Exalt Communications, Inc.
r-series
Installation and Management Manual
5000007 (ETSI)
19
2007-02-12 (draft)
Record Keeping
After installation, record the following items for ongoing maintenance and future
troubleshooting. Keep a record for each end of the radio link and store a copy of these records at
the radio location, at the opposite end radio location, and a central record storage location.
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GPS coordinates for antenna locations at each site
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Antenna heights above ground level (AGL), as mounted
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Antenna model numbers, serial numbers, and specifications
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Antenna polarization as mounted
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Length/type of primary transmission lines at each site (r-c Series only)
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Model number and serial number of RF lightning arrestors (r-c Series only)
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Transmitter output power setting as installed at each site
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RSL as measured after antenna alignment at each site
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Designed RSL per original design at each site
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RSL reading with far-end power off (from each end)
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Spectrum analyzer plot with far end off at each site
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(r-c Series only) Voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR)/return loss at the antenna connector(s)
at each site
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Model number and serial number of PoE and/or T1/E1 lightning arrestor(s) used
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Length(s) of PoE and/or T1/E1 cables from radio, through lightning arrestor(s) to termination
points
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Radio’s network management IP address at each site
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Radio’s network management gateway address at each site
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Radio’s operating frequency, bandwidth setting, and mode of operation
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Optionally purchased extended warranty and/or emergency service contract details
In addition, certain information may be desired for central record-keeping only:
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Security codes and login passwords (kept in a secure place)
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Photographs of complete installation
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End-user sign-off/acceptance documentation (if any)
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Photo of product identification label (part number, serial number, MAC address information)
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Site access information phone numbers, access codes, directions