The Advanced Intelligent Multi-services Access (AIMA3000) is a high-integrity, high-density headend platform to enable MSO's to build or upgrade their networks to meet today and future multi-services access requirements.
The AIMA3000 simplifies MSO's transition to IP Networks by providing a complete range of intelligent, interoperable, RF and optical modules for HFC, RFoG, PON video overlay and other applications.
The new design employs a 19” rack of 4RU height, with 17 slots (0~16) for high-density application modules and integrated front and rear fibre-access panel for easy fibre management. Slot 0 is used for a System Management Module (ASMM). Slots 1~16 can be used for any of the application modules. This provides capability for a maximum of 32 standard forward-path laser transmitters, or for 64 QAM laser transmitters, or for 64 return-path receivers.
Comprehensive control and monitoring of the AIMA3000 is done by the ASMM module. The AIMA3000-ASMM module has front and rear Ethernet ports which provide access to both an integrated web-server and an SNMP agent. The web-server delivers HTTP/XML status monitoring pages which include any and all AIMA3000 monitoring points to provide fast and reliable status updates. The AIMA3000 chassis (ACHA) can be accessed through an IP network with either the NMS3-NetCraft field tool or via the NMS3-Enterprise-II management suite for network operating centres.
There is an optional hand-held controller (AHHC).
As a crucial element in any small or large city optical network, the AIMA3000 is designed with hot-swappable application modules that retain their own settings and allow for continuous system operation without being dependent on any central module, providing uninterrupted services to subscribers.
Features and Functions
The ASMM (AIMA3000 System Management Module) is the system controller module for the new 3rd generation AIMA3000 fibre-optic broadband transmission platform. The ASMM control module is intended to supervise all AMs (Application Modules), power supplies and fan modules within the AIMA3000 chassis. It also serves as a communications interface between all the modules and various user interfaces.
The Forward Path Receiver module (FRXV) is designed to plug into PBN’s next generation Advanced Intelligent Multi-services Access platform (AIMA3000).The FRXV incorporates a low noise front-end circuit that receives optical wavelengths of 1260 nm to 1610 nm and converts them to RF signals for MATV, CATV, and broadband applications. The supported RF bandwidth is from 45 to 1000 MHz.
The Forward Transmitter 1310 nm Single module (FT3S) is designed to plug into PBN’s next generation Advanced Intelligent Multi-services Access platform (AIMA3000). PBN AIMA3000 FT3S series full-spectrum advanced forward transmitters are designed for multi-services operators to increase network capacities to satisfy ever-growing subscriber demand for more high definition programs and high-speed data services.
The RF Amplifier Module Forward (RFAF) is designed to plug into PBN’s next generation Advanced Intelligent Multi-services Access platform (AIMA3000). The RFAF accepts forward-path RF signals from 45 MHz to 1000 MHz via the RF input. The module provides adjustable gain of 10 dB, with a single output port.
The RF AB Switching Module (RFSW) is designed to plug into PBN’s next generation Advanced Intelligent Multi-services Access platform (AIMA3000). The broadband protection RFSW is an RF-based switching device designed for automatic or manual switching radio frequency signals. This switch maintains RF output in the event of failure of one of two broadband radio frequency channels connected to its inputs.
The PBN AIMA3000 RRAQ series advanced quad return-path receivers are designed for multi-services operators to increase network-return capacities for the ever-growing data and voice bandwidth, while minimizing physical headend space and power requirements.