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Harris Corporation

Constellation™

SYSTEM from the CONFIGURATION Submenu

5-3

CONFIGURING THE

CONSTELLATION

RADIO

Figure 5-3: Example of DS3 channel with partial add/drop,

back-to-back terminals

Figure 5-4: Example of dropping a DS3 channel using an

integral MUX

DS3-1

DS3-2

DS3-3

shelf

HLM

Modem

ACU

shelf

HLM

Modem

ACU

T1 signals

n x T2

Customer

(Add/Drop)

M12 Unit(s)

T1 signals

n x T2

Customer

(Add/Drop)

DS3-1

DS3-2

DS3-3

DS3

Customer interface

NOTES
n = Number of M12 Units (1 to 4)
T2 = 4 DS1 = 1 M12
T3 = 7 T2 = 28 T1

M12 Unit(s)

Wayside

DS1

1-7

DS3-1

DS3-2

shelf

HLM

Modem

ACU

28 DS1s

Customer

M12 Units

Wayside

DS1

Summary of Contents for Constellation

Page 1: ...Point to Point Digital Radio Constellation Installation Maintenance...

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Page 3: ...ty High Capacity 8 DS1 16 DS1 28 DS1 High Gain 16T High Gain 28T 155 High Gain 1DS3 3DS1 w 1 DS1 WS 2DS3 28DS1 w 1DS 1 WS 3DS3 28 DS1 3DS3 w add drop WS 4 DS3 Constellation 6 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 8...

Page 4: ...Constellation November 2003...

Page 5: ...tellation FARSCAN and STARVIEW are trademarks of HARRIS CORPORATION Data subject to change without notice Harris Corporation Microwave Communications Division 350 Twin Dolphin Drive Redwood Shores CA...

Page 6: ...suppl mentaire pourraient causer des blessures ou endommager l quipement et peut entra ner l annulation de sa garantie WARNUNG Die an diesen Ger ten gemachte Einstellungen und oder nderungen welche ni...

Page 7: ...Requirements 1 6 The Constellation Radio 1 6 Low Medium Capacity Radio 1 6 High Capacity Radio 1 7 Physical Description 1 7 The Constellation Elements 1 8 Rack Size 1 8 Shelf Configurations 1 9 Tribut...

Page 8: ...the Installation Procedures 3 7 Turning on the Radio 3 8 Summary of the Hop Test 3 10 Network Element Address 3 10 Detailed Installation Procedures 3 11 CAN Connector 3 13 Terminal 3 13 Repeater 3 13...

Page 9: ...FAN PATH ALARMS MENU AND CONFIG ALARM 5 7 ADM from the CONFIGURATION Submenu 5 8 Configuring the Add Drop Multiplexer ADM in a Repeater 5 8 For each M12 Unit pair select 5 8 3xDS3 4xDS3 Terminal 5 9...

Page 10: ...y 8 2 UBER Measurement 8 2 Transmitter Frequency Measurement 8 3 Measuring the Power Output of an Off line Transmitter 8 5 Connecting the Power Meter 8 5 Power Meter Reading 8 6 Keypad Procedure for A...

Page 11: ...11 9 Preparing to Replace the Transmitter Assembly 11 10 Removing and Installing the Multiplier Filter 11 10 Removing and Installing the 100 MHz OCXO 11 11 Removing the Transmitter Assembly 11 12 Ins...

Page 12: ...t 11 35 CHAPTER 12 CUSTOMER SERVICE WARRANTY INFORMATION Ordering Parts or Spares 12 1 Part Numbers Versus Product Codes 12 1 Spare Unit Ordering Information 12 2 Spare Unit Part List 12 3 Repair and...

Page 13: ...duction B 1 Keypad or VT 100 Terminal Emulator B 1 Introduction B 1 Cable B 2 Setting Up a PC with Emulator B 2 Screen Format B 2 Serial Interface B 2 Pinout Table B 3 Keypad B 3 Technical Data B 3 Fu...

Page 14: ...em Using Repeaters D 2 Single Loop System with Two Terminals at Repeater Site D 3 Multiple Loop System a Loop within a Loop D 4 Two Separate Loop Systems D 6 Example A D 6 Customer Setup D 8 APPENDIX...

Page 15: ...ion 3 17 Figure 3 10 Interconnection cabling 3xDS3 configuration 3 17 Figure 3 11 Interconnection cabling 2xDS3 28 DS1 configuration 3 18 Figure 3 12 Interconnection cabling 155 Electrical or Optical...

Page 16: ...The Constellation Radio with doors removed repeater 11 5 Figure 11 5 Spring loaded pin 11 6 Figure 11 6 Fan Assembly with pin on right hand side 11 6 Figure 11 7 Fan Assembly 11 7 Figure 11 8 Radio F...

Page 17: ...ts A 7 Figure A 9 Constellation backplane bottom right A 8 Figure A 10 RJ 45 connector pinouts A 10 Figure A 11 RJ 11 FSCAN DE 9 and BNC connector specifications A 11 Figure A 12 DS1 1 to 16 In pinout...

Page 18: ...Constellation November 2003 xii List of Figures...

Page 19: ...e 3 11 ACU technical data 3 20 Table 3 12 Wire specifications for power runs 3 22 Table 3 13 Fuse Ratings 3 24 Table 3 14 Power at antenna flange NP configuration 3 32 Table 3 15 Power at antenna flan...

Page 20: ...figuration 8 7 Table 8 2 Power at antenna flange MHSB configuration 8 7 Table 10 1 LED indicators 10 4 Table 11 1 Required test equipment 11 14 Table A 1 Relay specifications A 5 Table A 2 Relay outpu...

Page 21: ...001 1996 registered for the design manufacture installation and service of microwave radio systems Technical Assistance Center Our Technical Assistance Center TAC is staffed with factory trained and h...

Page 22: ...epec C P 11000 Torres Esmeralda II Mexico D F Phone 52 55 5 249 3700 or 800 872 0061 Fax 52 55 5 249 3701 02 Email crcmex harris com Orbecom c o Harris Microwave Division Calle 101 No 44 58 Bogota Col...

Page 23: ...n District Shenzhen 518057 The People s Republic of China Phone 86 755 663 7928 Fax 86 755 663 7048 Trisilco Folec 36 1 Jalan PJU 8 5B Perdana Business Centre Bandar Damansara Perdana 47820 Petaling J...

Page 24: ...Constellation November 2003 xviii Preface...

Page 25: ...a H9B 3G4 By FAX By E mall Attn Technical Assistance Center Harris Corporation Microwave Communications Division crcmtl harris com 514 685 4580 Form WRF 901816 E01 Sales order numbers are found in you...

Page 26: ...Constellation November 2003 xx Preface...

Page 27: ...service information The Constellation system software information in this manual is for Version 6 0 6 1 The system software resides in the SPU Controller Notices To protect both personnel and equipmen...

Page 28: ...to perform some other task Once you have completed the other task you may continue with the procedure Related Publications Constellation Systems Application Information Constellation Keypad Menus Quic...

Page 29: ...abels that are permanently affixed to the equipment Failure to heed warnings can result in serious injury to the equipment and or user Observe all laser optical and RF precautions Observe all electric...

Page 30: ...tive Devices Some of the components in the Constellation radio are sensitive to static electricity or electrostatic discharge ESD and thus can be damaged or destroyed by ESD that builds up in your bod...

Page 31: ...ellation contains moisture sensitive devices MSDs that are shipped in vacuum sealed packages for protection Moisture can build up in the MSDs when they are not powered up or not in active use and thus...

Page 32: ...ded cables are required to maintain compliance with the Class A limits for radiated emissions The Constellation Radio The Constellation Radio is a scalable low medium and high capacity digital radio T...

Page 33: ...e 3 DS3 with 1 DS1 wayside 2 DS3 28 DS1 with 1 DS1 wayside OC 3 with 1 DS1 wayside STM 1 STS 3 with 1 DS1 or E1 wayside Physical Description The Constellation Radio is designed with removable doors fo...

Page 34: ...Unit not for all configurations Fan Assembly Handset Keypad and Customer Access Area Rack Size The Constellation radio can be installed in a standard 19 inch equipment rack A fully protected terminal...

Page 35: ...o Figure 1 9 Nonprotected Terminal Nonprotected Tx Space Diversity SD Rx Terminal Monitored Hot Standby MHSB Terminal Nonprotected Add Drop Repeater Protected Add Drop Repeater Optical and Electrical...

Page 36: ...12 5 M12 4 M12 3 M12 2 M12 1 M12 4 M12 3 M12 2 M12 1 16 x DS1 M12 Units not used for DS3 configura tion KEYPAD HANDSET AND DS1 ACCESS Service Channel is optional M12 7 M12 6 8 x DS1 28 x DS1 TRANSMITT...

Page 37: ...M A1 ACU FUSE PANEL FAN ASSEMBLY POWER SUPPLY A1 M12 Unit Requirements 16 x DS1 M12 Units not used for DS3 configura tion KEYPAD HANDSET AND DS1 ACCESS Service Channel is optional MODEM A2 POWER SUPPL...

Page 38: ...M12 Unit Requirements for ADM TRANSMITTER A2 RECEIVER A2 POWER SUPPLY A2 TRANSMITTER B2 RECEIVER B2 POWER SUPPLY B2 MODEM B2 MODEM A1 MODEM A2 HIGH LEVEL MUX 1 HIGH LEVEL MUX 2 SERVICE CHANNEL SPU CO...

Page 39: ...NEL FAN ASSEMBLY POWER SUPPLY A1 KEYPAD HANDSET AND DS1 ACCESS Cable Intercon Brkt Nonprotected Terminal MODEM A2 HLM RECEIVER A2 POWER SUPPLY A2 Nonprotected Tx SD Rx Terminal TRANSMITTER A1 RECEIVER...

Page 40: ...NEL SPU CONTROLLER MODEM A1 ACU FUSE PANEL FAN ASSEMBLY POWER SUPPLY A1 KEYPAD HANDSET AND DS1 ACCESS Splitter Combiner Nonprotected Terminal MODEM A2 HLM RECEIVER A2 POWER SUPPLY A2 Nonprotected Tx S...

Page 41: ...Splitter Combiner Nonprotected Terminal MODEM A2 HLM RECEIVER A2 POWER SUPPLY A2 Nonprotected Tx SD Rx Terminal TRANSMITTER A1 RECEIVER A1 MODEM A1 ACU FUSE PANEL FAN ASSEMBLY POWER SUPPLY A1 KEYPAD...

Page 42: ...transmitted to the A radio and up to 16 DS1 signals can be transmitted to the B radio Table 1 1 Tributary configuration for a terminal Slot M12 Trib 1 M12 1 Trib A1 A4 2 M12 2 Trib A5 A8 3 M12 3 Trib...

Page 43: ...ected through the Keypad All units except the M12 Units are 1 1 protected M12 Units are 1 N protected If one or more T1 channel fails on an online M12 Unit all 4 of those channels are switched to the...

Page 44: ...een 2 5 dB and 10 dB below rated power ATPC High setting So the radio can operate at a value between 2 5 dB and 10 dB below rated power by selecting ATPC disabled low through the keypad Attenuation pa...

Page 45: ...ettings All modules in the Signal Processing section can be removed and replaced without turning off the power Alarm Reporting The following alarm system is supported Fault LEDs Online LEDs Local stat...

Page 46: ...terminated Network Management and Control Network Management Interfaces The Constellation Radio offers versatile open network management with an embedded SNMP agent and compatibility with Harris NetB...

Page 47: ...nstellation radio At least 3 feet of space must be between the equipment strong magnetic fields and sources of impulse noise Equipment Inspection Verify that the correct radio system is going to be in...

Page 48: ...ning contents 2 Open and check each package against the bill of material If any items are missing contact Harris MCD s Customer Support The Customer Support information is found at the beginning of th...

Page 49: ...on FCC requires that records of transmitter measurements be maintained Data and Records The Constellation radio is set up aligned and tested at the factory You will need the following for putting the...

Page 50: ...ustomer supplied tools needed for installation of the Constellation radio Recommended Test Equipment for Installation and Maintenance Table 3 2 lists the recommended test equipment required to test th...

Page 51: ...701 or equivalent Digital multimeter 3 1 2 digits Accuracy 0 3 to 60 VDC 2 from 10 mVAC Fluke Model 77 or equivalent To test the battery voltage To align the antenna Frequency counter Universal freque...

Page 52: ...d window of the site Do not connect the ground through any other radio or rack Do not daisy chain the grounds A surge through a daisy chain ground will go through all the radios The return bus bar sho...

Page 53: ...the reference frequency during installation and then at least once a year while the radio is in service The specification for the oscillator is 300 Hz The reference oscillator frequency can be adjust...

Page 54: ...or recommended as the radio is designed to operate at the higher transmit power and with FEC UBER readings can vary from radio to radio due to variations in the previously mentioned parameters this do...

Page 55: ...tion Radio rack as specified in the Sales Order Specific Information Engineering Work Order 3 Ground the radio rack page 3 11 4 Open and remove the Constellation doors page 3 11 5 Connect the intercon...

Page 56: ...dures Step Procedure For Details Go To 1 Ensure that the correct fuses are installed in the Fuse Panel page 3 24 2 Turn on the power page 3 24 3 Turn on the Power Supply switch page 3 24 4 Ensure that...

Page 57: ...y page 3 25 2 Measure the reference frequency at the Receiver Assembly page 3 28 Transmitter Power Measurement 3 Use a Power Meter and the Keypad to verify the RF transmitter power output at the trans...

Page 58: ...est procedures Step Procedure For Details Go To 1 The system configuration through the Keypad page 5 1 2 If applicable the add drop for a repeater system page 5 8 3 Configure the network management th...

Page 59: ...ack as specified in the Sales Order Specific Information Engineering Work Order 2 Ground the radio rack Install one end of the grounding cable to the Constellation Radio rack Install the other end of...

Page 60: ...3 2 Door latch b The doors swing open 90 degrees c For radios with straps Figure 3 3 installed inside the door Pull the straps on the left and right sides to unfasten them Figure 3 3 Door straps d Lif...

Page 61: ...ND COMMISSIONING CAN Connector Terminal Ensure that the RJ 45 connector labeled CAN on the Constellation backplane is terminated Repeater Ensure that a cable 087 110251 is installed between the CAN po...

Page 62: ...tion November 2003 3 14 Installation and Commissioning Figure 3 4 Constellation Radio repeater configuration 1 Connect the interconnection cables to the Constellation backplane CAN IN CAN OUT Cable 08...

Page 63: ...n Assembly See page 11 7 for instructions on how to install the Fan Assembly Wayside Monitor VersaT1lity VF Port 1 VF Port 2 Wayside Out Wayside In Data Port 2 DS3 Out DS3 In Handset 2 Handset 1 Aux E...

Page 64: ...ecifications 1 Digital channel bank 0 to 1310 Programmed through software 22 AWG 16 pair tinned copper twisted pair solid shielded PVC equipped with drain wire 100 ohms 2 DS1 cross connect 0 to 655 22...

Page 65: ...figuration Radio Modem HLM DS3 2 or DS3 Jackfield DS3 Radio Repeater DS3 Multiplexer Application 1 Application 2 or or DS3 1 DS3 3 Avaya 734 cables or equivalent DS3 4 Radio Modem HLM DS3 2 or DS3 Jac...

Page 66: ...erator air conditioning and so forth housekeeping These 8 relays are programmable the first two relays are predefined at the factory as LOCAL MAJOR and LOCAL MINOR but can be programmed for customer u...

Page 67: ...ility 10 A 10 mV dc Table 3 10 Relay outputs Relay Function Definition 1 2 Local Major Local Minor Default relay outputs Definable through the Keypad 3 through 8 Customer definable output Definable th...

Page 68: ...RELAY COM FA RELAY NO RELAY 8 COM RELAY 8 NO Table 3 11 ACU technical data Ports Antenna port 6 GHz CMR 137 flange with all tapped mounting holes for No 6 32 screws CPR 137 spacer adapter 7 8 GHz CMR...

Page 69: ...na waveguide to the ACU flange g Use the flexible waveguide to interface between the radio s waveguide flange and the rigid waveguide This interface allows flexibility in movement should a seismic dis...

Page 70: ...power run Harris recommends the following wire specifications for power runs Table 3 12 a Ensure that all the fuses in the fuse panel are in place Ensure that the power breaker is off b Connect the ba...

Page 71: ...igure 3 16 Constellation backplane terminal Repeater Connect the wires to the quick disconnect tabs behind the Fuse Panel Figure 3 17 Figure 3 17 Fuse Panel repeater BAT A BAT B RET 24 48VDC HARRIS Co...

Page 72: ...The red LED on each plug in unit should light momentarily and then go off as the green LED lights The red LED on the M12 Unit will be illuminated until the initialization process is completed 4 Turn o...

Page 73: ...mple FCC Title 47 Part 101 107 101 111 101 113 and 101 217 It also ensures that the residual BER floor and acquisition time remain within specification 1 Record the operating frequency of the Transmit...

Page 74: ...y 4 To measure the 100 MHz oscillator frequency connect a frequency counter to the REF MON port on the Transmitter Assembly Figure 3 18 5 To adjust the oscillator frequency use Keypad hidden menu comm...

Page 75: ...Modem RF OUT to ACU Thumb screw 2 Transmitter output level LO MON LO synthesizer test point 2 060 to 2 160 GHz For factory use only REF MON Reference frequency test point 100 MHz ON OFF switch turns...

Page 76: ...al point Add zeros 0 at the end if needed to complete the 8 digit field This frequency should match the one written on the Rx filter and the station authorization 2 To measure the 100 MHz oscillator f...

Page 77: ...To prevent damage to the connectors do not exceed 8 to 9 in pounds of torque RF IN from ACU IF OUT to Modem Thumb screw REF MON Reference frequency test point 100 MHz Test points for aligning the ante...

Page 78: ...you are performing calibration Ignore the alarm until the calibration has been completed Measuring the Power Output of an Off line Transmitter If the Transmitter to be measured is off line then it mus...

Page 79: ...r port Power Meter Reading a The Power Meter reading should equal the value from Table 3 14 or Table 3 15 minus the Coupling Loss on the label Power may be set low in some applications High power sett...

Page 80: ...wer option of the Transmit Assembly b High power requires high gain modem option 101 115540 002 for 16T and 003 for 28T c The first number is for OC3 3xDS3 the second number is for 4xDS3 Table 3 15 Po...

Page 81: ...OL LOCK IF LPBK LOCK MOD TX SET b For the high power calibration access the hidden RF Configuration submenu from the Keypad main menu CONFIGURATION F1 F3 or Ctrl B TX PWR CALIB ADJUST HIGH PWR c Use t...

Page 82: ...xit It will automatically return to high power j Unlock the on line Transmitter From the Keypad main menu select CONTROL LOCK IF LPBK LOCK MOD TX CLR Recording the Power Levels a Record the power leve...

Page 83: ...is 5 0 Vdc At 40 dBm the meter reading is 4 0 Vdc See also Figure 3 21 RSL Test Point At 21 dBm or higher a 10 dB attenuator is engaged resulting in a 1 volt drop apparent 10 dB in the RSL test point...

Page 84: ...be set to ATPC low power about 10 dB lower than nominal high power setting See Keypad menu Appendix B CONFIGURATION SYSTEM TX ATPC DISABLE LOW If the signal level is still too high a pad can be tempo...

Page 85: ...lectronic IF loopback for fault isolation T1 local and remote loopback tests DS3 local and remote loopback tests OC3 local and remote loopback tests The following tributary BER test can be performed t...

Page 86: ...or OC3 loopback test disrupts traffic Loopback Procedures IF Loopback Test From the Keypad select CONTROL LOCK IF LPBK MODEM IF LPBK Figure 4 1 IF loopback test Transmitter Assembly HLM Modem ACU Rec...

Page 87: ...s test This test loops back the signal from the local terminal to the far end See Figure 4 2 From the Keypad select CONTROL TRIB LOOPBACK Figure 4 2 DS1 tributary loopback test Transmitter Assembly HL...

Page 88: ...k the signal from the far end to the near end See Figure 4 3 From the Keypad select CONTROL TRIB REMOTE LPBK Figure 4 3 DS1 tributary remote loopback test Transmitter Assembly HLM Modem ACU Receiver A...

Page 89: ...uct the OC3 loopback test From the Keypad select CONTROL hidden menu F1 F3 or Ctrl B OC3 LPBK Figure 4 4 OC3 STS3 loopback test HLM 155 Electrical Interface For HLM 155 Model 1 electrical interface an...

Page 90: ...need to access the hidden Control submenu to conduct the OC3 loopback test From the Keypad select CONTROL hidden menu F1 F3 or Ctrl B OC3 RMT LPBK Figure 4 5 OC3 remote loopback test Transmitter Asse...

Page 91: ...4 6 You need to access the hidden Control submenu to conduct the DS3 loopback test for each channel From the Keypad select CONTROL hidden menu F1 F3 or Ctrl B DS3 x LPBK Figure 4 6 3DS3 4DS3 loopback...

Page 92: ...hidden Control submenu to conduct the DS3 loopback test for each channel From the Keypad select CONTROL hidden menu F1 F3 or Ctrl B DS3 x REM LPBK Figure 4 7 3DS3 4DS3 remote loopback test Hi Cap Mod...

Page 93: ...t loops back the signal from the near end to the far end See Figure 4 8 From the Keypad select CONTROL WAYSIDE LPBK WAYSIDE LPBK Figure 4 8 Wayside loopback test HLM 155 or HLM 3xDS3 Hi Cap Modem ACU...

Page 94: ...signal from the far end to the near end See Figure 4 9 From the Keypad select CONTROL WAYSIDE LPBK WAYSIDE RMT LPBK Figure 4 9 Wayside remote loopback test Hi Cap Modem ACU Transmitter Assembly ACU Re...

Page 95: ...and also tells you how long the test has been running Figure 4 10 shows a BER testing of a 3xDS3 system with an add drop configuration Figure 4 10 BER testing of a 3xDS3 4xDS3 system with add drop co...

Page 96: ...Constellation November 2003 4 12 Loopback Testing...

Page 97: ...the CONFIGURATION Submenu 3DS3 4DS3 CAPACITY USE For a Constellation Radio with an HLM 3xDS3 unit or HLM 4xDS3 there are three channel configurations from which to select Select DS3 only select any DS...

Page 98: ...el 1 to add drop T1 signals Use the ADM submenu to select the M12 Unit s T3 1 T2 ADM T3 3 DS3 channel 2 to add drop T1 signals Use the ADM submenu to select the M12 Unit s T3 1 T3 2 T2 ADM DS3 channel...

Page 99: ...of dropping a DS3 channel using an integral MUX n DS3 1 DS3 2 DS3 3 RF shelf HLM Modem ACU RF shelf HLM Modem ACU T1 signals n x T2 Customer Add Drop n M12 Unit s T1 signals n x T2 Customer Add Drop D...

Page 100: ...edium capacity radios In a repeater configuration the HLM must be placed in either THRU TIMED or SOURCE timed Table 5 2 USED CAPACITY SYSTEM Submenu Selection Explanation USED CAPACITY 4xTRIB 1 M12 Un...

Page 101: ...when the HLM is at a master site the HLM must be set to SOURCE timed Terminal configuration From the Keypad menu select CONFIGURATION SYSTEM SYNCHRONIZATION MX SOURCE If the HLM is set for SOURCE time...

Page 102: ...below the rated power The radio can also be set to 10 dBm below the rated power by calibrating ATPC High at rated power calibrating ATPC Low at 10 dB lower than rated power then selecting ATPC disabl...

Page 103: ...unit is replaced by a working one REVERTIVE When this option is selected an automatic switching from the standby M12 Unit to the working unit occurs whenever a failed unit is replaced by a working on...

Page 104: ...to four T2 signals in the A and B directions The M12 Unit multiplexes and demultiplexes four T1 signals into and out of a T2 M12 1 to M12 4 Units are for direction A M12 5 to M12 8 Units are for direc...

Page 105: ...M12 4 T2 ADD DRP Table 5 6 ADM for Low Medium capacity radios ADM Submenu Selection Explanation M12 1 5 T2 ADD DRP None T2 1 7 Do not drop any T2 signals into these M12 Units T2 to drop into M12 M12 1...

Page 106: ...tributary used AMI or B8ZS HDB3 WAYSIDE CODE WAYSIDE CODE AMI or B8ZS AMI or B8ZS HDB3 EQUALIZER This item is compensation for cable length between customer s equipment and the radio equipment It is...

Page 107: ...r RELAY 2 MINOR ALARM is the default Table 5 9 RELAYS Submenu RELAYS Submenu Selection Explanation RELAY 1 TO RELAY 8 INPUT Manual Control external site control Major Alarm Minor Alarm Input LOS Sync...

Page 108: ...PORT 1 LEVEL to set the required VF level 0 dBm 7 dBm 16 dBm For both transmit and receive directions For receive direction For transmit direction VF PORT 2 LEVEL to set the required VF level 16 dBm...

Page 109: ...pilot enabled if each terminal is part of a separate loop At no time should a master site have its external pilot enabled the Service Channel will not work properly Network Management For network man...

Page 110: ...Constellation November 2003 5 14 Configuring the Constellation Radio...

Page 111: ...LICATIONS TCP IP to Netcom Connectivity Figure 6 1 shows one example of a TCP IP to Netcom connectivity for the Constellation radio A Network Manager is to be connected to the Netcom Network by Direct...

Page 112: ...ical layer In Harris TCP IP over Netcom architecture the microwave radio replaces the twisted pair cable and Netcom replaces Ethernet Figure 6 2 is a comparison of the two protocol layer schemes Net M...

Page 113: ...the routing tables Dynamic routing requires the implementation of a routing protocol that is RIP to query the network and to update the routing tables Both dynamic routing and static routing can be u...

Page 114: ...access to the MIB objects read write private Community with read only access to the MIB objects read only Network Management Submenu CONFIGURATION Menu Use the Configuration menu on the Keypad to gain...

Page 115: ...SS NETWORK MANAGEMENT Submenu Selection Explanation NE ADDRESS 001 to 999 This is a 3 digit number Table 6 2 AUX PORT CONFIG IP ROUTING Submenu Selection Explanation AUX PORT CONFIG Netcom Proprietary...

Page 116: ...enu Selectio n Explanation RIP DISABLE RIP protocol is disabled Ver 1 RIP protocol is in the RIP1 compatible mode This mode should be used if other customer s equipment support only RIP1 protocol Ver...

Page 117: ...ld not try to change this parameter RIP ON ETHERNET IF DISABLE ENABLE The default value is Enable This command enables disables the RIP protocol on the Ethernet IP interface Select Enable unless you w...

Page 118: ...om microwave or call the Technical Assistance Center page xv Allowed NMS To poll the agent the manager is registered as an allowed manager Using their IP addresses up to 10 managers can be registered...

Page 119: ...is not used therefore no trap will be sent to this address Table 6 8 Manager IP address SNMP Submenu Selection Explanation MANAGER 1 IP ADDR xxx xxx xxx xxx The managers specified in this table will...

Page 120: ...ber of the same trap message sent if the network manager does not poll the system acknowledge TRAP COMMUNITY Constellation Community name of a trap Disable Traps Trap messages can be disabled or enabl...

Page 121: ...stem Constellation is typically configured using the keypad It can also be configured using serial connection and a hyperterminal connection from a PC or laptop Constellation should have the latest so...

Page 122: ...on enables the interface to transport traffic Configuration examples are given on page 7 6 standard and page 7 9 advanced The AUX and ETHERNET ports cannot be used at the same time J16 J36 J17 J18 J31...

Page 123: ...F2 50 pin Female MegaStar VF1B DB 25 Female VF2A DB 25 Female VF2B MicroStar L 4W VF RJ 45 MicroStar L 16 E1 DB 9 Female MicroStar M 1 RMS IDU DB 37 Female MicroStar M H 3 RMS IDU DB 9 Female VF PORT...

Page 124: ...ble 7 2 SCAN Equipment Interconnection Port Connecto r Type Radio Equipment Port Connector Type Signal AUX RJ 45 Constellation AUX RJ 45 RS 422 SPUR SPUR VERSAT1LITY RJ 45 CAU COMM1 DB 9 Female RS 232...

Page 125: ...equired after any change to IP connectivity information to enable the changes non traffic affecting Dual terminals require one IP address for each terminal RIP II updates take a minimum of five minute...

Page 126: ...et connection into the radio Based on Figure 7 2 the following assumptions are made Only two subnets are needed because no IP segments will be dropped at remote sites Private class C IP 192 168 1 0 an...

Page 127: ...IP Address 192 168 1 2 255 255 255 255 default 255 255 255 255 default 255 255 255 255 default Ethernet Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 255 255 255 255 255 255 255 255 255 255 255 255 IP Route 1 10 IP Rout...

Page 128: ...first radio Refer to the static route example on page 7 8 You will need to re issue the static route command every time the PC reboots Static Route Example From the command prompt on the StarView PC...

Page 129: ...tion 1 Advanced Configuration An advanced configuration applies to any configuration where Ethernet connections are dropped at remote radio sites An example of this is shown in Figure 7 3 Figure 7 3 A...

Page 130: ...he following differences between standard and advanced are in bold text All IP configurations are found in the following keypad menu Configuration Network Management Table 7 4 Advanced Configuration S...

Page 131: ...ollowing configuration changes need to be made IP Route 1 10 IP Address or Subnet where the target device lives IP Route Mask 1 10 Subnet where the target device lives Next IP Router 1 10 This is the...

Page 132: ...nstellation 2 192 168 1 0 Constellation 1 IP Route Mask 1 255 255 255 0 255 255 255 0 255 255 255 0 255 255 255 0 Next IP Router 1 192 168 2 2 2 Netcom IP 192 168 2 1 1 Netcom IP 192 168 2 2 2 Netcom...

Page 133: ...ample Keypad IP Routing SNMP SNMP Managers Manager 1IP Address 192 168 1 1 192 168 1 1 192 168 1 1 192 168 1 1 Manager 2 10 IP 255 255 255 255 255 255 255 255 255 255 255 255 255 255 255 255 Keypad IP...

Page 134: ...Constellation November 2003 7 14 SNMP Based Network Management...

Page 135: ...e units have the green LEDs lighted Use the Keypad to do routine maintenance tests to ensure that the radio is performing properly FCC Requirements The Federal Communications Commission FCC requires t...

Page 136: ...hen at least once a year while the radio is in service The specification for the oscillator is 300 Hz The reference oscillator frequency can be adjusted through the Keypad If it cannot be adjusted wit...

Page 137: ...GURATION F1 F3 or Ctrl B TX FREQ 2 This frequency should match the one written on the Tx filter and the station authorization 3 Determine from the table in Appendix C which multiplier filter should be...

Page 138: ...8 to 9 in pounds of torque IF IN from Modem RF OUT to ACU Thumb screw 2 Transmitter output level LO MON LO synthesizer test point 2 060 to 2 160 G 160 GHz For factory use only REF MON Reference frequ...

Page 139: ...t alarm while you are performing calibration Ignore the alarm until the calibration has been completed Measuring the Power Output of an Off line Transmitter If the Transmitter to be measured is off li...

Page 140: ...f the transmit monitor port Power Meter Reading 3 The Power Meter reading should equal the value from Table 8 1 or Table 8 2 minus the Coupling Loss on the label Power may be set low in some applicati...

Page 141: ...5 28 5 29 5 29 0 30 5 29 0 31 5 31 0c 7 8 27 5 26 5 27 5 27 0 28 5 27 5 30 0 10 11 26 0 24 5 25 5 25 0 26 5 25 0 28 5 a High Power requires high power option of the Transmit Assembly b High power requ...

Page 142: ...on the monitor port label the value to within 0 2 dB of the value in Table 8 1 or Table 8 2 If desired the output power may be set to a lower value Model 2 or older may be set as low as 5 dB below the...

Page 143: ...ll automatically return to high power 16 Unlock the on line Transmitter From the Keypad main menu select CONTROL LOCK IF LPBK LOCK MOD TX CLR Recording the Power Levels 17 Record the power levels alon...

Page 144: ...menu CONFIGURATION F1 F3 or Ctrl B RX FREQ For 6 7 GHz radios Enter 7 digits without the decimal point For 10 11 GHz radios Enter 8 digits without the decimal point Add zeros 0 at the end if needed to...

Page 145: ...y the corrected unattenuated value At nominally 23 dBm the attenuator is disengaged and the meter will reflect the unattenuated value See Figure 8 4 Note To prevent damage to the connectors do not exc...

Page 146: ...power setting See Keypad menu Appendix B CONFIGURATION SYSTEM TX ATPC DISABLE LOW If the signal level is still too high a pad can be temporarily added at the Receiver input 26 dBm 2 6 Vdc 70 dBm 7 0 V...

Page 147: ...to Measure Faceplate Test Point Unit First Installation 1 Year after Installation 2 Years after Installation 3 Years after Installation 4 Years after Installation 5 Years after Installation Initial V...

Page 148: ...ears after Installation Initial Value Date Name Value Date Name Value Date Name Value Date Name Value Date Name Value Date Name Reference frequency REF MON SMA connector 100 MHz A1 A2 B1 B2 Received S...

Page 149: ...ARE UPGRADES Obtaining New Software New software is available from the Harris Premier Customer Site https premier harris com microwave or call the Technical Assistance Center page xv Be sure to read t...

Page 150: ...ct CONFIGURATION TRIBUTARIES ENABLE CONFIGURATION TRIBUTARIES CODE For a repeater system CONFIGURATION ADM Introduction You will need the file with the latest Constellation System Software that contai...

Page 151: ...desktop or laptop computer Windows 95 98 ME NT or 2000 operating system with adequate resources Null cable for connecting the PC to the Constellation radio DE 9 to DE 9 cable crossover cable DE 9 to R...

Page 152: ...ot Sync Laplink and so forth 2 Insert the software upgrade disk into the disk drive 3 Double click the Harris file named Install exe to unzip it to a folder location that you can easily recall 4 Open...

Page 153: ...TEM SOFTWARE UPGRADES Figure 9 3 Unzipped files Note The const _ hex file number may differ from the example shown in Figure 9 3 5 The following explains how to download the software into the SPU Cont...

Page 154: ...the radio is turned on All alarms on the target radio must be cleared before continuing with the download 2 Double click the Swdl exe file to launch the Download Utility application See Figure 9 3 3 T...

Page 155: ...nnection Master Address The Master Address must be different from any FarScan NE addresses present in the network you are downloading into Target Address The target address is the FarScan or NE addres...

Page 156: ...re 9 5 Download Port Settings dialog box a In the COM Port Setup choose Baud Rate 57600 Parity None b At the bottom of the Download Port Settings dialog box clear the following three boxes Modem Conne...

Page 157: ...omputer and the radio the following messages appear Figure 9 6 PC radio connection failed messages 3 Check your connections and try again Downloading the Software 1 In the Software download setup dial...

Page 158: ...pad This is normal d Wait at least 2 minutes for the SPU Controller to reboot e Check the Keypad to see if the rebooting alarm has cleared f To check the new version on the Keypad STATUS INVENTORY CON...

Page 159: ...nd inserting the SPU Controller or Using the Keypad Alternate Bank The new software is downloaded into an alternate bank When the radio is switched to the alternate bank and if the new software causes...

Page 160: ...te Version 5 5 3 The SPU Controller boots in Version 5 5 Version 5 0 stays the primary software for 2 minutes If the SPU Controller is rebooted in less than 2 minutes it switches back to Version 5 0 4...

Page 161: ...To check the version from the Keypad STATUS INVENTORY CONTROLLER S W VER For software upgrade information check the Harris Premier Web site For downloading procedures refer to Chapter 9 Harris Premier...

Page 162: ...f DS1 DS3 interface enable disable line build out and line coding Verify module options with the Sales Order Specific Information This is important if performing radio capacity changes Verify that the...

Page 163: ...he alarmed card keep checking the next card up the signal path until you have isolated the origin of the fault Figure 10 1 is a block diagram of the signal path The arrows above the alarmed card indic...

Page 164: ...f 4 Modem Tx alarms Tx side 1 activity Tx side 2 activity Tx FIFO overflow Tx IF level alarm or Indicates any of 3 Modem Rx alarms Carrier recovery R S frame Rx FIFO overflow Indicates that the Modem...

Page 165: ...Indicates a non traffic affecting alarm or control has been applied Indicates a loss of input signal from a customer Normal condition Blinks whenever a packet of Ethernet signal is being transmitted B...

Page 166: ...LK DS3 OUTPUT FAIL CARRIER LOSS FEC LOCK SYNTH LOCK ALM AGC SYNTH LOCK ALM OUTPUT POWER LOW NO IF INPUT TX ENCODER TX LEVEL ACU HLM 1 STBY M12 Unit 8 DS3 or 1 STBY Transmitter Assembly Modem HLM Recei...

Page 167: ...tting RX module far end TX level antenna alignment multiplier picket filter AIS INPUT DS3 AIS INPUT Tributary A1 A28 B1 B16 AIS signal present at DS3 input AIS signal present at DS1 input Indication o...

Page 168: ...RIBUTARY X CODE DS3 1 2 3 4 INPUT LOS No T3 signal present at designated DS3 input Check DS3 input signals DS3 1 2 3 4 LOOPBACK The signal on the channel is in loopback mode locally Clear the loopback...

Page 169: ...d unplugged or not installed per configuration Defective HLM Is the HLM is plugged in If yes replace the defective HLM See Chapter 11 INPUT LOS DS3 INPUT LOS Tributary A1 A28 B1 B16 No signal present...

Page 170: ...e M12 Unit in the M12 Standby slot M12 STBY TX CLK M12 Standby Unit is not receiving TX CLK from HLM Replace the High Level Mux with the red Fault LED lighted M13 SYNC LOSS Loss of frame for selected...

Page 171: ...ide No output signal or signal level too low 3 dB Check for improper line termination Replace High Level Mux OUTPUT POWER LOW RF output level from the Transmitter Assembly is at least 3 dB low Check c...

Page 172: ...nal quality after equalization is degraded System RSL or BER may be close to threshold Fault may be receive path or far end Transmitter SVC ABSENT Service Channel unplugged or missing Ensure that the...

Page 173: ...s signal was sent by remote radio Clear loopback at remote site TRIB REMOTE LPBK A1 A28 B1 B16 Coordinating one or several T1 signals are looped back toward the HLM Clear by Keypad command CONTROL TRI...

Page 174: ...ooped back toward the HLM Clear loopback by remote from remote radio WS OUTPUT FAIL No output signal or signal level too low Check the termination If it is okay replace the High Level Mux WS REMOTE LP...

Page 175: ...FIELD REPLACEABLE UNITS Precautions Electric Parts Wear a grounded antistatic wrist strap or heel strap prior to opening electrostatic discharge ESD protective packaging and while handling any unprot...

Page 176: ...us Replacement of Modules Do not replace two or more of the following modules simultaneously SPU Controller Transmitter Assembly A1 Power Supply A1 Change one module wait until the system reboots and...

Page 177: ...ection Signal Processing Section Opening and Removing the Constellation Doors 1 To open the Constellation doors lift up the two door latches and turn them clockwise See Figure 11 1 Tools Antistatic wr...

Page 178: ...ion Radio front view 2 The doors swing open 90 degrees 3 For radios with straps Figure 11 2 installed inside the door Pull the straps on the left and right sides to unfasten them Figure 11 2 Door stra...

Page 179: ...bly 1 For a terminal remove the Keypad and place it temporarily out of the way See Figures 11 4 TRANSMITTER B1 RECEIVER B1 POWER SUPPLY B1 TRANSMITTER B2 RECEIVER B2 POWER SUPPLY B2 MODEM A2 HIGH LEVE...

Page 180: ...Figure 11 6 With your right hand pull out the spring loaded release pin and rotate it a quarter turn to lock the pin See Figure 11 5 Figure 11 6 Fan Assembly with pin on right hand side 3 Pull the gr...

Page 181: ...hind the fan faceplate and out the notched edge s as shown in Figure 11 7 Figure 11 7 Fan Assembly 3 Carefully slide the Fan Assembly in without pinching the IF cables 4 The Fan Assembly is properly i...

Page 182: ...ion repeater TRANSMITTER A1 RECEIVER A1 ACU FUSE PANEL FAN ASSEMBLY POWER SUPPLY A1 M12 Units not used for DS3 config uration TRANSMITTER B1 RECEIVER B1 ACU FUSE PANEL FAN ASSEMBLY POWER SUPPLY B1 KEY...

Page 183: ...IN from Modem RF OUT to ACU Thumb screw 2 Transmitter output level LO MON LO synthesizer test point 2 060 to 2 160 GHz For factory use only REF MON Reference frequency test point 100 MHz ON OFF switch...

Page 184: ...embly go to page 11 12 Removing and Installing the Multiplier Filter 1 Unplug the MCX connector See Figure 11 10 Figure 11 10 Transmitter Assembly component side 2 Unfasten the screw on the right hand...

Page 185: ...Disconnect the power connector from the printed circuit board 4 Carefully pull out the 100 MHz OCXO from the Transmitter Assembly taking care not to remove the grommets from the printed circuit board...

Page 186: ...ion start with step 3 In a nonprotected configuration removing the Transmitter Assembly is a service affecting procedure 1 Use the Keypad command to lock traffic onto the standby Transmitter and Recei...

Page 187: ...st be installed onto the board See page 11 10 for Removing and Installing the Multiplier Filter 1 Check the part number of the Transmitter Assembly to ensure that the correct unit is being installed 2...

Page 188: ...B System 1 Use the Keypad command to take the switched unit out of lock status CONTROL LOCK IF LPBK LOCK MOD TX CLR CONTROL LOCK IF LPBK LOCK DMOD RX CLR 2 The standby RF units are now the primary RF...

Page 189: ...ont view Note To prevent damage to the connectors do not exceed 8 to 9 in pounds of torque RF IN from ACU IF OUT to Modem Thumb screw REF MON Reference frequency test point 100 MHz Test points for ali...

Page 190: ...5 For procedure to replace a Receiver Assembly go to page 11 19 Removing and Installing the Multiplier Filter 1 Unplug the MCX connector See Figure 11 13 Figure 11 13 Receiver Assembly component side...

Page 191: ...ee Figure 11 13 2 Carefully move the cables out of the way 3 Loosen the mounting screws to remove the mounting bracket and IF Filter from the board 4 Loosen the SMA nuts on the connector to remove the...

Page 192: ...XO 6 Remove and retain the 4 SEMS Phillips screws washers and spacers from the bottom of the OCXO 7 Obtain a new 100 MHz OCXO 8 Install the 4 spacers with the SEMS Phillips screws and washers you remo...

Page 193: ...ed This step causes a minor alarm CONTROL LOCK IF LPBK LOCK DMOD RX SET In a normal operation switching of Receiver Assembly is an errorless function 2 Disconnect the cable to the IF OUT SMA connector...

Page 194: ...Use the thumbscrew to fasten the unit to the shelf 4 On the faceplate reconnect the cables onto the SMA connectors RF IN from the ACU IF OUT to the Modem 5 Use a torque wrench to tighten the connecto...

Page 195: ...n Constellation Radio Frequency Section 11 21 FIELD REPLACEABLE UNITS Power Supply Figure 11 15 Power Supply front view ON OFF switch turns the power supply on or off FAULT red LED ON LINE green LED T...

Page 196: ...the OFF position to turn off the power amplifier 3 Press the PWR switch to the OFF position to turn off the power supply 4 Unfasten the captive thumbscrew 5 Carefully pull out the Power Supply from th...

Page 197: ...ng of the Transmitter Assemblies will cause a hit 3 If switching of RF units is desired it should be done during low traffic hours Signal Processing Section Figure 11 16 Signal Processing section MODE...

Page 198: ...rotected configuration start with step 2 In a nonprotected configuration removing the Modem is a service affecting procedure 1 Use the Keypad command to lock traffic on to the Modem that is not being...

Page 199: ...sition 3 Carefully slide the Modem into the designated slot in the shelf until the unit plugs into the backplane 4 Use the 2 extractor tabs to lock the unit into place 5 Reconnect the cables at IF OUT...

Page 200: ...nfiguration start with step 2 In a nonprotected configuration removing the HLM is a service affecting procedure 1 Use the Keypad command to lock traffic on to the HLM that is not being removed This st...

Page 201: ...gs into the backplane 4 Use the 2 extractor tabs to lock the unit into place Repeater System In a repeater system where the Modem units are not the same that is one is 115072 and the other is 115430 e...

Page 202: ...procedure 1 Use the Keypad command to lock traffic on to the HLM that is not being removed This step causes a minor alarm CONTROL LOCK IF LPBK LOCK HLM SET 2 Carefully disconnect the cables from the H...

Page 203: ...t in the shelf until the unit plugs into the backplane 4 Use the 2 extractor tabs to lock the unit into place 5 Reconnect the cables Electrical the top BNC connector is OUT Optical the top SC connecto...

Page 204: ...ut from the HLM 3xDS3 4xDS3 3 Use the 2 extractor tabs to unlock the HLM from the shelf 4 Carefully pull out the HLM from the shelf Installing the HLM 3xDS3 4xDS3 1 Check the part number of the HLM 3x...

Page 205: ...rvice Channel will affect any data or VF information that the Service Channel is carrying 1 To prevent the system from reporting a minor alarm from the Keypad main menu select CONFIGURATION SYSTEM SVC...

Page 206: ...on 3 Carefully slide the Service Channel into the designated slot in the shelf until the unit plugs into the backplane 4 Use the 2 extractor tabs to lock the unit into place 5 From the Keypad main men...

Page 207: ...ensure that the system is carrying traffic in the unlocked mode 1 Use the 2 extractor tabs to unlock the SPU Controller from the shelf 2 Carefully pull out the Service Channel from the shelf Installin...

Page 208: ...nit 1 Ensure that the extractor of the M12 Unit is in the unlocked position 2 Carefully slide the unit into the topmost slot of the M12 shelf until the unit plugs into the backplane 3 Push the extract...

Page 209: ...t is being installed 2 Ensure that the extractor on the M12 Unit is in the unlocked position 3 Carefully slide the unit into the designated slot in the shelf until the unit plugs into the backplane Th...

Page 210: ...Constellation November 2003 11 36 Field Replaceable Units...

Page 211: ...rder additional spares from time to time to assure that you have enough spares to properly maintain the system In addition after you replace a faulty unit with a spare you will want to return the faul...

Page 212: ...owing address Harris Microwave Communications Division Spare Products Support Center 3 Hotel de Ville Dollard des Ormeaux Quebec CANADA H9B 3G4 SPU 16 E1 Balanced P N 201 901700 XXX Name Part Number I...

Page 213: ...00 MHz 101 115232 017 Multiplier 9 800 MHz 101 115232 018 Multiplier 9 900 MHz 101 115232 019 Multiplier 10 000 MHz 101 115232 020 Multiplier 10 100 MHz 101 115232 021 Multiplier 10 200 MHz 101 115232...

Page 214: ...Multiplier 8 400 MHz 102 115232 004 Multiplier 8 500 MHz 102 115232 005 Multiplier 8 600 MHz 102 115232 006 Multiplier 8 700 MHz 102 115232 007 Multiplier 8 800 MHz 102 115232 008 Multiplier 8 900 MHz...

Page 215: ...38 002 XMTR Assembly Low Med Cap Standard Power 8T 16T 28T DS3 193 115038 003 XMTR Assembly Low Med Cap Standard Power 8T 16T 28T DS3 193 115038 011 XMTR Assembly High Cap Standard Power 155 3DS3 193...

Page 216: ...no trouble is found and no repair is required Unrepairable Units Equipment which has been damaged due to customer negligence or which has had parts removed will be repaired at the prevailing flat rep...

Page 217: ...y manner and eliminate any delays due to incomplete information Please provide us with the following information when you call us Please provide the following information when you call or fax Your nam...

Page 218: ...f you call the Technical Assistance Center during nonbusiness hours a Product Support Engineer will return your call within 30 minutes Please provide the following information when you call Your name...

Page 219: ...8332 Option 3 1 650 594 3800 Option 3 Fax Numbers Technical support fax numbers Canada 1 514 685 4580 U S A 1 650 594 3621 Technical Assistance Web Site E mail address crcusa harris com For online sup...

Page 220: ...s All other training requirements must be quoted by the Customer Training Department Telephone Numbers Canada 1 800 465 4654 Option 2 U S A 1 800 227 8332 Option 2 Worldwide 1 650 594 3800 Option 2 Tr...

Page 221: ...Harris MCD s sole option such defective product in accordance with procedures specified below at its own expense exclusive however of the cost of labor by the customer s own employees agents or contr...

Page 222: ...ons express or implied except to title including but not limited to any implied warranty or condition of merchantability any implied warranty or condition of fitness for a particular purpose or any wa...

Page 223: ...7 115560 010 10 087 115565 010 10 087 115570 010 10 087 115560 025 25 087 115565 025 25 087 115570 025 25 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 BR WH WH BR GN WH WH GN OR WH WH OR BL WH WH BL RJ45 RJ45 SPUR...

Page 224: ...7 8 2 RJ45 DA 15 DATA PORT 1 J23 DATA INTERFACE Constellation MegaStar M J3 BL WH BL DB 25 M VF PORT 1 J21 VF INTERFACE Constellation MegaStar J2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 RJ45 OR WH WH OR BL WH WH BL OR WH WH...

Page 225: ...PORT 1 J21 VF INTERFACE Constellation MicroStar 4W OR WH WH OR BL WH WH BL WH OR Harris Cable Length ft Harris Cable Length ft Harris Cable Length ft 087 115590 025 25 087 115590 025 25 087 115595 02...

Page 226: ...RJ45 VF PORT 1 J21 VF INTERFACE Constellation DVS II Orderwire OR WH WH OR BL WH WH BL R R T T RCV RCV XMT XMT 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 RJ45 DE 9 VERSAT1LITY J20 SCAN Constellation CAU COMM 1 BL WH BL 1 3 4 5...

Page 227: ...outputs as defined in Table A 2 The Service Channel provides the Callout outputs Table A 1 lists the relay specifications Figure A 7 Constellation backplane top left Table A 1 Relay specifications Cha...

Page 228: ...On Line Mod Tx A On Line Mod Tx B On Line Rx A On Line Rx B On Line HLM Manual Control external site control Table A 2 Relay outputs Relay Function Definition 1 2 Local Major Local Minor Default relay...

Page 229: ...or Alarm default RELAY 1 NC RELAY 1 NO RELAY 1 COM RELAY 2 COM RELAY 2 NC RELAY 2 NO RELAY 4 NC RELAY 4 NO RELAY 4 COM RELAY 3 COM RELAY 3 NC RELAY 3 NO RELAY 5 NC RELAY 5 NO RELAY 5 COM NC RELAY 7 CO...

Page 230: ...In Data Port 2 DS3 Out DS3 In Handset 2 Handset 1 Aux Ethernet Spur Keypad Can Fan DS1 17 32 Out DS1 1 16 In DS1 17 32 In DS1 1 16 Out FSCAN DE 9 RJ 45 T1 Wayside1 E1 Wayside SDH option only RJ 11 26...

Page 231: ...ry use only ETHERNETa 10BASE T SNMP Reserved for StarView FSCAN RS 232 async 1 2 to 57 6 FarScan KEYPAD RS 232 async 9 6 8 bits no parity Can also be used for PC VT 100 terminal MONITORb b Monitor and...

Page 232: ...T TX DATA ENET NC NC TX DATA ENET NC NC 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 ETHERNET J31 NC GND NC TX SC DATA P1 RX SC DATA P1 NC GND NC 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 DATA PORT 1 J23 NC GND NC TX SC DATA P2 RX SC DATA P2 NC GND NC 1 3...

Page 233: ...T T NC 1 3 4 5 6 2 NC HAND SET R HAND SET T NC 1 3 4 5 6 2 HAND SET 2 J32 DCD RMT GND RTS RMT TX DATA RMT RX DATA RMT CTS RMT GND DTR RMT 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 FSCAN J28 75 ohm TX DS3 75 ohm RX DS3 75 ohm 7...

Page 234: ...d 25 50 49 48 23 47 22 46 21 45 20 44 19 43 18 42 17 41 16 40 15 39 14 38 13 37 12 36 11 9 10 8 35 32 34 33 7 6 31 30 28 29 5 4 3 2 27 26 1 24 CKT 16 CKT 15 CKT 14 CKT 13 CKT 12 CKT 11 CKT 10 CKT 9 CK...

Page 235: ...49 50 25 2 CKT 17 CKT 18 CKT 19 CKT 20 CKT 21 CKT 22 CKT 23 CKT 24 CKT 25 CKT 26 CKT 27 CKT 28 CKT 29 CKT 30 CKT 31 CKT 32 Ground DS1 transmit in leads Input to the radio from the customer s DSX T R T...

Page 236: ...ions 155 Cable Interconnection Bracket 4 BNC connectors 75 ohm TRANSMITTER A1 RECEIVER A1 SERVICE CHANNEL SPU CONTROLLER HLM 155 1 HI CAP MODEM A1 ACU FUSE PANEL FAN ASSEMBLY POWER SUPPLY A1 KEYPAD HA...

Page 237: ...and 3xDS3 4xDS3 Customer Interface A 15 WIRING SPECIFICATIONS OC 3 Optical Interface SC connectors multimode SC connectors single mode Extractor 2 FAULT red LED ON LINE green LED TX fiber optic trans...

Page 238: ...Constellation November 2003 A 16 Wiring Specifications...

Page 239: ...to the Harris Premier Customer Site https premier harris com microwave Keypad or VT 100 Terminal Emulator Introduction The keypad is used for Configuration Manual switching Alarm monitoring In place...

Page 240: ...h Emulator The following is an example of how to set up the PC to communicate with the radio From the Windows based desktop click on the Start button and select Programs Accessories Communication or H...

Page 241: ...ad or VT 100 Terminal Emulator DE 9 Pin Number Constellation Backplane RJ 45 Pin Number No connection 1 4 5 6 7 3 6 8 Tx Data 2 4 Rx Data 3 5 Ground 5 2 Vcc 5 Vdc 9 1 Table B 2 Keypad technical data M...

Page 242: ...Keys F1 F2 F3 F4 ACO 7 8 9 0 4 5 6 3 2 1 HOME ENTER Keypad PC Function 8 Scroll up 2 Scroll down 4 Page up 6 Page down 5 HOME ENTER ENTER Enter a menu or carry out a command 0 to 9 0 to 9 Numeric key...

Page 243: ...U TREE Menu Format The Menu Tree The Keypad display depends on the configuration Main Menu ITEM 1 ITEM 2 ITEM 3 KEY1 KEY2 KEY3 KEY4 Soft keys Menu item Submenu indicator Submenu indicator NE ADDRESS X...

Page 244: ...INPUT LOSS OF 12V SYNC LOSS A B PROTECT M12 1 PROTECT M12 8 LOCK HLM 1 LOCK HLM 2 LOCK MOD TX A1 LOCK MOD TX A2 LOCK MOD TX B1 LOCK MOD TX B2 LOCK DMOD RX A1 LOCK DMOD RX A2 LOCK DMOD RX B1 LOCK DMOD...

Page 245: ...TY XXXXXXX 4xTRIB 8xTRIB 12xTRIB 16xTRIB 20xTRIB 24xTRIB 28xTRIB MODE XXXXXXXX TERMINAL REPEATER TRIB I F XXXXXXXXXX ELECTRICAL OPTICAL TX A1 A2 PWR XXXdBm TX B1 B2 PWR XXXdBm RSL A1 A2 XXXdBm RSL B1...

Page 246: ...TOP TRIB B1 BER XXXXXXX TIME XXd XXh XX XX TRIB B16 GEN XXXX RUN STOP TRIB B16 BER XXXXXXX TIME XXd XXh XX XX MEASUREMENT XXX RUN STOP CBER A B XXXXXXX UBER A1 A2 XXXXXXX UBER B1 B2 XXXXXXX TIME XXd X...

Page 247: ...TRIB A1 RMT LPBK XXX SET CLR TRIB A28 RMT LPBK XXX SET CLR TRIB B1 RMT LPBK XXX SET CLR TRIB B16 RMT LPBK XXX SET CLR RELAY 1 8 XXX SET CLR DS3 LPBK XXX SET CLR TRIB A1 LPBK XXX SET CLR TRIB A28 LPBK...

Page 248: ...he hidden RF Configuration menu Keypad F1 F3 VT100 CTRL B NE ADDRESS 001 999 IP ROUTING NETCOM OVER ETHERNET DISABLE ENABLE SNMP COMM PORT SETTINGS REBOOT SYSTEM NO YES AUX PORT CONFIG Netcom Ethernet...

Page 249: ...e Disable RX AGC ALM TRAP Enable Disable ONLINE MDM CARRIER Enable Disable ONLINE MDM FEC LOCK Enable Disable MODEM TX TRAP Enable Disable MODEM RX TRAP Enable Disable MODEM RX EQM TRAP Enable Disable...

Page 250: ...HZ TUNE ATPC THRESH LOW DIF XX ATPC THRESH HIGH DIF XX COARSE UP DOWN FINE UP DOWN ADJUST HIGH PWR UP DOWN HIGH PWR CALIB ADJUST LOW PWR UP DOWN LOW PWR CALIB WARNING These commands may interrupt traf...

Page 251: ...ES Transmitter Assembly When replacing a transmitter Tx assembly you must be sure that the option number of the Multiplier Filter last three digits of the part number in the replacement Tx is the same...

Page 252: ...3 Model 3 Used in Low Medium capacity radios 8xDS1 16xDS1 28DS1 and DS3 Compatibility This option replaces models with part 192 115038 003 Model 2 193 115038 003 Model 3 193 115038 013 Model 3 Used in...

Page 253: ...8 GHz 192 115039 003 Model 2 Used in Low Medium capacity radios 8xDS1 16xDS1 28xDS1 and DS3 Compatibility This option replaces models with part 192 115039 003 Model 2 193 115039 001 Model 3 Used in Lo...

Page 254: ...umber Model Compatibility IF Filter Used on Rx assembly 101 115254 xxx Model 1 Option 001 3 75 5 MHz for 8xDS1 and 16xDS1 capacity radio Option 002 10 MHz for 28DS1 DS3 capacity radio Option 004 30 MH...

Page 255: ...3 9400 11600 11700 113 9400 7100 7200 014 9500 7200 7300 015 9600 7300 7400 016 9700 7400 7500 017 9800 7500 7600 018 9900 7600 7700 019 10000 7700 7800 020 10100 7800 7900 021 10200 7900 8000 022 103...

Page 256: ...llows 1 First find the difference between the TX Frequency and the Multiplier Frequency 2 Then subtract 140 MHz from the difference to arrive at the LO MON frequency The LO MON frequency is always bet...

Page 257: ...30 xxx The modems from the local and far end radio must match they must have the same part and option numbers Cable Modem 101 115530 xxx Model 1 Used in Low Medium capacity radios 8xDS1 16xDS1 28xDS1...

Page 258: ...spare unit must have the same option as the one that is being replaced HLM Low Medium Capacity Used in Low Medium capacity radios 8xDS1 16XDS1 28xDS1 and DS3 101 115071 xxx used in a terminal configu...

Page 259: ...ved EMI performance This unit can replace modules with the following part 101 115337 001 101 115346 001 102 115346 001 Model 2 DC DC Power Supply Model 1 101 115346 001 Model 1 Used for 18 60 Vdc Wide...

Page 260: ...Constellation November 2003 C 10 Hardware Compatibility Tables...

Page 261: ...stem only Local off hook enable or disable The Service Channel in a loop system must always have one break in the loop to prevent the data from propagating in a continuous loop This break is always do...

Page 262: ...ave Repeater Service Channels where it is received back at the Master Repeater B The pilot is looped and sent back to Master Repeater A where it is detected When the pilot is detected the data is prev...

Page 263: ...ith two of the system sites having Service Channel Terminals The same principle of operation applies here as discussed previously However the setup is different An external cable is needed to link the...

Page 264: ...and three Slave Terminals and looks like a linear system that is connected to the main loop The outer loop operates as follows The Master Terminal generates a pilot so that it can propagate through tw...

Page 265: ...ecause of a break in the outer loop data is allowed to transmit and be received at the Master Terminal Note that the two Slave Terminals of the outer loop must have the External Pilot option enabled t...

Page 266: ...The two loop systems operate independently and identical as previously discussed Note that both Slave Terminals in Loop 1 must have the External Pilots enabled Figure D 4 Two separate loop systems Ex...

Page 267: ...rminals with their External Pilot enabled if each Terminal is from a separate loop Connecting the pilot signal from one loop to the pilot signal of the other loop is forbidden Note that at no time sho...

Page 268: ...em in a Loop System but there must be at least one Each loop in a multiple Loop System must have a Master Enable External Pilot for back to back Loop Slave terminal so that the pilot signal passes bet...

Page 269: ...you order by specifying the part number and option appearing on the existing unit in your radio or by the part number and option specified on the bill of materials given in the Sales Order specific bi...

Page 270: ...t replacement parts for the specific unit Prefix The first three digits of the part number indicate the type of unit or level of assembly Model The third digit of the part number is the unit or assemb...

Page 271: ...ional Standards Institute AUX Auxiliary port B B8ZS Bipolar with Eight Zero Substitution baseband A frequency band occupied by a modulating information signal Bellcore Bell Communications Research Inc...

Page 272: ...ncy DUART Dual Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter E EEPROM Electronically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory EFS Error Free Seconds EFSR Error Free Seconds Ratio EMI Electro Magnetic Inte...

Page 273: ...ISO International Organization for Standardization L LED Light Emitting Diode LNA Low Noise Amplifier LO Local Oscillator Loopback Test A test of the coupling of a signal from the transmitting path b...

Page 274: ...ocol Data Unit PLL Phase Locked Loop Q QUICC QUad Integrated Communications Controller R RCS Reverse Channel Switch RF Radio Frequency RIP Routing for Internet Protocol RMA Return Material Authorizati...

Page 275: ...ort A communications channel branching of from the trunk and generally carrying less traffic than the trunk T TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol T I Threshold to Interference ratio...

Page 276: ...Constellation November 2003 Glossary 6...

Page 277: ...B 12 alarm I O pinouts 3 20 alarm inputs for customer 1 19 alarm LEDs 1 7 alarm list for relay output A 6 alarm messages diagnosing 10 3 alarm path block diagram 10 6 alarm reporting 1 19 Alarm submen...

Page 278: ...3 22 rack grounding 3 2 twisted pair 6 2 cable length interconnection cables 3 16 cable ties 3 2 cable to link the VF and pilot signals D 3 cables connecting the VF and data D 5 cables interconnection...

Page 279: ...omer configured alarms 1 19 3 18 A 5 customer supplied tools 3 2 D D connector subminiature table Glossary 2 damage moisture 1 5 damaged package 2 2 DATA BRIDGE command Configuration submenu B 10 data...

Page 280: ...ector 1 8 A 5 external control relay 1 19 external pilot D 1 EXTERNAL PILOT command Configuration submenu B 10 F factory configuration 2 1 factory tested Constellation 3 1 failure Power Supply 11 22 F...

Page 281: ...ion submenu B 10 B 12 Control submenu B 9 Performance submenu B 8 High Level Mux 1 8 1 17 front view 11 26 installing 11 27 LED indicators location 11 26 locking traffic 11 26 removing 11 26 HLM 155 i...

Page 282: ...l B 9 Performance B 8 Status B 7 Keypad port 9 4 L label transmit monitor port 3 30 3 31 8 5 8 6 LAN 6 1 leaks waveguide 3 21 LED indicators 3 24 10 4 fault 1 19 Modem 11 24 observing 8 1 online 1 19...

Page 283: ...ine 8 1 Maintenance Log form 3 1 8 1 Major Alarm 5 11 A 6 manager allowed 6 8 Manual Control configurable 5 11 A 6 MANUAL MUTE command Alarm submenu B 6 Master Address 9 7 master site 5 12 5 13 master...

Page 284: ...ent 6 4 network management 1 20 NETWORK MANAGEMENT command Configuration submenu B 10 Network Manager 6 1 new installations measuring transmitter power 3 30 8 5 nonprotected terminal 1 9 1 10 nonprote...

Page 285: ...cting to ACU 3 30 8 5 power output verifying 3 9 power precautions 3 2 power runs 3 22 power sensor 3 3 Power Supply 1 8 8 3 failure 11 22 front view 11 21 installing 11 22 LED indicators location 11...

Page 286: ...8 1 Redwood Shores address 12 9 reference frequency measuring at the Receiver Assembly 3 9 measuring at the Transmitter Assembly 3 9 regulatory compliance 1 5 relay external control 1 19 fuse alarm 3...

Page 287: ...3 sales documents 12 11 sales invoice 12 11 Sales Order Specific Information 3 1 3 11 SDH 3 15 A 8 second break in the loop D 2 seismic disturbance 3 21 sensor power 3 3 Service Channel 1 8 3 18 A 5...

Page 288: ...34 StarView 1 20 A 9 static routing tables 6 7 station authorization 3 25 3 28 8 3 8 10 status LED indicators 1 19 Status submenu Keypad menu B 7 storage requirements sensitive devices 1 5 strap anti...

Page 289: ...cable 3 2 tools 11 3 tools customer supplied 3 2 torque specification Modem 11 25 Receiver Assembly 3 29 8 11 11 15 11 20 Transmitter Assembly 3 27 8 4 11 9 11 13 11 16 traffic disruption 1 17 4 1 tra...

Page 290: ...4 verifying RF output power 3 9 VersaT1lity port 9 4 A 9 location 3 15 A 8 pinouts A 10 VF port 9 4 VF ports location 3 15 A 8 pinouts A 10 voltmeter digital 11 3 VT100 terminal emulator B 1 VT100 com...

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