Modular distribution and signaling unit with over voltage protection for fiber optic and power cables
AssigneeRaycap IP Assets Ltd
InventorsElias Fermelis, Kostas Bakatsias, Charis Coletti
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Abstract
A distribution and signaling unit includes an enclosure configured to receive a trunk cable comprising power cables and fiber optic cables. Hybrid adaptors are arranged in an array and extend through one or more walls of the enclosure. A plurality of pluggable over voltage protection (OVP) modules are removably inserted into the enclosure. A pluggable printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) module is removably inserted into the enclosure. The PCBA module includes a processor configured to transmit alarm signals or voltage values measured from the power cables to a remote location.
Claims22
A distribution and signaling unit, comprising:
- an enclosure configured to receive a trunk cable comprising power cables and fiber optic cables;
- hybrid adaptors arranged in an array and extending through one or more walls of the enclosure;
- a plurality of pluggable over voltage protection (OVP) modules removably inserted into the enclosure;
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- a pluggable printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) module removably inserted into the enclosure, the PCBA module including a processor configured to transmit alarm signals or voltage values measured from the power cables to a remote location.
A method of manufacturing a distribution and signaling unit, comprising:
- forming an enclosure configured to receive a trunk cable comprising power cables and fiber optic cables;
- providing hybrid adaptors arranged in an array and extending through one or more walls of the enclosure;
- inserting a plurality of pluggable over voltage protection (OVP) modules into respective slots in the enclosure;
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- inserting a pluggable printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) module into a slot in the enclosure, the PCBA module including a processor configured to transmit alarm signals or voltage values measured from the power cables to a remote location.
A modular distribution and signaling system for a cellular tower, comprising:
- an enclosure configured to receive a trunk cable comprising power cables and fiber optic cables;
- hybrid adaptors arranged in an array and extending through one or more walls of the enclosure;
- one or more bus bars located in proximity to respective columns or rows of the hybrid adaptors;
- a plurality of pluggable over voltage protection (OVP) modules removably inserted into the enclosure and electrically coupled to the one or more bus bars;
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- a pluggable printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) module removably inserted into the enclosure and electrically coupled to at least one of the one or more bus bars, the PCBA module including a processor configured to transmit alarm signals or voltage values measured from the power cables to a remote location.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.