ANGA Cable 2009

2009-06-10

The International Trade Fair for Cable, Broadband & Satellite - ANGA Cable was held on May 26-28, 2009 in Cologne, Germany.

ANGA Cable is one of the biggest and most important European events of cable, digital and multimedia brand. In this year 380 exhibitors from 33 countries (last year: 369 companies from 29 countries) took part in the exhibition. The record number of ANGA Cable visitors was counted – 13 600 (2008: 12 900).

The main topics of ANGA Cable 2009 Show were: Triple Play, HDTV, IPTV, Video on Demand and Next Generation Networks.

At the ANGA Cable 2009 at the first time VECTOR Company demonstrated its the newest solution - system for fully automatic HFC network adjustment. This unique innovative solution simplifies installation, maintenance and replacement of amplifiers while significantly reducing the total costs for system implementation and maintenance. ANA system - Automatic Network Adjustment System is an innovative solution for simultaneous parameters set - up in all devices linked in one cluster. In the cluster there is one Master Amplifier (ex BETA PRO 22G) and up to 20 End Amplifiers (ex. LAMBDA PRO 42G). The solution does not need any information about coaxial cable length nor type to accomplish the automatic adjustment. All the components of the system (all amplifiers in the cluster) can be controlled an managed from Master Amplifier location by group handheld terminal GHHT. The terminal contains an algorithm for automatic network alignment procedure. During automatic adjustment procedure all the amplifiers are precisely adjusted (both in down- and up-stream) according to a given output levels of end amplifiers. It eliminates the number of needed truck rolls to end locations and requirement for technicians’ skills are not so high any more. Amplifiers BETA PRO 22 and LAMBDA PRO 22 can be equipped with the QIS module (Quick Installation Stick) which stores information about setting of the device. It significantly simplifies amplifies unit replacement during repairs. Implementation of the ANA solution doesn’t affect any parameter of the existing network: no additional attenuation, distortion or power consumption or need for special network design.

VECTOR’s visitors had also the possibility to hear about others 1GHz products: BETA PRO 61G, BETA PRO 60G, BETA PRO 20G.
The new BETA PRO 61G and BETA PRO 60G optical nodes have been adapted to operation in the forward path band up to 1002 MHz and in the return path band up to 100 MHz. The nodes are made in the modern technology of digitally controlled devices, which gives the possibility of network monitoring and maintenance based on the Docsis/EuroDocsis and HMS solutions. The node has a LED display used for local control and configuration of the device. The display also shows the optical input power of the node receiver, making the installation process easier. The nodes have also a built-in and integrated uninterrupted power supply (UPS).

BETA PRO 20G is a modern two active outputs broadband amplifier dedicated to be used for both line and distribution applications of the HFC network. Thanks to bandwidth extension up to 1GHz ne BETA PRO 20G meets future demands for more bandwidth. Adjustment has been simplified due to µP control unit that enables uninterruptible configuration to of the gain and slope.

At the ANGA Cable 2009 Show VECTOR introduced an offer of Trilithic: 8821Q Spectrum Analyzer, 860 DSPi Euro-DOCSIS Analyzer and Seeker GPS Leakage Management System. The newest solution of Trilithic - the 8821Q-R™ portable analyzer can be used anywhere in the cable network, providing a comprehensive array of analog & digital signal quality tests for an advantage in alignment, troubleshooting and proof-of-performance testing. Tests include QAM, MER, pre- and post- FEC BER, equalizer tap graph, in-channel frequency response, group delay and remote operation. Remote operation accesses data management tools for testing, reporting, monitoring & analysis.

In order to insure power protection enhancing the reliability of telecommunication networks VECTOR presented its new Power Supply products: the OPPS 250 and OPPS 600. OPPS 250 and 600 are specifically design to provide additional power protection enhancing the reliability of telecommunication networks. OPPS enable constant 60V output voltage ensuring true sinus waveform. In case of input power interruption it automatically transfers to battery power (<5ms) securing uninterrupted output. Additional overload and short circuit protection installed in OPPS guarantee product’s long operating life. LED displays make the easy to diagnose and operate.

VECTOR also presented FTTH solution based on EPON architecture. Ethernet Passive Optical Network (EPON) systems of Salira (Hitachi) are based on a point-to-multipoint network topology. Solution consists of Central Office (CO) equipment, Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) and Access Management (SAM) network management systems. This standards-compliant EPON platform is ideally-suited for cable operators delivering the high-speed transmission of voice and data - the most critical applications for business customers.

The exhibitors were very satisfied with the ANGA Cable 2009 Show and they would like to continue their participation in the next year. The next ANGA Cable will be held on May 04-06, 2010.