AC8710 Node
The AC8710 is an intelligent, 1 x 1, dual active node. It offers high output level (Umax 138 QAM / 112.5 dBµV) and supports 1.2 GHz/204 MHz bandwith. Remote monitoring and control is available with a transponder (HMS/CATVisor or DOCSIS).
Features at a glance:
- 1.2 GHz GaN HEMT technology
- 204 MHz upstream band
- Improved power handling capacity in housing
- Automatic alignment of both forward and return path
- Efficient surge and ESD protection
- Redundant power supply
- Electrical level and slope controls
- With AC6992/AC6983 transponder plug-in:
- CATVisor / HMS (AC6992) or DOCSIS (AC6983) remote connection
- ALC with fully user programmable pilots
- Forward path spectrum analyser
- Return path signal quality monitoring with automatic ingress control
- True plug-and-play with single pushbutton alignment
- Return path pilot generator (AC6992)
Flexible return path
Outstanding performance
Easy management – remotely or locally
Smart features
Fibre management
Product Specifications
Forward path
Light wavelength
1290…1610 nm
Optical input power range
-8…0 dBm
Frequency range
85…1218 MHz
Return loss
18 dB
Gain limited output level
2 x 119 dBµV
Input gain control
0…-26 dB
Interstage gain control
0…-15 dB
Slope control
0…20 dB
Flatness
±0.5 dB
Group delay
2 ns
Test point
-20 dB
Transponder connection
-19 dB
Noise current density
6.0 pA / √Hz
Umax (138 QAM channels) @ 1.2 GHz
112.5.0 dBµV
Umax (138 QAM channels) @ 1.2 GHz (power save)
110.5 dBµV
Max TCP
70 dBmV
Return path
Frequency range
5…204 MHz
Return loss
18 dB
Flatness
±0.5 dB
Ingress switching
0/ -6/< -45 dB
Input level
57.0 dBµV
Maximum input level (TCP)
27 dBmV
OMI adjustment
0…-20 dB
OMI TP
-5 dB
Transponder connection
-37 dB
General
Power consumption
44 W, (38 W in power save mode)
Supply voltage
27…65 VAC (sine or square wave)
45…95 VAC (square wave)
230 VAC
45…95 VAC (square wave)
230 VAC
Maximum current feed through
12.0 A / port
Hum modulation
70 dB
Optical connectors
SC/APC, E-2000
Output connectors
PG11
Test point connectors
F female
Dimensions (h x w x d)
245 mm x 255 mm x 155 mm
Weight
5.0 kg
Operating temperature
-40…+55 °C
Class of enclosure
IP 54
EMC
IEC 60728-2
ESD
4 kV
Surge
6 kV (EN 60728-3)
