-side transmitting optical module is 192.10 THz; PIN is adopted by the DWDM-side receiving optical module; the ORTA module is used to transmit signals at the DWDM side.
Parent topic: B.2 Characteristic Code for OTUs
B.2.2 Characteristic Code for DWDM Wavelength-Tunable OTUs
The characteristic code for a DWDM wavelength-tunable OTU consists of characters, indicating the frequency and type of the optical module in the OTU.
Detailed information of the characteristic code is listed in Table B-3.
Table B-3 Characteristic code for a DWDM wavelength-tunable OTU
Code Meaning Description
The first character Wavelength-tunable T is the abbreviation for Tunable, indicating that the wavelength is tunable.
The second character The type of the DWDM-side receiving optical module
The value can be A or P. A represents APD. P represents PIN.
The third character The type of the DWDM-side transmitting optical module
The detailed meaning of the character is shown in Table B-4.
The types of DWDM-side transmitting optical modules are listed in Table B-4.
Table B-4 Types of DWDM-side transmitting optical modules
Character Optical Module Dispersion (1550 nm) Distance Rate
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T T1TM 12800 ps/nm 640 km 2.66 Gbit/s
T2TM 1200 ps/nm 60 km 10.71 Gbit/s
OTTA 12800 ps/nm 640 km 2.66 Gbit/s
For example, the characteristic code of the TN11LSX is TAT. This code indicates the following features: This board is a wavelength-tunable OTU; APD is adopted by the DWDM-side receiving optical module; the T2TM module is used at the DWDM side to transmit signals.
Parent topic: B.2 Characteristic Code for OTUs
B.2.3 Characteristic Code for CWDM OTUs
The characteristic code for a CWDM OTU consists of characters, indicating the wavelength and type of the optical module in the OTU.
Detailed information of the characteristic code is listed in Table B-5.
Table B-5 Characteristic code for a CWDM OTU
Code Meaning Description
The first four digits The wavelength of the CWDM-side transmitting optical module
Indicate the wavelength of the CWDM-side transmitting optical module.
The fifth character The type of the CWDM-side receiving optical module
The value can be A or P. A represents APD. P represents PIN.
The sixth character The type of the CWDM-side transmitting optical module
The value can be L or S. L represents long haul. S represents short haul.
NOTE:
As for the LWX2 board, only the information of the first wavelength is indicated.
For example, the characteristic code of the TN11LDGS is 1531PS. This code indicates the following features: The wavelength is 1531 nm; PIN is adopted by the CWDM-side receiving optical module; the CWDM-side transmitting optical module is used for short-haul transmission (80 km).
Parent topic: B.2 Characteristic Code for OTUs
B.3 Characteristic Code for Line Unit
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The characteristic code for line unit indicates the frequency, type and wavelength of the DWDM optical modules and DWDM wavelength-tunable optical modules.
The line unit shares the same feature code with the WDM-sdie DWDM optical module of the wavelength tunable unit. For details, refer to B.2.1 Characteristic Code for DWDM OTUs and B.2.2 Characteristic Code for DWDM Wavelength-Tunable OTUs.
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B.4 Characteristic Code for FOADMs
The characteristic code for FOADMs indicates the wavelength or frequency of the optical signals processed by the board.
● B.4.1 Characteristic Code for the CMR1 The characteristic code of the CMR1 consists of four digits, indicating the wavelength that bears the signals processed by the board.
● B.4.2 Characteristic Code for the CMR2 The characteristic code of the CMR2 consists of eight digits, indicating the two wavelengths that bear the signals processed by the board.
● B.4.3 Characteristic Code for the CMR4 The characteristic code of the CMR4 consists of eight digits, indicating the four wavelengths that bear the signals processed by the board.
● B.4.4 Characteristic Code for the MR2 The characteristic code of the MR2 consists of eight digits that indicate the frequencies of the two signals processed by the board.
● B.4.5 Characteristic Code for the MR4 The characteristic code of the MR4 consists of eight digits that indicate the frequencies of the first and the fourth signals processed by the board.
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B.4.1 Characteristic Code for the CMR1
The characteristic code of the CMR1 consists of four digits, indicating the wavelength that bears the signals processed by the board.
The detailed information of the characteristic code is given in Table B-6.
Table B-6 Characteristic code of the CMR1
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Code Meaning Description
The first four digits The wavelength that bears optical signals
Indicate the wavelength that bears the optical signals processed by the board.
For example, the characteristic code of the TN21CMR1 is 1471, indicating that the wavelength that bears the signals is 1471 nm.
Parent topic: 6.5 CMR1Parent topic: B.4 Characteristic Code for FOADMs
B.4.2 Characteristic Code for the CMR2
The characteristic code of the CMR2 consists of eight digits, indicating the two wavelengths that bear the signals processed by the board.
The detailed information of the characteristic code is given in Table B-7.
Table B-7 Characteristic code of the CMR2
Code Meaning Description
The first four digits The first wavelength that bears optical signals
Indicate the first wavelength that bears the optical signals processed by the board.
The last four digits The second wavelength that bears optical signals
Indicate the second wavelength that bears the optical signals processed by the board.
For example, the characteristic code of the TN11CMR2 is 14711571.
● "1471" indicates that the first wavelength is 1471 nm. ● "1571" indicates that the second wavelength is 1571 nm.
Parent topic: 6.4 CMR2Parent topic: B.4 Characteristic Code for FOADMs
B.4.3 Characteristic Code for the CMR4
The characteristic code of the CMR4 consists of eight digits, indicating the four wavelengths that bear the signals processed by the board.
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The detailed information of the characteristic code is given in Table B-8.
Table B-8 Characteristic code of the CMR4
Code Meaning Description
The first and the second digits
The first wavelength that bears optical signals
Indicate the middle two digits of the first wavelength that bears the optical signals processed by the board.
The third and the fourth digits
The second wavelength that bears optical signals
Indicate the middle two digits of the second wavelength that bears the optical signals processed by the board.
The fifth and the sixth digits
The third wavelength that bears optical signals
Indicate the middle two digits of the third wavelength that bears the optical signals processed by the board.
The seventh and the eighth digits
The fourth wavelength that bears optical signals
Indicate the middle two digits of the fourth wavelength that bears the optical signals processed by the board.
For example, the characteristic code of the TN11CMR4 is 47495961.
● "47" indicates that the first wavelength is 1471 nm. ● "49" indicates that the second wavelength is 1491 nm. ● "51" indicates that the third wavelength is 1591 nm. ● "53" indicates that the fourth wavelength is 1611 nm.
Parent topic: 6.3 CMR4Parent topic: B.4 Characteristic Code for FOADMs
B.4.4 Characteristic Code for the MR2
The characteristic code of the MR2 consists of eight digits that indicate the frequencies of the two signals processed by the board.
The detailed information of the characteristic code is given in Table B-9.
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Table B-9 Characteristic code of the MR2
Code Meaning Description
The first four digits The frequency of the first optical signal
Indicate the last four digits of the frequency that bears the first optical signal.
The last four digits The frequency of the second optical signal
Indicate the last four digits of the frequency that bears the second optical signal.
For example, the characteristic code of the TN11MR2 is 93609370.
● "9360" indicates that the frequency of the first optical signal is 193.60 THz. ● "9370" indicates that the frequency of the second optical signal is 193.70 THz.
Parent topic: 6.2 MR2Parent topic: B.4 Characteristic Code for FOADMs
B.4.5 Characteristic Code for the MR4
The characteristic code of the MR4 consists of eight digits that indicate the frequencies of the first and the fourth signals processed by the board.
The detailed information of the characteristic code is given in Table B-10.
Table B-10 Characteristic code of the MR4
Code Meaning Description
The first four digits The frequency of first optical signal Indicate the last four digits of the frequency that bears the first optical signal processed by the board.
The last four digits The frequency of forth optical signal
Indicate the last four digits of the frequency that bears the fourth optical signal processed by the board.
For example, the characteristic code of the TN11MR4 is 92109240.
● "9210" indicates that the frequency of the first optical signal is 192.10 THz. ● "9240" indicates that the frequency of the fourth optical signal is 192.40 THz.
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Since the four optical signals processed by the MR4 are in sequence, it is inferred that:
● The frequency of the second optical signal is 192.20 THz. ● The frequency of the third optical signal is 192.30 THz.
Parent topic: 6.1 MR4Parent topic: B.4 Characteristic Code for FOADMs
B.5 Characteristic Code for MCAs
The characteristic code for MCAs indicates the band of the optical signals processed by the board.
● B.5.1 Characteristic Code for the MCA4 The characteristic code of the MCA4 consists of one character, indicating the band of the optical signals processed by the board.
● B.5.2 Characteristic Code for the MCA8 The characteristic code for the MCA8 consists of one character, indicating the band of the optical signals processed by the board.
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B.5.1 Characteristic Code for the MCA4
The characteristic code of the MCA4 consists of one character, indicating the band of the optical signals processed by the board.
The detailed information of the characteristic code is given in Table B-11.
Table B-11 Characteristic code of the MCA4
Code Meaning Description
The first character Band Indicates the band of the optical signals processed by the board. The value C represents C band.
For example, the characteristic code of the TN11MCA4 is C, indicating C band.
NOTE:
The OptiX OSN 3800 products now support only the C-band spectrum analyzing board.
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Parent topic: 11.1 MCA4Parent topic: B.5 Characteristic Code for MCAs
B.5.2 Characteristic Code for the MCA8
The characteristic code for the MCA8 consists of one character, indicating the band of the optical signals processed by the board.
The detailed information of the characteristic code is given in Table B-12.
Table B-12 Characteristic code of the MCA8
Code Meaning Description
The first character Band Indicates the band of the optical signals processed by the board. The value C represents C band.
For example, the characteristic code of the TN11MCA8 is C, indicating C band.
NOTE:
The OptiX OSN 3800 products now support only the C-band spectrum analyzing board.
Parent topic: 11.2 MCA8Parent topic: B.5 Characteristic Code for MCAs
B.6 Characteristic Code for OAUs
The characteristic code for OAUs indicates the gain, gain range and the maximum nominal input optical power of the optical signals processed by the board.
● B.6.1 Characteristic Code for the OAU1 The characteristic code of the OAU1 consists of eight characters and digits, indicating the gain range and the maximum nominal input optical power of the signals processed by the board.
● B.6.2 Characteristic Code for the OBU1 The characteristic code of the OBU1 consists of six characters and digits, indicating the gain and the maximum nominal input optical power of the signals processed by the board.
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B.6.1 Characteristic Code for the OAU1
The characteristic code of the OAU1 consists of eight characters and digits, indicating the gain range and the maximum nominal input optical power of the signals processed by the board.
The detailed information of the characteristic code is given in Table B-13.
Table B-13 Characteristic code of the OAU1
Code Meaning Description
The first character – The first character is always G.
The second to the fifth digits
Gain range Indicate the range within which the gain can be continuously adjusted.
The sixth character – The sixth character is always I.
The seventh and the eighth digits
Maximum nominal input optical power
Indicate the maximum nominal input optical power.
For example, the characteristic code of the TN11OAU1 is G2031I0. This code indicates that the gain can be continuously adjusted from 20 dB to 31 dB and the maximum nominal input optical power is 0 dBm.
Parent topic: 7.1 OAU1Parent topic: B.6 Characteristic Code for OAUs
B.6.2 Characteristic Code for the OBU1
The characteristic code of the OBU1 consists of six characters and digits, indicating the gain and the maximum nominal input optical power of the signals processed by the board.
The detailed information of the characteristic code is given in Table B-14.
Table B-14 Characteristic code of the OBU1
Code Meaning Description
The first character – The first character is always G.
The second and the third digits
Gain The second and the third digits indicate the gain value.
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The fourth character – The fourth character is always I.
The fifth and the sixth digits Maximum nominal input optical power
The fifth and the sixth digits indicate the maximum nominal input optical power.
For example, the characteristic code of the TN11OBU1 is G23I-3. This code indicates that the gain is 23 dB and the maximum nominal input optical power is -3 dBm.
Parent topic: 7.2 OBU1Parent topic: B.6 Characteristic Code for OAUs
B.7 Characteristic Code for Optical MUX/DMUX Units
The characteristic code for optical MUX/DMUX units indicates the band of the optical signals processed by the board, whether the wavelengths that bear the signals are odd or even wavelengths, and the multiplexing solution adopted by the board.
● B.7.1 Characteristic Code for the FIU The characteristic code of the FIU consists of one character, indicating the multiplexing solution adopted by the board.
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B.7.1 Characteristic Code for the FIU
The characteristic code of the FIU consists of one character, indicating the multiplexing solution adopted by the board.
The detailed information of the characteristic code is given in Table B-15.
Table B-15 Characteristic code of the FIU
Code Meaning Description
The first character Multiplexing solution Indicates the multiplexing solution adopted by the board. The value C represents C band.
For example, the characteristic code of the TN21FIU is C, indicating that the optical signals are in C band.
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Parent topic: 5.1 FIUParent topic: B.7 Characteristic Code for Optical MUX/DMUX Units
B.8 Characteristic Code for VOAs
The characteristic code for VOAs indicates the maximum attenuation of the optical signals processed by the board.
● B.8.1 Characteristic Code for the VA1 The characteristic code of the VA1 consists of two digits, indicating the maximum attenuation of the optical signals processed by the board.
● B.8.2 Characteristic Code for the VA4 The characteristic code of the VA4 consists of two digits, indicating the maximum attenuation of the optical signals processed by the board.
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B.8.1 Characteristic Code for the VA1
The characteristic code of the VA1 consists of two digits, indicating the maximum attenuation of the optical signals processed by the board.
The detailed information of the characteristic code is given in Table B-16.
Table B-16 Characteristic code of the VA1
Code Meaning Description
The first and the second digits Attenuation value Indicate the maximum attenuation.
For example, the characteristic code of the TN11VA1 is 21.5, indicating that the maximum attenuation value is 21.5 dB.
Parent topic: 12.1 VA1Parent topic: B.8 Characteristic Code for VOAs
B.8.2 Characteristic Code for the VA4
The characteristic code of the VA4 consists of two digits, indicating the maximum attenuation of the optical signals processed by the board.
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The detailed information of the characteristic code is given in Table B-17.
Table B-17 Characteristic code of the VA4
Code Meaning Description
The first and the second digits Attenuation value Indicate the maximum attenuation.
For example, the characteristic code of the TN11VA4 is 21.5, indicating that the maximum attenuation value is 21.5 dB.
Parent topic: 12.2 VA4Parent topic: B.8 Characteristic Code for VOAs
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