Outdoor Unit (ODU) for Fiber Optic Interfacility Links | G5000 Series
The G5000 Series Outdoor Unit (ODU) is a modular, IP65 rated outdoor enclosure designed to house Global Foxcom Fiber Optic Interfacility Link modules and related components at antenna sites.
Features & Benefits
- Holds up to 8 TX and RX optical modules, with support for an Ethernet card
- Hot swappable, field upgradable module support
- IP65 rated environmental protection
- Remote monitoring and control via Serial or Ethernet, including SNMP based capability
- Manual or auto gain control
- Supports single or multi-channel configurations, uplink or downlink
- Single or dual power supply options
- Optional 1 to 1 redundancy
- Switchable 13 V or 18 V LNB powering
- Optional optical multiplexing
- Optical splitting support
- Optional 10 MHz reference signal support
- LED indicators for power supply status
Basic Details
The G5000 Series is intended for outdoor deployments where modular expansion, remote visibility, and field service access are required. It supports flexible link builds through configurable module population and optional redundancy, with monitoring and control available through serial or Ethernet interfaces. Typical applications include satellite ground stations, cable headends, broadcast facilities, redundant antenna farms, and VSAT hubs.
How many link modules can the enclosure support?
The enclosure holds up to 8 TX and RX optical modules, and it is built for high-density outdoor installations. If needed, it can also be configured with Ethernet interface support.
What environmental protection is provided?
The enclosure is built for outdoor exposure and is IP65 Rated, providing dust and water protection suitable for antenna site installation.
How is monitoring and control handled?
Remote access is supported through serial or Ethernet connectivity, with SNMP based monitoring and control available when configured.
Does it support gain control?
Yes. Gain control modes can be implemented based on installed modules and system requirements.
What power options are available?
Power configurations are supported with single or dual power supplies, with operating limits aligned to standard AC input ranges.
Does it support LNB powering and reference signal distribution?
LNB powering and reference signal distribution are supported when required, based on configuration.