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RF Path: Coverage Component Specifications
Headend Unit (HEU)
HEU will host the following modules:
3. RIM - Radio Interface Module; RF source conditioner.
4. Up to 12 RIMs can be hosted by the HEU.
5. RIX - Radio Interface Expander; HEU to OIU interface module
Note: For configurations with one RIX an ETM is required for terminating the
unused Expander slot.
6. HCM - Headend Control Module; overall system management module
7. ACM Auxiliary Control Module; provides interfaces for management of
domestic modules via HCM; installed in HEUs’ in configurations with more
than one HEU
8. PSM - Power Supply Module; AC or DC Power Supply
9. ERFC - RF interface cable, 9-PIN (various cable lengths available)
RIM
Interfaces: Three QMA RF ports; UL, DL and
Duplex
No. of supported
bands:
Single band
RIX
Interfaces: Two 9-pin connectors (one per OIX)
Two QMA ports for reference clock
connections between RIX modules
No. of supported OIU
interfaces:
Two OIUs
ETM
ETM (Expander Termination Module) - used for terminating
unused Expander slot
HCM
Interfaces: To four ACM RJ-45 INTERNAL ports
Remote Management: One RJ-45 LAN port
Local Management: One RJ-45 LOCAL port
Local Configuration: One CONSOLE port
System LEDs: PWR, RUN, SYS, FAN
ACM
Interfaces:
Four RJ-45 INTERNAL ports
One RJ-45 CONSOLE port
System LEDs PWR, RUN, SYS, FAN
ERFC