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Constellation™ 

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Page 1: ...Point to Point Digital Radio Constellation Installation Maintenance next level solutions ...

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Page 3: ...Constellation Microwave Radio INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL June 20 2002 IMN 112871 E07 ...

Page 4: ... NetBoss QUADRALINK StarView and VersaT1lity are trademarks of HARRIS CORPORATION Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation HARRIS CORPORATION Microwave Communications Division 350 Twin Dolphin Drive Redwood Shores CA 94065 1421 http www microwave harris com We re ISO certified ...

Page 5: ...ection Switching 1 13 Automatic Transmitter Power Control ATPC 1 13 ATPC with Model 1 2 and 3 1 13 ATPC Functionality 1 14 Software Updates 1 14 Replaceable Modules 1 14 Alarm Reporting 1 14 Add drop Multiplexer Configuration 1 15 DS1 Configuration 1 15 3DS3 Configuration 1 15 Network Management and Control 1 16 Network Management Interfaces 1 16 Craft Interface 1 16 CHAPTER 2 GENERAL INFORMATION ...

Page 6: ...ement 4 5 Summary of the Installation Procedures 4 6 Turning on the Radio 4 6 Summary of the Terminal Test 4 7 Summary of the Hop Test 4 8 Network Element Address 4 8 Detailed Installation Procedures 4 9 CAN Connector 4 11 Terminal 4 11 Repeater 4 11 Interconnection Cabling 4 12 DS1 Configuration 4 12 DS3 Configuration 4 14 3xDS3 Configuration 4 14 2xDS3 28 DS1 4 15 155 Electrical or Optical confi...

Page 7: ...IGURATION Submenu 6 6 Configuring the Add Drop in a Repeater 6 6 For each M12 Unit pair select 6 6 3xDS3 Terminal 6 7 TRIBUTARIES from the CONFIGURATION Submenu 6 7 RELAYS from the CONFIGURATION Submenu 6 9 Configuring the SERVICE CHANNEL 6 10 CONFIGURATION Submenu 6 10 CONTROL Submenu 6 11 NETWORK MANAGEMENT 6 12 CHAPTER 7 CONFIGURING THE HIGH LEVEL MUX 7 1 Overview 7 1 THRU TIMED 7 1 SOURCE Time...

Page 8: ...cting the Power Meter 9 6 Power Meter Reading 9 7 Keypad Procedure for Adjusting the RF Power Out 9 8 Recording the Power Levels 9 9 Off line Transmitter 9 9 Receiver Assembly Measurement 9 10 REF MON Frequency 9 10 CHAPTER 10 SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPGRADES 10 1 Obtaining New Software 10 1 Downloading New Software 10 1 Introduction 10 1 Requirements 10 2 Preparing for Download 10 3 Local and Remote Down...

Page 9: ...12 10 Removing and Installing the 100 MHz OCXO 12 11 Removing the Transmitter Assembly 12 12 Installing the Transmitter Assembly 12 12 Transmitter Turn on Procedure 12 13 MHSB System 12 14 Receiver Assembly 12 15 Preparing to Replace the Receiver Assembly 12 16 Removing and Installing the Multiplier Filter 12 16 Removing and Installing the IF Filter 12 17 Removing and Installing the 100 MHz OCXO 1...

Page 10: ...12 Unit 12 34 CHAPTER 13 CUSTOMER SERVICE WARRANTY INFORMATION 13 1 Warranty and Product Support 13 1 Ordering Parts or Spares 13 1 Order Spare Parts Online 13 2 Repair and Return 13 2 General Information 13 2 Module Exchange 13 2 Evaluation Fee 13 3 Unrepairable Units 13 3 Return Freight 13 3 Return Material Authorization 13 4 Repair Telephone and Fax Numbers 13 4 U S A and Canada 13 4 Repair Ser...

Page 11: ...roduction 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 Function of the Keys B 4 Menu Format B 5 The Menu Tree B 5 Software Version B 5 Main Menu B 5 Alarm Submenu B 6 Status Submenu B 7 Performance Submenu B 8 Control Submenu B 9 Configuration Submenu B 10 SNMP Submenu B 11 Hidden RF Configuration Submenu B 12...

Page 12: ...002 June 20 TOC 8 Example A D 5 Example B D 6 Customer Setup D 8 APPENDIX E HARRIS PART NUMBERING SYSTEM E 1 Introduction E 1 Part Numbering Scheme E 1 12 digit Part Number E 2 SD Part Number E 2 APPENDIX F FORMS F 1 ...

Page 13: ...onfiguration 4 13 Figure 4 7 Interconnection cabling DS3 configuration 4 14 Figure 4 8 Interconnection cabling 3xDS3 configuration 4 14 Figure 4 9 Interconnection cabling 2xDS3 28 DS1 configuration 4 15 Figure 4 10 Interconnection cabling 155 Electrical or Optical configuration 4 15 Figure 4 11 Constellation backplane top left 4 16 Figure 4 12 Alarm I O pinouts J2 D connector female 4 18 Figure 4 ...

Page 14: ...igure 10 2 Customer access area 10 3 Figure 10 3 Unzipped files 10 4 Figure 10 4 Software download setup dialog box 10 5 Figure 10 5 Download Port Settings dialog box 10 7 Figure 11 1 Constellation Radio alarm path 11 6 Figure 12 1 Constellation Radio front view 12 4 Figure 12 2 Door straps 12 4 Figure 12 3 The Constellation Radio with doors removed repeater 12 5 Figure 12 4 Fan Assembly with pin ...

Page 15: ...gure A 7 Constellation backplane top left A 5 Figure A 8 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 pinouts P14 male A 12 Figure A 13 DS1 1 to 16 out pinouts J30 female A 12 Figure A 14 DS1 17 to 32 out pinouts J29 female A 12 Figure A 15 DS1 17 to 32 ...

Page 16: ...Constellation 2002 June 20 TOC 12 ...

Page 17: ...ay outputs 4 17 Table 4 12 ACU technical data 4 19 Table 4 13 Wire specifications for power runs 4 21 Table 4 14 Power at antenna flange NP configuration 4 29 Table 4 15 Power at antenna flange MHSB configuration 4 30 Table 6 1 3DS3 CAPACITY USE 6 2 Table 6 2 USED CAPACITY 6 4 Table 6 3 Stuffing Mode 6 4 Table 6 4 ATPC M12 PROTECTION SVC FAN PATH ALARMS MENU AND CONFIG ALARM 6 5 Table 6 5 ADM for ...

Page 18: ... configuration 9 7 Table 9 2 Power at antenna flange MHSB configuration 9 7 Table 11 1 LED indicators 11 4 Table 12 1 Required test equipment 12 13 Table A 1 Relay specifications A 5 Table A 2 Relay outputs A 6 Table A 3 Serial ports A 8 Table B 1 Pinouts B 3 Table B 2 Keypad technical data B 3 Table C 1 Multiplier Filter Table C 1 ...

Page 19: ...rris com Customer Service Center Repair and Return https premier harris com microwave TELEPHONE FAX WORLDWIDE E MAIL Inside Canada 1 800 465 4654 Option 1 1 514 421 8333 Option 1 Inside the U S A 1 800 227 8332 Option 1 Worldwide 1 650 594 3800 Option 1 1 514 421 3555 cs order harris com Spare Products Support Center https premier harris com microwave TELEPHONE FAX WORLDWIDE E MAIL Canada 1 800 46...

Page 20: ...Constellation 2002 June 20 2 ...

Page 21: ...ning and troubleshooting the Harris Constellation Radio System It also contains safety and customer service information The Constellation system software information in this manual is for Version 5 1 The system software resides in the SPU Controller Notices To protect both personnel and equipment the following notices are used throughout this manual ...

Page 22: ...e or description The stop sign indicates a pause in the procedure 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 Quick Reference Card The Constellation Radio The Constellation Radio is a scalable narrow medium and high capacity digital radio The radio...

Page 23: ...m Capacity Radio 4 8 16 28 DS1 terminal and repeater 1 DS3 available in back to back but not in repeater configuration Supports a maximum of 16 DS1 add drop signals from each direction If more than 16 DS1 signals are to be dropped then a back to back configuration is required High Capacity Radio 3 DS3 with 1 DS1 wayside 3 DS3 with add drop capabilities 2 DS3 28 DS1 with 1 DS1 wayside OC 3 with 1 D...

Page 24: ...g Fuse Panel External Alarm Control Connector Antenna Coupling Unit ACU Radio Frequency Section Transmitter Assembly Receiver Assembly Power Supply Signal Processing Section Modem High Level Mux Service Channel SPU Controller M12 Unit not for all configurations Fan Assembly Handset Keypad and Customer Access Area MAJOR STATUS ACTIVE MINOR ...

Page 25: ...re 1 7 Nonprotected Terminal Nonprotected Tx Space Diversity SD Rx Terminal Monitored Hot Standby MHSB Terminal Frequency Diversity Tx and Rx Terminal MHSB Tx with SD Rx Terminal MHSB Repeater MHSB 155 3xDS3 back to back terminal Figure 1 2 Narrow medium capacity nonprotected terminal M12 7 M12 6 8 x DS1 28 x DS1 TRANSMITTER A1 RECEIVER A1 SERVICE CHANNEL SPU CONTROLLER HIGH LEVEL MUX 1 MODEM A1 A...

Page 26: ... is optional MODEM A2 POWER SUPPLY A2 RECEIVER A2 M12 1 Filler Unit Filler Unit Filler Unit Filler Unit Filler Unit Filler Unit Filler Unit STBY M12 1 M12 2 Filler Unit Filler Unit Filler Unit Filler Unit Filler Unit Filler Unit STBY M12 1 M12 2 M12 3 M12 4 Filler Unit Filler Unit Filler Unit Filler Unit STBY M12 1 M12 2 M12 3 M12 4 M12 5 M12 7 M12 6 8 x DS1 28 x DS1 TRANSMITTER A1 RECEIVER A1 SER...

Page 27: ...GH LEVEL MUX 1 MODEM A1 ACU FUSE PANEL FAN ASSEMBLY POWER SUPPLY A1 TRANSMITTER B1 RECEIVER B1 ACU FUSE PANEL FAN ASSEMBLY POWER SUPPLY B1 KEYPAD HANDSET AND DS1 ACCESS MODEM B1 M12 5 M12 1 M12 6 M12 5 M12 2 M12 1 M12 7 M12 6 M12 5 M12 3 M12 2 M12 1 M12 7 M12 6 M12 5 M12 4 M12 3 M12 2 M12 1 M12 8 Service Channel is optional 8 x DS1 16 x DS1 M12 Unit Requirements 12 x DS1 4 x DS1 ...

Page 28: ... 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 CONTROLLER STBY Filler Unit M12 B1 M12 A1 STBY Filler Unit M12 B2 M12 B1 M12 A2 M12 A1 STBY Filler Unit M12 B3 M12 B2 M12 B1 M12 A3 M12 A2 M12 A1 STBY M12 B4 M12 B3 M12 B2 M12 B1 M12 A4 M12 A3 M12 A2 M12 A1 Filler Unit Filler Unit Filler Unit Filler Unit F...

Page 29: ...Y POWER SUPPLY A1 KEYPAD HANDSET AND DS1 ACCESS Cable Intercon Brkt Nonprotected Terminal HI CAP MODEM A2 HLM 155 1 RECEIVER A2 POWER SUPPLY A2 Nonprotected Tx SD Rx Terminal TRANSMITTER A1 RECEIVER A1 HI CAP MODEM A1 ACU FUSE PANEL FAN ASSEMBLY POWER SUPPLY A1 KEYPAD HANDSET AND DS1 ACCESS Cable Intercon Brkt HI CAP MODEM A2 HLM 155 1 TRANSMITTER A2 RECEIVER A2 POWER SUPPLY A2 HLM 155 2 SPU CONTR...

Page 30: ...EM A1 ACU FUSE PANEL FAN ASSEMBLY POWER SUPPLY A1 KEYPAD HANDSET AND DS1 ACCESS Splitter Combiner Nonprotected Terminal HI CAP MODEM A2 HLM 3xDS3 1 RECEIVER A2 POWER SUPPLY A2 Nonprotected Tx SD Rx Terminal TRANSMITTER A1 RECEIVER A1 HI CAP MODEM A1 ACU FUSE PANEL FAN ASSEMBLY POWER SUPPLY A1 KEYPAD HANDSET AND DS1 ACCESS Splitter Combiner HI CAP MODEM A2 HLM 3xDS3 1 TRANSMITTER A2 RECEIVER A2 POW...

Page 31: ...PAD HANDSET AND DS1 ACCESS Splitter Combiner Nonprotected Terminal HI CAP MODEM A2 HLM 3xDS3 1 RECEIVER A2 POWER SUPPLY A2 Nonprotected Tx SD Rx Terminal TRANSMITTER A1 RECEIVER A1 HI CAP MODEM A1 ACU FUSE PANEL FAN ASSEMBLY POWER SUPPLY A1 KEYPAD HANDSET AND DS1 ACCESS Splitter Combiner HI CAP MODEM A2 HLM 3xDS3 1 TRANSMITTER A2 RECEIVER A2 POWER SUPPLY A2 HLM 3xDS3 2 SPU CONTROLLER SERVICE CHANN...

Page 32: ...mitted 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 A9 A12 4 M12 4 Trib A13 16 5 M12 5 Trib A17 A20 6 M12 6 Trib A21 A24 7 M12 7 Trib A25 A28 Table 1 2 Tributary configuration for a repeater Slot M12 Trib 1 M12 1 Trib A1 A4 2 M12 2 Trib A5 A8 3 M12 3 Trib A...

Page 33: ...ive mode can be selected 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 standby M12 Unit This switching action causes a momentary disruption of traffic on all 4 of the T1 channels The HLM provides errorless switching for the receive paths Although error...

Page 34: ...will return to the reduced power level output of 10 dB below nominal level ATPC can be enabled or disabled through the Keypad Software Updates The download program stores run time software in the SPU Controller This downloading can be done either directly at the local site or remotely from a distant site Replaceable Modules Plug and play enables the user to remove a field replaceable module from s...

Page 35: ...ects the A and B direction slots 3DS3 Configuration For a Constellation Radio with an HLM 3xDS3 unit any selected DS3 can be used to access 28xDS1 signals For back to back terminals one of the DS3 channels can be selected for a limited add drop configuration In this mode M12 Units are needed only for DS1 signals in groups of 4 that are dropped or inserted up to 16 DS1 signals can be dropped insert...

Page 36: ... information FarScan for Windows NetBoss StarView Element Management System Craft Interface The Constellation also supports a Keypad interface The Keypad can be used for local per hop monitoring of alarms and statuses and for provisioning the network elements The Keypad allows the customer to quickly configure a system or diagnose a trouble on a hop In place of a Keypad the customer can connect a ...

Page 37: ...proper performance of the equipment damage to the equipment or injury to personnel caused by improper practices The following general safety precautions must be observed at all times Heed all warning labels 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 electri...

Page 38: ... properly terminated The transmitter is terminated when its output is connected to the antenna to test equipment or to a dummy load Only properly trained personnel should operate this equipment Verify grounding before the electrical power source is connected to the equipment Do not look into optical connectors Invisible laser light emitted from optical sources can cause permanent eye injury ...

Page 39: ... Constellation discharge any static electricity you may be carrying Handle the equipment in a static free environment and use a grounding wrist strap or a heel strap Handling Connectors Avoid touching the edge connectors with your fingers Do not touch the optical connector face with your fingers Long term Storage The Constellation contains moisture sensitive devices MSDs that are shipped in vacuum...

Page 40: ... to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when it is operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user of the Constellation radio at the user s own expense is requi...

Page 41: ...Constellation 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 installed Each Constellation radio has been set up at the factory according to the customer s specifications To configure a radio for a different application contact the Harris MCD Technical Assistanc...

Page 42: ...tents 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 this manual 3 Do not remove equipment from antistatic packaging until immediately before installation 4 Ensure that the connectors are undamaged 5 Ensure that all plug in units are firmly seated 6 Ensure that t...

Page 43: ...ion 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 radio into service Factory Field Test Data in the Sales Order Specific Information binder Constellation Routine Maintenance Log form See Appendix F for an example of this form ...

Page 44: ...supplied tools needed for installation of the Constellation radio Recommended Test Equipment for Installation and Maintenance Table 4 2 lists the recommended test equipment required to test the Constellation radio Table 4 1 Customer supplied tools Tools Antistatic wrist or heel strap Cable ties and cable tie installation tool Basic hand tools Cable for powering and grounding the rack ...

Page 45: ... 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 frequency counter with 10 digit accuracy and 2160 MHz ability Agilent 53131A or equivalent To adjust the frequency of the Transmitter and Receiver Power meter 100 kHz to 26 5 GHz 1 accuracy Agilent E4418B or equivalent RF transmitter power output P...

Page 46: ... 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 should be grounded using 6 AWG wire as a minimum Some operators require the same gauge wire for the return buss bar and the battery cables This may help avoid DC power surges when the on site generator switches between...

Page 47: ...uring 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 adjusted through the Keypad If it cannot be adjusted within 300 Hz the OCXO should be replaced Performing routine checks and recording any adjustments can expose a potential crystal problem before there is a failure Changes in cryst...

Page 48: ...Ground the radio rack page 4 9 4 Open and remove the Constellation doors page 4 9 5 Connect the interconnection cables to the Constellation backplane page 4 12 6 Connect the Constellation radio to other equipment Appendix A 7 Connect the customer configured alarm wires page 4 32 8 Connect the Constellation to the antenna or to a dummy load page 4 18 9 Test the office battery voltage page 4 20 10 C...

Page 49: ...enna system before turning on the TX switch 5 Turn on the TX switch on the Transmitter Assembly page 4 23 Table 4 5 Turn on procedures Step Procedure For Details Go To Table 4 6 Terminal test procedures Step Procedure For Details Go To 1 At the Transmitter Assembly measure the reference frequency page 4 23 2 Measure the reference frequency at the Receiver Assembly page 4 25 3 Use a Power Meter and...

Page 50: ...stem and not to a dummy load Align the antenna at the Receiver Assembly page 4 32 Table 4 8 Hop test procedures Step Procedure For Details Go To 1 The system configuration through the Keypad page 6 1 2 If applicable the add drop for a repeater system page 6 6 3 Configure the network management through the Keypad page 8 1 4 The tributaries page 6 7 5 The relay outputs page 6 9 6 The Service Channel...

Page 51: ... 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 the cable to the premises ground system in accordance with local procedures 3 Open and remove the Constellation doors a To open the Constellation doors lift up the two door latches and turn them clockwis...

Page 52: ...b The doors swing open 90 degrees c For radios with straps Figure 4 3 installed inside the door Pull the straps on the left and right sides to unfasten them Figure 4 3 Door straps d Lift up the doors to remove them from the card cage Left strap Right strap ...

Page 53: ...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 port on the top shelf and the CAN IN port on the repeater shelf as shown in Figure 4 4 ...

Page 54: ...tellation Radio repeater configuration 5 Connect the interconnection cables to the Constellation backplane Interconnection Cabling DS1 Configuration See Figure 4 6 and Table 4 9 for recommended interconnection cabling CAN IN CAN OUT Cable 087 110251 ...

Page 55: ...ion 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 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 25 26 25 25 25 26 26 1 1 1 1 50 50 50 50 BNC Data Port 1 Notes 1 The wayside connection for T1 is not for 1xDS3 but only for OC ...

Page 56: ...al 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 AWG 16 pair tinned copper twisted pair solid shielded PVC equipped with drain wire 100 ohms Radio Modem HLM DS3 or DS3 Jackfield DS3 Radio Repeater DS3 Multiplexer Application 1 Application 2 or or Avaya 734 cables or e...

Page 57: ...le configuration provide 8 alarm inputs and 8 relay outputs These 8 relays can either provide information about the radio to a non FarScan NMS or be used to activate from FarScan external devices such as a generator 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 c...

Page 58: ...n or ground The Service Channel provides the Callout outputs Table 4 10 lists the relay specifications Figure 4 11 Constellation backplane top left Table 4 10 Relay specifications Characteristic Value Nominal switching capacity resistive 2 A 60 Vdc Max switching power resistive 60 W Max switching voltage 220 Vdc Max switching current 2 A Min switching capability 10 µA 10 mV dc BAT A BAT B RET 24 4...

Page 59: ... Definition 1 2 Local Major Local Minor Default relay outputs Definable through the Keypad 3 through 8 Customer definable output Definable through the Keypad Callout Callout relay for orderwire Indicates that a call is being received The customer can use these outputs for additional call in detection FA Fuse alarm relay These outputs can be used for remote fuse alarm indication ...

Page 60: ...Minor 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 COM RELAY 7 NO RELAY 7 NC NC NC NC NC EXT ALARM 1 GND EXT ALARM 2 NC EXT ALARM 3 FAN ALM RELAY NO EXT ALARM 4 FAN ALM RELAY COM EXT ALARM 5 FAN ALM RELAY NC EXT ALARM 6 NC EXT ALARM 7 NC EXT ALARM 8 ...

Page 61: ...for No 6 32 screws CPR 112 spacer adapter 10 11 GHz UG39 U flange with all tapped mounting holes for No 8 32 screws CPR 90 spacer adapter Expansion port 6 GHz CMR 137 flange with all tapped mounting holes for No 6 32 screws The waveguide termination can be removed to gain access to this port Optional waveguide pieces to interface to other radios are available upon request 7 8 GHz CMR 112 flange wi...

Page 62: ...cure all cable and waveguide assemblies as required h Pressurize the waveguide and check all waveguide connections for leaks Tighten the joints as required 9 Test the office battery voltage Use a digital multimeter to test the battery source voltage The battery polarity may be positive or negative with respect to ground The following table lists the battery noise requirement 10 Connect the battery...

Page 63: ...ends the following wire specifications for power runs Table 4 13 a Ensure that all the fuses in the fuse panel are in place Ensure that the power breaker is off b Connect the battery power wires If the radio is shipped in a rack use the drawings in the sales order specific information If the radio is shipped loose continue with this step Terminal See Figure 4 14 for wiring specifications See Table...

Page 64: ...el Figure 4 15 Figure 4 15 Fuse Panel repeater Detailed Turn on Procedures 1 Ensure that the correct fuses are installed BAT A BAT B RET 24 48VDC HARRIS Constellation Backplane TO FUSE PANEL ALARM I O Filter Filter Filter Filter 26 1 25 50 Red White Black J1 J2 External alarm control connector DC IN B P3 DC IN A P6 RETURN P2 Red White Black FUSE ALARM ...

Page 65: ...e green LED lights The red LED on the M12 Unit will be illuminated until the initialization process is completed 3 Turn on the Power Supply switch On the Power Supply faceplate push the PWR switch to ON 4 Ensure that the antenna port is terminated into a dummy load or the antenna system before turning on the TX switch 5 Turn on the TX switch On the Transmitter Assembly faceplate push the TX switch...

Page 66: ...c Determine from the table in Appendix C which multiplier filter should be used or is in use The Transmitter Assembly should be plugged into the rack and powered for at least 30 minutes prior to adjusting the frequency The position of the TX On OFF switch does not affect the measurement The power supply should be ON The Frequency Counter should be plugged in and powered for at least 30 minutes pri...

Page 67: ... Determine from the table in Appendix C which multiplier filter should be used or is in use Note To prevent damage to the connectors do not exceed 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 GHz For factory use only REF MON Reference frequency test point 100 MHz ON OFF switch turns the power amplif...

Page 68: ...ceiver Assembly Figure 4 16 e To adjust the frequency use the Keypad hidden menu command CONFIGURATION F1 F3 or Ctrl B RX 100MHZ TUNE f Adjust the frequency to 100 000 000 MHz see table Year of Operation Tolerance Initial adjustment 100 Hz After one year of operation 200 Hz Thereafter 300 Hz ...

Page 69: ...ns and as part of the annual maintenance requirement Note that this is a new procedure and should be followed from now on 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 aligning the antenna See page 4 33 FAULT red LED ON LINE green LED RSL GND Handle LO MON L...

Page 70: ...mitter to be measured is off line then it must be placed on line The following procedure interrupts traffic a Lock the Transmitter on line as follows From the Keypad main menu select CONTROL LOCK IF LPBK LOCK MOD TX SET Connecting the Power Meter b Connect the power head of the power meter to the transmit monitor port on the ACU See Figure 4 18 The monitor port is labeled COUPLING LOSS FROM ANTENN...

Page 71: ... c The Power Meter reading should equal the value from Table 4 14 or Table 4 15 minus the Coupling Loss on the label Table 4 14 Power at antenna flange NP configuration TX Frequency GHz 8T 16T 28T DS3 OC3 3xDS 3 Power dBm 6 29 5 28 5 29 0 29 0 7 8 27 5 26 5 27 0 27 5 10 11 26 0 24 5 25 0 25 0 Label COUPLING LOSS FROM ANTENNA FLANGE CAL AT XMT FREQ Transmit monitor port ...

Page 72: ...p c use the Keypad to adjust the RF power out Refer to the next section for a detailed procedure e If power adjustment is required go to step f If power adjustment is not required go to step p Keypad Procedure for Adjusting the RF Power Out Table 4 15 Power at antenna flange MHSB configuration TX Frequency GHz 8T 16T 28T DS3 OC3 3xDS3 Power dBm 6 29 1 28 1 28 6 28 6 7 8 27 1 26 1 26 6 27 1 10 11 2...

Page 73: ...bel i Go to HIGH PWR CALIB and enter the value from step h Notes Use the F2 key for the decimal point You must enter 3 digits For example 30 dBm is entered as 30 0 j Exit k Go to ADJUST LOW PWR l Use the UP DOWN keys until the value the power meter reading the coupling loss shown on the monitor port label Notes Tx Assy Model 2 should be approximately 5 dB below high power Tx Assy Model 3 should be...

Page 74: ...tter is now the primary Transmitter Switching the traffic back to the previous Transmitter will cause a hit If switching of Transmitter Assemblies is desired it should be done during low traffic hours 19 Perform loopback tests through the Keypad Chapter 5 20 Perform BER tests from the Keypad PERFORMANCE TRIBUTARY Aligning the Antenna 21 Align the antenna The Keypad reading is not as accurate as us...

Page 75: ...ominally 29 dBm the attenuator is disengaged and the meter will reflect the unattenuated value See Figure 4 19 Figure 4 19 RSL measurement If the signal level is too high for antenna alignment the far end Transmitter could 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 h...

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Page 77: ... 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 through the Keypad T1 loopback with a built in pseudorandom generator receiver Precautions A DS1 or DS3 loopback test disrupts traffic only on that tributary under test An IF or OC3 loopback test disrupts traffic ...

Page 78: ...5 2 Loopback Procedures IF Loopback Test From the Keypad select CONTROL LOCK IF LPBK MODEM IF LPBK Figure 5 1 IF loopback test Transmitter Assembly HLM Modem ACU Receiver Assembly Customer test set Local Terminal Signal loopback ...

Page 79: ...t This test loops back the signal from the local terminal to the far end See Figure 5 2 From the Keypad select CONTROL TRIB LOOPBACK Figure 5 2 DS1 tributary loopback test Transmitter Assembly HLM Modem ACU Receiver Assembly Transmitter Assembly HLM Modem ACU Receiver Assembly Local Terminal Remote Terminal Customer test set Signal loopback at DS1 level M12 Unit M12 Unit ...

Page 80: ... from the far end to the near end See Figure 5 3 From the Keypad select CONTROL TRIB REMOTE LPBK Figure 5 3 DS1 tributary remote loopback test Transmitter Assembly HLM Modem ACU Receiver Assembly Transmitter Assembly HLM Modem ACU Receiver Assembly Local Terminal Remote Terminal Signal loopback at DS1 level M12 Unit Customer test set M12 Unit ...

Page 81: ...end See Figure 5 4 You 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 LPBK Figure 5 4 OC3 loopback test HLM 155 Hi Cap Modem ACU Transmitter Assembly HLM 155 ACU Receiver Assembly Local Terminal Remote Terminal Customer test set Hi Cap Modem Wayside Wayside Transmitter Assembly Receiver Assembly STM1 STS3 or...

Page 82: ...ess 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 5 5 OC3 remote loopback test Transmitter Assembly HLM 155 Hi Cap Modem ACU Receiver Assembly ACU Local Terminal Remote Terminal Customer test set Hi Cap Modem HLM 155 Wayside Transmitter Assembly Receiver Assembly Wayside STM1 STS3 or OC3 STM1 STS3 or OC3 ...

Page 83: ...5 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 5 6 3DS3 loopback test HLM 3xDS3 Hi Cap Modem ACU Transmitter Assembly ACU Receiver Assembly Local Terminal Remote Terminal Customer test set DS3 1 Hi Cap Modem Wayside Wayside Transmitter Assembly Receiver Assembly HLM 3xD...

Page 84: ...n 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 5 7 3DS3 remote loopback test Hi Cap Modem ACU Transmitter Assembly ACU Receiver Assembly Local Terminal Remote Terminal Hi Cap Modem Transmitter Assembly Receiver Assembly HLM 3xDS3 DS3 1 Wayside DS3 2 DS3 3 Customer test set Wayside HLM 3xDS3 DS3 1 ...

Page 85: ...This test loops back the signal from the near end to the far end See Figure 5 8 From the Keypad select CONTROL WAYSIDE LPBK WAYSIDE LPBK Figure 5 8 Wayside loopback test HLM 155 Hi Cap Modem ACU Transmitter Assembly ACU Receiver Assembly Local Terminal Remote Terminal Customer test set Hi Cap Modem Wayside Wayside Transmitter Assembly Receiver Assembly HLM 155 ...

Page 86: ...om the far end to the near end See Figure 5 9 From the Keypad select CONTROL WAYSIDE LPBK WAYSIDE RMT LPBK Figure 5 9 Wayside remote loopback test Hi Cap Modem ACU Transmitter Assembly ACU Receiver Assembly Local Terminal Remote Terminal Hi Cap Modem Transmitter Assembly Receiver Assembly HLM 155 Wayside Customer test set Wayside HLM 155 ...

Page 87: ...e BER and also tells you how long the test has been running Figure 5 10 shows a BER testing of a 3xDS3 system with an add drop configuration Figure 5 10 BER testing of a 3xDS3 system with add drop configuration Transmitter Assembly HLM 3xDS3 Hi Cap Modem ACU Receiver Assembly BER results from the Keypad Transmitter Assembly HLM 3xDS3 Hi Cap Modem ACU Receiver Assembly Local Terminal Remote Termina...

Page 88: ...Constellation 2002 June 20 5 12 HLM 155 Electrical Interface For HLM 155 Model 1 electrical interface an input signal is required at the far end for the loopback function to operate ...

Page 89: ...ard or Appendix B for Keypad information SYSTEM from the CONFIGURATION Submenu 3DS3 CAPACITY USE Constellation 155 For a Constellation Radio with an HLM 3xDS3 unit there are three channel configurations from which to select Select DS3 only select any DS3 channel to drop to 28 T1 or select any DS3 channel for a partial add drop 4 T1 8 T1 12 T1 or 16 T1 ...

Page 90: ...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 3 to add drop T1 signals Figure 6 2 Use the ADM submenu to select the M12 Unit s 28 T1 T3 2 T3 3 DS3 channel 1 to terminate to 28 T1 T3 1 28 T1 T3 3 DS3 channel 2 to terminate to 28 T1 T3 1 T3 2 28 T1 DS3 channel 3 to terminate to 28 T1 Fi...

Page 91: ... M12 Unit can transmit and receive four DS1 signals Select the number of tributaries you are using See Table 6 2 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 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 DS1 1 7 ...

Page 92: ... parity for OEM equipment modes are available Table 6 2 USED CAPACITY SYSTEM Submenu Selection Explanation USED CAPACITY 4xTRIB 1 M12 Units equipped 8xTRIB 2 M12 Units equipped 12xTRIB 3 M12 Units equipped 16xTRIB 4 M12 Units equipped 20xTRIB 5 M12 Units equipped 24xTRIB 6 M12 Units equipped 28xTRIB 7 M12 Units equipped PROTECTION UNPROT Nonprotected radio UNPR TX Nonprotected Tx space diversity R...

Page 93: ...ailed 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 one SVC OPTION INSTALL Choose this command to put the Service Channel into service UNINSTALL Choose this command to put the Service Channel out of service FAN OPTION INSTALL Choose this command for...

Page 94: ...M12 8 Units are for direction B For each M12 Unit pair select which T2 to ADD DROP None T2 1 T2 2 T2 3 T2 4 T2 5 T2 6 T2 7 which direction to DROP AND CONTINUE DROP CONTINUE Traffic can be dropped from both A and B at the same time DROP A DROP B Table 6 5 ADM for Narrow 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...

Page 95: ...e T2 1 7 Do not drop any T2 signals into these M12 Units T2 to drop into M12 Table 6 7 TRIBUTARIES Submenu TRIBUTARIES Submenu Selection Explanation ENABLE DS 1 2 3 TRIBUTARY A1 TO 28 TRIBUTARY B1 TO 16 WAYSIDE Choose ENABLE or DISABLE for each tributary This command only masks the alarm of the disabled tributary CODE TRIBUTARY A1 TO 28 CODE TRIBUTARY B1 TO 16 CODE Select the appropriate line code...

Page 96: ...IZER Select the appropriate range in feet for each tributary For an E1 signal select E1 for each tributary Range in feet is not available for E1 WAYSIDE EQUALIZER WAYSIDE EQUALIZER For a DS1 signal select the appropriate range in feet For an E1 signal select E1 UNBALANCED or E1 BALANCED Table 6 7 TRIBUTARIES Submenu TRIBUTARIES Submenu Selection Explanation ...

Page 97: ... RELAY 2 MINOR ALARM is the default Table 6 8 RELAYS Submenu RELAYS Submenu Selection Explanation RELAY 1 TO RELAY 8 INPUT Manual Control external site control Major Alarm Minor Alarm Input LOS Sync Loss A Sync Loss B Errored Seconds A Errored Seconds B Signal Degradation A1 Signal Degradation A2 Signal Degradation B1 Signal Degradation B2 On Line Mod Tx A On Line Mod Tx B On Line Rx A On Line Rx ...

Page 98: ...ASTER or LP SLAVE For a loop system Select either LP MASTER or LP SLAVE Only one MASTER per loop can be selected but there must be one VF 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 7 dBm 0 dBm For receive direction For transmit direction For bo...

Page 99: ...external pilot enabled the Service Channel will not work properly LOCAL OFF HOOK ENABLE If external VF signal is applied to a VF port or If it is a master site or If the HLM is set for SOURCE TIME EXTERNAL PILOT for loop systems only ENABLE DISABLE When two slave terminals are back to back When a master terminal and a slave terminal are back to back or system is a repeater DATA PORT BAUD SAMPLE 9 ...

Page 100: ...Constellation 2002 June 20 6 12 NETWORK MANAGEMENT For NEWORK MANGEMENT configuration refer to Chapter 8 ...

Page 101: ...dios only Refer to page 1 3 for an explanation of narrow medium capacity radios Overview In a repeater configuration the HLM must be placed in either THRU TIMED or SOURCE timed THRU TIMED In general the HLM is placed in THRU TIMED The exceptions are explained in the SOURCE timed section From the Keypad menu select CONFIGURATION SYSTEM SYNCHRONIZATION MX THRU TIMED ...

Page 102: ...he other is 115430 ensure that the system synchronization is set to SOURCE timed In a loop system 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 timed select enable local off hook for the Service Channel CONFIGURATION SERVICE CHANNEL LOCAL OFF HOOK EN...

Page 103: ...IONS TCP IP to Netcom Connectivity Figure 8 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 LAN Net Manager 1 and Net Manager 2 may or may not be on the same subnet and may or may not have connectivity to each other ...

Page 104: ...TCP IP over Netcom architecture the microwave radio replaces the twisted pair cable and Netcom replaces Ethernet Figure 8 2 is a comparison of the two protocol layer schemes Net Manager 1 Net Manager 2 Ethernet Network Intra or Inter Netcom Node 110 Netcom Node 111 Netcom Node 112 Netcom Node 113 Network Interface 802 3 Netcom Node 133 Netcom Node 130 Netcom Node 131 Netcom Node 132 Netcom Node 12...

Page 105: ...nd maintain 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 used Constellation supports both RIP 1 and RIP 2 dynamic routing tables Application Presentation Session Transport Network Data Link Physical TCP IP over Ethernet TCP IP over Netcom Twisted ...

Page 106: ...ects 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 access to the following Network Management submenu NE ADDRESS IP ROUTING AUX PORT CONFIG NETCOM INTERFACE ETHERNET INTERFACE RIP NETCOM OVER ETHERNET SNMP COMM PORT SETTSINGS REBOOT SYSTEM ...

Page 107: ...DRESS NETWORK MANAGEMENT Submenu Selection Explanation NE ADDRESS 001 to 999 This is a 3 digit number Table 8 2 AUX PORT CONFIG IP ROUTING Submenu Selection Explanation AUX PORT CONFIG Netcom Proprietary protocol used to interconnect two Constellation radios Ethernet To connect on a LAN None No connection Table 8 3 Netcom IP interface IP ROUTING Submenu Selection Explanation NETCOM IP INTERFACE DI...

Page 108: ...TERFACE DISABLE ENABLE Disable Enable the IP interface over Ethernet ETHERNET IP ADDRESS xxx xxx xxx xxx IP address of the Ethernet interface ETHERNET IP MASK xxx xxx xxx xxx IP mask of the Ethernet interface Table 8 5 RIP IP ROUTING Submenu Selection 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 equi...

Page 109: ... only while the rest of the network including all the Harris radios are in the RIP2 mode RIP ON NETCOM IF DISABLE ENABLE The default value is Enable This command enables disables the RIP protocol on the Netcom IP interface Select Enable unless you would like to isolate this radio from the rest of the Harris radios on the network RIP wise Those who do not clearly understand how the RIP functions sh...

Page 110: ...s compliant with SNMP V1 RFC 1157 Table 8 6 Ethernet IP interface IP ROUTING Submenu Selection Explanation IP Route 1 Address xxx xxx xxx xxx IP address of the subnetwork to be reached IP Route Mask 1 xxx xxx xxx xxx IP mask of the subnetwork to be reached Next IP Router 1 xxx xxx xxx xxx Router to which the IP packet to be sent in order to reach IP Router 1 Address NETWORK MANAGEMENT Submenu Sele...

Page 111: ...nd Trap Destinations table A manager can be specified in both tables or in either one of them Allowed SNMP managers are defined through the Keypad The address 255 255 255 255 indicates that this instance of manager is not used Trap Destinations Trap Destinations are defined through the Keypad Table 8 7 Manager IP address SNMP Submenu Selection Explanation MANAGER 1 IP ADDR xxx xxx xxx xxx The mana...

Page 112: ...Default 10 seconds TRAP REPEAT xxx The number 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 enabled All trap messages can be disabled as a group or each trap message can be configured individually See page B 11 Table 8 10 Disable Traps DISABLE TRAPS Subme...

Page 113: ...its 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 that records of transmitter measurements be maintained The following measurements should be taken at least once a year and recorded in a Maintenance Log see Appendix F for an example of a Maintenance Log f...

Page 114: ...st 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 within 300 Hz the OCXO should be replaced Performing routine checks and recording any adjustments can expose a potential crystal problem before there is a failure Changes in crystal frequency are most likely in th...

Page 115: ...at the residual BER floor and acquisition time remain within specification 1 Record the operating frequency of the Transmitter from the Keypad hidden menu CONFIGURATION 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 used or is in use The Transmitter Assem...

Page 116: ...Connect a frequency counter to the REF MON port on the Transmitter Assembly Figure 9 1 5 To adjust the frequency use the hidden Keypad command CONFIGURATION F1 F3 or Ctrl B TX 100MHZ TUNE 6 Adjust the frequency to 100 000 000 MHz see table Year of Operation Tolerance Initial adjustment 100 Hz After one year of operation 200 Hz Thereafter 300 Hz ...

Page 117: ...damage to the connectors do not exceed 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 frequency test point 100 MHz ON OFF switch turns the power amplifier on or off FAULT red LED ON LINE green LED TSL GND Handle Caution When measuring Tx power at RF OUT...

Page 118: ...n Off line Transmitter If the Transmitter to be measured is off line then it must be placed on line The following procedure interrupts traffic 7 Lock the Transmitter on line as follows From the Keypad main menu select CONTROL LOCK IF LPBK LOCK MOD TX SET Connecting the Power Meter 8 Connect the power head of the power meter to the transmit monitor port on the ACU See Figure 9 2 The monitor port is...

Page 119: ...ss on the label Table 9 1 Power at antenna flange NP configuration TX Frequency GHz 8T 16T 28T DS3 OC3 3xDS3 Power dBm 6 29 5 28 5 29 0 29 0 7 8 27 5 26 5 27 0 27 5 10 11 26 0 24 5 25 0 25 0 Table 9 2 Power at antenna flange MHSB configuration TX Frequency GHz 8T 16T 28T DS3 OC3 3xDS3 Power dBm 6 29 1 28 1 28 6 28 6 7 8 27 1 26 1 26 6 27 1 10 11 25 6 24 1 24 6 24 6 Label COUPLING LOSS FROM ANTENNA...

Page 120: ...ration submenu 12 Ensure that the Transmitter on line is locked From the Keypad main menu select CONTROL LOCK IF LPBK LOCK MOD TX SET 13 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 14 Use the UP DOWN keys until the value the power meter reading the coupling loss shown on the monitor p...

Page 121: ...0 dBm is entered as 30 0 20 Exit It will automatically return to high power 21 Unlock the on line Transmitter From the Keypad main menu select CONTROL LOCK IF LPBK LOCK MOD TX CLR Recording the Power Levels 22 Record the power levels along with the date and the name of the person making the measurement in the Routine Maintenance Log Form Appendix F Off line Transmitter 23 When you have finished ta...

Page 122: ...smitter will cause a hit If switching of Transmitter Assemblies is desired it should be done during low traffic hours Receiver Assembly Measurement REF MON Frequency The same procedure used in the General Measurements Procedure page 9 3 may be used to measure the REF MON frequency ...

Page 123: ... the corrected unattenuated value At nominally 29 dBm the attenuator is disengaged and the meter will reflect the unattenuated value See Figure 9 4 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 aligning the antenna See page 9 11 FAULT red LED ON LINE green L...

Page 124: ...wer 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 Vdc 20 dBm 3 0 Vdc 29 dBm 3 9 Vdc 3 6 Vdc 2 9 Vdc LEGEND Test point reading Before the attenuator is engaged After the attenuator is engaged Before the attenuator is disengaged After the attenuator is di...

Page 125: ...all the Technical Assistance Center page 1 Be sure to read the software release note before downloading the software into the Constellation radio Downloading New Software Introduction You will need the file with the latest Constellation System Software that contains the Download Utility v3 02 Swdl exe or later There are two downloading procedures for equipment connected in a contiguous network See...

Page 126: ...ith the target unit Figure 10 1 Local and remote download connections Requirements IBM PC compatible 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 RJ 45 cable See Appendix A for pinout specifications Sliding window 2 x n 1 3 n 1 Sliding window 2 x...

Page 127: ...port such as PDA Hot 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 the folder where the files were unzipped The following is displayed Wayside Monitor VersaT1lity VF Port 1 VF Port 2 Wayside Out Wayside In Data Port 2 DS3 Out DS3 In Handset 2 Handse...

Page 128: ...e software into the SPU Controller readme txt file Local and Remote Download section page 10 4 Local and Remote Download 1 Ensure that 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 10 3 3 The Software download setup dialog box is displayed ...

Page 129: ...e file b Download Setup Sliding Window Size The size depends on the position of the radio in the network See Figure 10 1 for the formula Local Download 3 Remote Download The size 2 x n 1 where n links away from the local site c Connection 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 addre...

Page 130: ...o choose CONFIGURATION NETWORK MANAGEMENT COMM PORT SETTINGS FARSCAN BAUD 57600 FARSCAN PARITY NONE Or Monitor or Versatility settings if that port is used instead 2 Exit the Keypad menu tree and choose Port Setup from the Software download setup dialog box See Figure 10 4 3 The Download Port Settings dialog box appears ...

Page 131: ...RE UPGRADES Figure 10 5 Download Port Settings dialog box d In the COM Port Setup choose Baud Rate 57600 Parity None e At the bottom of the Download Port Settings dialog box clear the following three boxes Modem Connection Check Hardware Connection Modem Answer Mode f Click Ok ...

Page 132: ... the following messages appear PC radio connection failed messages 9 Check your connections and try again Downloading the Software 1 In the Software download setup dialog box Figure 10 4 click the Load button to start the Constellation software download 2 The progress indicator appears a The Alternate Bank Status shows Erasing flash b After 10 seconds the Status shows In download and the progress ...

Page 133: ...r radio and Keypad 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 CONTROLLER displays the new version Running the New Software Now Click the Run Alternative Bank button in the Software download setup dialog box Figure 10 4 The SPU Controller resets and r...

Page 134: ...troller 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 a failure within 2 minutes then the watchdog triggers a reset line and reboots This algorithm switches the radio back to the known good software version This procedure is a precaution in case the software from the alternate...

Page 135: ...witch to Alternate Version 4 5 3 The SPU Controller boots in Version 4 5 Version 4 0 stays the primary software for 2 minutes If the SPU Controller is rebooted in less than 2 minutes it switches back to Version 4 0 4 After Version 4 5 runs successfully for 2 minutes it becomes the primary software and Version 4 0 becomes the alternate software ...

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Page 137: ... 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 10 Harris Premier Customer Web Site https premier harris com microwave The Premier Customer Web Site contains Customer Service Bulletins the latest software information the latest publications ...

Page 138: ...erface 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 test equipment is in calibration With a test equipment verify that the power output at the monitor port is correct in accordance with the Sales Order documents Verify that the 100 MHz oscillator is within toleran...

Page 139: ...p the signal path until you have isolated the origin of the fault Figure 11 1 is a block diagram of the signal path The arrows above the alarmed card indicates that the fault may lie in the card or in the card further up the signal path Simultaneous Replacement of Modules Do not replace two or more of the following modules simultaneously SPU Controller Transmitter Assembly A1 Power Supply A1 Chang...

Page 140: ...evel is low Carrying traffic Modem FAULT ON LINE Red Green Indicates any of 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 Tx Modem Rx or both are on line In a monitored hot standby both Modems can have the green LEDs on Selection is controlled by t...

Page 141: ...MAJOR MINOR STATUS ACTIVE TX RX Red Red Yellow Green Green Green Indicates a loss of traffic either receive or transmit direction 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 Blinks whenever a packet of Ethernet signal is being received Transmitt...

Page 142: ...T 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 Receiver Assembly HLM Modem TX TO MODEM ALM M12 TX CLK TX TO HLM ALM This alarm normally signifies a failure in the card First check to see if the fault lies in the card If not then check the card to the left of the d...

Page 143: ...RF signal into the Receiver is too low Check the following RX frequency setting 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 of input signal status AIS RECEIVED DS3 Coordinating DS3 interface not receiving valid input signal Check far end DS3 input AIS...

Page 144: ...ut Check DS3 input signals DS3 1 2 3 LOOPBACK The signal on the channel is in loopback mode locally Clear the loopback from local radio CONTROL TRIB LOOPBACK DS3 LPBK CLR DS3 1 2 3 LPBK BY REMOT The signal on the channel is looped back on HLM towards the Modem This signal was sent by remote radio Clear loopback by remote from remote radio DS3 1 2 3 OUTPUT FAIL No DS3 output signal or signal level ...

Page 145: ...hree onboard oscillator has failed Replace High Level Mux LOCK HLM 1 2 HLM 1 or 2 is locked on line From the Keypad CONTROL LOCK IF LPBK LOCK HLM CLR LOCK DEMOD RX A1 A2 LOCK DEMOD RX B1 B2 Traffic is locked onto Receiver Assy An Traffic is locked onto Receiver Assy Bn From the Keypad CONTROL LOCK IF LPBK LOCK DMOD RX CLR LOCK MOD TX A1 A2 LOCK MOD TX B1 B2 Traffic is locked onto Transmitter Assem...

Page 146: ...s the Modem plugged in Install Modem Replace the Modem See Chapter 12 MODEM A B IF LPBK Modem A or B in loopback mode local command only Cancel the IF loopback test NO ETHERNET ADDRESS Address not assigned unique address provided by Harris Return SPU Controller to Harris NO IF INPUT Loss of signal from the Modem to the Transmitter Check the cable connecting the Modem to the Transmitter If the cabl...

Page 147: ...nstall Power Supply card Replace the Power Supply See Chapter 12 REMOTE SYNC LOSS A B Coordinating loss of framing at the far end Start the troubleshooting of the far end radio RSL LOW A1 A2 B1 B2 RF level into Receiver Assembly 10 dB above system threshold Check the following Receiver frequency setting Receiver Assembly far end Transmitter level antenna alignment multiplier picket filter RX ABSEN...

Page 148: ... GHz systems you must enter 8 digits If the frequency is set correctly either the Rx or the PS may be faulty You must enter exactly 7 digits for the frequency but for 11 GHz systems you must enter 8 digits If the frequency is set correctly either the Tx or the PS may be faulty SYNC LOSS A B HLM 1 2 SYNC LOSS A B SVC HLM unable to synchronize to Rx signal Not receiving Service Channel frame from co...

Page 149: ...ER Modem FEC circuitry unlocked Possible cause bad Modem Replace Modem See Chapter 12 TX LEVEL IF signal output from the Modem is 3 dB low Replace Modem See Chapter 12 TX LOSS OF FRAME HLM Loss of frame into HLM from customer Check input signal TX TO HLM 1 2 ALM Tx signal from M12 Unit to HLM 1 2 is not being received Replace the M12 Unit TX TO MODEM A1 A2 B1 B2 Modem A1 A2 B1 B2 is not receiving ...

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Page 151: ...2 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 unprotected electric parts Avoid touching the edge connectors with your fingers ...

Page 152: ...ources can cause permanent eye injury Do not touch the optical connector face with your fingers Simultaneous 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 then change another module and reboot ...

Page 153: ...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 12 1 Tools Antistatic wrist and or heel strap SMA wrench 5 16 inch SMA torque wrench 8 in lb Small hand tools Test Equipment Used for Power meter Transmitter Assembly replacement Frequency counter Transmitter Assembly or Rec...

Page 154: ...ont view 2 The doors swing open 90 degrees 3 For radios with straps Figure 12 2 installed inside the door Pull the straps on the left and right sides to unfasten them Figure 12 2 Door straps 4 Lift up the doors to remove them from the card cage Left strap Right strap ...

Page 155: ... Assembly 1 For a terminal remove the Keypad and place it temporarily out of the way See Figures 12 1 TRANSMITTER B1 RECEIVER B1 POWER SUPPLY B1 TRANSMITTER B2 RECEIVER B2 POWER SUPPLY B2 MODEM A2 HIGH LEVEL MUX 1 MODEM B2 HIGH LEVEL MUX 1 SERVICE CHANNEL SPU CONTROLLER MODEM B1 MODEM A1 TRANSMITTER A1 RECEIVER A1 POWER SUPPLY A1 TRANSMITTER A2 RECEIVER A2 POWER SUPPLY A2 ACU FUSE PANEL M12 Units ...

Page 156: ...4 With your right hand pull out the spring loaded release pin and rotate it a quarter turn to lock the pin See Figure 12 2 Figure 12 4 Fan Assembly with pin on right hand side 3 Pull the grommets away from the Fan Assembly 4 Press the IF cables up and away from the Fan Assembly and carefully pull out the Fan Assembly Spring loaded release pin Fan Assembly a b Grommet 2 Locked position Unlocked pos...

Page 157: ...le s behind the fan faceplate and out the notched edge s as shown in Figure 12 5 Figure 12 5 Fan Assembly 3 Carefully slide the Fan Assembly in without pinching the IF cables 4 The Fan Assembly is properly installed when the release pin pops in 5 Place the grommets against the Fan Assembly 6 For a terminal return the Keypad to its former place FAULT Receiver IF cable 2 Spring loaded release pin Gr...

Page 158: ...7 Transmitter Assembly front view 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 KEYPAD HANDSET AND DS1 ACCESS TRANSMITTER A2 RECEIVER A2 POWER SUPPLY A2 TRANSMITTER B2 RECEIVER B2 POWER SUPPLY B2 ...

Page 159: ...procedure to replace a Transmitter Assembly go to page 12 12 Note To prevent damage to the connectors do not exceed 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 GHz For factory use only REF MON Reference frequency test point 100 MHz ON OFF switch turns the power amplifier on or off FAULT red LED ON ...

Page 160: ...r Amplifier by pulling the Multiplier Filter to the right Ensure that the Multiplier Filter you are installing is the correct option 4 Reverse the previous three steps to install the Multiplier Filter onto the Transmitter Assembly Multiplier filter field replaceable Screw Driver subassembly MCX connector A B SOFTWARE FAULT HARDWARE FAULT JP1 Power amplifier Note JP1 settings are for factory use on...

Page 161: ...gure 12 3 100 MHz OCXO 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 removed in step 6 onto the bottom of the new OCXO 9 Connect the SMA cable you removed in step 5 onto the 100 MHz OCXO Do not tighten 10 Install the new OCXO onto the Transmitter Assemb...

Page 162: ...rocedure momentarily affects customer traffic 2 Verify that the standby Transmitter and Receiver Assemblies are locked and passing traffic 3 On the Transmitter Assembly you are removing press the TX switch to the OFF position to turn off the power amplifier 4 On the corresponding Power Supply press the PWR switch to the OFF position to turn off the power supply 5 Disconnect the two cables on the T...

Page 163: ...unit plugs into the backplane 4 Use the 2 thumbscrews to fasten the unit to the shelf 5 On the faceplate reconnect the cables onto the SMA connector IF IN from the Modem RF OUT to the ACU 6 Use a torque wrench to tighten the connector 8 to 9 in lb 7 On the Power Supply press the PWR switch to the ON position to turn on the power supply On the Transmitter Assembly press the TX switch to the ON posi...

Page 164: ...to page 9 3 and follow the General Measurements Procedure MHSB 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 units Switching the traffic back to the previous RF units will cause a hit 3 If switching of RF units is desired it should be done during l...

Page 165: ...ront 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 aligning the antenna FAULT red LED ON LINE green LED RSL GND Handle LO MON LO synthesizer test point 2 060 to 2 160 GHz For factory use only ...

Page 166: ... Removing and Installing the Multiplier Filter 1 Unplug the MCX connector See Figure 12 10 Figure 12 10 Receiver Assembly component side 2 Unfasten the screw on the right hand side of the Multiplier Filter 3 Unplug the Multiplier Filter from the LNC by pulling the Multiplier Filter to the right IN OUT Multiplier filter field replaceable IF filter field replaceable Screw LNC MCX connector A B SOFTW...

Page 167: ...e 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 IF Filter from the mounting bracket 5 Insert the replacement IF Filter into the mounting bracket If IN and OUT are marked on the IF Filter ensure that the side marked IN is in the top position as shown in Figure 12 10 6 Reverse the fi...

Page 168: ...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 removed in step 6 onto the bottom of the new OCXO 9 Connect the SMA cable you removed in step 5 onto the 100 MHz OCXO Do not tighten 10 Install the new OCXO onto the Receiver Assembly ensuring the grommets remain in ...

Page 169: ...ved 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 3 Loosen the SMA connector of the cable connected to the ACU 4 Disconnect the cable connected to RF IN and rotate it out of the way 5 Unfasten the captive thumbscrew 6 Carefully pull out the Receive...

Page 170: ...e 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 connectors 8 to 9 in lb 6 For testing procedure refer to page 9 3 and follow the General Measurements Procedure MHSB System 1 Use the Keypad command to take the switched unit out of lock status CONTROL LOCK IF L...

Page 171: ...on Constellation Field Replaceable Units 12 21 FIELD REPLACEABLE UNITS Power Supply Figure 12 12 Power Supply front view ON OFF switch turns the power supply on or off FAULT red LED ON LINE green LED Thumb screw Handle ...

Page 172: ...tion 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 the shelf Installing the Power Supply 1 Check the part number of the Power Supply to ensure that the correct unit or a newer unit is being installed 2 Ensure that the PWR switch on the Power Supply faceplate is in ...

Page 173: ...will cause a hit 3 If switching of RF units is desired it should be done during low traffic hours Signal Processing Section Figure 12 13 Signal Processing section Modem This section is applicable to the High Capacity Modem also MODEM A1 ACU FUSE PANEL FAN ASSEMBLY KEYPAD HANDSET AND DS1 ACCESS MODEM A2 HLM 1 HLM 2 SPU CONTROLLER SERVICE CHANNEL STBY Filler Unit M12 7 M12 6 M12 5 M12 4 M12 3 M12 2 ...

Page 174: ...e 12 14 Modem front view Removing the Modem In a MHSB configuration start with step 1 In a nonprotected configuration start with step 2 Extractor 2 FAULT red LED ON LINE green LED IF OUT to Transmitter Assembly IF IN from Receiver Assembly ...

Page 175: ...abs to unlock the Modem from the shelf 6 Carefully pull out the Modem from the shelf Installing the Modem 1 Check the part number of the Modem to ensure that the correct unit is being installed 2 Ensure that the 2 extractors are in the unlocked position 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 u...

Page 176: ...ke the switched unit out of lock status CONTROL LOCK IF LPBK LOCK MOD TX CLR CONTROL LOCK IF LPBK LOCK DMOD RX CLR High Level Mux Figure 12 15 High Level Mux front view Removing the High Level Mux HLM In a MHSB configuration start with step 1 In a nonprotected configuration start with step 2 Extractor 2 FAULT red LED ON LINE green LED ...

Page 177: ...unit is being installed 2 Ensure that the 2 extractors are in the unlocked position 3 Carefully slide the HLM 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 Repeater System In a repeater system where the Modem units are not the same that is one is 115072 and the other is 115430 ensure that the system synchronizat...

Page 178: ...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 HLM 155 3 Use the 2 extractor tabs to unlock the HLM from the shelf 4 Carefully pull out the HLM from the shelf Extractor 2 FAULT red LED ON LINE green LED OUT SMB connector Extractor 2 FAULT red LED ON LINE green...

Page 179: ...s 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 connector is TX MHSB System Use the Keypad command to take the switched unit out of lock status CONTROL LOCK IF LPBK LOCK HLM CLR High Level 3XDS3 Mux HLM 3XDS3 Figure 12 17 HLM 3XDS3 unit front view Removing the HLM 3XDS3 In a MHSB configura...

Page 180: ...LM from the shelf 4 Carefully pull out the HLM from the shelf Installing the HLM 3xDS3 1 Check the part number of the HLM 3xDS3 to ensure that the correct unit is being installed 2 Ensure that the 2 extractors are in the unlocked position 3 Carefully slide the HLM 3xDS3 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 pl...

Page 181: ...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 OPTION UNINSTALL 2 Use the 2 extractor tabs to unlock the Service Channel from the shelf 3 Carefully pull out the Service Channel from the shelf Extractor 2 FAULT red LED ON LINE green LED ...

Page 182: ...lly 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 menu select CONFIGURATION SYSTEM SVC OPTION INSTALL to put the Service Channel into service SPU Controller Figure 12 19 SPU Controller front view Extractor 2 STATUS yellow LED ACTIVE green LED MINOR red LED MAJOR r...

Page 183: ...c 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 Installing the SPU Controller 1 Check the part number of the SPU Controller to ensure that the correct unit is being installed 2 Ensure that the 2 extractors are in the unlocked position 3 Carefully slide the SPU Controller into the designated slot i...

Page 184: ...lugs into the backplane 3 Push the extractor to lock the unit into place Removing the M12 Unit In a MHSB configuration start with step 1 In a nonprotected configuration start with step 2 1 Ensure that the M12 Unit to be removed is in PROTECT mode CONTROL LOCK IF LPBK PROTECT M12 SET 2 Use the extractor to unlock the M12 Unit from the shelf 3 Carefully pull out the unit from the shelf This procedur...

Page 185: ...eld Replaceable Units 12 35 FIELD REPLACEABLE UNITS This procedure causes a hit 4 Push the extractor to lock the unit into place 5 For a MHSB unit use the Keypad command to release the Standby Unit CONTROL LOCK IF LPBK RELEASE STBY EXEC ...

Page 186: ...Constellation 2002 June 20 12 36 ...

Page 187: ...ision MCD Customer Service Ordering Parts or Spares Harris MCD equipment is designed to be repaired by replacement at the unit level with readily available spares For this reason parts lists are not furnished with an order nor are they recommended as a requirement Any order above the component level must be for a complete unit or for an assembly that includes one or more units Make all inquiries f...

Page 188: ...s Repair charges and turnaround time for OEM vendor items are set by Harris MCD suppliers Our close working relationships with our suppliers assure us of the best repair prices and turnaround time Repair charges are billed at supplier s cost plus the necessary handling fee Module Exchange You may prefer to receive a replacement unit before you send your defective unit to us Harris MCD maintains an...

Page 189: ...een damaged due to customer negligence or which has had parts removed will be repaired at the prevailing flat repair fee or on a time and material basis whichever is higher and regardless of the warranty status Any equipment that is determined irreparable will be returned to the customer In the case of billable orders the standard repair charges will be waived Return Freight Harris MCD prepays sta...

Page 190: ... and advance exchanges Detailed description of the problem Billing and shipping addresses Any special return packing or shipping instructions Any special customs clearance information required Repair Telephone and Fax Numbers U S A and Canada Repair Service Locations Our customer service representatives will ask you to ship your defective units after the RMA is given to you in one of the following...

Page 191: ...business hours a Product Support Engineer will return your call within 30 minutes Please provide the following information when you call Your name company and telephone number Equipment type Detailed description of the problem Business Hours Normal business hours for the Technical Assistance Center 06 30 to 17 00 Pacific Time Monday through Friday Telephone Numbers Technical support telephone numb...

Page 192: ...ghtwave and multiplex system operation designed to maximize product performance and minimize maintenance costs Regular classes are held in our Montreal Canada facilities Special classes can be held at customer sites Training is available for standard products 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 ...

Page 193: ...rranty period as determined by Harris MCD after examination of the product claimed to be defective then Harris MCD shall repair or replace at 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 contractors in identifying removing or replacing the defective p...

Page 194: ...y other than authorized Harris MCD personnel Any warranties or conditions made herein by Harris are exclusive made in lieu of all other warranties or conditions 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 warranty or condition arising out of performa...

Page 195: ...87 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 J17 SPUR J17 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 BL WH BL RJ45 RJ45 DATA PORT 1 J23 SCAN SPUR AUX DATA INTERFACE DATA PORT 1 J23 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 RJ45 RJ45 VF PORT 1 J21 VF INTERFACE VF P...

Page 196: ... 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 OR BL WH WH BL 1 3 16 15 14 2 13 25 12 8 7 20 21 Harris Cable Length ft Harris Cable Length ft 087 115575 025 25 087 115580 025 25 087 115575 035 35 087 115580 035 35 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 RJ45 DE 9...

Page 197: ...F 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 025 25 087 115590 035 35 087 115590 035 35 087 115595 035 35 Harris Cable Length ft Harris Cable Length ft 087 115600 030 30 087 115605 030 30 087 115600 040 40 087 115605 040 40 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 RJ45 D...

Page 198: ...RT 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 6 7 8 9 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 RJ45 DE 9 VERSAT1LITY J20 SCAN Constellation DVA Alarm Unit J7 BL WH BL 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 RJ45 DB 25 VERSAT1LITY J20 SCAN Constellation DVMUX J31 BL WH BL 1 3 4 5 14 15...

Page 199: ... 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 Characteristic Value Nominal switching capacity resistive 2 A 60 Vdc Max switching power resistive 60 W Max switching voltage 220 Vdc Max switching current 2 A Min switching capability 10 µA 10 mV dc BA...

Page 200: ...d 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 outputs Definable through the Keypad 3 through 8 Customer definable output Definable through the Keypad Callout Callout relay for orderwire Indicates that a call is being received The customer can use these ou...

Page 201: ...20 45 46 48 47 21 22 23 24 49 50 25 2 Fuse Alarm Callout Relay Fan Alarm Major Alarm default Minor 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 COM RELAY 7 NO RELAY 7 NC NC NC NC NC EXT ALARM 1 GND EXT ALARM 2 NC EXT ALARM 3 FAN ALM RELAY NO EXT ALAR...

Page 202: ...VF Port VF Port Wayside Out Wayside In Data Port 2 DS3 DS3 Handset Handset Aux Ethernet Spu 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 25 26 25 25 25 26 26 1 1 1 1 50 50 50 50 BNC Data Port 1 Notes 1 The wayside connection for T1 is not for 1xDS3 but only for OC 3 3xDS3 and 2xDS3 28xDS1 2 DS1 In Input to the r...

Page 203: ...ectors 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 MONITOR RS 232 async 1 2 to 57 6 SCAN compatible VERSAT1LITY RS 232 async or Inverted RS 423 async 1 2 to 9 6 SCAN compatible For interconnecting the Constellation to CAU DVA DVM MegaStar MicroStar Table A 3 Serial ports Continued Port Signal Baud Rate kbit s Application C...

Page 204: ...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 4 5 6 7 8 2 DATA PORT 2 NC GND NC TX DATA VERS RX DATA VERS NC GND NC 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 VERSATILITY TX PILOT P1 GND TX SC VF P1 R TX SC VF P1 T RX SC VF P1 T RX SC VF P1 R GND RX PILOT P1 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 VF PORT...

Page 205: ...AND SET 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 75 ohm DS3 IN DS3 OUT E1 WAYSIDE OUT E1 WAYSIDE IN DE 9 female 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 GND DTR RMT TX DATA RMT RX DATA DCD RMT NC CTS RMT RTS RMT NC P P not available for 3xDS3 ...

Page 206: ...P P P P P P P 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 CKT 8 CKT 7 CKT 6 CKT 5 CKT 4 CKT 3 CKT 2 CKT 1 Ground DS1 receive out leads Output from the radio to the customer s DSX R T R T R T R T R T R T R T R T P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P 25 50...

Page 207: ...14 40 15 17 16 18 41 44 42 43 19 20 45 46 48 47 21 22 23 24 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 R T R T R T R T R T R T R P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P TRANSMITTER A1 RECEIVER A1 SERVICE CHANNEL SPU CONTROLLER HLM 3xDS3 1 HI CAP MODE...

Page 208: ...ble 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 HANDSET AND DS1 ACCESS Cable interconnection bracket ...

Page 209: ...Wiring Specifications 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 transceiver HLM 155 OPTICAL RX fiber optic transceiver ...

Page 210: ...Constellation 2002 June 20 A 16 ...

Page 211: ...r 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 of the Keypad a VT 100 terminal or a PC with a VT 100 terminal emulation software can be used to communicate with the radio ...

Page 212: ...or 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 Hyperterminal In the dialog boxes that appear on the screen type or select the correct information In the Flow control box select None Screen Format Serial Interface 9600 bits s 8 bits No parity Alphanumeric D...

Page 213: ...l Keypad 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 Measurement Dimension 5 5 x 3 38 x 0 75 in Weight 0 5 lb Interface Type Interface type RS 232 Connector Connector DE 9 female ...

Page 214: ... 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 keys F1 PF1 Function key 1 F2 PF2 Function key 2 F3 PF3 Function key 3 F4 PF4 Function key 4 ...

Page 215: ...MENU 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 XXX ALARM STATUS PERFORMANCE CONTROL CONFIGURATION A B C D E ...

Page 216: ... 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 RX B2 TRIB A1 A28 LPBK TRIB A1 A28 RMT LPBK TX TO HLM 1 2 ALM T2 SYNC LOSS T1 LOCAL CLK TRIB 1 OUTPUT FAIL TRIB 4 OUTPUT FAIL DS3 1 2 3 INPUT LOS OC3 INPUT LOS TX LOSS OF FRAME TX TO MODEM A1 A2 TX TO MODE...

Page 217: ...Y 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 B2 XXXdBm TX A1 A2 TEMP XXX C TX B1 B2 TEMP XXX C RCS SW A1 TO A2 XXX SET CLR RCS SW A2 TO A1 XXX SET CLR RCS SW B1 TO B2 XXX SET CLR RCS SW B2 TO B1 XXX SET CLR CONTROLLER M12 1 M12 8 M12 STBY HLM 1 2...

Page 218: ... 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 XXh XX XX To gain access to the hidden Measurement submenu Keypad F1 F3 VT100 CTRL B C RESET STATISTIC EXEC ET XXd XXh XX XX UNAV XXd XXh XX XX AV XXd XXh XX XX EFS XXXXXXXX ES XXXXXXXX SES XXXXXXXX EFSR XXXXX...

Page 219: ...W B2 TO B1 CLR 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 XXX SET CLR TRIB B1 LPBK XXX SET CLR TRIB B16 LPBK XXX SET CLR D The SWITCH MOD TX command can be executed only if there are no alarms on the off line Transmitter If executing the SWITC...

Page 220: ... E1 BALANCED To gain access to the 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 None NETCOM IP INTERFACE Disable Enable NETCOM IP ADDRESS xxx xxx xxx xxx NETCOM IP MASK xxx xxx xxx xxx ETHERNET IP INTERFACE Disable Enable ETHERNET IP ADDRESS xxx x...

Page 221: ...ble 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 MODEM UBER ALM TRAP Enable Disable HLM RX TRAP Enable Disable HLM SYNC TRAP Enable Disable HLM RX LOF TRAP Enable Disable HLM RX AIS TRAP Enable Disable HLM DS3 OUT TRAP Enable Disable HLM ALIGN TR...

Page 222: ...Z TUNE RX B2 100MHZ 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 traffic HIGH PWR CALIB dBm ACT XX X dBm NEW ___________ LOW PWR CALIB dBm ACT XX X dBm NEW ___________ COARSE UP DOWN FINE UP DOWN ADJUST HIGH PWR UP DOWN HIGH PWR CALIB ADJUST LOW PWR UP...

Page 223: ...500 10600 003 8400 6100 6200 10600 10700 004 8500 6200 6300 10700 10800 005 8600 6300 6400 10800 10900 006 8700 6400 6500 10900 11000 007 8800 6500 6600 11000 11100 008 8900 6600 6700 11100 11200 009 9000 6700 6800 11200 11300 010 9100 6800 6900 11300 11400 011 9200 6900 7000 11400 11500 012 9300 7000 7100 11500 11600 013 9400 11600 11700 113 9400 7100 7200 014 9500 7200 7300 015 9600 7300 7400 01...

Page 224: ...0300 8000 8100 023 10400 8100 8200 024 10500 8200 8300 025 10600 8300 8400 026 10700 8400 8500 Table C 1 Multiplier Filter Table Continued Option Multiplier Filter Frequency MHz TX Frequency MHz TX Frequency MHz 7 8 GHz Example 11 GHz Example Multiplier Frequency 9800 000 MHz Transmit Frequency 11192 500 MHz Transmit Frequency 7561 500 MHz Multiplier Frequency 8900 000 MHz Difference 2238 500 MHz ...

Page 225: ...ystem 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 done at the Master site in the A direction Whenever a system failure occurs that causes another break in the loop the Master site must know about this failure so it can remove its break The pilot signa...

Page 226: ...ater 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 prevented from being transmitted or received at Master Repeater A This process causes a break in the loop which is necessary under normal conditions However if the pilot is not detected because of a system failur...

Page 227: ...wo 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 VF and pilot signals between the two Slave Terminals which must enable their External Pilot Repeater Master Repeater Slave Repeater Slave Repeater Slave Pilot A Pilot A Pilot A Pilot A Pilot B Pilot B Pil...

Page 228: ...s a pilot so that it can propagate through two Slave Terminals and to the third Slave Terminal where it is looped back and returned to the Master Terminal If the pilot is detected the Master Terminal does not transmit or receive any data The cables that connect the VF and Data between the Master Terminal and the Slave Repeater allow communication between the two systems Any data that is received a...

Page 229: ...Separate Loop Systems Example A Two Separate Loop Systems Example A Figure D 4 shows two loop systems connected together by two cables 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 Repeater Master Repeater Slave Repeater Slave Repeater Slave Pilot A Pilot A Pilot A Pilot A Pilot B Pilo...

Page 230: ...ple A However the VF and data signals are connected between a Slave Terminal and a Master Terminal each in its own loop The system operation is identical as previously mentioned Pilot A Pilot A Pilot B Pilot A DATA DATA Terminal Slave Terminal Slave Data VF External Pilots Repeater Master VF Data Pilot A Pilot B DATA Pilot A Pilot B A A A B Loop 1 Loop 2 ...

Page 231: ...pilot signal of the other loop is forbidden Note that at no time should a Master site have its External Pilot enabled This process is forbidden and will not allow the Service Channel to work properly Figure D 5 Two separate loop systems Example B Pilot A Pilot A Pilot B Pilot A DATA DATA Terminal Slave Terminal Slave Data VF External Pilots Terminal Slave VF Data Pilot A Pilot B DATA Pilot A Pilot...

Page 232: ... 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 between two terminals Enable Local Off Hook if an external VF signal is applied to a VF port or if the repeater timing is set to Source in a loop system ...

Page 233: ...er 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 binder To order spare or replacement units and return items for repair fill out the Rapid Request for Return Material Authorization RMA see Appendix F Part Numbering Scheme The part numbers may appear in two w...

Page 234: ...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 assembly model number Base The 6 digit base number is a consecutive numerical set indicates a specific unit or assembly Suffix The 3 digit suffix indicates the unit or assembly option For example 003 indicates unit or as...

Page 235: ...Harris Corporation Constellation FORMS A P P E N D I X F FORMS Routine Maintenance Log Form Service Registration Form Rapid Request for Return Material Authorization RMA ...

Page 236: ...Constellation 2002 June 10 F 2 ...

Page 237: ...stallation 1 Year after Installation 2 Years after Installation 3 Years after Installation 4 Years after Installation 5 Years after Installation Initial Value Date Name Value Date Name Value Date Name Value Date Name Value Date Name Value Date Name Referenc e frequenc y REF MON SMA connector 100 MHz A1 A2 B1 B2 Power output ACU transmit monitor port A1 A2 B1 B2 Power output Keypad A1 A2 B1 B2 Page...

Page 238: ...nitial Value Date Name Value Date Name Value Date Name Value Date Name Value Date Name Value Date Name Referen ce frequen cy REF MON SMA connector 100 MHz A1 A2 B1 B2 Receive d Signal Level Take the reading from the Keypad A1 A2 B1 B2 Page 2 of 2 NOTES 1 Measurements at the Receiver Assembly are not required by the FCC This page is for customer s information only 2 Refer to Chapter 9 for procedure...

Page 239: ... microwave harris com cservice Please print Company Name _____________________________________ Requester s Name ___________________________________ Title _______________________________________________ Dept _____________________________ Address City_________________________________________ State Province ____________________________ ZIP Postal Code ______________________________ Country __________...

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Page 241: ...roller 1 Did the problem occur during the installation or during normal operation ______________ 2 If other modules were also replaced to resolve this problem specify ________________________________________________________ 3 If the unit being returned had an alarm what alarm is it showing _____________________ 4 Was the observed symptom or alarm constant or intermittent _______________________ Re...

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Page 243: ...tional 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 source of telephony standards in the U S BER Bit Error Ratio BERT Bit Error Ratio Tester BPF BandPass Filter BPV BiPolar Violation BW BandWidth C CAN Controller Area Network An interface standard IS...

Page 244: ... 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 Interference EPLD Erasable Programmable Logic Device EQM Eye Quality Monitor ES Errored Seconds ESR Errored Seconds Ratio ET Elapsed Time ETSI European Telecommunications Standards Institute F FarScan Harris...

Page 245: ...cy 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 back to the local receiving path LOS Loss Of Signal LVDS Low Voltage Differential Signaling M M12 A multiplexing method that transforms between 1 DS1 up to 4 DS1 input outputs and a T2 output output ...

Page 246: ... R RCS Reverse Channel Switch RF Radio Frequency RIP Routing for Internet Protocol RMA Return Material Authorization RMS Rack Mounting Space RSL Received Signal Level RX Receiver S SCAN System Control And Alarm Network Harris proprietary standard for sending alarm status control messages over a serial port SD Space Diversity Pertaining to signal transmission and reception in which two or more sepa...

Page 247: ...ng 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 TIA Telecommunication Industries Association TSL Transmitted Signal Level TTL Transistor Transistor Logic TvX Transmitter U UBER Uncorrected Bit Error Ratio V VCO Voltage Controlled Oscillator VF Voice Frequency X XO Crystal Oscillator...

Page 248: ...Constellation 2002 June 20 G 6 ...

Page 249: ...3 adjusting the RF output power 4 30 9 8 Keypad procedure B 12 alarm I O pinouts 4 18 alarm inputs for customer 1 14 alarm LEDs 1 3 alarm list for relay output A 6 alarm messages diagnosing 11 3 alarm path block diagram 11 6 alarm reporting 1 14 Alarm submenu B 6 glossary 11 7 alarm wires customer configured 4 15 alarm external connector 1 4 alarm control connector external A 5 alarms monitoring 1...

Page 250: ... connecting the VF and data D 4 cables interconnection connecting 4 6 cabling interconnection 4 12 cabling requirements interconnection 4 14 CAN port 4 13 10 3 A 8 cable connection 4 11 pinouts A 10 terminated 4 11 Canada Spare Products Support Center 1 1 13 2 technical support numbers 1 1 13 5 training center 13 7 charges repair 13 2 circuit breaker 4 21 4 23 Class A computing device 2 4 limits f...

Page 251: ... B 3 location 4 13 A 8 pinouts A 11 defective product 13 7 defective unit returning 12 3 delay between receivers 1 13 destinations TRAP 8 9 diagnosing alarm messages 11 3 diagnosing through the Keypad 1 16 dialog box Download Port Settings 10 7 Software download setup 10 4 digital channel bank 4 13 4 14 discontinued items repair 13 2 disrupting traffic 5 1 doors removable 1 3 doors Constellation o...

Page 252: ...ld replaceable unit 1 14 flange ACU 4 19 flexible waveguide 4 20 form RMA F 7 Routine Maintenance Log 4 1 F 3 Service Registration F 5 forms F 1 frequency adjusting 4 24 9 3 frequency counter 4 3 4 24 4 26 9 4 12 3 12 13 frequency diversity Tx and Rx terminal 1 5 frequency reference measuring at the Receiver Assembly 4 7 measuring at the Transmitter Assembly 4 7 front view High Level Mux 12 26 M12...

Page 253: ... High Level Mux 12 27 HLM 155 12 29 HLM 3xDS3 12 30 M12 Unit 12 34 Modem 12 25 Power Supply 12 22 Receiver Assembly 12 20 Service Channel 12 32 SPU Controller 12 33 Standby M12 Unit 12 34 interconnection cables connecting 4 6 interconnection cables for customers A 7 interconnection cabling 4 12 requirements 4 14 interference 2 4 Internet address customer service F 5 Technical Assistance Center F 5...

Page 254: ...parate D 5 LOOPBACK command Alarm submenu B 6 Control submenu B 9 loopback test HLM 155 electrical interface 5 12 IF 5 2 tributary 5 3 tributary remote 5 4 loopback tests 5 1 performing 4 7 LOS alarm 6 9 A 6 M M12 PROTECTION command Configuration submenu B 10 M12 Unit 1 4 1 13 1 15 front view 12 33 installing 12 34 LED indicators location 12 33 PROTECT command 12 34 protection 6 5 removing 12 34 s...

Page 255: ...3 multiple loop system D 4 multiplier location on Receiver Assembly 12 16 multiplier filter removing and installing onto Receiver Assembly 12 16 multiplier filter table C 1 multiplier filter removing and installing onto Transmitter Assembly 12 10 MUTE command Control submenu B 9 MUTE MANUAL command Alarm submenu B 6 muting the VF and data 6 11 N NetBoss 1 16 Netcom IP Interface B 10 Netcom Network...

Page 256: ...13 12 14 power meter connecting to ACU 4 28 9 6 power output verifying 4 7 power precautions 4 2 power runs 4 21 power sensor 4 3 Power Supply 1 4 4 24 9 3 failure 12 22 front view 12 21 installing 12 22 LED indicators location 12 21 removing 12 22 switch location 12 21 turning on the switch 4 7 4 23 Power Supply A1 replacement precaution 11 3 12 2 precaution waveguide 2 2 precautions 12 1 electri...

Page 257: ...ternal control 1 14 fuse alarm 4 17 A 6 outputs 4 17 A 6 specifications 4 16 A 5 RELEASE command Standby M12 Unit 12 34 12 35 remote download 10 2 removing High Level Mux 12 26 M12 Unit 12 34 Modem 12 24 Power Supply 12 22 Service Channel 12 31 SPU Controller 12 33 Standby M12 Unit 12 34 Transmitter Assembly 12 12 removing for easier installation 4 13 repair charges 13 2 fax number 13 4 telephone ...

Page 258: ...edure High Level Mux 12 27 HLM 155 12 28 HLM 3xDS3 12 30 Modem removal 12 25 Receiver Assembly 12 19 setting up a PC with emulator B 2 shelf configurations 1 5 shielded cables 2 4 shipping time replacement unit 13 2 Signal Degradation alarm 6 9 A 6 simultaneous replacement of modules 11 3 12 2 single loop system using repeaters D 2 with two terminals at repeater site D 3 slave terminals 6 11 Slidi...

Page 259: ...istrator 12 13 Systems Application Information 1 5 T T1 wayside port location 4 13 A 8 T1 E1 wayside port pinouts A 10 table multiplier filter C 1 subminiature D connector G 2 Target Address 10 5 TCP IP to Netcom connectivity 8 1 Technical Assistance Center 13 5 e mail address F 5 fax numbers 13 5 Internet address F 5 mailing address 13 6 F 5 telephone numbers 13 5 technical data Keypad B 3 techni...

Page 260: ...re reading B 7 transmitter termination of 2 2 trap community 8 10 destinations 8 9 enable disable 8 10 management 8 10 repeat 8 10 tributary BER test 5 11 tributary loopback test 5 3 tributary remote loopback test 5 4 troubleshooting guidelines 11 1 turning on the power 4 7 the Power Supply switch 4 7 4 23 Transmitter switch 4 7 4 23 twisted pair cable 8 2 two separate loop systems D 5 U unpacking...

Page 261: ...Index I 13 Harris Corporation Constellation INDEX Web site Harris 11 1 wire size power run 4 21 worldwide customer service telephone number 1 1 ...

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Page 264: ...IMN 112871 E07 Microwave Communications Division 350 Twin Dolphin Drive Redwood Shores CA USA 94065 1421 www harris com USA 1 800 227 8332 1 650 594 3800 next level solutions ...

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