Installation Guide

Broad Band Accelerator (BBA)

Multi-Slot Enclosure
Document No. 520R69668E
Revision No A01
October 2015

About
This Installation Guide describes the installation of the Broadband Amplifier (BBA) Multi-Slot
Enclosure (MSE) in the network in an Indoor or Outdoor environment.
The Actelis BBA Multi-Slot Enclosure is a flexible and durable enclosure supporting up to 24 DSL
subscriber lines. It includes an integrated shelf with plug-and-play docking slots for up to 12 BBA
line cards and a dedicated slot for an optional management card*. For smaller amount of
subscriber lines Actelis offers also a smaller, single-slot (2 ports) and two-slot (4 ports),
enclosures.
The BBA Multi-slot enclosure accommodates any of Actelis BBA line cards, extending the delivery
of any VDSL2, ADSL2+, ADSL2 and ADSL services.
Actelis BBA significantly enhances VDSL2, ADSL2+, ADSL2 and ADSL performance (data rate and
service reach) by using advanced signal filtration and amplification. The unit is easily deployed
over legacy copper pairs and can be Line Powered from a POTS switch, consuming only miniscule
power.
The BBA unit is installed between the DSLAM unit and the CPE unit.
The BBA series is compatible with any standards-compliant VDSL2, ADSL2+, ADSL2 and ADSL
DSLAM unit and CPE equipment. No special configuration or adjustments are required for either
the DSLAM or the CPE units.
Remote Management is supported through Remote Management card* capable of remote
management as well as remote feeding of all the cards within the enclosure.
Remote express powering is supported through Express power line card* capable of feeding all
BBA cards within the enclosure.
Exchange

CPE
DSLAM

CPE

CPE

BBA Units

Exchange / DSLAM to BBA

BBA to CPE

Figure 1: Multi-slot Enclosure, typical ADSL installation from Exchange

* Future option

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Exchange

Remote
Cabinet

CPE
DSLAM

Exchange to
DSLAM

CPE

CPE

BBA Units

DSLAM to BBA

BBA to CPE

Figure 2: Multi-slot Enclosure, typical VDSL installation from Cabinet

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Prefac e Mat erial

This Installation Guide describes typical applications, mechanical descriptions, installation
instructions, safety guidelines, and grounding instructions for the Multi-slot Enclosure.

Copyright, Patents, Warranties and Disclaimers

Copyright 2015 Actelis Networks, Inc. All Rights Reserved. All specifications are subject to
change without notice.

Notice
This publication is protected by International copyright law. No part of this publication may be
copied or distributed, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any
human or computer language in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic,
manual or otherwise, or disclosed to third parties without the express written permission of Actelis
Networks, Inc., 47800 Westinghouse Drive, Fremont, CA 94539, USA.

Disclaimer of Warranties and limitation of Liabilities

Actelis Networks, Inc. (hereafter referred to as Actelis Networks, Inc. or Actelis Networks), makes
no representation or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any
implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Further, in no event, shall
Actelis Networks be liable for incidental or consequential damages in connection with or arising
from the use of the BBA Multi Slot Enclosure, cards and modules, accessories kits, this manual or
any related materials.
Actelis Networks reserves the right to revise this publication from time to time and to make
changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or
changes.

Trademarks
Actelis, Actelis Networks, BBA, VBA, ABA and related logos and icons are the registered
trademarks or copyrights of Actelis Networks. Other identifiers may be trademarks or marks of
their respective owners.

Patents
The products described in this document are protected by U.S. Patent No. 7,110,528; 7,706,526;
7,587,042 and other U.S. patents, foreign patents, and/or pending applications.

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Warranty, Sales, Service and Training Information

Please contact your local sales representative, service representative or distributor directly for any
help needed. For additional information concerning warranty, sales, service, repair, installation,
documentation, training or distributor locations, use one of the following:

Internet: Visit the Actelis Networks World Wide Web site at http://www.actelis.com

Email: techsupport@actelis.com for technical support.

Customer support: Contact Actelis Networks Customer Support directly at one of the following
numbers:

Belgium:

Denmark:

France:

(0) 800 918 450

Germany:

(0) 800 1833504

Netherlands: (0) 800 0225982

UK:

USA:

(0) 800 71180

80 887 771

(0) 800 9179049

+1 866 638 2544 or +1 510 545 1071

For all other inquiries, call +1 866 ACTELIS (+1 866 228 3547) or +1 510 545 1071.

Document Feedback
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to: userdoc@actelis.com. Include the document number, revision number and title of this
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to provide additional clarification.

Document Identification
BBA Multi-slot Enclosure Installation Guide
Revision: A01
Date: October 2015

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Compliance to Standards
FCC Compliance
The BBA Multi-slot Enclosure complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a residential environment notwithstanding use in
commercial, business and industrial environments. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio-frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the Installation
Guide, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
The authority to operate this equipment is conditioned by the requirement that no modifications
will be made to the equipment unless the changes or modifications are expressly approved by
Actelis Networks, Inc.

Canadian Emissions Requirements

The BBA Multi-slot Enclosure Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numrique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Rglement sur le matriel
brouilleur du Canada.

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General Safety Summary

1.

Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on this product or included in
this manual.

2.

This equipment is for use in a RESTRICTED ACCESS AREA only.

3.

All installation, repair or replacement procedures must be performed by qualified service

personnel.

4.

Grounding (Earthing) requirements:

All equipment in the immediate vicinity must be grounded the same way and must not be
grounded elsewhere.
Before attempting to operate or repair this product, make sure product is properly
grounded.

5.

In case of Local power, DC system powering requirements*:

The DC supply source must be located within the same premises as this equipment.
DC supply circuit must have a grounded conductor.
This equipment should be located in the same immediate area (such as adjacent cabinets)
as any other equipment that has a connection between the grounded conductor of the same
DC supply circuit and the grounding conductor, and also the point of grounding of the DC
system. The DC system should not be grounded elsewhere.
The DC power source should be protected with a disconnection device located in the same
immediate area.
Overcurrent Protection: A Listed circuit breaker with rating of 1 A slow blow should be
connected to the non-grounding conductor.
There should be no switching or disconnecting devices in the grounded circuit conductor
between the DC source and the point of connection of grounding electrode conductor.

6.

Keep product surfaces clean and dry.

7.

Do not operate or repair this product in wet or damp conditions or in an explosive

atmosphere.

8.

Observe all ratings and markings on the product. Use only the fuse type and rating specified
for this product. Before making connections to the product, consult the appropriate chapters
of this manual for further ratings information.

9.

Cables for this product may be supplied by Actelis Networks. Cables that are supplied by the
customer must comply with the regulatory inspection authorities and are the responsibility of
the customer. To reduce the risk of fire, make sure all cables are UL Listed or CSA Certified.

10. This equipment must be installed according to country national electrical codes. For North
America, equipment must be installed in accordance with the US National Electrical Code
Articles 11016, 11017 and 11018 and the Canadian Electrical Code, Section 12. If
necessary, consult with the appropriate regulatory agencies and inspection authorities to
ensure compliance.

* Future option

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Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Damage

1.

When working with electronic components, wear a commonly grounded antistatic wrist strap
to discharge the static voltage from your body in accordance with approved standards.

2.

Do not use any devices capable of generating or holding a static charge in the work area
where you install or remove electronic components. Avoid handling electronic components in
areas that have a floor or benchtop surface capable of generating a static charge.

3.

Do not slide electronic components over any surface. Do not touch exposed connector pins.
Handle electronic components as little as possible.

4.

Transport and store electronic components in an approved static-protected bag or container.

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Contents
About ............................................................................................................................... 2
Preface Material .............................................................................................................. 4
Copyright, Patents, Warranties and Disclaimers ..........................................................4
Compliance to Standards ..........................................................................................6
General Safety Summary ..........................................................................................7
1

System Requirements and Prerequisites ........................................................... 11

1.1 Enclosure Physical Characteristics ................................................................... 11

1.2 Environmental Requirements............................................................................ 13
1.3 Electrical Requirements ................................................................................... 13
1.4 Clearance and Ventilation Requirements ........................................................... 13
1.5 Copper Pair Qualifications ................................................................................ 13
1

Pre-installation Requirements ............................................................................. 15

1.1 Inspecting Shipment and Unpacking ................................................................. 15

1.2 Checking the Plug-in Cards .............................................................................. 16
1.3 Required Materials and Tools ........................................................................... 16
2

Mounting the BBA Enclosure .............................................................................. 17

Grounding BBA Enclosure .................................................................................. 19

Wiring the BBA Enclosure ................................................................................... 20

4.1 Opening the Enclosure ..................................................................................... 20

4.2 Copper Pairs Cable Wiring ............................................................................... 21
4.3 Local powering wiring (future option) ................................................................. 23
4.4 Local Management cabling ............................................................................... 23
5

Installing Cards in the Enclosure ........................................................................ 24

5.1 Pivoting Card Cage .......................................................................................... 24

5.2 Cards Installation ............................................................................................. 25
5.3 Primary Protection cards Installation ................................................................. 26

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Closing BBA Enclosure ........................................................................................ 27

BBA Power Up ....................................................................................................... 29

Lightning Protection Maintenance ...................................................................... 30

8.1 Introduction .................................................................................................... 30

8.2 Replacing Krone Lightning Surge Protectors ..................................................... 31
8.3 Replacing Lightning Surge Protector Cards ...................................................... 31
9

BBA and Management Card Maintenance .......................................................... 32

9.1 Introduction .................................................................................................... 32

9.2 Replacing BBA Card ....................................................................................... 32
9.3 Replacing Remote Management Card .............................................................. 32

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System Requirements and Prerequisites

This section describes the infrastructure requirements for installing BBA Multi-slot enclosure.
These include physical characteristics, electrical requirements, etc.

NOTE: Before beginning the installation, determine the customer site copper availability, distance
to site and copper condition. Please contact customer support for performance tables for typical
installations.
For expected performance use Actelis calculator, login and password are required.

1.1

Enclosure Physical Characteristics

Table 1-1. Enclosures outer physical dimensions
Characteristic

Specification

Height
Width
Depth

16.5" (42 cm)

14.5" (37 cm)

Weight

8.0" (20.3
9.5" (24.1
25 lbs (11.3
0.3 lbs (0.15

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cm) enclosure stand alone

cm) enclosure with mounting brackets
kg) without BBA cards
kg) additional weight per card

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Figure 3: Enclosure Overall Dimensions

Copper Pairs Cable Diameter:
BBA Multi-slot enclosure is a stubless unit with sealed glands for cables:

Two DSL cable: minimal diameter 14 mm (0.551 inch), maximal diameter 25mm (0.984 inch).

Local power cable*: minimal diameter 5 mm (0.2 inch), maximal diameter 10mm (0.4 inch)

For different cable diameter options contact Actelis customer support

* Future option

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1.2

Environmental Requirements

The selected installation site must meet the environmental specifications listed in the following
table:

Table 1-2. Environmental specifications

Characteristic

Specification

Operating Temperature

-40 C to 65 C

Storage Temperature

-40 C to 70 C

Humidity

Long term: 5%85% non-condensing

Short term: 5%95% non-condensing

1.3

Electrical Requirements

BBA Multi-slot enclosure may be powered in the following ways:

BBA units remotely power fed by POTS no need for any local power.
Miniscule power of <100mW per port consumed from POTS line.

BBA units and Management card are locally powered*

o Less than 7.5W required from -48V nominal (-24V to 60V).

BBA units and management card are remotely power fed*

o Less than 12W required from remote power source.

1.4

Clearance and Ventilation Requirements

No requirements for clearance and ventilation.

1.5

Copper Pair Qualifications

Basic information:
The BBA Multi-slot enclosure connects to the local copper-loop network, typically between the
exchange and the CPEs or between remote cabinets and the CPEs. The system supports the
interconnection of any number of copper pairs up to 24.
Testing and verifying the copper pairs:
Cable pairs must meet standard xDSL test requirements
The Actelis system has been engineered to tolerate less than optimal line conditions, so testing
and verification prior to system installation may not always be necessary. However, you can test
and verify the copper pairs to ensure their quality and integrity prior to systems installation, this
will ensure optimal performance of the Actelis system and DSL service delivery.
* Future option

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Caution: xDSL equipment will not operate properly if there are load coils or bridge taps
on the copper pairs. All load coils and bridge taps must be removed prior to system initialization.
Planning aid: use the planning aid tool for estimating the performance with BBA in the loop, for
additional information contact techsupport@actelis.com.

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Pre-installation Requirements

1.1 Inspecting Shipment and Unpacking

On receipt of the equipment check the packing list to assure complete and accurate shipment of
all listed items. If the shipment is short or irregular, contact Actelis. If the equipment must be
stored for a prolonged period, do so in the equipments original container. If equipment ever
needs to be returned, please use the original packaging if available.
After opening the shipping package, ensure that you have received the ordered Enclosure and the
ordered BBA units and that there is no sign of damage on them. If the equipment has been
damaged in transit, immediately report the extent of damage to the transportation company and
to Actelis.
Each Multi Slot enclosure arrives with the following accessories: two mounting screws, grease for
corrosion prevention on grounding lug and dehumidifier.

Figure 4: BBA Multi-slot Enclosure

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1.2 Checking the Plug-in Cards

Check plug-in card shipments for quantities ordered as follows:

BBA cards: VBA cards, ABA cards.

Remote Management cards: future option

Remote powering card: future option

1.3 Required Materials and Tools

1.3.1

Materials

Ground and Local Power Wiring*

Grounding of Multi slot enclosure is required, local powering is a future option.
Use wire color codes in accordance with customer definitions.
This document instructs to use red and black wires for local powering wiring, other color codes
can be used such as gray instead of red.

NOTE: The grounding wire and the optional DC power wire are not included in the standard Multislot Enclosure package. A 20-foot (6m) power harness cable can also be ordered separately.
The following table describes the required wiring materials for the Multi Slot Enclosure.

Table 1-1. Multi Slot Enclosure Ground and Local Power Wiring
To connect the
Enclosure to...

Connect this wiring

type

To these locations on the Enclosure

Electrical ground

10-AWG insulated wire

(green/yellow)

Frame/earth grounding two hole lug

External power
sources*

18 AWG
Black wires for -Vin;
Red wires for RTN.

Power supply A inputs: -Vin and RTN (+)

Power supply B inputs: -Vin and RTN (+)

DSL and Management Cabling:

The following table lists the required cabling materials for the Enclosure. These items are not
included in the standard Actelis MSE product package. However, they can be separately ordered.

Table 1-2. Cabling descriptions

To connect the BBA BE-24
to...
Open end 25 or 32 pairs outdoor
copper pair cable.

Use this cabling

Quantity

24 AWG or 26 AWG solid wire for Krone 2

MDF punch down.

* Future option

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To connect the BBA BE-24

Use this cabling
to...
Optional Ethernet copper cable for Standard Ethernet cable. RJ-45,
plug/plug, Category 5, shielded
Management card*

Quantity
1

Miscellaneous materials: Cable-ties or waxed string to bind wiring and cabling. Screws for
mounting (wall mount, pole mount, etc.).

1.3.2

Tools

To install and maintain the BBA Multi-slot Enclosure you should have the tools listed in the
following table. They are not provided with the Actelis system.

Table 1-3. Tools

Tool

Use this tool to...

Phillips #2 screwdriver
Slot-head #0.8 x 4 mm
screwdriver

Screw the Enclosure cover.

Future local powering.
Secure these items: plug-in cards, GND terminal lug and
cage card captive screws.

Wire cutter, stripper and

crimping tool

Connect ground and future DC power-supply wiring and

to crimp #10 16-14 AWG ring terminal.

Krone punch down tool

Wire copper pairs to internal MDF Krone block.

Standard level

Ensure Actelis system is level when mounted.

Line test equipment, such as Test copper pairs used in the High Speed Link, when
Transmission Impairment
troubleshooting the system.
Measurement Set (TIMS)
DVM meter
Verify voltage and check continuity when installing and
troubleshooting the system.
BBA Flash with its cables:
Local configuration and monitoring of BBA cards
USB to mini USB
RS-232, RJ-11 to RJ-11
straight cable

Mounting the BBA Enclosure

Install the BBA Enclosure utilizing the two holes in the mounting ears of the enclosure.
Mount the enclosure on the wall, post, pedestal or cabinet as seen in Figure 5.
Wall
mounting
screw holes

* Future option for management card

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Pole
mounting
screw holes
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Figure 5: Mounting BBA Enclosure

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Grounding BBA Enclosure

!

Caution: BBA Multi-slot enclosure shall be grounded.

Use the two hole lug at the bottom of the enclosure for units grounding.
1.

Remove 1/2 inch of insulation from one end of the 10-AWG ground wire.

2.

Use provided #12-24 or M6 screw to attach the exposed 10-AWG wire end to the equipment
rack ground.

3.

Route the 10-AWG wire to cable-tie strip on the chassis rear panel. Use a cable tie (or waxed
string) to secure wire to slot on cable-tie strip, see Figure 6 below.

4.

To connect the remaining end of the 10-AWG wire to the Enclosure do the following:

Cut the remaining portion of the wire to the required length and remove 1/2 inch of
insulation from the end of the wire. Bare conductors shall be coated with an
appropriate antioxidant compound before crimp connections are made (cables
supplied by Actelis are tin plated and no additional treatment is required).

Use slot-head screwdriver to loosen terminal lug screw as shown in the following
figure.

Insert the end of the wire into terminal lug, as shown in the following figure.

Tighten terminal lug screw.

Caution: Make sure there are no exposed wires when the procedure is completed.

Figure 6: Grounding the BBA Enclosure

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Wiring the BBA Enclosure

4.1 Opening the Enclosure

Unscrew the four captive screws and open the locking snaps as seen in Figure 7 using Philips #2
screwdriver.

Four
captive
screws

Two
metallic
locking
snaps

Figure 7: Opening the Enclosure

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4.2 Copper Pairs Cable Wiring

4.2.1 Cable Insertion
The BBA Multi-slot Enclosure uses two big glands to seal the enclosure with incoming wiring
cables. Third, smaller, optional gland (different enclosure part number) is for local powering input
and/or for local management option.
The unit does not include copper pairs cable (if required, contact Actelis Customer support for
assistance in specifying the cable), verify that the cable is a minimum of CAT-3 and has the
appropriate safety and environmental specifications. External cable diameter must be between 14
mm to 25 mm (0.551 inch to 0.984 inch) to guaranty enclosures sealing to IP68.
Wiring Procedure:
Release the gland cap as seen in Figure 8; handle the cylindrical gasket with care.
Insert the CO wiring cable (Exchange side) into the left gland and the CPE wiring cable into
the right gland.
The cable shall be inserted into the gland cap and into enclosures Gland as seen in Figure 9.
Tighten the gasket and the cap of the gland to the glands body.

Figure 8: Releasing Gland Cover

Figure 9: Wiring Cable Sealing

4.2.2 Cable lock and cable sheath grounding

GND
connection
to
cable
sheath tie

GND
connection
to
cable
sheath tie

Cable tie

Cable tie

Figure 10: Cable lock and cable sheath grounding

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4.2.3 MDF wiring

MDF has two sections: left section for CO side wiring and right side for CPE side wiring.

CPE
Side

CO
Side

Figure 11: MDF Wiring

Left MDF (CO / Exchange)

Row
1

CO
#1
1

CO
#2
2

CO
#3
3

CO
#4
4

CO
#5
5

CO
#6
6

CO
#7
7

CO
#8
8

CO
#9
9

CO
#10
0

Row
2

CO
#11
1

CO
#12
2

CO
#13
3

CO
#14
4

CO
#15
5

CO
#16
6

CO
#17
7

CO
#18
8

CO
#19
9

CO
#20
0

Row
3

CO
#21
1

CO
#22
2

CO
#23
3

CO
#24
4

MGMT

MGMT
PWR

Right MDF (CPE)

Row
1

CPE
#1
1

CPE
#2
2

CPE
#3
3

CPE
#4
4

CPE
#5
5

CPE
#6
6

CPE
#7
7

CPE
#8
8

CPE
#9
9

CPE
#10
0

Row
2

CPE
#11
1

CPE
#12
2

CPE
#13
3

CPE
#14
4

CPE
#15
5

CPE
#16
6

CPE
#17
7

CPE
#18
8

CPE
#19
9

CPE
#20
0

Row
3

CPE
#21
1

CPE
#22
2

CPE
#23
3

CPE
#24
4

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4.3

Local powering wiring

Local powering is a future option.

Skip this step, local powering requires future different enclosure (with third smaller Gland).

4.4

Local Management cabling

Local and Remote Management is a future option.

Skip this step, Local Management requires a Remote Management Card in the dedicated
management slot in the enclosure.

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Installing Cards in the Enclosure

5.1

Pivoting Card Cage

To access the BBA cards and the Protection cards the card cage shall be pivoted.
To unlock the card cage unscrew the two captive screws at the sides of the cage using flat head
screw driver.
To pivot the card cage the card cage shall be slightly pulled out first and only than pivoted as
seen in Figure 12.

Two Captive
screw unlock

Right side cut away view

Figure 12: Pivoting Card Cage Enclosure

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5.2

Cards Installation
Cautions:

1. Handle cards carefully to prevent ESD damage. Hold the card in its plastic handle.
2. Cards shall be inserted with component facing left.
3. Make sure that BBA card is not inserted in MGMT slot.
To insert the cards:
1. The card lock bar shall be pivoted, unscrew the two captive screws at both sides of the lock
bar using flat head screw driver, see Figure 13 below.
2. Pivot the bar upwards to allow card insertion.
3. The enclosure supports 12 BBA card slots numbered 1 to 12* left to right. Hold the cards in
their handle and insert the required amount of BBA card into their slots, make sure cards
are inserted with components facing left side.
4. The enclosure supports remote management card. Hold the card in his handle and insert it
into MGMT slot, make sure card is inserted with components facing left side.
5. Verify that the cards are fully inserted till the end of the cage.
6. Return the card lock bar into its position and secure it with the two captive screws on lock
bar sides.
7. If primary protection cards are required, continue with Section Primary Protection cards
Installation in section 5.3.
8. Pivot the shelf back to its original position and lock it using the two captive screws on card
cage sides.

Note: BBA auto estimation process may be monitored via BBA Flash unit (refer to BBA Flash
Manual). Auto estimation process monitoring of the BBA if required during installation, should be
perform after completion of BBA power up and unit pivot closing

* Last two slots are labeled as 11/P and 12/P to indicate future option for remote powering card
Future option

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Lock bar
Captive
screws

Cards
Lock Bar

Card
Facing
Left

Cards cage
Captive screws

Figure 13: BBA Card Insertion

Primary Protection cards Installation

5.3

Primary protectors (GDT, Gas Discharge Tube) may be internal or external to the enclosure. In
case of internal Primary protectors, the Enclosure supports two options. Both options are not
provided with the enclosure and can be ordered from Actelis:

16 lines Protection Card.

Krone Magazine.

To insert the Protection Cards:

1.

To install the Protection cards the shelf shall first be pivoted as described in section 5.1.

2.

Insert the three protection cards as seen in Figure 14.

3.

Verify that the cards are fully inserted till the end of the cage.

4.

Pivot the shelf back to its original position and lock it using the two captive screws as
described in section 5.2 above.

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Protection
Card

Figure 14: Card Protection Insertion

Closing BBA Enclosure

Verify that the sealing gasket at the cover unit perimeter is not damaged and close the enclosure
cover.
Close the two locking snaps and screw the four captive screws as seen in Figure 15 using Philips
#2 or flat head screwdriver.
BBA Enclosure may be locked with padlock if necessary, padlock is not provided by Actelis.

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Two
metallic
locking
snaps

Four
captive
screws

Figure 15: Closing and sealing the Enclosure

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BBA Power Up

Note: The BBA communicates with the DSLAM and CPE. No action is required after installation.
BBA starts its training process after installation completion if the DSL link is provisioned, i.e.
DSLAM (installed at CO or Cabinet) and CPE units are provisioned and wired to the BBA unit.
Allow 3 to 5 minutes for the BBA to complete the training process prior to testing or checking
performance. The DSLAM and CPE equipment will synchronize several times during the BBA
training process. This is normal and should be ignored until the training period has expired.
BBA card doesnt have on board LED indication, to monitor locally the process of BBAs auto
estimation use BBA Flash unit (refer to BBA Flash Manual) LEDs and BBA View PC application.

Note: before leaving installation site verify that BBA link is up and performs as required.
Use BBA Flash unit and BBA View PC GUI application to modify BBA settings if required (for
example setting of spectral regulations).

Installation completed

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Lightning Protection Maintenance

Warning: high voltages may exist on the copper pairs. Follow standard procedures to
handle copper pairs.

Introduction

8.1

Lightning Surge Protectors usually require periodical maintenance. In case that the protectors
need to be replaced and are installed within the BBA Multi-slot enclosure follow the instructions in
the following sections.
Make sure the replacement units are available before opening the enclosure.
There are two options for lightning surge protection devices:
1. Krone Magazine protection installed in Krone Magazine with 10 GDTs, 6 Magazines are
required for a fully populated system.

Figure 16: MDF Krone Magazine

2.

16 port protection card protection card installed in upper part of the enclosure, 3 cards
are required for a fully populated system.

Figure 17: Protection card

Use GDT as recommended by the guidelines of the Telco, Actelis recommended reference device
is EPCOS Part number: B88069X7200B502 (Type:T23-A350X).

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Required Lightning surge protection device parameters:

3-electrode Arrestor

DC breakdown voltage of 350V.

Replacement of lightning surge protectors is not supposed to interfere with BBA operation. DSL
link and voice path shall continue to operate as usual.

Replacing Krone Lightning Surge Protectors

8.2

Replacement Steps:
1.
2.

3.
4.

Open the enclosure as specified in Opening the Enclosure in section 4.1.

Pull out the Krone lightning surge protection magazines and replace them with new ones.
Its recommended to replace the magazine at field and not replace the GDTs (Gas
Discharge tube) in the magazines at field.
Verify that all Krone magazines are fully inserted.
Close the enclosure as defined in Closing BBA Enclosure in section 6 .

Replacing Lightning Surge Protector Cards

8.3

Replacement Steps:
1.
2.
3.

Open the enclosure as specified in Opening the Enclosure in section 4.1.

Pivot the shelf as described in Pivoting Card Cage in section 5.1.
Pull out protection cards using the plastic cover as handle (plastic opens as seen in
Figure 18 below.

Figure 18: Extracting Protection Card

4.
5.
6.

Note: to minimize time at site its recommended to replace the protection cards at field
and not replace the GDTs (Gas Discharge tube) in the protection cards at field.
Insert new protection cards and verify that all cards are fully inserted.
Pivot back the shelf into its position as described in section 5.2 above.
Close the enclosure as defined in Closing BBA Enclosure in section 6 .

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BBA and Management Card Maintenance

Warning: high voltages may exist on the copper pairs. Follow standard procedures to
handle copper pairs.

Introduction

9.1

In case that card needs to be replaced follow the instructions in the following sections.
Make sure the replacement units are available before opening the enclosure.

Replacing BBA Card

9.2

Replacement Steps:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Open the enclosure as specified in Opening the Enclosure in section 4.1.

Perform steps as in Installing Cards in the Enclosure in section 5 .
Pull out old BBA cards using the handle and replace with new ones.
Pivot back the shelf into its position as described in section 5.2 above.
Close the enclosure as defined in Closing BBA Enclosure in section 6 .

Note: verify that BBA card settings are as required.

In case that management card is available theres no need to provision the BBA, all BBA
settings will be automatically set by the management card.

Replacing Remote Management Card*

9.3

Replacement Steps:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Open the enclosure as specified in Opening the Enclosure in section 4.1.

Perform steps as in Installing Cards in the Enclosure in section 5 .
Pull out old remote management card using the handle and replace with new one.
Pivot back the shelf into its position as described in section 5.2 above.
Close the enclosure as defined in Closing BBA Enclosure in section 6 .

Note: verify that remote management card settings are as required.

* Future option

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