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Exalt Communications Inc. 

EX-5i Installation & Management 

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5000005 
2006-05-17 

Gabriel DFPS.5-52 

6-inch 

Panel 

18.0 

Gabriel DFPD1-52 

1-foot 

Panel 

23.5 

Gabriel DFPD2-52 

2-foot 

Panel 

28.0 

Gabriel QF2-52-N 

2-foot 

Dish 

28.5 

Gabriel QF2.5-52-N 

2.5-foot 

Dish 

31.2 

Gabriel QF4-52-N 

4-foot 

Dish 

34.8 

Gabriel QF6-52N 

6-foot 

Dish 

37.8 

Gabriel 

HQF2-52-N 

2-foot HP Dish 

28.2 

Gabriel 

HQF4-52-N 

4-foot HP Dish 

34.4 

Gabriel 

HQF6-52-N 

6-foot HP Dish 

37.4 

MTI MT-485001 

7.5-inch 

Panel 

19.0 

MTI MT-485002 

1-foot 

Panel 

23.0 

MTI MT-486004 

18-inch 

Panel 

26.0 

MTI MT-486001 

2-foot 

Panel 

28.0 

Proxim 5054-WA-15-STN 

Window 

Panel  15.0 

Radio Waves 

FP.5-5-18 

6-inch Panel 

18.0 

Radio Waves 

FP1-5-24 

1-foot Panel 

23.8 

Radio Waves 

FP2-5-28 

2-foot Panel 

28.0 

Radio Waves 

SP1-5.2 

1-foot Dish 

22.5 

Radio Waves 

SP2-5.2 

2-foot Dish 

29.0 

Radio Waves 

HP2-5.2 

2-foot HP Dish 

28.6 

Radio Waves 

SP3-5.2 

3-foot Dish 

32.0 

Radio Waves 

SP4-5.2 

4-foot Dish 

34.8 

Radio Waves 

SP6-5.2 

6-foot Dish 

37.9 

RFS SPF2-52A 

2-foot 

Dish 

27.9 

RFS SPF3-52A 

3-foot 

Dish 

31.4 

RFS SPF4-52A 

4-foot 

Dish 

33.9 

RFS SPF6-52A 

6-foot 

Dish 

37.4 

RFS 

SDF4-52A 

4-foot HP Dish 

33.9 

RFS 

SDF6-52A 

6-foot HP Dish 

37.4 

RFS MA0528-19AN 

7.5-inch 

Panel 

19.0 

RFS MA0528-23AN 

1-foot 

Panel 23.0 

RFS MA0528-28AN 

2-foot 

Panel 28.0 

 
For operation within the 5735-5850 MHz band, the antenna associated with this device shall be 
mounted in a location that is at least 29 feet away from humans that may be subject to long-term 
or continuous exposure. For operation within the 5250-5350 MHz band, the antenna associated 
with this device shall be mounted in a location that is at least 1 foot away from humans that may 
be subject to long-term or continuous exposure. 

Safety Notices 

 

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Review this guide in it’s entirety for important installation instructions BEFORE you 
attempt to install this product. 

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This product is intended to be installed, used, and maintained by experienced 
telecommunications personnel only. 

Summary of Contents for EX-5i Lite

Page 1: ...EX 5i 5GHz Digital Microwave Radio Installation Management Part Number 50000005 Date 2006 05 17 ...

Page 2: ...ten permission from the owner Any brand names and product names included in this manual are trademarks registered trademarks or trade names of their respective holders The contents of this document are current as of the date of publication Exalt reserves the right to change the contents without prior notice The publication of information in this document does not imply freedom from patent or other...

Page 3: ... with general and specific information related to the planning installation operation management and maintenance of the device Revision History Date Detail 2006 05 17 Initial release Icons Throughout this document the following icons are used to denote specific types of information as described here Warning Denotes information pertaining to potential danger to human life Caution Denotes informatio...

Page 4: ...ices grounding power etc may be subject to regional requirements for health and human safety A qualified professional installer and an electrician are highly recommended and may be required by law For example within the USA this device must be professionally installed to ensure that the system implementation meets FCC regulations Exalt cannot warrant the device or be found liable for any unauthori...

Page 5: ... operation within the 5250 5350 MHz band the antenna associated with this device shall be mounted in a location that is at least 1 foot away from humans that may be subject to long term or continuous exposure Industry Canada IC Canada This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device ...

Page 6: ...SP3 5 2 3 foot Dish 32 0 Radio Waves SP4 5 2 4 foot Dish 34 8 Radio Waves SP6 5 2 6 foot Dish 37 9 RFS SPF2 52A 2 foot Dish 27 9 RFS SPF3 52A 3 foot Dish 31 4 RFS SPF4 52A 4 foot Dish 33 9 RFS SPF6 52A 6 foot Dish 37 4 RFS SDF4 52A 4 foot HP Dish 33 9 RFS SDF6 52A 6 foot HP Dish 37 4 RFS MA0528 19AN 7 5 inch Panel 19 0 RFS MA0528 23AN 1 foot Panel 23 0 RFS MA0528 28AN 2 foot Panel 28 0 For operati...

Page 7: ...onnection to the device then apply power or plug in at the outlet To disconnect disengage power at the outlet or unplug then disconnect the direct connection to the device Do not insert any object of any shape or size inside this product at any time whether powered or not Objects may contact hazardous energy parts that could result in a risk of fire or personal injury Liquids shall not come in con...

Page 8: ...ed to Purchaser in the state received or b repaired and returned 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 Product for full warranty support Unregistered Product will receive a Warranty Period of only one 1 year Exclusions This limited warranty wil...

Page 9: ...SE OR THAT PURCHASER S USE OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE NO WARRANTIES ARE MADE BY EXALT S SUPPLIERS OR LICENSORS EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTY STATED HEREIN THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED AS IS AND WITH ALL FAULTS THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO SATISFACTORY QUALITY ACCURACY AND EFFORT IS WITH PURCHASER REGARDLESS OF WHETHER ANY REMEDY SET FORTH HEREIN FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OR OTHE...

Page 10: ...ck Bench Test and Configuration 7 2 3 RF Output Power Setting 8 2 3 1 United States 8 2 3 2 Canada 9 2 4 Time Division Duplex Factors 10 2 5 Link Orientation and Synchronization 11 2 5 1 The Temporary Hardware Configuration Key 12 Section 3 System Installation and Initiation Process 14 3 0 Task Overview 14 3 1 Record Keeping 15 Section 4 Installation 16 4 0 Mechanical Configuration and Mounting 16...

Page 11: ...ion Section 39 5 5 Radio Information Page 39 5 6 Administration Settings Page 40 5 7 System Configuration Page 41 5 8 Ethernet Interface Configuration Page 43 5 9 T1 E1 Configuration Pages 45 5 9 1 T1 Configuration Page 45 5 9 2 E1 Configuration Page 45 5 10 DS 3 Configuration Page 46 5 11 File Transfer Page 46 5 12 File Activation Page 48 5 13 Alarms Page 49 5 14 Performance Page 50 5 15 Event Lo...

Page 12: ... Radio 1 Figure 1 2 Indoor Radio Mount Interconnection 3 Figure 1 3 Cabinet Radio Mount Interconnection 3 Figure 3 1 Radio Installation Flowchart 14 Figure 4 1 Front flush mount configuration 17 Figure 4 2 Front projection mount configuration 17 Figure 4 3 Rear mount hole locations 17 Figure 4 4 Front Panel 18 Figure 4 5 Primary Front Panel Connectors 18 Table 4 1 Connectors 18 Table 4 2 Indicator...

Page 13: ...7 Figure 5 16 File Activation Page 49 Figure 5 17 Alarms Page 50 Figure 5 18 Performance Page 52 Figure 5 19 Event Log Page 53 Figure 5 20 Diagnostic Charts Page 54 Figure 5 21 Reboot Page 55 Figure 5 22 Manual Page 55 Figure B 1 Basic Back to Back Bench Test Configuration 66 Figure C 1 DC Coupler Interconnection 69 Figure D 1 T1 E1 Connectors 70 Figure D 2 Ethernet Connectors MAIN and AUX 70 Figu...

Page 14: ...0 Division St Campbell CA 95008 USA Direct Dial Telephone 1 408 871 1804 1 0 1 Other Documentation and Software This manual makes reference to other documentation and software files that may be necessary to obtain The Quick Start Guide provided with the equipment provides information on where this documentation can be found Or contact Exalt as described in section 1 0 1 1 The EX 5i Digital Microwa...

Page 15: ...tages may occur on the system as a result and that in some very rare cases the system may cause interference into another system and may be required to be disengaged or modified re oriented to eliminate the interference If the spectrum in your country is designated as license exempt or similar this does not infer that the installer may configure the system in any manner at any location In most cas...

Page 16: ...a tower or rooftop mast structure with RF cabling running from the antenna location with an egress through the structure or enclosure with proper lightning suppression and grounding to the RF connector of the EX 5i In turn the communications interfaces and power connections are directly applied to the EX 5i or in some cases also with an egress through the structure or radio enclosure with proper l...

Page 17: ...owered by a direct DC connection 24V or 48V or by the external AC adapter provided The EX 5i provides the following primary features and benefits Low latency optimization and control for voice and data connections Very high throughput and flexible interface configurations with voice data combinations Encryption for extreme wireless security Easy to use management and configuration Flexible utilize...

Page 18: ...nd mounting Antenna system grounding Lightning arrestor type s location s and grounding Radio mounting location and mechanisms Radio grounding Radio transmitter output power setting Anticipated received signal level RSL at each end Anticipated fade margin and availability performance at each end Radio settings for TDD Frame Length and Occupied Bandwidth BW Anticipated throughput performance TDM ci...

Page 19: ...entation can be found in section 2 5 There are two means to configure the radios for Radio A B determination 1 Using the browser based graphical user interface GUI preferred 2 Using the temporary hardware configuration key in case of emergency It is encouraged to use the browser based GUI for radio configuration as there are many settings that will be necessary to adjust the device to meet your op...

Page 20: ...nge prior to shipment However before installation it is strongly advised to perform several tests and tasks that can be much more difficult to perform once the radio link endpoints are distant from one another A back to back bench test and pre configuration will provide confidence that the radio link is operational and configured properly prior to installation so that if troubleshooting is necessa...

Page 21: ...and in need of repair replacement Detailed instructions for back to back bench testing are included in Appendix B 2 3 RF Output Power Setting The maximum RF output power is bounded by one of the following criteria Maximum RF output power setting capability of the radio device Maximum RF output power allowed authorized by the local government regulations and for this specific device Maximum EIRP ef...

Page 22: ...ransmit power for operation within the 5725 5850 MHz band with respect to FCC USA EIRP regulations is unlimited Maximum transmit power for operation within the 5250 5350 MHz band with respect to FCC USA EIRP regulations is determined with the following equation P 30 G L Where P Maximum transmitter output power of radio in dBm G Specified gain of antenna in dBi from 5250 5350 MHz L Total transmissi...

Page 23: ... to FCC USA EIRP regulations is unlimited Maximum transmit power for operation within the 5250 5350 MHz band with respect to FCC USA EIRP regulations is determined with the following equation P 30 G L Where P Maximum transmitter output power of radio in dBm G Specified gain of antenna in dBi from 5250 5350 MHz L Total transmission system losses of all elements between the radio s RF connector and ...

Page 24: ...orts the ports that cannot be supported will be disabled automatically Priority is placed on the T1 E1 port number That is the first port to be disabled if necessary is Port 4 More information on T1 E1 configuration can be found in Section 5 9 2 5 Link Orientation and Synchronization Link orientation refers to the Radio A and Radio B placement in your network Link synchronization refers to using e...

Page 25: ...ctory or Exalt s authorized distributor they will be set to the factory default configuration In this case both radios will be configured as Radio B They will also be configured to the factory default settings for Frequency 5780 MHz Transmit Power 4dBm Link Distance 10 miles Bandwidth 8MHz Mode Mode 1 TDD Frame Size 2ms Link Security Key 000000000000 Administration Password admin User Password use...

Page 26: ...kit to the ALARMS port 4 Hold down RMT button while applying power Continue to hold 5 The LEDs will toggle through the boot cycle Continue to hold the RMT button through the boot cycle until LEDs stabilize approximately 45 seconds 6 Release the RMT button when LEDs stabilize The following configurations are changed on the radio IP address 10 0 0 1 IP mask 255 0 0 0 IP gateway 0 0 0 0 Administratio...

Page 27: ... Design Build Antenna Structures Egress Mount Antennas Transmission Line Install Test Network Power Wiring Read This Manual Completely Pre configure Radios Perform Back to Back Test Mount Radios Connect Transmission Line Connect Power Align Antennas to Planned RSL Verify LEDs for Good Link Test Network Connectivity Connect Test Primary Services Test Network Management System Both Transmission Syst...

Page 28: ...ansmission line s Transmitter output power setting as 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 far end off at each site VSWR Return Loss at Radio s antenna connector at each site Radio s network management IP address at each site Radio s Netw...

Page 29: ...s may be required by a professional engineer to determine the impact of thermal transfer between all adjoining units With respect to the connections proper clearance shall be provided for all cables and connectors that affix to the device Most notably the RF cable connector may require significant clearance for the bend radius of the coaxial cable assembly If desired a properly specified 90 degree...

Page 30: ...f it is advised to affix rubber feet or adhesive backed non slip pads not included near the corners of the unit along the bottom panel These feet or pads will help keep the radio stable on a wooden or metal surface to keep it from sliding In many areas it is necessary to strap the equipment to a table or rack shelf if mounting in this manner In case of earthquake or other shock or vibration or an ...

Page 31: ...ports for User DS3 circuits to traverse link T1 E1 1 4 RJ 48C F Primary ports for User T1 or E1 circuits to traverse link Ethernet Main Aux RJ 45 F Primary ports for user Ethernet and or management data 10BaseT or 100BaseT to traverse link Sync In Out RJ 45 F External radio synchronizing source e g GPS input and output Console 9 pin sub D F Management port serial for PC PDA for Command Line Interf...

Page 32: ...ed as Radio A source based on software setting desired Green Blink Radio is configured as Radio A source based on temporary hardware configuration key Off Radio is configured as Radio B DS3 3 color LED Green Solid Connection present clocking confirmed Yellow Solid Connection present but unexpected Red Solid Connection present clocking problem Red Blink No connection present interface enabled Off I...

Page 33: ...ocal end status LEDs Link Status Radio A represent the status of the LEDs on the remote end radio In addition the RSL voltage also represents the voltage that is present at the remote end When the amber LED that is embedded in the RMT is flashing this is an alert that the remote end has an alarm condition and the button should be pressed to determine the alarm conditions When the RMT button is pre...

Page 34: ...e adapter may be used with your AC mains supply The AC plug outlet provided with the adapter may need to be replaced to match your country configuration The adapter cable uses a standard connector for this cable so that you can simply use a pre wired cable that is appropriate to your outlet configuration If that type of cable is not available the existing AC plug end can be severed and a replaceme...

Page 35: ...oating differential voltage There are different system grounding considerations depending on the nature of the DC supply grounding and your qualified electrician or telecoms professional should be consulted on the proper wiring and grounding process To connect a DC source with the power disabled on the DC supply connect proper gauge wiring to your DC supply For most short power cable runs 18awg or...

Page 36: ...vel and polarity Verify that the RF connector is properly terminated per section 4 2 1 Disengage power once again on the DC source and connect the mating connector to the radio device Engage power on the DC source Verify radio is active by observing LED activity All LEDs will flash at initial power cycle for the user to verify that all LEDs are operational Secure the DC connector using the integra...

Page 37: ...ede any of the information in this section The following list of antennas is recommended in conjunction with this product In some countries antennas exceeding a certain level of gain may be unlawful Refer to section 2 3 for details on regulatory limits Manufacturer Model Description Gain dBi mid band Andrew P2F 52 N 2 foot Dish 29 4 Andrew P3F 52 N 3 foot Dish 33 4 Andrew P4F 52 NXA 4 foot Dish 34...

Page 38: ...ritical with respect to achieving proper path clearance as well as to mitigate external or self interference from nearby or co located systems operating in or near the same frequency band The antenna shall be mounted in a restricted area and in a manner which prevents long term human exposure to the transmitted RF energy To comply with FCC and Industry Canada regulations the minimum safe distance ...

Page 39: ...clear Extra care must be taken if the antenna is installed during inclement weather to be certain that no moisture gets inside the antenna connector at any time The antenna may be aimed at this point in the general direction required for the link Using a compass a reference bearing binoculars or any other similar device you may point the antenna in the direction generally of the far end and slight...

Page 40: ...y the antenna can be purchased with a direct waveguide connection But often a flexible coaxial jumper is needed to connect between the waveguide to the antenna as waveguide is generally inflexible and can be mechanically challenging to align to the exact antenna connector location If possible connect the primary transmission line directly to the antenna It is desired to have the fewest possible pi...

Page 41: ...ly unusable The opposite end of this primary transmission line will typically terminate at the building or enclosure egress point This is the location where the RF lightning arrestor shall be located A proper termination to the connector type of the lightning arrestor shall be made at this location Once again a drip loop may be required and proper securing hardware and grounding needs to be accomm...

Page 42: ...ze the number of connectors and adaptors For indoor runs a cable ladder or tray may be needed to properly secure the cable In some cases a short flexible jumper may be needed to allow for ease of connection to the radio s RF connector A properly specified 90 degree connector can often eliminate this need Or an installation with space accommodated around the radio for a gentle bend radius of the tr...

Page 43: ...dio to the antenna using a short piece of transmission line so that the radio is very close to the antenna location Run wires as necessary from RSL test point to voltmeter so that antenna installer can view the voltmeter directly Using this method the final RSL voltage readings during alignment will likely be different better than the planned RSL due to the short RF transmission line Use a path ca...

Page 44: ...ed for antenna alignment if there is no other means necessary If this method is required refer to section 5 2 for instruction on using the browser based GUI The RSL reading can be read on a PC or any handheld computing device that supports an HTML browser and Ethernet connectivity There is a slight delay in RSL reading on the browser based GUI as RSL levels change In this case fine alignment shoul...

Page 45: ...w Control None A standard null modem serial cable is required for connection between most computers and the Console port See Appendix D for wiring detail After making the serial connection with your program may require to press ENTER to see the login prompt 5 0 2 Connecting to the Radio with a Telnet Connection For a Telnet connection to the radio through the Ethernet AUX port using Windows OS per...

Page 46: ...ministration password by performing a radio reset as described in section 4 2 4 The serial port CLI and Telnet CLI are identical After logging in there are three menu choices available as shown Figure 5 1 Main CLI Menu Selecting 1 or 2 will reveal the Configuration or Status menus respectively Selecting 3 will exit from the CLI Telnet session For all screens the following selections can be made 0 ...

Page 47: ...and held device with a conventional html browser and Ethernet port is required Microsoft Internet Explorer is the preferred browser to use with the EX 5i however other browsers may operate without issue 5 2 1 Preparing to Connect If the radios are new out of the box both radios will be configured as Radio B and both radios will have the same default IP address The initial priority will be to confi...

Page 48: ...adios to the field for installation Terminate the RF connector with a 50 ohm termination or a fixed attenuator of at least 20dB See section 4 2 1 Apply power to the radio See section 4 2 2 or 4 2 3 At this point do not connect the radios in a back to back configuration If the radios are currently set to factory default settings both radios are configured as Radio B and will not communicate and bot...

Page 49: ...s complete rights to view edit and configure User user Has rights for limited viewing only with no edit or configuration rights The default login names and passwords are as follows User name Default Password Administrator admin admin User user user Table 5 2 Default Login Information For the purposes of configuration the Administrator login credentials will be needed Type the user name and passwor...

Page 50: ...he IP subnet is matching o Radio IP address is on the Administration Settings Page Set one radio to Radio A and the other to Radio B o The radio selected as Radio A needs to be configured o Radio A B selection is on the System Configuration Page called Endpoint Identifier o Even though both radios are defaulted as Radio B this should configuration should be confirmed on the radio intended to be Ra...

Page 51: ...es an easy at a glance review of the system status The top bar illustrates the alarm condition of the link The background color of this bar is equivalent to the color of the LINK LED on the radio front panel s as described in section 4 1 2 The information inside the bar is equivalent to the entry of the Link Name as set by the Administrator in the Administration Settings Page as described in secti...

Page 52: ...o the radio information and several separate browsers may be placed on your computer desktop simultaneously When a window status changes to yellow or red you may quickly expand that browser window to determine the issues Figure 5 6 Collapsed Browser Windows for Summary Status of Multiple Radios 5 4 2 Navigation Section Navigating the browser based GUI is similar to browsing folders on a typical wi...

Page 53: ...t is advisable to use a unique security key for each link Using the same security key for every link in your network may allow the radio to link to any other radio with the same security key which can be problematic in multi radio networks o The security key must be exactly 12 characters long Any printable ASCII character may be used in any position The security key IS case sensitive Changing the ...

Page 54: ...Radio Transmit Power must be set to the designed level The professional installer shall set this value or dictate the value of this setting to the system administrator per the system design and local regulations In many cases the setting of this value must be proper in order to comply with legal restrictions that apply to the use of this device Improper setting can result in liability to the user ...

Page 55: ...It may be critical to set the RF Frequency with respect to the local RF noise and interference profile and or in relation to any multi link network design Changing RF Frequency will temporarily interrupt traffic The RF Frequency setting must match at each end adjust the far end radio first then the near end radio If the RF Frequency is changed to a frequency that has interference there is an oppor...

Page 56: ... may also be important to set all radios to the same TDD Frame Size to avoid self interference The future GPS or internal synch function may be necessary for these types of networks See sections 2 4 and 2 5 for more information Changing TDD Frame Size will temporarily interrupt traffic The TDD Frame Size must match at each end adjust the far end radio first then the near end radio If the TDD Frame...

Page 57: ...his configuration Muting of the MAIN connection may be desirable if connected equipment senses Ethernet signaling and makes decisions such as Spanning Tree Protocol enable based on the presence or lack of presence of the Ethernet signal If the MAIN connection has muting enabled the port will mute when the link is not active It may be desirable to disable the alarming of the AUX connector if you ar...

Page 58: ...bling and disabling T1 E1 circuits also will self coordinate across the link if the link is active Certain combinations of TDD Frame Size Link Distance and Bandwidth will limit the number of T1 E1 circuits that can be carried by the radio In these cases the selections on the T1 E1 Interface Configuration pages will not be available starting with Port 4 For example if only three 3 circuits can be c...

Page 59: ... TDD Frame Size Link Distance and Bandwidth will limit if the DS3 interface can be carried by the radio In these cases the selection on the DS3 Interface Configuration page will not be available The DS3 Configuration Page allows the administrator to enable disable the DS3 interface Also AIS alarm indication signal may be enabled disabled If enabled the radio will place an AIS code on the output of...

Page 60: ...pe of file to download select the DOWNLOAD button and wait for the radio to prepare the file for download A second page link will appear as shown below Follow the instructions on the page to download the file Figure 5 14 File Transfer Page Figure 5 15 Download File Link File download and upload can be useful if you are configuring several radios to very similar settings Also for record keeping a c...

Page 61: ... have the following parameters match Link Name Link Security Key although each link should be different Admin and User passwords Bandwidth RF Frequency Link Distance TDD Frame Size T1 E1 configurations Ethernet configurations 5 12 File Activation Page The File Activation Page is used to move stored files or uploaded files into use on the radio The page indicates which file is currently in use and ...

Page 62: ...ortunity and return the radio for repair RMA authorization required If all three fans are in alarm the radio should be taken out of service more immediately as damage may occur to the internal electronics especially in hotter ambient environments or thermal exchange from neighboring equipment The Temperature alarm monitors the internal temperature of the unit based on specific points inside the ra...

Page 63: ...d Many applications will be largely unaffected by bit errors but TDM circuits e g T1 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 alarms or measurements and external events can be very helpful in troubleshooting activities Current RSL is the mea...

Page 64: ...similar to the performance factors listed above SES can and will occur in any radio link Once again the link engineer should be consulted 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 causing excessive SES Minimum RSL indicates the worst case Received Signal Level that has occur...

Page 65: ...Radio Reboots Every event is tagged with the time that the event took place and a severity type for further categorization The event log also allows filtering to limit the view of the log to the lowest level of information that is desired For example a filter level of Minor will show Minor Major and Critical The log contains the last 200 events and will purge in a FIFO basis erasing the oldest ent...

Page 66: ... the graph represents the most recent measurement and data marches from the right towards the left at every interval The vertical scale of each chart independently scales to show the maximum resolution based on the maximum variation of the data over the selected measurement period Using your cursor you may point to any spot on any of the three charts and all three charts will illustrate the measur...

Page 67: ... also if they are having any impact on RSL or BER If the radio is mounted in an environmentally controlled location this has less relevance However temperature monitoring can be helpful to assure that the radio is being operated within specifications Figure 5 20 Diagnostic Charts Page 5 17 Spectrum Analyzer Page This page is currently not available In a future software release a built in spectrum ...

Page 68: ...stalled firmware is available within the GUI Click on Manual and the manual will be displayed within the browser window Your browser must support viewing Adobe pdf files for this function to operate Once the manual is displayed you may select the SAVE function within the pdf window typically the upper left button with a floppy disk icon to download the manual to your computer Figure 5 22 Manual Pa...

Page 69: ... many cases troubleshooting should be approached as a process of elimination by proving which portions of the system are operating properly In a vast majority of cases failures or poor performance of microwave links is attributed to something other than the microwave radio hardware In this respect the back to back bench test as described in Appendix B is a very important means to determine if the ...

Page 70: ...NMS as desired T1 E1 enabling matches at each end Link security key matches at each end Also the ExaltCalc should have been used in the design phase to determine optimum setting of Bandwidth and TDD Frame Length for the given link distance and provides guidance to the expected RF link performance as well as the throughput latency and number of T1 E1 DS3 circuits supported 6 2 Typical Indications o...

Page 71: ...ment may be necessary Troubleshooting will be much more expeditious if the professional installer and or link designer is able to review the system in person and review the management information from the radio s GUI In turn if the professional installer and or link designer contacts Exalt Customer Care the process to rectify the system will normally be much more expedient 6 3 Improper RF Cable Te...

Page 72: ...he level of the signal of your own radio system Other forms of RF interference also exist such as electronic equipment that may be placed close to the radio chassis or transmitters that may couple onto the cabling or grounding system of the radio Microwave ovens and wireless communication devices used nearby the equipment or cabling are examples of electronic equipment interference The EX 5i opera...

Page 73: ...ble or loosening of the antenna mounting hardware A reduction in the RSL of the link will be symptomatic of this condition but this condition is not the only condition that results in a reduction of RSL However if conditions have occurred where the antenna alignment may be suspected the mechanics may need to be inspected and the antennas may need to be realigned 6 8 Faulty Antenna A faulty antenna...

Page 74: ...ove but are usually due to new path obstruction s or antenna misalignment due to wind or mechanical factors The antenna height or location can be changed to overcome new obstructions Realignment of the antenna and or improvement to mechanical structures can help overcome antenna misalignment 6 11 Moisture in the Transmission System If the connectors on cables and antennas and egress junctions are ...

Page 75: ...5 5850 MHz 18dBm 0 063W Mode 3 5725 5850 MHz 13dBm 0 02W all Modes 5250 5350 MHz Output Power attenuation range 20dB Power Control Step Size 0 5dB Selectable Modulation Modes Mode 1 QPSK Mode 2 16QAM Mode 3 64QAM Selectable Channel Bandwidths 8MHz 16MHz 32MHz 64MHz Receiver Threshold BER 10e 6 Maximum RSL Mode 1 25dBm error free 0dBm no damage Selectable Frame Lengths 0 5ms 1ms 2ms 2 5ms 4ms 5ms M...

Page 76: ...des Remote Internal Remote External Local Line DS 3 Connectors BNC Female Impedance 75 ohms Line Codes AMI B3ZS HDB3 selectable LBO Settings in ft 0 450 450 900 Loopback Modes Remote Internal Remote External Local Line DS3 Clocking Speed 44 736 MHz Compliance ANSI T1 102 1993 T1 107 Ethernet Connectors RJ 45 Female auto MDIX Interface Speed 10 or 100Mbps Duplex Half Full Auto selectable Compliance...

Page 77: ...Exalt Communications Inc EX 5i Installation Management 5000005 64 2006 05 17 Signal 1pps GPS Power Connector 6 pin barrier strip Input Voltage 20 60Vdc Consumption 0 7A 48V 34 Watts ...

Page 78: ...t test general operation Specification performance verification B 2 Basic Test The basic test is a simple test of radio functionality It verifies that the radios are configured properly to communicate to one another and verifies general radio performance to be operational For the basic test the following items are needed Radio pair Powering source RF interconnect cable s any length short is best F...

Page 79: ...to the basic test but in place of the fixed attenuation it requires the use of calibrated variable attenuation or a set of calibrated fixed attenuators or a combination of both adding to a total attenuation value of 120dB as measured at the operating frequency of the radio roughly 5 8 GHz in this case In addition a voltmeter or computer is also required Connect the system as in figure B 1 using th...

Page 80: ... the range of roughly 100 105dB Once this attenuation is inserted verify RSL readings as in the first step and then using your computer reduce radio output power in 1dB steps until the receiving radio the one whose output power you are not adjusting Link LED turns from green to yellow This would indicate that threshold has been reached At this point verify the equation for system gain using the ne...

Page 81: ...r system Failure to do so can result in electric shock and or damage the lightning arrestors and or other equipment C 2 Items Required The following items are needed for the DC coupling system per radio end double the quantities of these items for a complete link for simultaneous use at both ends 2ea DC Couplers Mini Circuits ZNBT 60 1W 1ea BNC male male extension cable Pomona 2249 1ea BNC Female ...

Page 82: ...is allows the antenna alignment personnel to view the DVM output directly while adjusting the antenna Always remove the DC couplers and associated wiring at both the radio end and the antenna end after antenna alignment is complete Jumper cable or adapter in place of lightning arrestor Primary Transmission Line Antenna Secondary Transmission Line Radio Structure Penetration Power Data Interfaces C...

Page 83: ...nections AUX has the securing tab towards the top of the connector while MAIN has the securing tab towards the bottom of the connector The figure below illustrates the pin orientation and functionality of these connectors The Ethernet connections of the EX 5i implement Auto MDIX and therefore either straight or crossover Ethernet cables may be used independent of the wiring of the connected device...

Page 84: ...ther 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 D 5 Alarm Connector Alarm Output 1 will be in alarm at any time that there is a traffic impacting alarm condition Major Alarm Output 2 will be in alarm at any time that there is an alarm that is not traffic impacting Minor The administra...

Page 85: ...e is used between a computer s serial port and the Console connector Figure D 6 Console Connector D 7 DC Power Connector The nominal voltage of the DC connector is 24 or 48 Volts Figure D 7 DC Power Connector Pin Function 1 Unused 2 Tx from radio 3 Rx into radio 4 Unused 5 Ground 6 Unused 7 Unused 8 Unused 9 Unused Pin Function 1 Power Return 2 Ground 3 Power 4 Power 5 Ground 6 Power Return 5 4 3 ...

Page 86: ...5000005 2006 05 17 May 2006 Exalt Communications Inc 580 Division St Campbell CA 95008 USA ...

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