CATV/Broadband Systems

Needs and Product Solutions

Hardening infrastructure in light of increased demands

As more subscribers with varied services come on line and expectations for high levels of service continuity increase, ensuring reliable power is a challenge.

Solution

An effective power maintenance program must include the battery systems that impact reserve power and efficient normal operation. Using Midtronics equipment, data management and available expertise drives for efficient execution of this key operational component.

Improved maintenance efficiency

Distributed power system maintenance is key to continued reliable operation, but this maintenance is periodic, leaving risk between checks and can also be expensive.

Solution

Midtronics offers systems and programs to reduce risk and time and capital spent on maintenance.

Increased visibility and control over assets and maintenance:

With more extensive networks and their associated power distribution and increased demands on time, streamlined, centralized analysis is key to proper decision making with regard to maintenance and infrastructure.

Solution

A specialized, central battery asset management system can improve visibility of performance and enhance decision making, saving time and money.

Midtronics Product Solutions

CELLTRON MAX

Key Application: Telecom Central Office Telecom OSP (Outside Plant) Wireless MTSO (Flooded and VRLA) / Wireless Base Stations
Test Range:	100 - 19,990 mhos
Test Data Storage:	Unlimited internal memory USB to flash drive or PC
Test Data Transfer To PC:	USB, two way communication with SW for setup & download
Capacity Test Manager:	Voltage and time capture
Battery Reference Developer
AC Ripple Supression Technology
Full Multimedia / Scope Function
Field Upgradable Software
Generator/Fleet Vehicle Battery Testing Capability
Integrated Temperature Measurement
Variation Based Analysis of Conductance vs. Baseline

CELLTRON ULTRA

Key Application: Telecom Central Office Telecom OSP (Outside Plant) Wireless MTSO (Flooded and VRLA) / Wireless Base Stations
Test Range:	100 - 19,990 mhos
Test Data Storage:	Removable SD memory card stores 500 strings / locations of 480 tests
Test Data Transfer To PC:	InfraRed data transfer SD memory card
Battery Reference Developer
AC Ripple Supression Technology
Full Multimedia / Scope Function
Field Upgradable Software

CELLTRON ADVANCED

Key Application: Telecom Central Office Telecom OSP (Outside Plant) Wireless MTSO (Flooded and VRLA) / Wireless Base Stations
Test Range:	100 - 19,990 mhos
Test Data Storage:	16 strings / memory locations of 480 test results
Test Data Transfer To PC:	InfraRed data transfer
Midtronics Service Center upgradable software

CELLTRON ESSENTIAL

Key Application: Telecom OSP (Outside Plant)
Test Range:	100 - 19,990 mhos
Test Data Storage:	1 string memory location of 480 test results
Test Data Transfer To PC:	Not available, IR printing only
Midtronics Service Center upgradable software

CELLGUARD SYSTEM

Key Application:
Telecom Central Office
Telecom OSP (Outside Plant)
Wireless MTSO (Flooded
and VRLA) / Wireless Base Stations

Communications Interfaces
Ethernet 10 Mbps
RS232 or serial USB ( @ 57.6 kbps)
802.15.4 compliant RF transport
@ 2.4 GHz Radio Band

Temperature
Operating Temperature
( 0° C to +65° C)
Storage Temperature
( -10° C to +80° C)

Power Requirements
Base Coordinator Unit Power
Powered by 9 V DC wall plug adaptor
or powered from VTC (optional)
VTC Unit Power
Powered from the battery (< 60 mA)
2 V Sensor Power
Powered from the battery
under surveillance
12 V Sensor Power
Powered from the battery
under surveillance.
Conductance Measurement Range
100 to 15,000 Siemens (cell mhos)

Strap Resistance Measurement
2 micro Ohms minimum

Test Current
2V & 12V Sensors
Test current is approximately 5 Amps RMS

Voltage Measuring Characteristics
Sensor
Voltage range: 1.4 V to 2.5 V per cell
Resolution: +/- 20 mV

Sensor Negative Battery
Post Temperature Reading
Temperature Range
( 0° C to +65° C)
Measurement Accuracy
(+/- 2° C)

String Voltage Measurement
Input Range
42 to 600 Volts DC
AC Ripple
Peak AC Ripple Detection

String Current Measurement
Float State 300 milli-Amps to 10 Amps
Charge State 10 to 200 Amps
Discharge State 10 to 200 Amps

Physical Dimensions
Base Coordinator Unit
5.08 in x 5.25 in x 2.25 in
12.9 cm x 13.3 cm x 5.7 cm

VTC String Monitor
5.08 in x 5.25 in x 2.25 in
12.9 cm x 13.3 cm x 5.7 cm

2 V & 12 V Sensor
4.45 in x 3.15 in x 1.5 in
11.3 cm x 8 cm x 3.8 cm

Data Management

CELLTRAQ

Key Application:
Telecom Central Office
Telecom OSP (Outside Plant)
Wireless MTSO (Flooded
and VRLA) / Wireless Base Stations

Windows Operating System
Tomcat Web Server

Tomcat: 2G RAM or above (4G is recommended)
CPU: 2.6G or above

SQL Server 2000/2005 Database
Database: 4G RAM or above (8G is recommended)
CPU: 2.6G or above

Installation CD provides, in addition to the Server Application,
Database, and SMTP Tester Interface:

Installation Manual
JDBC-SQL Server Driver
Java Development Kit (JDK)
Tomcat

BATTERYNET

Key Application:
Telecom Central Office
Telecom OSP (Outside Plant)
Wireless MTSO (Flooded
and VRLA) / Wireless Base Stations

Industry’s proven source for effective battery data management and report automation
More consistent, effective and efficient battery maintenance
Professional level reports
Proven efficiency in providing early warning on battery degradation
Establishes battery inventory stocking levels based on unit density and change

FACILITYWARE

Key Application:
Telecom Central Office
Telecom OSP (Outside Plant)
Wireless MTSO (Flooded
and VRLA) / Wireless Base Stations

Centralized record keeping and maintenance data on everything (outside of batteries) that is key to a well-run operation.
User configurable database and reporting tools
Collects and reports on critical information regarding generators, switchgear, power boards, HVAC and CRAC units, and much more
Reliability in scheduling the next maintenance or responding to an audit request