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User Reference and Installation Guide

 

 

6-6 

© 2006 Microwave Data Systems Inc.  All Rights Reserved. 

MDS FOUR.9 Series 

05-4561A01, Rev. A

 

 

Alarm 

Affected 

Component 

Description 

LED to 

RED 

Alarm 

Code 

Severity 

T1/E1 
Channel 
Alarm Ch x 

StdIO (1-16) 

OptIO (17-
32) 

There is either no cable 
detected at the specified E1/T1 
channel port on Standard I/O 
Card or there is an AIS condition 
detected (only for active T1/E1 
channels). Fault detection via 
polling of LIUs on Standard I/O 
card and Optional I/O Card 
when installed. Polling interval 2 
channels per 1 sec. Report of 
this alarm in the 
GUI/Syslog/Alarm history shall 
indicate whether this is a 
disconnect or AIS condition. 

Standard 

I/O when 

1-16 

 

Optional 

I/O when 

17-32 

 

Turn LED 

orange 

rather 

than RED 

51-58 

(1-16) 

 

61-68 

(17-

32) 

 

 

Critical 

T1/E1 Test 
Mode 

StdIO 

The user has selected a T1/E1 
test mode (loopback or Tx 
Data). This alarm shall be set 
when the user sets the test 
mode for any of the T1/E1 
channels, and cleared when all 
T1/E1 channels are not in 
loopback and Tx Data is normal. 

N/A 

59 

Info 

BERT/LB/CW 
Test Mode 

StdIO 

This alarm shall be set when the 
user enables either BERT, 
Loopback, or CW mode, and 
cleared when all BERT, 
Loopback and CW modes are 
disabled. 

N/A 

69 

Info 

ODU Fault 
Lower 

ODU 

The ODU has indicated a fault 
condition. Fault detection via 
polling of ODU or unsolicited 
message, if supported. Polling 
interval 5 sec. Polling done via 
API functional call. Report of this 
alarm in the GUI/Syslog/Alarm 
history shall indicate the fault 
code from the ODU. 

N/A 

71 

Critical 

ODU Comm. 
Failure Lower 

ODU 

The IDU is unable to 
communicate with the ODU. 
This could be a problem with the 
ODU or a problem with the cable 
connecting the ODU to the IDU. 

N/A 

72 

Critical 

Summary of Contents for FOUR.9 Series

Page 1: ...Microwave Data Systems Digital Radio System MDS FOUR 9 Series MDS SIX 4 Series User Reference and Installation Guide PRELIMINARY Part No 05 4561A01 Rev A Date 9 JUNE 2006 ...

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Page 3: ...r 1 585 242 8369 FAX The information provided in this Microwave Data Systems Inc document is provided as is without warranty of any kind either expressed or implied including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability fitness for a particular purpose or non infringement Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties so the above exclusion may not apply to you...

Page 4: ... 2 23 3 INSTALLATION 3 1 3 1 Unpacking 3 1 3 2 Notices 3 2 3 3 Required Tools 3 2 3 3 1 SDIDU TM Tools 3 2 3 3 2 ODU Tools 3 2 3 4 PRE INSTALLATION NOTES 3 3 3 5 Overview of Installation and Testing Process 3 3 3 6 Site Evaluation 3 5 3 6 1 Preparing for a Site Evaluation 3 6 3 6 2 Site Evaluation Process 3 7 3 6 3 Critical System Calculations 3 12 3 6 4 Frequency Plan Determination 3 13 3 6 5 Ant...

Page 5: ...ORS 5 1 5 1 DC Input Power Connector 5 1 5 2 Ethernet 100BaseTX Payload Connector 1 2 5 1 5 3 SONET Payload Connector 5 2 5 4 STM 1 Payload Connector 5 2 5 5 DS 3 E 3 STS 1 Payload Connector 5 2 5 6 NMS 10 100BaseTX Connector 1 2 5 3 5 7 Alarm Serial Port Connector 5 3 5 8 ODU Connector 5 4 5 9 T1 Channels 1 2 Connector 5 4 5 10 T1 Channels 3 16 Connector 5 5 5 11 USB 5 7 5 12 Voice Order Wire 5 8...

Page 6: ...concentrated energy from a directional antenna may pose a health hazard Do not allow people to come closer than 3 17 meters 124 80 inches to the front of the antenna while the transmitter is operating The antenna must be professionally installed on a fixed mounted outdoor permanent structure to provide separation from any other antenna and all persons as detailed in this manual Protection from Lig...

Page 7: ...herein has required the extraction and use of natural resources Improper disposal may contaminate the environment and present a health risk due to the release of hazardous substances contained within To avoid dissemination of these substances into our environment and to lessen the demand on natural resources we encourage you to use the appropriate recycling systems for disposal These systems will ...

Page 8: ...for both PDH and SDH platforms This advanced technology platform provides the flexibility customers need for their current and future network requirements The radio family is based on a common platform used to support a wide range of network interfaces and configurations It supports links for 16 x E1 T1 100BaseTX Ethernet and DS 3 E 3 STS 1 optional consult factory for availability The radio famil...

Page 9: ...f performance The Digital Series radio is a cost effective solution to meet the growing demand for enterprise Local Area Network LAN connectivity between buildings and campuses as well as service providers requiring reliable products for infrastructure expansion extending Metropolitan Area Network MAN fiber access and network redundancy The Digital Series includes integrated Network Management fun...

Page 10: ...ds do not require expensive license band fees or incur licensing delays Wireless licensed system SIX 4 only No interference from other services as this band is licensed to the user Wireless connectivity supplements existing cable Ethernet Fast return on investment Lower total cost of total ownership Media diversity avoids single points of failure 146H 143H2 2 147H 144H2 4 Easy to install units Str...

Page 11: ...channel allows for a dedicated maintenance ring with connections to each radio on the ring Enables network scalability Increases deployment scenarios for initial deployment as well as network expansion with reduced line of sight issues Increases network reliability due to self healing redundancy of the network Minimizes total cost of ownership and maintenance of the network Allows for mass deploym...

Page 12: ...ory for availability Support for multiple configurations o 1 0 1 1 protection diversity o Hot Standby o East West Repeater 2 0 Selectable Spectral Efficiency of 0 8 to 6 25 bits Hz FOUR 9 Series or 5 to 7 bits Hz SIX 4 Series These figures include FEC and spectral shaping effects 16 64 QAM Modulation FOUR 9 Series or 32 64 QAM Modulation SIX 4 Series Powerful Trellis Coded Modulation concatenated ...

Page 13: ...nce monitoring Data encryption of all payload data and T1 E1 wayside channels for Series 100 radios and Series 50 Ethernet models Consult factory for availability 2 4 Physical Description The following section details the physical features of the Digital Series digital radios Model types Front panel indicators Front panel connections 2 4 1 Model Types 158H 155HTable 2 2 lists the radio series acco...

Page 14: ...eTX Two T1 E1s SDIDUxxMNTN 68 Mbps Aggregate 34 Mbps full duplex scalable Ethernet 1 16xE1 T1 Scalable Ethernet 2 Mbps SDIDUxxMPTN 72 Mbps Aggregate 36 Mbps full duplex 1 1 Protection or 2 0 1 16xE1 T1 Scalable Ethernet 2 Mbps xx changes in accordance with the frequency range of radio 49 for 4 9 GHz 64 for 6 4 GHz Table 2 3 MDS Digital Radio Series ODU Model Types PRODUCT NAME MODEL NUMBER ANTENNA...

Page 15: ...ollowing items are also available AC DC power supply Data Encryption OC 3 STM 1 Mini IO Module Please consult the factory for more information 2 4 3 Front Panel Indicators All models of the Digital Radio Series support a variety of front panel configurations that are dependent on the network interface and capacity configurations 160H 157HFigure 2 2 provides an example of a 1 0 configuration and th...

Page 16: ... The controller status LED flashes orange the number of times specified by the first digit of the alarm code 4 The controller status LED turns off for 3 seconds 5 The controller status LED flashes orange the number of times specified by the second digit of the alarm code Steps 2 through 5 are repeated for each alarm posted The entire process is repeated as long as the alarms are still posted The s...

Page 17: ...User Reference and Installation Guide 2 10 2006 Microwave Data Systems Inc All Rights Reserved MDS Digital Radio Series 05 4561A01 Rev A Figure 2 3 Front Panel Connections 1 1 Protection SDIDU TM ...

Page 18: ... is 44 to 52 V dc at 2 Amps minimum It is recommended that any power supply used be able to supply a minimum of 100 Watts to the SDIDUTM A mating power cable connector is supplied with the SDIDUTM It is a 2 pin plug 5 mm pitch manufactured by Phoenix Contact P N 17 86 83 1 connector type MSTB 2 5 2 STF This connector has screw clamp terminals that accommodate 24 AWG to 12 AWG wire The power cable ...

Page 19: ...call Voice Orderwire RJ 11 modular port connector for voice orderwire interface NMS 10 100 Network Management System Connections NMS 10 100 1 10 100Base TX RJ 45 modular local port connector for access to the Network Management System SNMP and GUI NMS 10 100 2 10 100BaseTX RJ 45 modular remote port connector for access to the Network Management System SNMP This port to be used for consecutive poin...

Page 20: ...o a single IDU with external mount antenna since supporting a signal from the IDU rack to the antenna can result in significant signal losses which would be difficult to avoid without the use of expensive coaxial cable or a waveguide 163H 160HFigure 2 4 shows the SDIDUTM and interfaces from a functional point of view The functional partitions for the I O Modem IF and power supply modules are shown...

Page 21: ...36 34 368 51 84 Mbps 155 52 Mbps 2x 100 Mbps 16x 1 544 2 048 Mbps Digital IF Quad Mux SNMP 2x 100Base Tx Switch CPU East Primary Modem West Secondary Modem Digital IF Quad Mux 2x 100 Mbps IDU CONTROLLER Optional I O Cards Small Slot Standard I O Cards Optional I O Cards Large Slot Primary Power Supply Secondary Power Supply Serial RCH Serial Modem Control Telemetry IDU 48Vdc 48Vdc Quad Mux 48Vdc 4...

Page 22: ...Series TCM Convolutional Code Rates Modulation Type Available Code Rates 16 QAM 3 4 7 8 11 12 32 QAM 4 5 9 10 64 QAM 5 6 11 12 The major functions of the SDIDU TM can be summarized as follows I O Processing The SDIDU TM comes with a standard I O capability that includes support for up to 16xT1 E1 and 2x100Base TX user payloads 2x100Base TX for SNMP and voice orderwire In addition option cards for ...

Page 23: ...UTM for configuration control and status monitoring In Ethernet models the payload of each user Ethernet data packet and all T1 can be encrypted using an AES encryption algorithm In addition the encryption engine is re seeded with a new randomly generated key stream every 10 seconds in order to provide enhanced security The initial key is based off of a pass phrase entered into each Digital Radio ...

Page 24: ...able A typical consecutive point network consists of a POP and several customer sites connected using MDS Digital Radio Series units These units are typically in a building in an east west configuration Using east west configurations each unit installed at a customer site is logically connected to two other units via an over the air radio frequency RF link to a unit at an adjacent site Each consec...

Page 25: ... that allows a consecutive point architecture to be achieved with only a single 1 RU chassis at each location In this configuration the SDIDUTM contains two modems supplies and may contain two power supplies One modem is referred to as the west modem and the other as the east modem The SDIDUTM is connected to two ODUs one broadcasting receiving in one direction of the ring architecture and the oth...

Page 26: ...ower supply ODU IF telemetry and modem are protected The digital framing and LIUs are not One modem is referred to as the west modem and the other as the east modem 1 1 protection can be run in two modes called diversity and non diversity In diversity mode the link between each pair of modems is the same as shown in 168H 165HFigure 2 8 providing complete redundancy This arrangement requires bandwi...

Page 27: ...ODU alarm or ODU interface error minimizing transmit outage time Connected to west modem Connected to east modem Connected to west modem Connected to east modem Figure 2 9 1 1 protection in non diversity mode 2 9 1 1 Multi hop Repeater Configuration The MDS Digital Radio Series supports a 1 1 multi hop repeater configuration with drop insert capability as shown in 171H 168HFigure 2 10 This configu...

Page 28: ...e Data Systems Inc All Rights Reserved MDS Digital Radio Series 05 4561A01 Rev A Data drop insert Data drop insert Data drop insert Data drop insert Protected Link Protected Link Protected Link Protected Link Figure 2 10 1 1 Multi hop Repeater Configuration ...

Page 29: ...ard 100BaseTX interfaces will share that 100 Mbps data bandwidth There is also an option mini I O card which provides STM 1 Optical OC 3 or STM 1 Electrical interfaces The optical interface is single mode at 1300 nm Consult factory for availability of Mini IO STM 1 OC 3 Module 2 11 Power Management RF power management is a radio design feature that controls the power level typically expressed in d...

Page 30: ...dTPC also extends the concept of power management by controlling not only the power dBm of the RF signal but its quality signal to noise ratio as well In contrast to ATPC the AdTPC technique dynamically adjusts the output power based on both the actual strength and quality of the signal Networked radios constantly monitor receive power and maintain 10 12 BER performance under varying interference ...

Page 31: ... ODU with hardware 1 Manual and or Quick Start Guide 1 ODU SDIDUTM Figure 3 1 MDS Digital Radio Series Components Be sure to retain the original boxes and packing material in case of return shipping Inspect all items for damage and or loose parts Contact the shipping company immediately if anything appears damaged If any of the listed parts are missing call the distributor or the factory immediate...

Page 32: ...L PREVENT OVERLOAD AND POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE RECEIVER MODULE WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE IS PRESENT INSIDE THE ODU and SDIDUTM WHEN THE UNIT IS PLUGGED IN TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK UNPLUG THE POWER CABLE BEFORE SERVICING UNIT SHOULD BE SERVICED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY 3 3 Required Tools The following tools are needed for installation 3 3 1 SDIDUTM Tools 1 8 Slotted screwdriver for securing power s...

Page 33: ...s N male connectors on ODU interfaces Two inline RF attenuators 30 dB each rated for ODU frequency The SDIDUTM and ODUs must be configured in an operational configuration and set up as shown in 175H 172HFigure 3 2 When equipment is connected in operational configuration no errors should be reported on the front panel ODU 1 SDIDU 1 To IDU Ant Port ODU 2 SDIDU 2 30 dB 30 dB TM TM Ant Port Figure 3 2...

Page 34: ... and radio frequency RF verification Radio Configuration Using MDS Series Link Manager software to install network and site specific parameters in the radios Radio Testing Performing cable continuity checks and RF tests for links the payload radio overhead channel and the management channel The following diagram shows where installation and commissioning resides within the radio network deployment...

Page 35: ...te Evaluation Configure Digital Software Defined IDUTM Perform Fast PDH Network Test Perform SDH Network Test Type of Network Installation Commissioning Complete PDH SDH Network Life Cycle 3 6 Site Evaluation A site evaluation consists of a series of procedures for gathering specific information about potential radio locations This information is critical to the successful design and deployment of...

Page 36: ...g system GPS or range finder Compass Measuring tape and or wheel Digital camera Area map Aerial photograph if available List of potential installation sites targeted buildings The following tasks must be completed prior to performing a site evaluation Prepare the initial network design by performing the following Identify potential buildings by identifying targeted customers applicable if you re a...

Page 37: ... To confirm Line of Sight Ensure that no obstructions are close to the transmitting receiving path Take into consideration trees bridges construction of new buildings unexpected aerial traffic window washing units etc Ensure that each ODU can be mounted in the position required to correctly align it with its link partner The radios must also have a clear radio line of sight If a hard object such a...

Page 38: ...c information required for each transmitter and receiver includes the following Transmitting and or receiving frequency Type of antenna Distance from ODU horizontal and vertical Polarity horizontal or vertical Transmit power level Antenna direction Measure the Link Distance The two ways to measure link distance are as follows GPS record the latitude and longitude for the near and far ODU sites and...

Page 39: ...imate Factor Enter 0 1 for dry 0 25 for average and 0 5 for humid environments Terrain Factor Enter 0 25 for mountainous 1 for average and 4 for smooth water Determine the Length of Interconnect Cable from ODU to SDIDUTM The primary consideration for the outdoor interconnect cable from the ODU to SDIDUTM is the distance and route between the ODU and SDIDUTM Maximum cable lengths are listed in 176H...

Page 40: ...G 100FE1 107 797E 6 30 0 73 2 71 99 9876 5 3G 16E1 2 36 918E 6 20 0 82 11 71 99 9984 5 3G 16T1 2 28 655E 6 20 0 84 13 71 99 9990 5 3G 16E1 3 36 918E 6 13 3 82 11 71 99 9984 5 3G 16T1 3 28 655E 6 13 3 84 13 71 99 9990 Note1 FCC s definition negative clearance indicates no optical LOS range is 1 0 6 0 6 is radio LOS condition Note2 Accounting for single knife edge diffraction loss only Note3 BER 1e ...

Page 41: ... 0 1 3 2 65 3 8 30 0 11 0 19 0 23 4 1 4 0 0 1 4 2 60 4 0 30 0 11 1 18 9 23 3 1 4 10 0 11 4 1 67 4 3 30 0 11 2 18 8 23 3 1 4 0 0 1 4 2 54 4 5 30 0 11 3 18 7 23 2 1 5 0 0 1 5 2 53 4 8 30 0 11 3 18 7 23 2 1 5 0 0 1 5 2 52 5 0 30 0 11 4 18 6 23 2 1 5 0 0 1 5 2 51 5 3 30 0 11 3 18 7 23 2 1 5 0 0 1 5 2 52 5 5 30 0 11 3 18 7 23 2 1 5 0 0 1 5 2 53 5 8 30 0 11 2 18 8 23 3 1 4 0 0 1 4 2 54 6 0 30 0 11 1 18 ...

Page 42: ...ower in dBm GTX ANT is the gain of the transmit antenna in dB GRX ANT is the gain of the receive antenna in dB LPath is the Path loss defined by LP dB 36 6 20log10 F D Where F is the Frequency in MHz 4900 GHz D is the Distance of path in miles This link budget is very important in determining any potential problems during installation The expected RSL and measured RSL should be close 5 to 10 dB 3 ...

Page 43: ...Over Water C 4 worst case channel Average Conditions C 1 Dry Mountains C 0 25 best case channel Example Assume 21 dB fade margin over 5 miles with average climate terrain at 4 9 GHz The availability comes out to be 99 9986 This corresponds to the link being unavailable for 7 6 minutes per year 3 6 4 Frequency Plan Determination When configuring Digital Radio Series units in a point to point or con...

Page 44: ...f antenna should provide adequate link performance for most applications Larger antennas have the advantage of providing narrower beamwidths and high isotropic gain which yields better link performance higher fade margin better availability and improves immunity to spatial interference due to the smaller beamwidths However larger antennas are more costly to purchase and install than smaller antenn...

Page 45: ...nd never exceeds 7 dB Regulatory requirements are usually based on peak EIRP which is based on peak power and antenna gain 3 6 6 1 4 9 GHz Band In the 4 9 GHz Public Safety band the peak EIRP Effective Isotropic Radiated Power is limited to 57 8 dBm at the antenna for bandwidths up to 15 MHz and is reduced for narrower bandwidths in accordance with FCC Part 90 1215 The ODU must therefore be adjust...

Page 46: ...dish 33 1 23 56 1 3 foot dish 30 5 23 53 5 2 foot dish 27 1 23 50 1 Note Many antenna manufacturers rate antenna gain in dBd dB referred to a dipole antenna in their literature To convert to dBi add 2 15 dB Power settings for other modes of operation can be easily extrapolated from Table 3 2 For link budget calculations EIRP Avg dBm Antenna Gain dBi Tx Power Setting dBm Though transmitter radiated...

Page 47: ...Bm Antenna Gain dBi Tx Power Setting dBm Though transmitter radiated power is limited in the 6 4 GHz band regardless of antenna size the receiver benefits from gain of larger antennas 3 6 7 Documenting a Site Evaluation Use the site evaluation form provided on the following pages to document the results of your site evaluation Optimally this complete site form would be stored with the SDIDUTM for ...

Page 48: ...egrees GPS Reading 80 21 48 Cable Lengths Alarm Interconnect Cable 250 feet Grounding Lighting Instructions Photographs Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Sketches Sketch 1 Sketch 2 Photographs Sketches Photo 1 ODU mounting location Sketch 1 Roof and cable route to entry point Phone 2 View from the ODU mounting location to the link partner Sketch 2 Details for grounding and lighting protection Photo 3 IDU lo...

Page 49: ...cy 2 1 GHz Distance from ODU 5 feet Owner Sprint PCS Azimuth 210 degrees Elevation 2 degrees downtilt Antenna Type Power Power 14W Parameters Example Information Information Information Information IDU room Identified Yes Space for cabinet Yes Phone line Need to install 48 VDC available Yes Cables Confirm cables Take Photo 3 Sketch 3 Front View Top View Side View Equipment Cabinet Batteries Note E...

Page 50: ...ing post as well as the front panel controls and indicators Air must be able to pass freely over the chassis Accessible for service and troubleshooting Protected from rain and extremes of temperature it is designed for indoor use 3 7 1 1 Installing on a Table Top or Cabinet The SDIDUTM can be placed on a tabletop or cabinet shelf In order to prevent possible disruption it is recommended to use a s...

Page 51: ...the line of sight When operating a 1 1 configured SDIDU i e an SDIDU with two power supplies and two modem modules installed in 1 0 mode the ODU must be connected to the modem in the bottom slot If the ODU is connected to the modem in the top slot the SDIDU will not communicate with the ODU and a link cannot be established 3 7 2 1 Installing the Mounting Poles First install the mounting poles on w...

Page 52: ... Mount the tilt bracket to the mounting pole using the U Bolts and nuts Insert the U bolts around the pole and through the holes in the tilt bracket Install a washer and nut to each side of the threaded U bolt and hand tighten Repeat this step for the second U bolt 3 Place the ODU on the mating half of the tilt bracket connected by the two center bolts 4 Add the remaining four bolts to the tilt br...

Page 53: ...1A01 Rev A Figure 3 8 Tilt Bracket Figure 3 9 ODU with Mounted Tilt Bracket 3 7 3 Routing the ODU SDIDUTM Interconnect Cable 1 Select where the cable will enter the building from outside 2 Determine the length of cable required Allow three extra feet on each end to allow for strain relief as well as any bends and turns ...

Page 54: ...t and the structure it is installed on from lightning damage This requires that the ODU any mounting pole or mast and any exposed interconnect cable be grounded on the outside of the structure The SDIDUTM must be grounded to a rack or structure ground that also has direct path to earth ground The ODU must be directly connected to a ground rod or equivalent earth ground The ODU SDIDUTM interconnect...

Page 55: ...ble hard drive space Windows 98 Windows NT Windows 2000 or Windows XP Internet Explorer 5 5 available at 66H66Hhttp www microsoft com and above or Mozilla Firefox 1 0 6 available at 67H 67Hhttp www firefox com with default settings Sun Java JVM 1 5 0 or above available at 68H68Hhttp www java com Recommended Pentium III 500MHz 256 RAM 30MB available hard drive space Windows 98SE Windows NT Windows ...

Page 56: ...erved MDS FOUR 9 Series 05 4561A01 Rev A 3 Attach a grounding clamp to the grounding rod You will use this clamp to attach grounding wires for both the ODU and SDIDUTM reference 182H179HFigure 3 10 Figure 3 10 Ground Connections to ODU 4 Connect a ground lug to one end of the grounding wire ...

Page 57: ...nector pin 2 labeled V should be connected to the power supply terminal supplying 48 V dc while pin 1 labeled RET should be connected to the power supply return Refer to 183H180HFigure 3 11 Use of a power supply with an inappropriate ground reference may cause damage to the SDIDUTM and or the supply Figure 3 11 SDIDU TM DC Power Cable Connector 2 Connect the SDIDUTM power cable to the 48 V dc powe...

Page 58: ...SDIDUTM front panel Refer to 186H 183HFigure 3 12 for the SDIDUTM front panel connections Figure 3 12 Front Panel Connections 1 1 Protection SDIDUTM 3 8 5 SDIDUTM Configuration Although basic configuration of the SDIDUTM does not require a connection to the ODU it is recommended that the ODU and SDIDUTM be connected prior to configuring the SDIDUTM A connection to the ODU must be established prior...

Page 59: ...he frame on the left side of the window to navigate to Link Configuration then Radio Link 3 Select the subcategory Link Configuration 4 Select the operating mode If the SDIDUTM has one modem installed and is connected to one ODU select standard If the SDIDUTM has two modems installed and is connected to two ODUs select 1 1 diversity or 1 1 non diversity for a protected link or east west for a 2 0 ...

Page 60: ...necting the serial cable between the PC and the SDIDUTM launching and configuring a terminal program e g HyperTerminal and pressing the enter key You will be prompted for a username and password which are supplied at the end of this guide 3 8 6 ODU Antenna Alignment To use the built in tuning of the ODU antenna a complete link is required with both ends of the link roughly pointed at each other an...

Page 61: ...st be configured to an open IP address within the same subnet For the default SDIDUTM configuration the IP address of the PC needs to be 192 168 0 x where x between 2 and 253 provides an available IP address DHCP may also be used to set the PC IP address if a DHCP server is configured on the same subnet SDIDUTM Default IP Address Parameter Value IP Address 192 168 0 1 Netmask 255 255 255 0 Gateway...

Page 62: ... 9 Series 05 4561A01 Rev A 3 9 Documenting MDS FOUR 9 Series Configuration Use the configuration form provided at the end of this section or a similar form to document the results of the SDIDUTM configuration procedure Ideally this complete site form would be stored with the SDIDUTM for future reference ...

Page 63: ...p Super User OR Near Longitude deg min sec Read Write Read Far Latitude deg min sec Far Longitude deg min sec Radio Type A B Radio ID Radio S N Site Name Addresses Commissioning Near IP Far IP Rain Model Routing Frequency TX RX Net Mask IP EMS 1 Grade of Service NTP IP EMS 2 Rain Region Gateway IP EMS 3 IP EMS 4 Link Distance GPS Location SNMP Community Names Near Latitude deg min sec Trap Super U...

Page 64: ...Low Power 24 4 dBm High Power Input Sensitivity 84 dBm or higher based on selected mode Maximum Input Power 20 dBm Modulation Up to 64 QAM Channelization 12 5 16 7 MHz Radio Interfaces External Antenna N Type Female SDIDUTM ODU Link TNC Female RSSI BNC Female Data Interfaces Payload Ethernet 2 T1 E1 14 T1 E1 100Base Tx RJ 45 RJ 48C Female 2 Molex High Density 60 pin SNMP 10Base T 100Base Tx RJ 45 ...

Page 65: ...rature 5 to 55 degrees C ODU Operational Temperature 30 to 55 degrees C SDIDUTM Humidity 0 to 95 non condensing ODU Humidity ODU Humidity Altitude Altitude Physical Dimensions SDIDUTM Size WxHxD 17 2 x 1 75 x 14 5 inches 43 7 x 4 5 x 36 0 cm SDIDUTM Weight 7 lbs 3 12 Kg SDIDU TM EIA Rack Mount 19 inch 48 2 cm 1 rack unit ODU Size W x H x D 14 6 x 15 4 x 2 6 inches ODU Weight 15 lbs 6 8 Kgs ODU Mou...

Page 66: ...el Connectors 5 1 DC Input Power Connector PIN TYPE SIGNAL 1 POWER Power supply return 2 POWER 48 Vdc nominal Two pin male 1 2 5 2 Ethernet 100BaseTX Payload Connector 1 2 PIN TYPE SIGNAL 1 INPUT RX 2 INPUT RX 3 OUTPUT TX 4 N A N A 5 N A N A RJ 45 Female 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 OUTPUT TX 7 N A N A 8 N A N A ...

Page 67: ...3 payload output optical IN INPUT SONET OC 3 payload input optical SC Duplex Female Fiber IN OUT 5 4 STM 1 Payload Connector Consult factor for Mini IO Optical Module for availability PIN TYPE SIGNAL TX OUTPUT SDH STM 1 payload output electrical RX INPUT SDH STM 1 payload input electrical BNC Duplex RX TX 5 5 DS 3 E 3 STS 1 Payload Connector PIN TYPE SIGNAL TX OUTPUT DS 3 E 3 STS 1 payload output ...

Page 68: ... 8 N A N A 5 7 Alarm Serial Port Connector PIN TYPE SIGNAL 1 OUTPUT TTL Alarm Output 3 20F0F 1 INPUT Output RS 232 RX TX 31 OUTPUT Input RS 232 TX RX DB 15HD Female 4 OUTPUT TTL Alarm Output 4 5 N A GROUND 61F1F 2 N A Alarm 1 Form C Contact Normally Open 72 N A Alarm 1 Form C Contact Normally Closed 82 N A Alarm 2 Form C Contact Common 1 Pins 2 and 3 are hardware jumper configurable for DCE or DTE...

Page 69: ...n 122 N A Alarm 2 Form C Contact Normally Open 132 N A Alarm 2 Form C Contact Normally Closed 14 INPUT TTL Alarm Input 2 15 Input TTL Alarm Input 4 5 8 ODU Connector PIN TYPE SIGNAL Center I O 350 MHz TX IF 140 MHz RX IF 48 VDC Shield N A Shield Chassis GND TNC coaxial female 5 9 T1 Channels 1 2 Connector PIN TYPE SIGNAL 1 INPUT RX 2 INPUT RX 3 N A GND 4 OUTPUT TX RJ 45 Female 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 OUT...

Page 70: ...nnel 10 Transmit Tip 7 OUTPUT T1 Channel 11 Transmit Tip 8 OUTPUT T1 Channel 12 Transmit Tip 9 OUTPUT T1 Channel 5 Transmit Tip 10 OUTPUT T1 Channel 6 Transmit Tip 11 OUTPUT T1 Channel 7 Transmit Tip 12 OUTPUT T1 Channel 8 Transmit Tip 13 OUTPUT T1 Channel 3 Transmit Tip 14 OUTPUT T1 Channel 4 Transmit Tip 15 NC NC 16 NC NC 17 OUTPUT T1 Channel 4 Transmit Ring 18 OUTPUT T1 Channel 3 Transmit Ring ...

Page 71: ...nel 13 Transmit Ring 31 INPUT T1 Channel 16 Receive Tip 32 INPUT T1 Channel 15 Receive Tip 33 INPUT T1 Channel 9 Receive Tip 34 INPUT T1 Channel 14 Receive Tip 35 INPUT T1 Channel 10 Receive Tip 36 INPUT T1 Channel 13 Receive Tip 37 INPUT T1 Channel 11 Receive Tip 38 INPUT T1 Channel 4 Receive Tip 39 INPUT T1 Channel 12 Receive Tip 40 INPUT T1 Channel 3 Receive Tip 41 INPUT T1 Channel 5 Receive Ti...

Page 72: ...1 Channel 3 Receive Ring 52 INPUT T1 Channel 12 Receive Ring 53 INPUT T1 Channel 4 Receive Ring 54 INPUT T1 Channel 11 Receive Ring 55 INPUT T1 Channel 13 Receive Ring 56 INPUT T1 Channel 10 Receive Ring 57 INPUT T1 Channel 14 Receive Ring 58 INPUT T1 Channel 9 Receive Ring 59 INPUT T1 Channel 15 Receive Ring 60 INPUT T1 Channel 16 Receive Ring 5 11 USB PIN TYPE SIGNAL 1 OUTPUT 5V 2 I O Data 3 I O...

Page 73: ...Order Wire PIN TYPE SIGNAL 1 N A NC 2 INPUT PTT 3 N A GND 4 OUTPUT PO RJ 48C Female 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 OUTPUT PO 6 INPUT TI 7 N A GND 8 N A NC 5 13 Data Order Wire PIN TYPE SIGNAL 1 OUTPUT TX Clock 2 OUTPUT TX Clock 3 OUTPUT TX Data 4 INPUT RX Data RJ 48C Female 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 INPUT RX Data 6 OUTPUT TX Data 7 INPUT RX Clock 8 INPUT RX Clock ...

Page 74: ...ied Modem card Modem Lower 12 Critical Modem Card Removed Lower Modem The specified Modem card has been removed from the IDU only if the specified Modem card has been enabled for use Fault detection via card detect logic N A 13 Major Modem Card Installed Lower Modem The specified Modem card has been installed into the IDU only if the specified Modem card is not enabled for use Fault detection via ...

Page 75: ... SNR Low Lower Modem The signal to noise ratio is below the minimum operational level of the link as set during configuration Fault detection via modem status polling comparing Eb N0 value to threshold value in configuration table Polling interval 5 sec N A N A Major Modem Fault Upper Modem The specified Modem card has indicated a fault Fault detection is via reading Modem Hardware Status from MOD...

Page 76: ...pper Modem RSSI is approaching the minimum operational level of the link as set during configuration Fault detection via modem status polling comparing RSSI value to threshold value in configuration table Polling interval 5 sec N A N A Major SNR Low Upper Modem The signal to noise ratio is below the minimum operational level of the link as set during configuration Fault detection via modem status ...

Page 77: ...ion via polling GPIO Polling interval 5 sec N A 31 Critical Power Supply Card Removed Lower Power Supply The specified Power Supply card has been removed from the IDU Fault detection via card detect logic N A 32 Major Power Supply Fault Upper Power Supply The Power Supply card has indicated a fault Fault detection via polling GPIO Polling interval 5 sec N A 36 Critical Power Supply Card Removed Up...

Page 78: ...as been enabled for use Fault detection via card detect logic Standard I O 46 Critical Mini I O Card Installed MiniIO The Mini I O card has been installed into the IDU only if Mini I O card is noted enabled for use Fault detection via card detect logic Alarm is cleared after 5 minutes Standard I O 47 Info Optional I O Card Removed OptIO The Optional I O card has been removed from the IDU only if t...

Page 79: ...1 68 17 32 Critical T1 E1 Test Mode StdIO The user has selected a T1 E1 test mode loopback or Tx Data This alarm shall be set when the user sets the test mode for any of the T1 E1 channels and cleared when all T1 E1 channels are not in loopback and Tx Data is normal N A 59 Info BERT LB CW Test Mode StdIO This alarm shall be set when the user enables either BERT Loopback or CW mode and cleared when...

Page 80: ...MODEM OD U This alarm shall be set when an AL1 command is received from the active MODEM ODU and then cleared when an AL2 command is received from the standby MODEM ODU Report of this alarm in the GUI Syslog Alarm history shall indicate the fault code from the ODU if received N A 75 Critical East ATPC Tx at Max Power ODU The IDU is unable to increase the Tx Power as requested by link partner due t...

Page 81: ...tware messages to from link partner N A 84 Major External Alarm 1 External The external Alarm 1 input has been activated Fault detection via polling GPIO Polling interval 1 sec N A 91 Info External Alarm 2 External The external Alarm 2 input has been activated Fault detection via polling GPIO Polling interval 1 sec N A 92 Info External Alarm 3 External The external Alarm 3 input has been activated...

Page 82: ...en activated N A 99 Info STM Loss of Clock IDU The SDH SONET clock has lost lock Fault detection via polling of LIU N A Solid Critical STM RS_LOS IDU The SDH SONET has a Loss of Signal Defect Fault detection via polling of LIU N A Solid Critical STM RS_B1 IDU The SDH SONET Mux Demux has a B1 Defect Fault detection via polling of RS_B1_T bit in STM 1 Core Alternate detection via Interrupt enabled i...

Page 83: ...ux Demux has detected a Remote Error at the Multiplexer Level Fault detection via polling of MS_REI_T bit in STM 1 Core Alternate detection via Interrupt enabled in STM 1 core N A Solid Major STM MS RDI IDU The SDH SONET Mux Demux has detected a Remote Defect at the Multiplexer Level Fault detection via polling of MS_RDI_T bit in STM 1 Core Alternate detection via Interrupt enabled in STM 1 core N...

Page 84: ...ex Alternate detection via Interrupt enabled in STM 1 core N A Solid Critical STM HP TIM x IDU The SDH SONET Mux Demux HP number x has a Trace Identifier Mismatch Fault detection via polling of HP_TM_TIM_T bit in STM 1 Core Where x is the HP index Alternate detection via Interrupt enabled in STM 1 core N A Solid Major STM HP REI x IDU The SDH SONET Mux Demux HP number x has a Remote Error Indicati...

Page 85: ...via Interrupt enabled in STM 1 core N A Solid Major STM TU LOM lkm IDU The SDH SONET Mux Demux TU number x has a Loss of Multiframe Fault detection via polling of TU_LOMF_T bit in STM 1 Core Where lkm is the TU index as LKM numbering Alternate detection via Interrupt enabled in STM 1 core N A Solid Critical STM TU AIS lkm IDU The SDH SONET Mux Demux TU number x has an AIS Fault detection via polli...

Page 86: ...etection via Interrupt enabled in STM 1 core N A Solid Major STM LP REI lkm IDU The SDH SONET Mux Demux LP number x has a Remote Error Indication Fault detection via polling of LP_REI_T bit in STM 1 Core Where lkm is the LP index as LKM numbering Alternate detection via Interrupt enabled in STM 1 core N A Solid Critical STM LP RDI lkm IDU The SDH SONET Mux Demux LP number x has a Remote Defect Ind...

Page 87: ...ET Mux Demux LP number x has a CRC Error Fault detection via polling of LP_BIP2_T bit in STM 1 Core Where lkm is the LP index as LKM numbering Alternate detection via Interrupt enabled in STM 1 core N A Solid Major 6 2 Abbreviations Acronyms AIS Alarm Indication Signal BER Bit Error Rate Codec Coder Decoder CPU Central Processing Unit DB Decibel DBm Decibel relative to 1 mW DCE Data Circuit Termin...

Page 88: ...or Unit PCB Printed circuit board POP Point of Presence QAM Quadrature Amplitude Modulation QPSK Quadrature Phase Shift Keying RF Radio Frequency RSL Received Signal Level in dBm RSSI Received Signal Strength Indicator Indication RX Receiver SDH Synchronous Digital Hierarchy SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol SNR Signal to Noise Ratio SDIDUTM Software Defined Indoor Unit CarrierComm trademark...

Page 89: ...rs The factory is best equipped to diagnose repair and align your radio to its proper operating specifications If return of the equipment is necessary you will be issued a Service Request Order SRO number and return shipping address The SRO number will help expedite the repair so that the equipment can be repaired and returned to you as quickly as possible Please be sure to include the SRO number ...

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