Chapter 2 Installation and Setup
WinLink 1000 Installation and Operation Manual
2-2 Package
Contents
ODU includes a power connector that receives -48 VDC and a RJ-45
for Ethernet traffic from the indoor unit (IDU).
The ODU is attached to a mast using a special mounting kit, which
is supplied with the unit.
•
Indoor Unit (IDU): There are two types of IDU cages. IDU-E that is a
plastic box of ½ x 19 in. and IDU-C that is based on a metal 19in.
box address the carrier-class applications. IDU is the interface unit
between the ODU and the user. It converts 100–240 VAC to
-48VDC, and feeds the ODU by it. The IDU does not store any
configuration data. Therefore, there is no need for additional
configuration of the WinLink 1000 system when replacing an IDU.
2.2
Site Requirements and Prerequisites
For the IDU, allow at least 90 cm (36 in) of frontal clearance for
operating and maintenance accessibility. Allow at least 10 cm (4 in)
clearance at the rear of the unit for signal lines and interface cables.
The ambient operating temperature should be –45
°
C to 60
°
C/-49
°
F to
140
°
F (ODU), or -5
°
C to 45
°
C/23
°
F to 113
°
F (IDU) at a relative humidity
of up to 90%, non-condensing.
Before starting the installation, use the
Link Budget Calculator
utility to
calculate expected performance of the link. You can vary parameter
inputs to the calculator to determine the optimum system
configuration. The utility is described in
Appendix C
.
2.3
Package Contents
The WinLink 1000 packages include the following items:
ODU Package Containing:
•
ODU
•
Mast/Wall mounting kit plus mounting instructions
•
WinLink 1000 Manager installation CD
•
Spare RJ-45 Connector
IDU-E Package Contents:
•
IDU-E
