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RDL-3000

INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

70-00159-01-06

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of 65

kune 12, 2012

5.1

General Guidelines .......................................................................................... 26

5.1.1

Grounding ....................................................................................................... 26

5.1.2

Surge Protection ............................................................................................. 27

5.1.3

Protecting Cables from Abrasion and Temperature ......................................... 28

5.1.4

Ethernet Cable Drip-Loop ............................................................................... 29

5.2

Mounting Kits ................................................................................................... 30

5.2.1

Lightweight Mounting Kit ................................................................................. 30

5.2.2

Heavy-Duty Mounting Kit ................................................................................ 33

5.3

RF Ports ............................................................................................................ 36

5.3.1

RF Cable Connections .................................................................................... 36

5.3.2

Weatherproofing RF Ports............................................................................... 36

5.4

Ethernet Port .................................................................................................... 39

5.4.1

Ethernet Cable Connections ........................................................................... 39

Assembling the Ethernet Weatheproof Connector ........................................ 39

Disconnecting the Ethernet Cable ................................................................ 40

Weatherproofing the Ethernet Port ............................................................... 41

5.4.2

Ethernet Surge Protection ............................................................................... 42

Installing the Ethernet Line Protector (LP) Unit ............................................. 42

Installing the LP Mast Mount Kit ................................................................... 44

Weatherproofing the LP Ports ...................................................................... 45

5.4.3

Indoor PoE ...................................................................................................... 46

5.5

Configuration ................................................................................................... 47

5.5.1

Step 1: Login to RDL-3000 .............................................................................. 47

Telnet Access .............................................................................................. 48

Web Browser ............................................................................................... 48

5.5.2

Step 2: Restore Default Settings ..................................................................... 48

Factory Reset ............................................................................................... 48

Long Reset ................................................................................................... 49

5.5.3

Step 3: Install Options Key .............................................................................. 49

Operation with No Options Key .................................................................... 49

Enter Permanent Options Key ...................................................................... 49

5.5.4

Step 4: Required Wireless Settings ................................................................. 50

RF Power Settings ....................................................................................... 51

5.5.5

Step 5: Create and Enable a Wireless Link ..................................................... 53

Add a Subscriber Link .................................................................................. 53

Add a Service Group .................................................................................... 53

Add a Service ............................................................................................... 54

5.6

Antenna Alignment .......................................................................................... 55

5.6.1

Coarse Antenna Alignment ............................................................................. 55

Azimuth Alignment ....................................................................................... 55

Elevation Alignment ..................................................................................... 55

5.6.2

Antenna Medium Adjustment Using the Audible Adjustment Tool ................... 56

5.6.3

Antenna Fine Alignment Using RSSI and SINADR ......................................... 56

Subscriber Link Status Screen (Subscriber Only) ......................................... 57

Using the Web Alignment Tool (SS Only) ..................................................... 57

Summary of Contents for RDL-3000 SC

Page 1: ...y Redline Communications 2012 Pahge 1 of 65 kune 12 2012 RDL 3000 Radio Platform Installation Guidelines 1 Important Notices 8 2 Regulatory Notices 12 3 System Features 16 4 Site Survey Information 22 5 Installation Procedures 26 6 Synchronization 59 ...

Page 2: ...uide 20120612a doc Disclaimer The statements configurations technical data and recommendations in this document are believed to be accurate and reliable but are presented without express or implied warranty Additionally Redline makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied regarding the contents of this product Redline Communications shall not be liable for any misuse regardin...

Page 3: ...6 3 1 Overview 16 3 2 Features 16 3 3 Interface Ports 17 Ethernet Port 17 GPS Antenna Port RDL 3000 G 17 Synchronization I O Port PPS 18 RAS Smart Antenna Port RDL 3000 M 18 RF Ports 19 3 4 Configuration and Management 19 ClearView NMS Application 19 Telnet CLI 19 Web Browser HTTP 20 Audible Alignment Tool 20 3 5 Mounting Kits 20 3 6 Grounding 20 Ground Lug 20 PoE Power Adapter 21 4 Site Survey In...

Page 4: ...Ethernet Line Protector LP Unit 42 Installing the LP Mast Mount Kit 44 Weatherproofing the LP Ports 45 5 4 3 Indoor PoE 46 5 5 Configuration 47 5 5 1 Step 1 Login to RDL 3000 47 Telnet Access 48 Web Browser 48 5 5 2 Step 2 Restore Default Settings 48 Factory Reset 48 Long Reset 49 5 5 3 Step 3 Install Options Key 49 Operation with No Options Key 49 Enter Permanent Options Key 49 5 5 4 Step 4 Requi...

Page 5: ...8 Materials Redline System Components 24 Table 9 Materials Customer Supplied Items 25 Table 10 Procedures Lightweight Mounting Kit Parts List 31 Table 11 Procedures Heavy Duty Mounting Bracket Parts List 34 Table 12 Procedures RF Port Connector Torque Specifications 36 Table 13 Procedures Ethernet Line Protector Mounting Kit Parts List 44 Table 14 Procedures Operation with No Options Key 49 Table ...

Page 6: ...Ethernet Port Ethernet Connector Locking Tab 40 Figure 30 Procedures Ethernet Port Weatherproofing Pt 1 41 Figure 31 Procedures Ethernet Port Weatherproofing Pt 2 41 Figure 32 Procedures Ethernet Port Weatherproofing Pt 3 42 Figure 33 Procedures Ethernet Line Protector Wiring Diagram 43 Figure 34 Procedures Ethernet Line Protector Identifying Terminal Connectors 43 Figure 35 Procedures Ethernet Su...

Page 7: ...RDL 3000 INSTALLATION GUIDELINES 70 00159 01 06 Proprietary Redline Communications 2012 Page 7 of 65 kune 12 2012 Figure 55 Sync Synchronization Cable Kit 63 ...

Page 8: ...dapter caution Warning to Service Personnel 48 VDC Customer equipment including personal computers routers etc must be connected only to the INPUT DATA port on the PoE unit Only the outdoors Ethernet interface cable connecting to the unit can be safely connected to the OUTPUT DATA POWER connector Connecting customer premises Ethernet equipment directly to the OUTPUT DATA POWER connector on the Pow...

Page 9: ...onnel Le personnel responsable doit s assurer que l installation est bien achevée et qu elle répond aux exigences de tous les codes de sécurité Une installation faite au Canada doit observer les normes 22 2 numéro 60950 du CSA Sécurité des matériels de traitement de l information Une installation faite aux États Unis doit être faite selon les stipulations de l Article 810 du United States National...

Page 10: ... des champs RF au delà de la population en général des limites telles que définies par la FCC CFR 47 partie 2 1091 l évaluation par radiofréquence exposition aux rayonnements pour les appareils fixes et de Santé Canada limites pour la population en général consulter le Code de sécurité 6 disponible sur site Web de Santé Canada http www hc sc gc ca ewh semt pubs radiation radio_guide lignes_direct ...

Page 11: ...valent Canadian Code CEC including referenced articles 725 800 and 810 in NEC RF coaxial cable connecting an antenna to the RDL 3000 must comply with the local electrical code Lightning Protection Protection Contre la Foudre When installed this equipment is to be connected to a Lightning Surge Protection Device that meets all applicable national safety requirements Before Ethernet cables enter bui...

Page 12: ...2 Install a surge arrestor in series with the Ethernet cable at the point of entry to the building The grounding wire should be connected to the same termination point used for the tower or mast 3 Provide direct grounding connections from the RDL 3000 the mounting bracket and the antenna to the common building ground bus Use the grounding screws provided for terminating the ground wires L installa...

Page 13: ...e must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 6 FCC Information to Users FCC 15 21 Warning Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Redline Communications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Industry Canada Notices Deployment in Canada The RDL 3000 RM has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gai...

Page 14: ...peut pas causer d interférences et 2 Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence y compris les interférences qui peuvent causer un mauvais fonctionnement de l appareil Pour réduire le potentiel d interférence radio sur d autres utilisateurs le type d antenne et son gain doivent être choisies tel que la Puissance Isotrope Rayonnée Equivalente PIRE ne dépasse pas le niveau nécessaire pour une comm...

Page 15: ...sposed of as part of the local municipal waste program Contact your local sales representative for additional information Figure 1 Notice WEEE Logo 2 1 Service Warranty Information Refer all repairs to qualified Service personnel Do not remove the cover panel or modify any part of this device as this action will void the warranty Locate the serial numbers and record these for future reference Use ...

Page 16: ...ectable management rate BPSK standard QPSK Per service CIR and PIR to 100 000 Kbps MIMO mode only Dynamic Frequency Selection DFS Management Web CLI Telnet SNMP v2c DHCP support Link frequency scan results weighted by Signal Strength GPS synchronization fixed frame mode SC only Web and CLI controls to disable enable Links and Services SC only Features Controlled by Software Option Keys 4 Regulator...

Page 17: ...ximum total length of the Ethernet cable is 91 5 m 300 ft For example 90 m 295 ft from the RDL 3000 to the PoE and 1 5 m 5 ft from the PoE to the local network equipment GPS Antenna Port RDL 3000 G The GPS antenna port TNC F connector conducts RF signals between the RDL 3000 and the antenna system ordered separately This port is provided only on units factory equipped with GPS hardware The GPS ant...

Page 18: ... Multiple RDL 3000 units can be synchronized by using up to 46 m 150 ft of interconnecting synchronization cable Figure 4 Features RDL 3000 with Sync Port and Ethernet Port A factory installed protective weatherproof plastic cap is installed on the PPS port If this cap is removed to install a synchronization cable or TNC tee connector the port must be weatherproofed RAS Smart Antenna Port RDL 3000...

Page 19: ...nfigured monitored using the SNMP based Redline ClearView NMS ClearView NMS Application The Redline Management Suite is a set of applications designed to assist provisioning monitoring and administration of the Redline components deployed in Radio Access Networks RANs Contact your Redline representative or visit the Redline website for further information about the Redline ClearView NMS applicatio...

Page 20: ...al chirps slowly when a low signal level is detected and faster when stronger signals are detected Use the Web or CLI interface to enable and disable the tool 3 5 Mounting Kits Lightweight Mounting Kit Lightweight mounting kit includes mounting bracket with assembly hardware Fits 25 105 mm 1 0 4 25 in mast pipe or mounts on a flat surface Two 230 mm 9 in RF jumper cables N type connectors 50 Ohm a...

Page 21: ...Features Indoor Power over Ethernet PoE Module AC Model Note The PoE does not amplify the Ethernet signal The maximum total length of the Ethernet cable is 91 5 m 300 ft For example 90 m 295 ft from the RDL 3000 to the PoE and 1 5 m 5 ft from the PoE to the local network equipment Warning to Service Personnel 48 VDC Customer equipment including personal computers routers etc must be connected only...

Page 22: ... the RDL 3000 built in spectrum sweep feature to determine if a selected RF channel is generally free from interference 4 1 2 Path Profile The path profile should include the following information Table 6 Site Survey Path Profile Data Antenna Description Location Instructions that identify the location to install the antenna May include blueprints and specify material list Height Mounting height f...

Page 23: ... contains the minimum set of parameters required to configure an RDL 3000 sector controller and subscriber Parameters should be configured in the order listed Enter values for all required settings on each screen and then click Apply Save to activate and save these changes Table 7 Site Survey RF and Network Information Step Screen Parameter Ref Sector Controller Subscriber 1 Utilities Product Opti...

Page 24: ...Two 400 mm 16 in RF jumper cables N type connectors 50 Ohm are included with each mounting kit 4 Antenna Sector controller sector antenna wide beamwidth 5 Subscriber antenna narrow beamwidth 6 Ethernet cable line protection LP unit 7 Cat 5e shielded outdoor Ethernet cable terminated with RJ 45 connector each end Connect from radio to PoE and from PoE to local area network 91 m 300 ft max 8 GPS Ant...

Page 25: ...ns 3 Cat 5 Ethernet Cables Connect from PoE power adapter to core network 4 Cable Installation Materials Materials for securing cables to mast protecting cables from abrasion etc including suggested weatherproofing materials Scotch 2200 series of vinyl mastic rolls Scotch 130C linerless rubber splicing tape 3M Scotch super 88 electrical tape Rubber mastic putty or duct sealing putty 5 Radio Antenn...

Page 26: ...amage regardless if all recommendations are observed during system installation 5 1 1 Grounding A good grounding system disperses most of the lightning strike surge energy away from the building and equipment 1 Provide direct grounding connections from the RDL 3000 mounting bracket and antenna if mounted separately to the master ground for the tower or mast Use the grounding screws provided for te...

Page 27: ...able can be directed safely to ground by using a surge arrestor in series with the Ethernet cable at the point of entry to the building 1 A surge protection device should be installed in series with the Ethernet cable at the point of entry to the building The surge protection ground terminal should be connected to the building master ground bus 2 The AC wall outlet ground for the indoor POE adapte...

Page 28: ...tect the outdoor Ethernet cable These products are generally available from most local electrical suppliers This use of sleeves protects against excessive abrasion from wind and heat damage in locations where the temperature of the metal tower structure may exceed the cable specification The cable should be protected for a distance of at least 300 mm 12 in in each direction from any point of conta...

Page 29: ...5 kune 12 2012 5 1 4 Ethernet Cable Drip Loop It is recommended to include a drip loop when installing the outdoor Ethernet cable This feature reduces mechanical strain on the Ethernet port connector and reduces water flow near or at the weatherproof seal Figure 15 Procedures Ethernet Cable Drip Loop ...

Page 30: ...RDL 3000 lightweight mounting kit 3K LW MNT general purpose adapter allows the RDL 3000 to be mounted on a mast pipe or flat surface This bracket can be used with Redline flat panel antennas that mount directly to the radio or with antennas that are mounted separately e g parabolic antenna Figure 16 Procedures Lightweight Mounting Kit Installed View The lightweight installation kit includes 1 Ligh...

Page 31: ...ly to the antenna if applicable 3 Attach the lightweight mounting bracket to the RDL 3000 Figure 17 Procedures Lightweight Mounting Kit Bracket Arm Table 10 Procedures Lightweight Mounting Kit Parts List Item Qty Description Torque 1 1 RDL 3000 Radio 2 1 Mount Bracket Arm Kit 3 1 Antenna 4 4 Bolt 1 4 20 UNC X 3 4 13 6 N m 10 ft lb 5 4 Nut 1 4 20 UNC 13 6 N m 10 ft lb 6 8 Washer 1 4 flat 7 8 Washer...

Page 32: ...RDL 3000 INSTALLATION GUIDELINES 70 00159 01 06 Proprietary Redline Communications 2012 Page 32 of 65 kune 12 2012 Figure 18 Procedures Lightweight Mounting Kit Assembly Drawing ...

Page 33: ...he heavy duty bracket may be used with 300 mm 12 in 600 mm 24 in square antennas or rectangular sector antennas where the RDL 3000 is installed on towers or similar locations Figure 20 Procedures Heavy Duty Mounting Kit The heavy duty installation kit includes 1 Heavy duty mounting kit includes mounting bracket with assembly hardware Fits 45 110 mm 1 75 4 5 in mast 2 Adapter bracket attaches the R...

Page 34: ... Attach the radio adapter bracket to the heavy duty mounting bracket Figure 21 Procedures Heavy Duty Mounting Kit Assembled View Table 11 Procedures Heavy Duty Mounting Bracket Parts List Item Qty Description Torque 1 1 RDL 3000 Radio 2 1 Antenna Bracket 3 1 Mast Clamp Bracket 4 1 Mast Bracket 5 1 Adapter Bracket 6 8 Bolt 1 4 20 UNC X 3 4 13 6 N m 10 ft lb 7 1 Screw 10 32 UNF X 1 2 4 N m 3 ft lb 8...

Page 35: ...RDL 3000 INSTALLATION GUIDELINES 70 00159 01 06 Proprietary Redline Communications 2012 Page 35 of 65 kune 12 2012 Figure 22 Procedures Heavy Duty Mounting Kit Assembly Drawing ...

Page 36: ...s at both ends of the RF cable Connect the RF cable between the RDL 3000 RF port and the antenna RF port The connectors must be tightened to the required specifications RF connectors must be finger tight plus 1 8th turn only Use the proper tool for final tightening Using excessive force over torque or the incorrect tools will damage the connectors on the antenna and RDL 3000 and may defeat the con...

Page 37: ...icult to remove Do not use PVC tape 1 Begin to wrap the splicing tape Start as close to the RDL 3000 body as possible Figure 23 Procedures RF Port Weatherproofing Pt 1 2 Stretch and wind the tape back along the connector housing making very sure there are no gaps in the tape Figure 24 Procedures RF Port Weatherproofing Pt 2 3 Continue to wrap the tape tightly along the cable Figure 25 Procedures R...

Page 38: ... 65 kune 12 2012 4 Work the mastic putty well into the area between the connector and the body of the radio Continue working the putty to make a watertight seal Figure 26 Procedures RF Port Weatherproofing Pt 4 5 The connection is now weatherproofed Repeat this procedure for the antenna RF connector ...

Page 39: ...The Ethernet port is protected by a weatherproof connector The Ethernet cable must be threaded through the connector components and the connector and re assembled When assembled correctly the Ethernet port seal is water resistant Figure 27 Procedures Ethernet Port Weatherproof Connector Assembly Drawing Use the following steps to connect the Ethernet cable to the RDL 3000 unit 1 Remove the large t...

Page 40: ...8 Procedures Ethernet Port Weatherproof Connector Components Disconnecting the Ethernet Cable The RJ 45 connector is recessed within the RDL 3000 chassis To disconnect the Ethernet cable from the RDL 3000 you must release the locking tab located in the chassis recess Carefully lift the tab to release the RJ 45 connector Figure 29 Procedures Ethernet Port Ethernet Connector Locking Tab Ethernet Cab...

Page 41: ...Work mastic putty well into the end of the nut covering the Ethernet port This provides strain relief and an regular surface for applying weatherproofing tape Figure 30 Procedures Ethernet Port Weatherproofing Pt 1 2 Wrap the splicing tape over the connector and cable Start as close as possible to the RDL 3000 body Stretch and wind the tape back along the Ethernet port nut ensuring there are no ga...

Page 42: ...ions when the threat of a lightning strike is possible Installing the Ethernet Line Protector LP Unit Connect the LP unit according to the direction it is labeled SURGE Connection to outdoor RDL 3000 PROTECTED Connection to indoor PoE Do not switch Ethernet wires coming in and going out For IG isolated ground units the connections are marked 2 X FEED and 2 X RTN RETURN The LP unit may be mounted g...

Page 43: ... O rings to ensure environmental seal For correct operation it is very important that the line protector is properly connected to a low impedance low R and low L ground system Figure 33 Procedures Ethernet Line Protector Wiring Diagram Figure 34 Procedures Ethernet Line Protector Identifying Terminal Connectors Note Terminal block assignment is identical for both screw type and 110Connect ...

Page 44: ...uipment distributor 1 Align assembly bracket 4 mounting holes with mounting holes at the bottom of the mounting box 2 Insert screws 3 through the mounting box and assembly bracket 4 and secure with 8 flange nut 2 3 Slide hose clamp 1 through both slotted grooves of bracket 4 secure hose clamp to mast Figure 35 Procedures Ethernet Surge Protection Mast Mounting Kit Table 13 Procedures Ethernet Line...

Page 45: ...along the connector housing making very sure there are no gaps in the tape Figure 36 Procedures Ethernet Surge Protector Weatherproofing Pt 1 2 Continue to wrap the tape tightly along the cable Figure 37 Procedures Ethernet Surge Protector Weatherproofing Pt 2 3 Work the mastic putty into the area between the connector and the body of the LP Continue to work the putty to ensure a watertight seal F...

Page 46: ...PC or network connection to the INPUT DATA port of the PoE power adapter 3 Connect the PoE power adapter to a compatible power source to Service Personnel 48 VDC Customer equipment including personal computers routers etc must be connected only to the INPUT DATA port on the PoE unit Only the outdoors Ethernet interface cable connecting the RDL 3000 can be safely connected to the PoE OUTPUT DATA PO...

Page 47: ...wireless parameters 5 Provision a Link Service and Service Group 5 5 1 Step 1 Login to RDL 3000 The RDL 3000 can be configured and monitored using Telnet or a standard Web browser e g Internet Explorer 6 0 or higher The following procedures require a PC equipped with a Web browser Ethernet port and an Ethernet Cat 5e crossover cable for connecting the PC to the PoE power adapter Figure 40 Procedur...

Page 48: ...the following steps to establish a Web session with the RDL 3000 1 On the PC open a browser and enter the unit RDL 3000 IP address in the browser address bar The factory default IP address is 192 168 25 2 2 Login to the RDL 3000 using the assigned username and password The default username is admin and the default password is admin Figure 41 Procedures Configuration Login Screen 5 5 2 Step 2 Resto...

Page 49: ...ed Operation with No Options Key Prior to installing an options key the RDL 3000 will only operate in PMP SS mode subscriber At a minimum the operator must obtain and install at least one permanent or temporary options key before it is possible to deploy and test a wireless link For example Table 14 Procedures Operation with No Options Key Parameter Setting Mode PMP SS Channel 10 MHz UBR 3 Mbps DF...

Page 50: ...ey RF Plan Enable PMP SC mode RF freq etc Enable PMP SS mode RF freq etc 2 Configuration System Name Net Plan Name for SC Name for SS System IP Address Net Plan IP address for SC IP address for SS 3 Configuration System Mode RF Plan PMP SC PMP SS Wireless Channel Width RF Plan Use the same setting for SC and SS RF Freq RF Plan Use the same setting for SC and SS Tx Power RF Plan Refer to RF Plan Re...

Page 51: ...ic Dual Pol 18 22 22 A3FT3204LTPD PTP 32 4 4 9 5 9 GHz Parabolic Dual Pol 15 18 22 5 8 GHz Radio FCC IC Antennas This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed in the following table operating with the maximum specified gain settings Table 17 Spec FCC IC Certified Antennas 5 8 GHz PTP Operation Redline Order Application Gain Type Max Tx Power Setting dBm dBi 5 MHz 10 MHz 20 MHz ...

Page 52: ...ol 18 18 A6015MTD PTP 15 60 4 9 5 9 GHz Panel Dual Pol 18 18 A2308MFD PTP 23 8 4 9 5 9 GHz Panel Dual Pol 18 18 A2FT2906LTPD PTP 29 6 4 9 5 9 GHz Parabolic Dual Pol 18 18 A3FT3204LTPD PTP 32 4 4 9 5 9 GHz Parabolic Dual Pol 16 16 Table 19 Spec FCC IC Certified Antennas 5 8 GHz PMP Operation Redline Order Application Gain Type Max Tx Power Setting dBm dBi 5 MHz 10 MHz 20 MHz A9014MTD PMP 14 90 4 9 ...

Page 53: ...reate a Subscriber Link named Link 1 and configure the wireless link 1 Click Provisioning New Subscriber Link in the main menu 2 Enter data for the following fields 3 Link Name Link 1 4 Peer MAC Subscriber MAC address 5 Use defaults for all other fields 6 Click Apply to activate these settings 7 Click Save All in the main menu to save changes to the provisioning configuration Repeat these steps to...

Page 54: ...r data for the following fields 3 Name Service 1 4 Tagging mode Pass through 5 Use defaults for all other fields 6 Click Apply to activate this Service 7 Click Save All in the main menu to permanently save all changes to the provisioning configuration The system is now configured to transparently pass Ethernet traffic over the wireless interface Note If additional Links and Service Groups are adde...

Page 55: ...ossible to establish the wireless link The alignment must be performed in both the azimuth and elevation planes Before installing the equipment obtain accurate antenna pointing azimuth and elevation angles for each installation site see page 22 This will allow approximate alignment of antennas by using GPS or magnetic compass Note A metal tower will affect the accuracy of a magnetic compass There ...

Page 56: ...e alignment signal remains active until this field is disabled set buzzer on apply When alignment is complete use the following command to disable the audible alignment tool or reboot power cycle the RDL 3000 set buzzer off save config 5 6 3 Antenna Fine Alignment Using RSSI and SINADR Fine antenna adjustments can be made based on RSSI and SINADR measurements reported by the RDL 3000 This informat...

Page 57: ...s subscriber Click to expand or to hide fields RSSI Received signal strength indicator SINADR Average signal to interference noise and distortion ratio Figure 45 Procedures Subscriber Link Status Screen Using the Web Alignment Tool SS Only The Web Alignment Tool HTML page provides continuous RSSI updates to the Web browser on a laptop computer or a Web enabled handheld device 1 Start a Web browser...

Page 58: ...b Antenna Alignment Tool Using Wi Fi Subscriber Links Summary Screen Sector Controller Only Click Links Summary in the main menu SC to view the status of all wireless links This screen is available only on subscriber units Figure 48 Procedures Subscriber Links Summary Screen SINADR dB Ratio of the average RF signal strength to interference noise and distortion DL SINADR reported by the remote end ...

Page 59: ...egrades the wireless system performance and may cause service outages The RDL 3000 built in GPS receiver factory equipped units only provides a highly accurate clock signal derived from the Navstar Global Positioning System GPS satellites The GPS receivers synchronize the clocks of sector controllers located at distances too far apart to be interconnected directly using the synchronization port Fi...

Page 60: ...rtant to conduct a site survey before installing the GPS antenna A poorly installed or badly located GPS antenna may not maintain accurate timing resulting in increased interference in the wireless network that may result in service outages Prior to installing the GPS equipment it is recommended to use a small handheld GPS device to perform a survey for three to six hours Check readings at regular...

Page 61: ...rom metallic objects having dimensions greater than 0 2 m 8 in Grounded metal structures may block or reduce the signal from a satellite To minimize susceptibility to radio interference the GPS antenna should generally be located at least 1 m 3 25 ft away from antenna systems for any another high frequency system e g microwave GSM CDMA 3G Avoid mounting the GPS antenna within the main beamwidth of...

Page 62: ...ls that are located close enough to potentially introduce RF interference 6 2 1 Wiring the RDL 3000 for Synchronization Full synchronization of RDL 3000 sector controllers on an installation site can be achieved only when synchronization cabling is installed between all collocated sector controllers Note The synchronization wiring is identical for GPS and non GPS installations Cables and Connector...

Page 63: ...hronization Cabling Example Without GPS Synchronization Cable Kit One GPS Synchronization Cable Kit is required for each sync listener sector controller For example installing four collocated bases stations requires one kit for each sync listener total of three GPS synchronization cable kits The GPS Synchronization Kit is designed to accommodate most installations This kit includes the following i...

Page 64: ...e to External and set the Synchronization Output to Enabled These units will receive synchronization pulses on the PPS port Sync Cable Termination The RDL 3000 sync listener that is last in the daisy chain no Tee connector must be set to match the synchronization cable impedance 50 ohm for LMR 195 Table 20 Spec Synchronization Settings Setting Sync Talker Sync Listener Description Fixed Frame Enab...

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