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TRACER 4103/4203 User Manual

61280242T1R1A-1A

TRACER

® 

4103/4203

User Manual

Summary of Contents for TRACER 4103

Page 1: ...TRACER 4103 4203 User Manual 61280242T1R1A 1A TRACER 4103 4203 User Manual...

Page 2: ...61280242T1R1A 1A TRACER 4103 4203 User Manual...

Page 3: ...the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Shielded Cables A shielded type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and also to prevent inter ference with nearby rad...

Page 4: ...accessible to the general population is recommended or Mount the antenna in a manner that prevents any personnel from entering the area within 16 5 feet 5 meters from the front of the antenna It is re...

Page 5: ...orward Error Correction 15 T1 Operation 15 Framing 15 Line Code 15 DS1 DSX 1 Interface 16 Line Buildout or LBO 16 TRACER 4103 4203 System Configuration 16 TRACER 4103 4203 Rear Panel 16 DS1 DSX 1 Inte...

Page 6: ...e Transmitter Power 26 Applying Power 26 Automatic Frequency Plan 26 Chipping Code 27 Co Locating Multiple Systems 27 Antenna Alignment 27 RF LoW 28 Alarm Contacts 28 Section 3 Operation VT 100 User I...

Page 7: ...t Red Alarm 38 AIS LED is Lit Yellow Alarm 38 AIS LED is Blinking Alarm Indication Signal or Blue Alarm 39 BPV LED is Lit Bipolar Violations 39 Section 5 Specifications Transmitter 41 Receiver 41 Freq...

Page 8: ...A 1A Table of Contents 8 TRACER 4103 4203 User Manual Glossary Acronyms Used in this Manual 45 Appendix A Cable Connections Terminal Connection DB25 47 Personal Computer Connection DB9 47 Modem Connec...

Page 9: ...vision 15 Figure 1 3 TRACER 4103 4203 Rear Panel 16 Figure 1 4 TRACER 4103 Front Panel 17 Figure 3 1 TRACER System Status 30 Figure 3 2 TRACER Main Menu 31 Figure 3 3 TRACER System Configuration 32 Fi...

Page 10: ...61280242T1R1A 1A List of Figures 10 TRACER 4103 4203 User Manual...

Page 11: ...61280242T1R1A 1A List of Tables TRACER 4103 4203 User Manual 11 Tables Table 3 1 T1 Interface Alarms 35...

Page 12: ...61280242T1R1A 1A List of Tables 12 TRACER 4103 4203 User Manual...

Page 13: ...esignated for use by spread spectrum transmitters either frequency hopping or direct sequence Spread spectrum is a form of communication in which the bandwidth of a message signal is intentionally inc...

Page 14: ...03 can be used in data communications such as internet networking video conferencing and telemetry CHANNEL SELECTION The FCC has allocated 83 5 MHz of spectrum in the 2 4 GHz band where the TRACER 410...

Page 15: ...smission of a detected errored block The TRACER 4103 and TRACER 4203 on the other hand implement forward error correction FEC which adds enough overhead data for the receiver to detect and correct err...

Page 16: ...respectively When set for DS1 LBOs for 0 dB 7 5 dB 15 dB and 22 dB are available The DS1 interface can operate on line lengths up to 6 000 feet When set for DSX 1 interface LBOs for 0 133 feet 266 39...

Page 17: ...ol on the serial interface should be configured for none A 7 day error history of the T1 interfaces and radio link is also provided Fifteen minute histories are provided for the most recent 24 hours o...

Page 18: ...latile memory to retain certain configuration settings These settings include Frequency plan Chipping code Password Password enabling Site name T1 line coding T1 framing TEST Red indicates that the se...

Page 19: ...ignal gain There are several reasons for this requirement TRACER 4103 4203 operates in point to point applications therefore an omnidirectional antenna is not needed The FCC provides no recourse in th...

Page 20: ...61280242T1R1A 1A Section 1 TRACER 4103 4203 Description 20 TRACER 4103 4203 User Manual...

Page 21: ...d and consumes 16 watts Current required in amps is determined by dividing the power consumed in watts by the applied voltage in volts For example at 48 volts TRACER 4103 4203 would draw approximately...

Page 22: ...quipment grounding conductor is permitted to be made to building steel to a metal electrical raceway system or to any grounded item that is permanently and reliably connected to the electrical service...

Page 23: ...uipment The line buildout LBO must be set for each DS1 DSX 1 interface The LBO setting allows each DS1 DSX 1 interface transmitter to drive the interface with the correct signal strength and equalizat...

Page 24: ...olic dish antenna Antenna gain is determined by the size of the dish with typical figures detailed below Dish manufacturers will be able to supply gains for other types of antenna Cable 2 4 GHz Loss 1...

Page 25: ...GHz D is the path length in miles F is the fade margin in dB Climate factors are given below Link Distance in miles 2 4 GHz Path Loss in dB Link Distance in miles 2 4 GHz Path Loss in dB Link Distanc...

Page 26: ...antennae gains greater than 6 dBi The transmitter power is set via the TRACER system configuration page of the VT 100 interface Attach a power meter to the N type antenna connector on the rear panel...

Page 27: ...tem horizontal and the other system s vertical if the systems are operating in the same frequency bands The antennas should be marked as to which mounting position is vertical or horizontal This will...

Page 28: ...oint the radio link should be operational Proper operation can be determined by the status of the RF DOWN LED If this LED is on the link is not operational If this LED is not on the link is operating...

Page 29: ...ons will cease until a modem is attached with a Null Modem adapter between the TRACER 4103 4203 and data modem The data modem will need to be configured for AUTO ANSWER and 9600 BPS When the user conn...

Page 30: ...is also set via the system configuration menu If the password is forgotten physical access to TRACER 4103 4203 is required to access the terminal interface The password may be bypassed by holding in t...

Page 31: ...ot Available message Chipping code indicates the code to which the system is set From any menu in the VT 100 menu structure pressing the 0 zero key will bring the operator back to this screen Pressing...

Page 32: ...omes DTR after passing through the null modem adapter Configure the modem to disconnect on loss of DTR so the dialup connection will automatically drop The default setting is Disabled Modem Connection...

Page 33: ...corded for the most recent days To view the next eight hours 32 15 minute intervals of performance history press N To view the previous eight hours press P This information is available for both ends...

Page 34: ...distance to the T1 equipment Alarm Reporting can be enabled or disabled at either end of the link If it is disabled no alarms will be registered on this page Each end of the link operates independentl...

Page 35: ...the most recent days To view the next eight hours 32 15 minute intervals of performance history press N To view the previous eight hours press P This information is available for both ends of the link...

Page 36: ...61280242T1R1A 1A Section 3 Operation 36 TRACER 4103 4203 User Manual...

Page 37: ...is in progress If the test LED is Blinking or remains On solid after 10 seconds this indicates that TRACER 4103 4203 unit has failed a self test This is an internal failure and ADTRAN technical suppo...

Page 38: ...to a degraded signal or no signal or it may be caused by improper framing Recommended Actions 1 Verify that the T1 cable is connected to the T1 interface on the TRACER 4103 4203 unit 2 If the RJ 45 co...

Page 39: ...RACER 4103 4203 unit and the attached equipment are configured for the same line coding AMI or B8ZS 2 Verify that the Line Buildout LBO of the attached equipment is correct 3 Inspect the cable plant f...

Page 40: ...61280242T1R1A 1A Section 4 Troubleshooting 40 TRACER 4103 4203 User Manual...

Page 41: ...Level maximum 30 dBm Receive Level nominal 60 dBm Intermediate Frequency 140 MHz Frequency Plan Plan A 2 4 GHz TRACER 4103 Tx 2 422 GHz Rx 2 462 GHz Plan B 2 4 GHz TRACER 4103 Tx 2 462 GHz Rx 2 422 GH...

Page 42: ...te End Password Protected Optional Event History VT 100 Terminal Interface Data Rate 9600 bps Data Bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits 1 Terminal Emulation VT 100 Mechanical Environmental TRACER 4103 4203 Op...

Page 43: ...4103 4203 sales information contact ADTRAN Sales at 888 3ADTRAN or http www adtranwireless com TECHNICAL SUPPORT Standard support hours are 7 a m to 7 p m CST Monday through Friday Emergency technica...

Page 44: ...61280242T1R1A 1A Section 6 Warranty Ordering and Return 44 TRACER 4103 4203 User Manual...

Page 45: ...cy Check DCE Data Communications Equipment DTE Data Terminal Equipment ESF Extended superframe FCC Federal Communications Commission FEC Forward error correction IF Intermediate Frequency ISM Industri...

Page 46: ...61280242T1R1A 1A Glossary 46 TRACER 4103 4203 User Manual...

Page 47: ...nnection DB25 TRACER 4103 DCE Terminal DTE Number Name Number Name 2 TXD 2 TXD 3 RXD 3 RXD 4 RTS 4 RTS 5 CTS 5 CTS 6 DSR 6 DSR 7 Ground 7 Ground TRACER 4103 DCE Computer DTE Number Name Number Name 2...

Page 48: ...61280242T1R1A 1A Appendix A Cable Connections 48 TRACER 4103 4203 User Manual...

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