MAXNET II Modular RF & Optical
ATX’s MAXNET II, Platinum Series product line (Patented) provides a fully integrated RF & Optical Signal Management solution. By utilizing the properties of MCX connectors & mini coaxial cable, MAXNET II offers all of the benefits of our original MAXNET line & so much more in a lot less space. MAXNET II provides users with an unlimited number of module configurations to choose from so that they can easily implement their network in any manner they desire. The product lineup includes splitting/combining passive modules (16, 8, 4, 2, dual 4, & triple 2-ways), DC modules, amplifiers, power supplies, RF switches, optical transmitters, and optical receivers.
Key features include:
- Ultra-dense MCX connector-based RF/optical signal management platform
- Greater than 200% rack space savings over legacy management solutions
- Significantly reduces network lash up complexity by using MCX connectors and miniature coaxial cable
- 3RU active chassis can accommodate both active & passive modules – up to 24 single-width passives (2,4,8, dual 4-way, triple 2-way splitter/combiners and/or DCs & triple DCs) or 12 dual-width modules (16-way splitter/combiners, amplifiers, power supplies, optical receivers, optical transmitters, RF switches)
- 3RU passive chassis is also available
- Modules are positioned for front access to test points, controls and pad & EQ locations
- Active chassis is provisioned to accommodate monitoring & control over the network (HMS compliant (SNMP v2c)) or through a web browser for all active modules in the chassis. E-mail alarm notification is also supported.
- ALL active modules are hot-swappable
MAXNET II is offered in a compact 3RU chassis (passive and active versions available). Each chassis holds up to 24 single-width modules or 12 dual-width modules (any combination of modules is possible). The modules push and lock into the chassis so no mounting hardware is necessary. Also available are 1RU passive chassis.
A variety of cable and fiber management options are offered to complete the line.
MAXNET II Chassis & Cable Management Options Pdf
Status Monitoring & Control
SNMP-based (HMS compliancy) and web-based monitor and control functions are enabled for all active modules using software developed in house at ATX's software development facility.ATX's MAXNET and SMAC products use the HMS standard SNMP MIBs, published by the SCTE http://www.scte.org/standards/. Any retail SNMP manager software or the embedded web page interface can fully control these products without any proprietary software from ATX.
Operation manuals for MAXNET II modules are available below.
MAXNET II Chassis Manual MP3 Pdf
MAXNET II Amplifier Manual QMP Pdf
MAXNET II DC Logic Switch Manual MPLAB Pdf
MAXNET II Optical Transmitter Manual MPTX8 Pdf
MAXNET II Optical Receiver Guide MPRX2-8 Pdf
MAXNET II Optical Receiver Guide MPRX16 Pdf
MAXNET II Optical Receiver Guide MPRXRR-16 Pdf
MAXNET II Power Supply Manual MPAC MPDC Pdf
MAXNET II RF Detector Switch Manual MPRFAB Pdf
Hot-swappable, 110, 220 VAC or -48 VDC to 24 VDC power supply modules are available. Redundancy is automatically implemented when two power supplies are engaged into the active MAXNET chassis and remote powering is accommodated. Voltage, current, temperature, and fan status parameters are easily monitored over the network (HMS compliant (SNMP v2c)) or through a web browser. E-mail alarm notification is also supported.
MAXNET II Power Supply Specifications Pdf
Hot-swappable amplifiers with various technologies (GaAs and Si PP) are available in forward and return amplifications. Frequencies are available up to 1 GHz. Voltage, current, temperature, fan status, nominal RF output power, and RF output power alarm threshold are easily monitored over the network (HMS compliant (SNMP v2c)) or through a web browser. E-mail alarm notification is also supported.
MAXNET II Amplifier Specifications Pdf
An RF detector A/B switch and 2-way splitter are housed in one module. It is ideal for automated RF signal back-up or redundant RF amplifier applications. Voltage, current, temperature, nominal RF power levels (A&B), switch position, and alarm threshold are easily monitored over the network (HMS compliant (SNMP v2c)) or through a web browser. E-mail alarm notification is also supported.
MAXNET II RF Detector A/B Switch Specifications Pdf
Forward path optical transmitters (FPTs) with integrated RF 8-way narrowcast combining technology optimize rack space efficiency with up to 12 transmitters in a MAXNET II active chassis. Optimized RF isolation in both the narrowcast-broadcast (>55 dB) and narrowcast-narrowcast (>30 dB) inputs eliminates network isolation concerns.
Voltage, current, temperature, fan status, RF power, optical power, RF & optical power threshold, RF attenuator level (MGC), and transmitter mute are easily monitored and controlled over the network (HMS compliant (SNMP v2c)) or through a web browser. E-mail alarm notification is also supported.
MAXNET II Optical Transmitter Specifications Pdf
Return path optical receivers (RPRs) with integrated RF splitting technology optimize rack space efficiency with up to 12 receiver modules (24 receivers) in a MAXNET II active chassis. The four offerings include: single RPR with 16 or 8 RF outputs; dual RPR with 8 RF outputs per RPR; dual RPR with integrated RF switch and 16 or 8 RF outputs (enable optical fiber route redundancy functionality); single/dual RPR(s) with single RF+DC output(s) (to be used in conjunction with DC Logic A/B RF Switch) enables optical fiber route, power, and receiver module redundancy functionality.
Voltage, current, temperature, fan status, nominal received optical power, received optical power alarm threshold, RF attenuator level, receiver mute, and RF switch status are easily monitored over the network (HMS compliant (SNMP v2c)) or through a web browser. E-mail alarm notification is also supported.
MAXNET II Optical Receiver Specifications Pdf
Passives include splitting/combining modules (16, 8, 4, 2, dual 4-way, & triple 2-way) and DC modules. All passive modules have front access locations for pads and EQs along with front access to -20 dB dual test points.
MAXNET II Passive Splitter/Combiner Module Specifications
MAXNET II Passive DC Module Specifications Pdf
MAXNET II Passive Modules All Pictured Pdf
ATX offers a high performance MCX to F transition module.
MAXNET II MCX to F Transition Module Specifications Pdf
This single-width RF A/B switch module is available with 1 or 8 RF outputs. It is ideal for use in conjunction with two MPRX-DC return path optical receivers in order to achieve optical route, power and optical receiver redundancy.
MAXNET II DC Logic A/B RF Switch Specifications Pdf
A combination of MCX, F, and BNC connectors for miniature coaxial cable enables users to easily interface between the MCX-based MAXNET II platform and legacy F and BNC equipment. MAXNET II's optimized RF performance, non-blind entry MCX, F and BNC connectors and terminators allow for easy field installation. Predetermined unused ports can be terminated at factory. To ensure quality MCX performance, use ATX's MCX headend connectors and terminators.
MAXNET II Connectors/Tools, Terminators & Optical Attenuators
MCX Connector Crimp Installation Instructions Pdf
MCX Connector Compression Installation Instructions Pdf
Mini F Connector Crimp Installation Instructions Pdf
Mini F Connector Compression Installation Instructions Pdf
Mini BNC Connector Installation Instructions Pdf
ATX has developed several accessories for the MAXNET II, Platinum Series Platform. Items include MCX to F and BNC adaptors, plug-in pads and EQs (along with an insertion/extraction tool), in-line MCX pads, mini cable and fiber installation/extraction tools, and replacement fans.
MAXNET II Accessories Pdf
Ordering Information
Each pdf file above contains overviews, specifications, and ordering information.
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