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KM Series Microwave Link

Single and Dual Transceiver
Licensed Microwave All-Outdoor Radios

Installation

Guide

Rev 1.1

October, 2018

Summary of Contents for KM Series

Page 1: ...KM Series Microwave Link Single and Dual Transceiver Licensed Microwave All Outdoor Radios Installation Guide Rev 1 1 October 2018 ...

Page 2: ...e on Radio Interference CPRI Common Public Radio Interface dB Abbreviation for decibel the standard unit for measure of the relative signal power dBm dB referenced to 1 mill watt 0 dBm The standard unit of measure of absolute signal power DC Direct Current Dual Carrier Radio System A system optimized for flexible parallel processing of several radio signal flows thus inherently multiplying the cap...

Page 3: ...Time Protocol OAM Operation Administration Maintenance Protocols ODU Outdoor Unit ODU is the transceiver unit mounted outdoor that is collocated with the antenna in a split mount radio system OMT Orthomode transducer A device that serves to combine or to separate two orthogonally polarized microwave signal paths PA Power Amplifier PBB TE Provider Backbone Bridge Traffic Engineering PBS Peak Burst ...

Page 4: ... Network Point SNR Signal to Noise Ratio SNTP Simple Network Time Protocol SP Service Point SPU Signal Processing Unit SRSP Canadian Standard and Radio System Plan SSH Secured Shell Protocol SSM Synchronization Status Messages STP Spanning Tree Protocol SyncE Synchronous Ethernet T R Difference between transmit and receive frequency in a duplex radio T T Difference between two closest transmit fre...

Page 5: ...Connections 17 4 2 Customer Replaceable Diplexers 19 5 Installing KM Series 21 5 1 General 21 5 2 Equipment Checklist 21 5 3 Line of Sight 21 5 4 Link Distance 21 5 5 Antenna Location 21 5 6 Radio Packaging 22 5 6 1 Unpacking Procedure 23 5 7 General Considerations 23 5 7 1 Required Equipment and Accessories 23 5 7 2 Grounding Requirements 23 5 8 Mounting the Radio to the Antenna 24 5 8 1 RF Coupl...

Page 6: ...Antenna Alignment 47 7 Maintenance and Upgrades 48 7 1 Replacing Components 48 7 1 1 Changing Polarization Rectangular Waveguide Output 48 7 1 2 Replacing an Internal OMT KM Series DT Only 52 7 1 3 Replacing an Internal Coupler KM Series DT Only 53 7 1 4 Replacing a Diplexer 55 7 1 5 KM Series ST First Release Component Replacement 58 7 2 Accessory Ordering Information 59 7 2 1 SFP Options 59 7 2 ...

Page 7: ...INK INSTALLATION GUIDE Rev 1 1 7 1 Reference Documents Part Number Title 1043 0001 KM Series Product Guide 1043 0002 KM Series Configuration Guide 1043 0003 KM Series Installation Guide 1043 0004 KM Series Quick Start Guide ...

Page 8: ...ope This Guide provides the instructions required for installing and setting up the KM Series All Outdoor Microwave Radio For detailed information on the KM Series DT and ST Architecture Features and Specifications refer to KM Series Product Description Guide ...

Page 9: ...roduct may fall causing serious injury and serious damage to the product The product should be moved with care Do not move the equipment while it is still connected to the power supply or other live leads or while in operation other than for Antenna Alignment functions In some circumstances the unit might be awkward to lift In which case do not attempt to lift or move it without proper assistance ...

Page 10: ...ment protection in accordance with the safety standards and regulatory requirements of the country where the equipment is to be installed o Do not install or operate this equipment in the presence of flammable gases or fumes Operation of any electrical instrument in such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard o Do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification t...

Page 11: ... Listed Class II power unit rated at either or 48 VDC minimum 3 0 A 9 The Radio is NOT intended to be operated in any of the following conditions In an environment above 15 000 feet elevation outside the temperature range of the Product Specification or Data Sheet and certainly not under water The external antenna not properly attached including failing to remove the External Antenna Dust Plugs or...

Page 12: ... likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense CAUTION In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations shielded cables must be used with this equipment Operation with non approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception 2 Radiation This equipment generates uses an...

Page 13: ...must be incorporated in the building wiring 6 Grounded Supply System The equipment must be connected to a properly grounded supply system All equipment in the immediate vicinity must be grounded the same way and not be grounded elsewhere 7 Local Supply System The DC supply system is to be local i e within the same premises as the equipment 8 Disconnect Device A disconnect device is not allowed in ...

Page 14: ...ngen till kabel TV nät galvanisk isolator finnas mellan utrustningen och kabel TV nätet 11 FRENCH Précautions générales relatives à l équipement l utilisation de commandes ou de réglages ou l exécution de procédures autres que celles spécifiées dans les présentes peut engendrer une exposition dangereuse aux rayonnements L usage de ce produit s accompagne du risque suivant d électrocution et de dan...

Page 15: ...E and adopted by ANSI 14 SOLECTEK has calculated the RF Exposure also known as Maximum Permissible Exposure MPE to be in accordance with the requirements set forth in the EN 62311 2008 standard 15 The maximum near field power density is substantially less than the Maximum Permissible Exposure MPE 16 The minimum separation distance is 20 cm 8 inch even if calculations indicate that the MPE distance...

Page 16: ... 4 KM Series Systems and Components Figure 4 1 Available Configuration Types KM Series DT dual transceiver radio with standard SOLECTEK CTT antenna interface latches KM Series ST single transceiver radio with standard SOLECTEK CTT antenna interface latches ...

Page 17: ...0 VDC range auto polarity 3 0A nominal POE Power over Ethernet 48 VDC nominal 36 to 60 VDC range 3 0A nominal or 10 100 1000BaseT SFP 1 Small Form pluggable 1 GbE SFP 2 Small Form Pluggable CPRI Capable 1 2 5 GbE or 10 GbE SFP 3 1 2 5 GbE or 10 GbE AUX MIMO inter radio connect AUX connector a Markings embossed on body of unit POE AUX SFP1 USB ACCESS Serial Access and Wi Fi option BNC Connector Ven...

Page 18: ...inal 36 to 60 VDC range auto polarity POE Power over Ethernet 48 VDC nominal 36 to 60 VDC range or RJ45 2 5 Gbps SFP 1 Small Form pluggable 1 2 5 GbE or 10 GbE SFP 2 Small Form Pluggable 1 2 5 GbE or 10 GbE a Markings embossed on body of unit BNC RSSI USB Access Serial Access and WIFI option SFP1 POE RJ45 GPS antenna connector at top of unit not shown PWR Vent plug Ground terminal Antenna Latches ...

Page 19: ... radio operation H or Low Band radio operation L The diplexer and the radio is set to High Band when the H mark is oriented for correct readability or Low Band when the L mark is oriented for correct readability See 7 1 4 for details on diplexer orientation and diplexer replacement Figure 4 4 Customer Replaceable Diplexers KM Series DT Dual Transceiver Microwave Radio OMT frequency specific Custom...

Page 20: ...MICROWAVE LINK 20 Rev 1 1 Figure 4 5 Customer Replaceable Diplexers KM Series ST Single Transceiver Microwave Radio Customer replaceable diplexer band specific Polarizer Diplexer cover KM Series ST Housing 11GHz Rectangular Output ...

Page 21: ...ng mirrors may be used to assist in the confirmation of LOS Path planning should include an investigation into future building plans that could block the LOS path and other long term incremental obstructions such as tree growth Intermittent obstructions such as aircraft at a nearby airport should also be accounted for 5 4 Link Distance Measurement of the link distance is important for estimating t...

Page 22: ...ring of all cables should conform to all applicable codes and requirements The maximum cable run length as specified for the equipment being installed must not be exceeded 5 6 Radio Packaging All parts of KM Series are contained in a shipping box ready for assembly Packaged parts are as follows KM Series One All Outdoor Radio equipped with diplexer s ordered Antenna Latch Brackets 4 length varies ...

Page 23: ...nowledge and skills appropriate for making such installations Power connections to the radio must be made in compliance with Local and National Electrical Codes SOLECTEK disclaims any liability deriving from improper or unsafe installation practices 5 7 1 Required Equipment and Accessories NOTE Equipment and or accessories required for carrying out the following procedures are provided at the begi...

Page 24: ...al polarization for XPIC applications When KM Series is equipped with a rectangular antenna interface the orientation of the antenna s feed horn port and the KM Series waveguide port must match NOTE KM Series should be mounted with the Ethernet ports always facing down For systems equipped with rectangular polarizers the default radio polarization is vertical Polarization can be changed by rotatin...

Page 25: ...veguide port of the coupler and have the same polarization Figure 5 2 KM Series RF Coupler Mount 1 Fix the external coupler to the antenna using the four clasps following the instructions supplied with the combiner 2 Attach one KM Series radio with Ethernet connectors facing down to each side of the coupler and secure using the corner clasps ...

Page 26: ...e ports such as for single chassis repeater ring protection and diversity applications requires the KM Series Dual Waveguide Port Remote Mount Two flexible waveguides one per KM Series DT output are used to connect to two separate antennas The dual waveguide port remote mount is compatible with all frequencies of KM Series DT Figure 5 3 KM Series Remote Mount Types KM Series Radio Remote Mount for...

Page 27: ...ROWAVE LINK INSTALLATION GUIDE Rev 1 1 27 Figure 5 4 KM Series DT Dual Waveguide Port Radio Space Diversity Remote Mount Figure 5 5 KM Series DT Dual Waveguide Port Radio Remote Antenna Mount Repeater Configuration ...

Page 28: ...te Mount Installation Single Port Type 1 Fix the remote mount to the mast using the instructions included with the remote mount 2 Attach the KM Series single port radio with Ethernet ports facing down to the remote mount by using the four clasps located at the corners of the radio ...

Page 29: ...lied with the mount 2 The remote mount includes four mounting bolts 5 16 18 X 1 1 2 four 5 16 flat washers and four 5 16 lock washers 3 Fasten the KM Series DT dual port radio with Ethernet ports facing down to the KM Series Dual Port Remote Mount by using the supplied bolts lock washers and flat washers The bolts should be tightened to 132 in lbs 11 ft lbs torque 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 bolt 5 16 lock wa...

Page 30: ...method for grounding the radio unit is to ground the mast to a ground source because this provides the largest grounding surface contact possible The source and connection points for the building to earth ground in the vicinity of the antenna location should be determined Also attach an 8 AWG solid copper or equivalent ground wire to the m5x 8 grounding stud on the Radio chassis and securely tight...

Page 31: ... PoE port and the user s network equipment ensure that the maximum POE cable length between the ODU and such equipment is 100 m 330 ft The maximum POE cable length between the POE injector and the ODU is 80m 260 ft CAUTION Any unused port must be sealed with the provided weatherproof plugs Dust plugs delivered pre installed on the units are not weatherproof and must be discarded right before insta...

Page 32: ... 16 AWG Ecoflex recommended Max 136m 48VDC feed By Customer 1 From Packet 700 59066 0003 disassemble the connector s components cap seal shell terminals and body as follows 2 Prepare the power cable by stripping the outer sheath on 0 7 0 8 inch as follows Note that the seal has a clamping range of 6 0 mm 2 0 mm 3 Remove the white insulation material as follows 4 Strip each wire insulation to 0 2 i...

Page 33: ...inals in the body until they click in place as follows Refer to next step for properly locating each wire in the body 7 Insert each wire terminal in its designated hole as follows 8 Insert the body into the shell until seated slide the seal into the shell and tighten the cap onto the shell firmly until seated to ensure a good seal as follows Key Red wire here Black wire here Body inserted in shell...

Page 34: ...nstallation onto the radio Line up the white arrows and push the connector onto the mating DC Power Connector on the radio until it clicks in place To remove the connector from the radio rotate the connector end counter clockwise and pull Seal inserted in shell Final position Arrows aligned ...

Page 35: ...g box Self sealing electrical tape Self sealing electrical tape By Customer Fiber Optic Cable Matching fiber optic cable to selected fiber SFPs installed in radio By Customer 1 Slide the O Ring onto the reducer 2 Disassemble Gland M20 as follows 3 Use a fiber optic cable matching the ordered SFP Note that the gland seal s clamping range is 2 7 mm 0 3 mm Reducer O Ring Final position Cap Seal Body ...

Page 36: ...e radio insert the fiber optic cable s end in the radio s SFP port until hearing a click 7 Screw in the reducer with O Ring onto the Radio until it is firmly seated 8 Screw in the body and washer onto the reducer until firmly seated 9 Slide the seal into the body then tighten the cap onto the body until it is firmly seated 10 The proper assembly should look as follows 11 Apply self sealing tape ar...

Page 37: ... Adapter Packet from the shipping box Ordered separately 1 Remove the Dongle and Adapter from the pouch 2 Assemble the Dongle and Adapter together 3 Remove the plastic cap that covers the radio s USB access port 4 Install the WIFI dongle assembly into the radio s USB access port 5 Re install the plastic cap over the radio s USB access port KM Series DT Cap over USB access port KM Series ST Cap ove...

Page 38: ...gh the expanded sub menus identified in Figure 6 1 1 The default IP addresses and login credentials for the radios as shipped are below Low Band Radio IP address 192 168 0 1 High Band Radio IP address 192 168 0 2 Username admin Password adminpass The Basic Approach starts with the Link Wizard menu which opens to successive steps leading to a final choice for a configuration to apply Figure 6 1 1 U...

Page 39: ...s available for a KM Series DT model that includes a built in coupler or OMT KM Series DT radios that include two antenna ports may be one directional or bi directional e g repeater configuration KM Series ST radios are always one directional 2 Clicking on the number of directions in this instance 2 opens the next window where you are offered the choice of editing the configuration or not 3 If dec...

Page 40: ...ION GUIDE KM SERIES MICROWAVE LINK 40 Rev 1 1 4 When no further edits to either of the Link Directions are requested clicking Submit will initiate a validation process and if successful a window will confirm it ...

Page 41: ...uture applications The following Section illustrates a Basic Approach with modified built in configurations 6 1 3 The Link Wizard Modified Built in Configurations 1 Click on Link Wizard to open the Link Directions window 2 Clicking on the number of directions in this instance 2 opens the next window where you are offered the choice of editing the configuration or not ...

Page 42: ...S MICROWAVE LINK 42 Rev 1 1 3 Click Yes to edit the configuration 4 Click Next to configure Transceiver A 5 After editing all desired parameter values click Submit this will open the next screen where you can still Edit any value ...

Page 43: ...KM SERIES MICROWAVE LINK INSTALLATION GUIDE Rev 1 1 43 6 Click Next to continue 7 This screen opens to allow for selecting a Use Case for Link Direction 1 Click Next ...

Page 44: ...v 1 1 8 This screen opens to allow for selecting a Traffic Mux for Link Direction 1 Click Next 9 This screen displays to allow for selecting an existing Traffic Mux Modem Profile from the scroll down menu or you can create your own Profile Click Next ...

Page 45: ...rom the scroll down menu or you can create your own Profile Click Submit 11 Click Next and repeat Steps 4 through 10 above to complete the configuration of both Transceivers A and B with all modified parameter values where applicable 12 Clicking on Submit at the bottom of the Carrier Profile 2 screen will open the following screen ...

Page 46: ... 46 Rev 1 1 13 Clicking on Submit will initiate a validation process at the end of which the following screen displays 14 When successful such configuration is stored in the system It then remains active and can be accessed through the Dashboard ...

Page 47: ...r the KM Series DT dual transceiver radio the RSL source may be changed to Transceiver B through a GUI command under Link Diagnostics BNC Connector 4 Setting the voltmeter to read a 0 10 voltage range and turning off the Auto Range feature if applicable will assist in reading the RSL 5 Measure the RSL at the KM Series radio s RSL port The RSL follows a typical monotonic response as follows RSL dBm...

Page 48: ...6 32 x 1 1 4 Coupler Transition to Diplexer 6 32 x 1 1 4 6 32 x 1 1 4 6 32 x 1 1 4 Polarizer to Coupler 6 32 x 1 1 4 6 32 x 3 8 6 32 x 3 8 Screws are Stainless Steel 300 series 7 1 1 Changing Polarization Rectangular Waveguide Output For systems with a rectangular polarizer polarization can be changed by rotating the internal polarizer as described in Section 7 1 1 3 except for 6 GHz radios equipp...

Page 49: ...a gasket held in place with RTV When re installing the cover ensure the seam in the cover gasket is oriented to the bottom of the radio i e oriented on same side as the radio s Ethernet connectors to ensure maximum protection from water ingress 1 Using an appropriate Allen key remove the 8 6 32 x 3 8 socket head screws and washers Refer to Table 7 1 for screw sizes 2 Remove the Common Cover and ke...

Page 50: ...er refer to Figure 7 1 2 Using an appropriate Allen key remove the 4 6 32 socket head screws from the polarizer Refer to Table 7 1 for screw sizes 3 Keep all screws in a safe place for future use Installed screws include Nyloc thread locking patch and may be re used 4 Remove the Polarizer Polarizer Socket head screws 4 Half moon indent mark ...

Page 51: ...gular waveguide interface do not include rotatable polarizers 1 Remove the polarizer and then rotate it clockwise as required for a V or an H polarization For vertical polarization the half moon mark on the polarizer aligns to the V mark on the coupler For horizontal polarization the half moon mark on the polarizer aligns to the H mark on the coupler Half moon indent on polarizer aligned to V mark...

Page 52: ...owards the radio s Ethernet connectors using the 8 socket head screws and washers removed earlier in Section 7 1 1 1 7 1 2 Replacing an Internal OMT KM Series DT Only 7 1 2 1 Remove the OMT Figure 7 4 Removing the OMT 1 Remove the Common Cover refer to Figure 7 1 2 Using an appropriate Allen key size remove the 4 6 32 x 1 1 4 socket head screws attaching the OMT assembly Refer to Table 7 1 for scr...

Page 53: ...on Cover ensuring that the housing and the cover gasket are installed and not damaged and the cover oriented so the seam in the cover gasket is pointing towards the radio s Ethernet connectors using the 8 socket head screws and washers removed earlier in Section 7 1 1 1 7 1 3 Replacing an Internal Coupler KM Series DT Only 7 1 3 1 Remove the Coupler Figure 7 5 Removing the Coupler Coupler Coupler ...

Page 54: ...larizer from the Coupler assembly by removing the Polarizer screws 7 1 3 2 Installing a Coupler 1 Re attach the Polarizer to the Coupler using the Polarizer screws Maintain the prior polarization see 7 1 1 3 2 Re attach the Coupler assembly to the Diplexers using the Coupler screws removed earlier 3 Re assemble the Common Cover ensuring that the housing and the cover gasket are installed and not d...

Page 55: ...lexer Figure 7 6 Removing a Diplexer 1 Remove the Common Cover then the OMT or Coupler assembly depending on which is pre installed Refer to Sections 7 1 1 1 7 1 2 and 7 1 3 above 2 For each Diplexer remove the 4 socket head screws size per Table 7 1 that secure the diplexer to the Rx Tx housing Diplexer ...

Page 56: ...band or T R spacing after physically replacing the installed Diplexer change the frequency assignment in the Radio GUI accordingly to the new Diplexer s specifications Within the Radio GUI the T R spacing is set in Factory Link Transceiver T R Spacing Reboot the radio after changing the T R spacing 7 1 4 3 Converting a KM Series Radio From Hi Band to Lo Band 1 Remove the Diplexer following the ste...

Page 57: ... 57 Figure 7 7 Diplexer position for High Band and Low Band operation KM Series DT radio showing High Band Diplexer installation H mark is legible when diplexer oriented in High Band position L mark is legible when diplexer oriented in Low Band position ...

Page 58: ...d a rectangular polarizer may be rotated for different polarization as described in Section 7 1 1 3 3 Using an appropriate Allen key size remove the 4 6 32 socket head screws attaching the transition to the diplexer Refer to Table 7 1 for screw sizes 4 Replace the diplexer as per Section 7 1 3 5 Ensure keeping all fasteners in a safe place for future use Transition frequency specific Customer repl...

Page 59: ...ST First Release KM Series ST KM Series DT SFP 1 SFP 2 SFP 3 SFP 1 SFP 2 SFP 1 SFP 2 SFP 3 Ethernet Copper 1 250Gbps N A Up to 100m w CAT5e or CAT6 Ethernet Single Mode 1 250Gbps 1310nm Up to 10km w 9 125µm SMF Ethernet Multi mode 2 125Gbps 850nm Up to 300m w 62 5 125 µm MMF Up to 500m w 50 125µ m MMF Ethernet SFPs will operate to the maximum supported port speed of 1 Gbps 2 5 Gbps or 10 Gbps CPRI...

Page 60: ...CAT6 Ethernet Single Mode 1 250Gbps 1310nm Up to 10km w 9 125µ m SMF Ethernet Multi mode 2 125Gbps 850nm Up to 300m w 62 5 12 5µm MMF Up to 500m w 50 125µ m MMF Ethernet and CPRI Single Mode 2 670Gbps 1310nm Up to 2km w 9 125µ m SMF Supports CPRI up to Mode 3 2457 6 Mbps Ethernet and CPRI Multi mode 3 7Gbps 850nm Up to 300m on 62 5 125μ m MMF Supports CPRI 3072 line rate and Ethernet Ethernet SFPs...

Page 61: ... to 100m w CAT5e or CAT6 Ethernet Single Mode 1 250Gbps 1310nm Up to 10km w 9 125µ m SMF Ethernet Multi mode 2 125Gbps 850nm Up to 300m w 62 5 12 5µm MMF Up to 500m w 50 125µ m MMF Ethernet Single Mode 9 8Gbps 1310nm Up to 1 4 km at 9 8304 Gb s on 9 125um SMF Ethernet Single Mode 10Gbps 1310nm Up to 10km Ethernet Multi mode 10Gbps 850nm Up to 400m on 4700 MHZ km OM4 MMF Ethernet SFPs will operate ...

Page 62: ...501 7579 7662 83 161 8 DPLXR 7G TR161 B6 B6 7494 7577 7655 7738 83 161 9 DPLXR 7G TR161 B7 B7 7570 7653 7731 7814 83 161 10 DPLXR 7G TR161 B8 B8 7646 7729 7807 7890 83 161 11 DPLXR 7G TR168 B1 B1 7443 7524 7611 7692 81 168 12 DPLXR 7G TR168 B2 B2 7503 7584 7671 7752 81 168 13 DPLXR 7G TR196 B1 B1 7093 7191 7289 7387 98 196 14 DPLXR 7G TR196 B2 B2 7163 7261 7359 7457 98 196 15 DPLXR 7G TR245 B1 B1 ...

Page 63: ...DPLXR 15G TR475 B1 B1 14500 14706 14975 15181 206 475 6 DPLXR 15G TR475 B2 B2 14677 14883 15152 15358 206 475 7 DPLXR 15G TR490 B1 B1 14403 14637 14893 15127 234 490 8 DPLXR 15G TR490 B2 B2 14624 14858 15114 15348 234 490 9 DPLXR 15G TR640 B1 B1 14500 14715 15140 15355 215 640 10 DPLXR 15G TR644 B1 B1 14400 14708 15044 15352 308 644 11 DPLXR 15G TR728 B1 B1 14500 14625 15228 15353 125 728 18 GHz 1...

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