iDirect Evolution X1, Installation Manual

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iDirect Satellite Router Installation and Commissioning Guide 93
iDX Release 3.3
Initial Acquisition
Note: For TDMA remotes, the Transmit Power displayed in the Remote Power section
of the Probe represents the Satellite Router’s transmit power relative to the
reference carrier when the remote is in the network. This value is unknown
until the Satellite Router joins the network and sends status to the NMS.
5. Ask the local installer to monitor the Satellite Router front-panel LED or Web iSite status
indicators to determine when the remote has joined the network. (See
“Front-Panel
LEDs” on page 94 .)
6. In the Change Remote Tx Power dialog box ( Figure 53 on page 92 ):
a. In Set New Tx Power , enter the minimum transmit power for the Satellite Router, or
enter a value several dBm below the value specified in the network link budget for
this Satellite Router.
Note: The minimum transmit power of most Satellite Routers is -35 dBm. The
minimum transmit power of an X1 Satellite Router is -30 dBm.
b. Click Set .
c. Slowly increase the transmit power by increments of 1 dB and click Set until the
remote joins the network.
Note: When the Satellite Router joins the network, the Transmit Power in the Remote
Power section of the Probe will begin to update. However, there may be a delay
of several seconds before the value is reported to the NMS. The Satellite Router
LEDs provide a more timely indication of when the remote has acquired.
7. Wait for the Transmit Power displayed on the Probe to settle on a constant value and
note the value. This value is required to set the correct Initial Power in iBuilder in
“Setting Power” on page 101 .