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Exalt Installation and Management Guide

s-Series Digital Microwave Radios

201511

2008-02-27

System Installation and Initiation Process

The tasks required for radio installation and initiation are outlined in the following figure.

Figure 5

Radio installation tasks

Path & Site

Analysis

Link Design

Build Antenna

and Radio

Structures &

Egress

Install & Test

Network &

Power Wiring

Read This

Manual

Completely

Pre-configure

Radios

Perform

Back-to-Back

Test

Mount Antennas,

ODUs (& waveguide,

if necessary)

Connect IDU/ODU

cable and Lightning

arrestors

Mount IDU, connect
IDU/ODU cable and

apply power to IDU

Align Antennas to

Planned RSL

Verify Alarms &

Performance

Test Network

Connectivity

Connect & Test

Primary Services

Test Network
Management

System

Both Transmission

System & Radio

Preparation Tasks Must

Be Complete

Transmission System Tasks

Radio Preparation Tasks

Summary of Contents for EX-11s

Page 1: ...Part Number 201511 Date 2008 02 27 s Series Digital Microwave Radios Installation and Management Guide Models EX 11s EX 11s 16 EX 18s EX 18s 16 EX 23s EX 23s 16...

Page 2: ...om from patent or other rights of Exalt or others 2008 Exalt Communications Inc All rights reserved The Exalt logo is a trademark of Exalt Communications Inc Open Source License Information In additio...

Page 3: ...ks 8 Link Engineering and Site Planning 8 Familiarization with the s Series Radios 9 Shipping Box Contents 9 Initial Configuration and Back to Back Bench Test 9 RF Output Power Setting 10 General Radi...

Page 4: ...28 Telnet into the Command Line Interface CLI 28 Connect to the Radio in a Telnet Session 28 Exalt Graphical User Interface GUI 29 Preparing to Connect 29 Log In 29 Login Privileges 30 Quick Start 31...

Page 5: ...ions 65 Alarm Connector 66 Console Connector 67 DC Power Connector 67 Antennas 68 Troubleshooting 70 General Practices 70 Typical Indications of Issues 71 Multipath Propagation 72 RF Interference 72 P...

Page 6: ...DU 6 Figure 3 Indoor mounted IDU interconnection with Remote Mounted ODU 6 Figure 5 Radio installation tasks 12 Figure 1 Front flush mount configuration 14 Figure 2 Front projection mount configuratio...

Page 7: ...5 External local loopback 43 Figure 26 Internal loopback 43 Figure 27 File Transfer page 44 Figure 28 File Transfer page download file link 45 Figure 29 File Activation page 47 Figure 30 Alarms page 4...

Page 8: ...login information 31 Table 5 Alarm status indicators 48 Table 6 Recommended 11GHz antennas rectangular waveguide direct coupled 68 Table 7 Recommended 18GHz antennas rectangular waveguide direct coup...

Page 9: ...EX 11s EX 11s 16 EX 18s EX 18s 16 EX 23s EX 23s 16 initial release Icons The following icons denote specific types of information Note This symbol means take note Notes contain helpful suggestions or...

Page 10: ...altcom com Mailing Address Exalt Communications Inc 580 Division St Campbell CA 95008 USA Related Documentation and Software This manual makes reference to other documentation and software files that...

Page 11: ...th license key upgrade for up to 200Mbps aggregate Ethernet 30 or 40MHz Mode2 or 3 With license key upgrade for 4xT1 E1 and up to 200Mbps aggregate Ethernet 30 or 40MHz Mode2 or 3 EX 11s 16 FCC 10 100...

Page 12: ...aggregate Ethernet 30 or 40MHz Mode1 2 or 3 EX 23s FCC 10 100 Ethernet 4xT1 E1 Configured for up to 30Mbps aggregate Ethernet 10MHz Mode1 5MHz Mode2 With license key upgrade for up 4xT1 E1 and up to...

Page 13: ...ivities The EX 11s models utilize radio frequencies in the range of 10 7 11 7GHz The EX 18s models utilize radio frequencies in the range of 17 7 19 7GHz The EX 23s models utilize radio frequencies in...

Page 14: ...es and associated grounding Figure 3 Indoor mounted IDU interconnection with Direct Mount ODU Figure 4 Indoor mounted IDU interconnection with Remote Mounted ODU If using the remote mount ODU solution...

Page 15: ...connection 24V or 48V and are also provided with an external AC adapter All models provide the following primary features and benefits Low latency optimization and control for voice and data connectio...

Page 16: ...at each end of the link Antenna mounting height location for proper path clearance Antenna polarization orientation Waveguide and Remote ODU mounting if any IDU ODU cabling type length connectors rou...

Page 17: ...Management for details on how to connect to and use the browser based GUI interface Shipping Box Contents A complete link or hop consists of two ODUs one high one low and two IDUs The ODUs are individ...

Page 18: ...cense keys Set transmitter output power to engineered or allowed level see RF Output Power Setting Set operating center frequency Set occupied channel bandwidth Make detailed radio performance measure...

Page 19: ...tings Parameter Decription Frequency Lowest frequency pair defined by the ODU model type Transmit Power Lowest output power defined by the ODU model type Bandwidth Narrowest bandwidth defined by the O...

Page 20: ...ctures Egress Install Test Network Power Wiring Read This Manual Completely Pre configure Radios Perform Back to Back Test Mount Antennas ODUs waveguide if necessary Connect IDU ODU cable and Lightnin...

Page 21: ...installed at each site RSL as measured after antenna alignment at each site Designed RSL per original design at each site RSL reading with far end power off from each end Spectrum analyzer plot with...

Page 22: ...allowing the radio to cool properly and increasing the risk of malfunction Heat dissipation from the radio may also affect adjoining devices Provide air space above and below the device where possibl...

Page 23: ...nd half of the space below and leaving a half space gap below 2 Projecting up using one full rack space and half of the space above and leaving a half space gap above 3 Centered within two spaces with...

Page 24: ...DU to a pole near the antenna A flexible waveguide Figure 10 is required to connect the waveguide flange on the remote mount to the waveguide flange on the antenna See Antennas Figure 10 ODU remote mo...

Page 25: ...ions Figure 12 Primary front panel connectors standard models Table 2 Connectors Label Type Gender Function TO ODU N F Coaxial cable connection to ODU antenna This port carries the transmitter and rec...

Page 26: ...PC PDA for Command Line Interface CLI communications ALARMS 9 pin sub D F External alarm inputs and outputs GND Ground Bantam F Common return volt meter test point for measuring RSL RSL Bantam F Volt...

Page 27: ...ns normal operation Yellow Solid Alarm conditions not traffic effecting Yellow Slow Flash In loopback from this end Yellow Fast Flash In loopback at this end Red Solid Alarm conditions traffic effecti...

Page 28: ...utton Amber LED Off Remote end LINK and STATUS LEDs are both green Solid No remote end status available Flash Alarm conditions at the far end LINK and or STATUS LEDs on the far end radio are non green...

Page 29: ...nd Warning Do not touch the center connector pin when power is connected There is risk of electric shock if the TO ODU connector center pin is touched by persons or tools Disconnect power from the IDU...

Page 30: ...ician and or telecom professional during installation and wiring of the equipment DC Power The device accepts DC power within the voltage specifications All s Series models accept either 24V or 48V DC...

Page 31: ...connector Once the wires are connected to the mating connector do not connect to the radio 8 Test the DC connection to the connector from the DC supply 9 Engage power on the DC supply and use a voltm...

Page 32: ...system communications The cable requirements are Maximum RF loss at 350MHz of 16dB Maximum resistance of center conductor or shield of 1 5Ohm The maximum resistance specification is typically the defi...

Page 33: ...must be an exact model recommended by the path and site planning engineer s Mount the antenna at the proper height mast mounting location and polarization orientation as determined by the path and sit...

Page 34: ...typically two or three separate cables separated by lightning arrestors Generally a short male to male coaxial cable connects the ODU to the local lightning arrestor which must be properly grounded Th...

Page 35: ...L test point DC voltage from the ODU rises as RSL gets stronger The ExaltCalc program provides the target voltage for this connection The voltage at this connector is equal to the RSL in dBm 91 58 15...

Page 36: ...the Console port on the radio A null modem cable is not properly wired for this interface See Interface Connections for wiring details After establishing the serial connection press ENTER to display...

Page 37: ...address The initial priority is to configure one radio to Radio A and assign different IP addresses unique to each radio There are two ways to change the IP address 1 Reset the radio to the critical...

Page 38: ...er to immediately overcome issues 2 Type the IP address of the radio in the address bar Figure 15 Initiating the browser connection The following window displays after pressing the Enter key or clicki...

Page 39: ...ps in the Quick Start Guide included with the radio A summary of the items that need to be configured are Radio IP address for each end Each end must have a different IP address and cannot match the a...

Page 40: ...I provides the primary interface for all configuration and management There are three sections of the main GUI window Summary status information section upper left corner Navigation panel Main window...

Page 41: ...a rudimentary management system Minimize the browser window to display just the top bar or the top bar and radio information and open several browsers on the desktop When a window status changes to ye...

Page 42: ...es Digital Microwave Radios 34 201511 2008 02 27 Radio Information Page This page provides general information about the local radio terminal This information is helpful for troubleshooting and for re...

Page 43: ...soon as practical Events are captured with time date stamps which is valuable information for troubleshooting Set the Link Security Key to something other than the factory default setting 12 character...

Page 44: ...emains at the factory default setting it provides an opportunity for random reassignment by a network connected user The new password must be entered twice If the passwords do not match and the Update...

Page 45: ...do not normally interrupt traffic but larger changes may Do not adjust the Radio Transmit Power parameter to a value higher than is legally allowed Do not adjust the Radio Transmit Power parameter lo...

Page 46: ...radio Changing Mode changes the radio s threshold carrier to interference ratio and also may have impact on the Radio Transmit Power A lower mode has better threshold performance and carrier to inter...

Page 47: ...thernet Interface Configuration page To ignore Ethernet alarms disable the alarming of the MAIN and or connector Muting the MAIN connection is desirable when connected equipment senses Ethernet signal...

Page 48: ...reboot completes T1 E1 mode self coordinates across the link if the link is active This means that it only needs to be set while connected at one end In addition enabling and disabling T1 E1 circuits...

Page 49: ...nnel set the Line Build Out LBO Line Code either AMI or B8ZS and AIS enabling disabling for each input If enabled the radio places an AIS code on the output of the associated interface if and when the...

Page 50: ...r each input If enabled the radio places an AIS code on the output of the associated interface if and when the link fails or when there is no E1 signal available from the far end to provide the user a...

Page 51: ...at the remote radio interface back towards the local radio Likewise if External local is selected the signal loops back at the local interface towards the remote radio Figure 26 and Figure 27 Figure 2...

Page 52: ...three types of files can be downloaded radio firmware configuration and event log Note Check the File Activation page before uploading radio firmware files New file uploads overwrite the secondary fi...

Page 53: ...help restore radio settings In addition a copy of the Exalt default configuration file is helpful to restore the radio to factory settings Note Do not change the name of any download file The configur...

Page 54: ...The following parameters can cause problems or confusion if they match at each of a link Radio Name IP Address IP Subnet Mask Default Gateway RF Frequency for a working link the frequencies need to be...

Page 55: ...ch file is currently in use and which file is available for use Click the Swap button to place the file in the Alternative File column into the active state and move the file in the Current File colum...

Page 56: ...the color of the alarms displayed on the radio front panel However additional detail displays on this page to aid in quick assessment of issues and status Figure 32 Alarms page Table 5 lists alarm sta...

Page 57: ...l temperature range Yellow Solid Exceeding normal temperature range Cable Green ODU IDU cable tests without issue Red ODU IDU cable fault or disconnection or complete ODU failure ODU Status Green ODU...

Page 58: ...or E1 are more sensitive Also if the link operator is providing a service guarantee this value may need to be monitored or examined in cases of service issues The behavior of BER in relation to other...

Page 59: ...ink Consult the link engineer to determine the original design goals and compare actual performance to these expectations to determine if any improvements are necessary or if other problems may be cau...

Page 60: ...m logins Every event is tagged with the time that the event occurred and a severity and type The event log also allows filtering to limit the view of the log to only the level s of desired information...

Page 61: ...epresents the most recent measurement and data marches from the right to left at every interval The vertical scale of each chart independently scales to show the maximum resolution based on the maximu...

Page 62: ...that specific one minute interval Changes in RSL often have an impact on BER and this can be confirmed by looking for synchronized events When BER events occur without corresponding changes in RSL thi...

Page 63: ...crowave Radios 201511 55 2008 02 27 Reset Page Use this page to reboot the radio The function may never be required but can be used in emergencies All configurations that require a reboot automaticall...

Page 64: ...matches the installed firmware is available within the GUI Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 5 or higher is required go to www adobe com to download the free Acrobat Reader Click the Manual link to display the...

Page 65: ...kg ODU 10 lbs 4 6kg Operating Temperature 40 149 F 40 to 65 C Full Spec Temperature 13 140 F 25 to 60 C Altitude 15 000 4 6 km Humidity IDU 95 non condensing ODU 100 condensing Safety EN 60950 1 IEC 6...

Page 66: ...Packet Size 1916 bytes T1 E1 Latency 500 S typical Not all bandwidth and mode combinations are available on all radio models Some radios may require specific software license keys which can be purcha...

Page 67: ...nd 10700 to 11700 MHz Output Power at full power 20dBm 0 1W Mode 2 17dBm 0 05W Mode 3 Output Power at minimum power 3dBm Selectable Channel Bandwidths 5MHz 10MHz 20MHz 30MHz Receiver Threshold BER 10...

Page 68: ...to 19700 MHz Output Power at full power 23dBm 0 2W Mode 1 20dBm 0 1W Mode 2 17dBm 0 05W Mode 3 Output Power at minimum power 3dBm Selectable Channel Bandwidths 5MHz 10MHz 20MHz 40MHz Receiver Threshol...

Page 69: ...utput Power at full power 22dBm 0 16W Mode 1 19dBm 0 08W Mode 2 16dBm 0 04W Mode 3 Output Power at minimum power 3dBm Selectable Channel Bandwidths 5MHz 10MHz 20MHz 40MHz Receiver Threshold BER 10 6 M...

Page 70: ...ettings in ft 0 133 133 266 266 399 399 533 533 655 T1 Clocking Speed 1 544 Mbps T1 Compliance ANSI T1 102 1987 ITU T G 823 GR 49T CORE E1 Impedance 120 Ohms balanced E1 Line Codes HDB3 E1 Clocking Sp...

Page 71: ...2 27 Sync In and Out Connector RJ45 female Signal 1 pps GPS Note These connectors are not used Power Connector 6 pin barrier strip Input Voltage 20 60VDC Consumption 16 models 70W 1 5A 48V 3 0A 24V AC...

Page 72: ...io front panel T1 E1 Connections There are two orientations of T1 E1 connections Channels 1 and 2 have the securing tab towards the top of the connector while Channels 3 and 4 have the securing tab to...

Page 73: ...The Ethernet connections implement Auto MDIX and therefore either straight or crossover Ethernet cables can be used independent of the wiring of the connected device Depending on the settings for NMS...

Page 74: ...ic based on either Normally Opened NO or Normally Closed NC connections compared to a Common C pin Input alarm connections can be TTL logic or NO NC style relay closures Figure 40 Alarm Connector Alar...

Page 75: ...the IDU the N type connector labeled TO ODU has DC voltage potential between the center pin and ground Do not connect to this coaxial connection while power is applied to the radio Disengage power fir...

Page 76: ...RR1 2 foot Solid Parabolic Dish 38 7 2 1 Andrew VHLP2 5 18 RR1 2 5 foot Solid Parabolic Dish 41 0 1 5 Andrew VHLP4 18 RR1A 4 foot Solid Parabolic Dish 44 7 0 9 Andrew VHLP6 18 RR1A 6 foot Solid Parab...

Page 77: ...r 23GHz Remote Mount rectangular waveguide Remote mounts and flexible waveguide jumper are sold separately Appropriate flexible waveguides are listed in Table 10 Table 10 Flexible rectangular waveguid...

Page 78: ...in the troubleshooting process If a back to back bench test fails then the radio hardware is either broken or the radios are improperly configured or there may be a firmware related problem Upgrade th...

Page 79: ...changes Most importantly monitoring radio system RSL over time indicates the performance of the radio system Address any long term drop in RSL and erratic or unsteady RSL Some RSL changes are expected...

Page 80: ...ent placed close to the radio chassis or transmitters that couple onto the cabling or grounding system of the radio Microwave ovens and wireless communication devices used near the equipment or cablin...

Page 81: ...ntenna can cause changes to BER and or RSL and this can be an indication of a faulty antenna feed Improper Grounding In addition to being a potential human safety issue improper system grounding is a...

Page 82: ...er source Direct mount antennas Antenna mounting structures such as tripods Two coaxial cables for IDU ODU connection length is dependent on your test environment Computer with Ethernet port and Ether...

Page 83: ...ally on the coaxial side these are SMA connectors Low loss coaxial cable with matching connectors or adapters to the coax transitions and attenuators length is dependent on your test environment Coaxi...

Page 84: ...s is known at the operating frequency If the cables are short less than 1 0 3m you can estimate the loss including connectors to be less than 5dB for each cable The cable loss estimate is critical to...

Page 85: ...verify RSL readings and then use the Exalt GUI to reduce radio output power in 1dB increments until the Link LED on the receiving radio the one whose output power is not being adjusted turns from gree...

Page 86: ...written consent of Exalt Modification voids the manufacturer warranty and may also be illegal in accordance to government regulations In addition there are no user serviceable parts or assemblies ins...

Page 87: ...duct can cause a malfunction and or electrical shock when the unit is subsequently used 7 Do not connect or disconnect the power connection to the device when the power supply is plugged into an AC ou...

Page 88: ...art 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio freque...

Page 89: ...r cable antenna combination is expressly authorized by Industry Canada Cross border transmissions are expressly prohibited except with written permission from both Industry Canada and the governing bo...

Page 90: ...Exalt Communications Inc has approvals for the products that are covered by this manual as indicated in Table 11 If your application or country is not listed check with your Sales Representative for t...

Page 91: ...s radio information can be provided to any CFC Canada In Canada frequency coordination is often conducted by a National Frequency Coordinator NFC who coordinates spectrum allocation for Industry Canad...

Page 92: ...to Purchaser Repaired or replaced Product will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period but not less than ninety 90 days Registration Purchaser is required to register its Produc...

Page 93: ...iffs risk of loss and insurance charges to Exalt shall be borne by the Purchaser Cost of return shipment and insurance charges shall be borne by Exalt and will be made by Exalt s choice of carrier and...

Page 94: ...copyright notice appears in all copies and that both that copyright notice and this permission notice appear in supporting documentation and that the name of CMU and The Regents of the University of C...

Page 95: ...E DATA OR PROFITS OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY WHETHER IN CONTRACT STRICT LIABILITY OR TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE US...

Page 96: ...rs may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS AS IS AND ANY EXP...

Page 97: ...nary forms with or without modification are permitted provided that the following conditions are met Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice this list of conditions and t...

Page 98: ...source and binary forms with or without modification are permitted provided that the following conditions are met Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice this list of co...

Page 99: ...ing 7 channel bandwidth 7 CLI 30 main menu 30 menu options 31 configuration file 46 connectors 40 60VDC 19 Alarm 68 alarms 19 antenna 18 console 19 CONSOLE 30 69 DC 24 DC Power 69 Ethernet 18 67 front...

Page 100: ...E1 Configuration page 42 H hop 9 I interfaces alarm 64 Ethernet 64 power 65 RF 64 serial console 64 Sync In Out 65 T1 E1 64 interference 53 IP address 48 IP settings 10 IP subnet mask 48 L latency op...

Page 101: ...p field 53 monitor for performance 73 RSL voltage 28 S security mode 10 serial connection settings 30 serial console interface 64 Set to E1 button 42 Set to T1 button 42 shipping box contents 9 site p...

Page 102: ...n and Management Guide s Series Digital Microwave Radios 94 201511 2008 02 27 troubleshooting 55 72 U Unavailable Seconds UAS 53 unfaded error free performance 10 Update button 37 user privileges 32 V...

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