Wireless Broadband Transceiver Version 1.x Reference Manual Part # 05-4811A01, Rev.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Installation .................................................................................... 1-1 General ...................................................................................................................................... 1-1 1+0/1+1 Installation ................................................................................................................. 1-4 2+2 XPIC Installation...........................................................................
Safety Precautions & Declared Material Fiber Optic Line Precautions ! Before turning on the equipment, make sure that the fiber optic cable is intact and is connected to the transmitter. Do not attempt to adjust the laser drive current. ! ! Do not use broken or non-terminated fiber optic cables/connectors or look straight at the laser beam. ATTENTION: The laser beam is invisible! ! The use of optical devices with the equipment will increase eye hazard.
Safety Precautions & Declared Material (continued) Static electricity may cause bodily harm, as well as harm to electronic components inside the device. Anyone responsible for the installation or maintenance of the IDU must use an ESD Wrist Strap. ESD protection measures must be observed when touching the IDU. To prevent damage, before touching components inside the device, all electrostatic must be discharged from both personnel and tools.
Chapter 1: Installation General This guide provides installation procedures for the following GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP systems: GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP 1+0/1+1 configuration GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP 2+2 XPIC configuration GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP N+1 configuration About GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP The GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP supports multiple capacities, frequencies, modulation schemes, and configurations for various network requirements. Its RF transceiver units operate in the frequency range of 6-11 GHz.
2+0 Configuration The GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP RFU works together with Intrepid-HC, Intrepid-HC HP/T, and Intrepid-HC 64P, which are modular network connectivity IDUs designed to meet growing market demands for increased spectralefficient systems. GE MDS Intrepid-HC is designed to deliver double the capacity using a single 28 MHz wide channel. The system is easy to install, offers a variety of interface possibilities, and represents a cost-effective alternative to fiber.
About the GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP OCBs GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP RFUs and OCBs (Outdoor Circulator Blocks) can be chained in different ways for different configurations. Two types of OCBs can be used: Type1 OCB Type2 OCB The main difference between the two types are the circulator directions. Depending on the configuration, OCB Type 1 or Type 2 are used together with waveguide shorts, waveguide loads, U Bends, C Bends, or couplers. Each OCB has four waveguide access points: two in the front, and two at the rear.
1+0/1+1 Installation This section describes the installation procedure for GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP in a 1+0 or 1+1 configuration. The components involved in this procedure include the following: RFU OCB Hanger Kit Pole Mount Kit Assembling the RFU and OCB The RFU is generally assembled in the factory with the OCB, and delivered as a single unit. If the RFU is delivered separately with the OCB, do the following: Important: The instructions in this guide should be performed indoors. 1.
OCB Sealing Gasket 3. Gently slide the RFU in the OCB, making sure that the two empty spaces in the RFU correspond to the filter positions on the OCB. 4. Tighten the Allen Head screws to the OCB using an Allen wrench.
Allen Head Screws Assembling the Hanger Kit The Hanger Kit is used to connect two RFUs and OCBs to the Pole Mount Kit. It consists of a single metal plate. To assemble the Hanger Kit together with the RFU and OCB: 1. Place the RFU on the floor and hold it upright, as shown in the photo below. 2. Place the Hanger Kit in line with the OCB, as shown in the illustration below, and fasten the Kit to the OCB using 3 large (M-10 type) screws.
Assembling the Pole Mount Kit The Pole Mount Kit is used to connect the Hanger Kit (together with the RFU and OCB) to the pole. The kit consists of a single metal plate with a clamp assembly. Important: The diameter of the pole upon which the kit is mounted must be between 50 mm (2") and 125 mm (5"). To assemble the Pole Mount Kit on the pole: 1. Open the Pole Mount Kit clamp, and assemble the kit on the pole, as shown in the following illustration. Four Screws Fastening the Pole Mount Kit to the Pole 2.
Assembling the Hanger Kit (with RFU and OCB) and Pole Mount Kit To assemble the Hanger Kit and the Pole Mount Kit: 1. Lift the Hanger Kit with the fastened RFU and OCB, and hang it, using the Hanger Bend, on the Pole Mount Kit, as shown in the following illustrations. Hanger Bend Side view showing how the Hanger Kit is hung on the Pole Mount Kit.
Side view of the Hanger Kit assembled on the Pole Mount Kit. 2. Fasten the Hanger Kit to the Pole Mount Kit using 4 large (M-10 type) screws, as shown in the following illustration.
Each Pole Mount Kit can accommodate two RFUs and OCB units, as shown in the following illustration.
RFU Cable Connections The RFU cable connectors are located on the bottom of the RFU, as shown in the following photo: XPIC/RSL IF Ground Waveguide The connections include the following: XPIC/RSL For XPIC functionality and radio signal monitoring. IF Connects the RFU to the IDU. Ground Used for electrical ground. Flexible Waveguide Connects the RFU to the antenna.
2+2 XPIC Installation This section describes the installation procedure for GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP in a 2+2 XPIC configuration.
Installation Components M10 Screws Fastening Hanging the OCB to Bracket the Hanging Bracket Pole Mount Kit with Clamp Bracket Lifting Handle Main Diversity Coupler Coupler Installation Procedure 1. Connect both pole mount kits to the pole. If the RFUs are to be assembled one above the other, there should be a minimum distance of 40 cm between the two pole mount kits, as shown in the following illustration.
Important: The diameter of the pole upon which the kit is mounted must be between 50 mm (2") and 125 mm (5"). 2. Connect shorts and 50 ohm terminations on all OCBs (shorts on main antenna ports, 50 ohm terminations on diversity antenna ports). 3. Assemble both couplers on the OCBs. 4. Attach the hanging bracket to the OCBs and tighten the screws that fasten the OCB to the hanging-bracket. 5. Gently lift the assembled unit to the pole using the lifting handle. 6.
Main Antenna H Pole Port Diversity Antenna H Pole Port XPIC Cables Main Antenna V Pole Port Diversity Antenna V Pole Port 8. Connect the flexible waveguides to the antennas, as shown in the illustration above (V and H poles are selected as required - in the illustration above they are selected arbitrarily).
N+1 Split Mount Installation This section describes the installation procedure for GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP in an N+1 split mount configuration, where N is less than or equal to 5. A split mount N+1 configuration is achieved using Type-1 and Type-2 OCBs alternatively. Two Type 1 and Type 2 OCBs are interconnected via U bends at the rear extension ports. The third OCB is chained to the second OCB through the main and diversity ports, using a flexible waveguide.
Note: When installing an N+1 configuration, assemble the OCBs in an inverted order, to maintain the same branching loss between the carriers, as shown in the following illustration.
Installation Configuration Illustrations This section provides illustrations of different GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP installation configurations.
1+0 & 1+0 Space Diversity 1+0 Configuration Flexible WG SP Antenna ID C + C hassis ID M-155 1 1 1 TX TX f1 TX Filter RFU 50 ohm RX f1 RX M RX Filter 1+0 M.P S .P M.A B.L 0dB D.A N/A N/A M.A N/A N/A D.A N/A N/A OCB type 1 W.G 0.5dB RX f1 RX D RX Filter 1+0 SD Configuration Flexible WG TX TX f1 TX Filter RFU RX M 50 ohm RX f1 RX Filter 1+0 S D M.P S .P M.A D.A B.L 0dB 0dB OCB type 1 W.G 0.5dB 1.5/2.5dB* M.A N/A N/A D.A N/A N/A *Coax Cable 3.
1+1 Hot Standby & 1+1 Hot Standby Space Diversity 1+1 HSB Configuration Pole Mount 50ohm Termination Short 1 2 4 Coupler Type 1 Flex WG 1.2m SP Antenna 1 1 1 IDC + Chassis IDM-155 Protection Kit 1 2 1 50 oh m TX f1 TX 50 oh m TX f1 TX TX Filter TX Filter RFU RFU RX f1 RX M RX f1 RX M RX Filter 1+1 HS B M.P S .P B.L W.G M.A 1.6/1.8dB 0.5dB D.A N/A N/A M.A 7/7.4dB N/A 0.5dB D.
1+1 Frequency Diversity & 1+1 Frequency Diversity + Space Diversity 1+1 FD Configuration Flexible WG 50ohm Termination Short U Bend WG Type 1 1 4 1 Flex WG 1.2m SP Antenna ID C + C hassis ID M-155 Protection Kit 1 1 1 2 1 50 ohm TX TX TX f3 TX f1 TX Filter TX Filter RFU RX M RFU RX f3 RX M RX Filter RX f1 RX Filter OCB type 2 1+0 FD M.P S .P B.L W.G M.A 0.25dB 0.5dB D.A N/A N/A M.A N/A N/A N/A D.
1+1 Space Diversity BBS 1+1 SD BBS Configuration Flexible WG TX TX f1 TX Filter Main antenna RFU RX M 50 ohm RX f1 RX Filter OCB type 1 RX f1 RX D RX Filter Flexible WG TX TX f1 TX Filter Diversity antenna RFU RX M 50 ohm RX f1 RX Filter 1+0 S D BBS M.A M.P D.A B.L 0dB W.G 0.5dB 0dB 0.5dB M.A N/A N/A D.A N/A N/A S .
2+0 Dual Pole & 2+0 Space Diversity Dual Pole 2+0 DP Configuration Flexible WG Flex WG 1.2m 2 D P Antenna XPIC cable 3m long ID C + C hassis 1 1 1 ID M-155 2 TX TX f1 TX TX f1 TX Filter TX Filter RFU RX M RFU 50 ohm RX f1 RX Filter 2+0 DPA M.P S .P B.L W.G M.A 0dB 0.5dB D.A N/A N/A M.A N/A N/A D.
2+0 Single Pole & 2+0 Space Diversity Single Pole 2+0 SP Configuration Flexible WG Pole Mount 50ohm Termination 1 1 Short U Bend W G Type 1 Flex W G 1.2m SP Antenna 4 1 1 1 ID C + C hassis ID M-155 1 2 50 ohm TX f2 TX TX Filter TX Filter RFU RX M RFU RX f2 M.P S .P M.A D.A M.A D.A B.L 0.5dB N/A N/A N/A N/A RX Filter OCB type 2 W.G 0.
2+2 Hot Standby Dual Pole 2+2 HSB DP Configuration 50 ohm 50 ohm TX f1 TX TX f1 TX TX Filter TX Filter Flexible WG RFU RFU RX f1 RX M RX f1 RX M RX Filter RX Filter OCB type 2 OCB type 2 RX f1 RX D RX f1 RX D RX Filter RX Filter 50 ohm 50 ohm TX f1' TX TX f1' TX TX Filter TX Filter RFU RFU RX M RX f1' RX f1' RX M RX Filter RX Filter OCB type 2 OCB type 2 RX D RX f1' RX f1' RX D RX Filter RX Filter 2+2 HS B DPA M.P S .P M.A D.A M.A D.
2+2 Hot Standby Single Pole 2+2 HSB SP Configuration Flexible WG 50 ohm TX TX TX f2 TX f1 TX Filter TX Filter RFU RX M RX f2 RX f1 RX Filter RX Filter OCB type 2 RX f2 RX D Flexible WG RX M RFU OCB type 1 RX f1 RX D RX Filter RX Filter 50 ohm TX TX TX f2 TX f1 TX Filter TX Filter RFU RX M RX f2 RX M RX f1 RX Filter OCB type 2 RX f2 RX Filter OCB type 1 RX D RX f1 RX Filter 2+2 HS B S PA M.P S .
2+2 Space Diversity Dual Pole 2+2 SD DP Configuration 50 ohm TX 50 ohm TX TX f1 TX f1 TX Filter TX Filter RFU RX M Flexible WG RFU RX M RX f1 RX Filter RX f1 RX Filter OCB type 2 OCB type 2 RX f1 RX D RX f1 RX D RX Filter RX Filter 50 ohm 50 ohm TX 50 ohm TX TX f1 TX f1 TX Filter TX Filter RFU RFU RX f1 RX M RX M RX Filter RX f1 RX Filter OCB type 2 OCB type 2 RX f1 RX D RX D RX Filter S .P M.A B.
2+2 Space Diversity Single Pole 2+2 SD SP Configuration Flexible WG 50 ohm TX TX TX f2 TX f1 TX Filter TX Filter RFU RFU RX f1 RX M RX Filter RX Filter OCB type 2 OCB type 1 RX f2 RX D Flexible WG RX f2 RX M RX f1 RX D RX Filter RX Filter 50 ohm 50 ohm TX TX TX f2 TX f1 TX Filter RFU RX M RFU RX f2 RX M RX f1 RX Filter OCB type 2 OCB type 1 RX f2 RX D RX Filter 2+2 S D S PA S .P RX f1 RX Filter 50 ohm M.
2+2 Frequency Diversity Single Pole 2+2 FD SP Configuration Flexible WG TX f3 TX TX Filter TX Filter RFU RFU RX f3 RX M TX f1 TX RX f1 RX M RX Filter RX Filter OCB type 2 RX f3 RX D OCB type 1 RX f1 RX D RX Filter RX Filter Flexible WG 50 oh m TX f4 TX TX Filter TX Filter RFU RX M TX f2 TX RFU RX f4 RX M RX Filter RX f2 RX Filter OCB type 2 RX D RX f4 RX D RX Filter 2+2 FD S PA M.P S .P B.L 0.75dB 1dB D.A N/A N/A M.
2+2 Hot Standby Frequency Diversity Dual Pole 50 oh m 2+2 HSB FD DP Configuration TX TX TX f3 TX f1 TX Filter TX Filter RFU RFU RX f3 RX M RX f1 RX M RX Filter RX Filter OCB type 2 OCB type 1 RX f3 RX D RX f1 RX D RX Filter RX Filter 50 oh m Flexible WG TX f3' TX TX f1' TX TX Filter TX Filter RFU RX M RFU RX f3' RX M RX Filter RX f1' RX Filter OCB type 2 RX D OCB type 1 RX f3' RX D RX Filter 2+2 FD DPA M.P S .P 1-30 M.A D.A M.A D.A RX f1' RX Filter B.L W.
2+2 Frequency Diversity / Space Diversity Dual Pole 2+2 SD/FD DP Configuration 50 ohm Flexible WG TX f3 TX TX f1 TX TX Filter TX Filter RFU RX f3 RX M RX Filter RX f1 RX Filter OCB type 2 OCB type 1 RX f3 RX D RX f1 RX D RX Filter 50 ohm 50 ohm RX Filter Flexible WG RX M RFU TX f3' TX TX f1' TX Filter TX Filter RFU RX M RFU RX f3' RX M RX Filter RX f1' RX Filter OCB type 2 RX D Eliptical WG or Coax Cable TX OCB type 1 RX f3' RX f1' RX Filter 50 ohm RX Filter
N+1 Systems 4+1 FD DP Configuration U bends WG TX f5 TX TX f3 TX TX Filter TX Filter RFU RX M TX Filter RFU 50 oh m RX f5 Flexible WG RFU RX f3 RX M RX Filter RX f1 RX M RX Filter RX Filter OCB type 2 OCB type 1 RX D TX f1 TX RX f5 OCB type 1 RX f3 RX D RX Filter RX f1 RX D RX Filter RX Filter U bends WG TX f3' TX TX f1' TX TX Filter TX Filter RFU RX M RFU RX f3' RX M RX Filter RX f1' RX Filter OCB type 2 RX D OCB type 1 RX f3' RX D RX Filter RX f1'
5+1 FD DP Configuration U bends WG TX f5 TX TX f3 TX TX Filter TX Filter 50 oh m RX f5 Flexible WG RFU RX f3 RX M RX Filter RX f1 RX M RX Filter RX Filter OCB type 2 OCB type 1 RX f5 RX D TX Filter RFU RFU RX M TX f1 TX RX f3 RX D RX Filter OCB type 1 RX f1 RX D RX Filter RX Filter U bends WG TX f3' TX TX f5 TX TX Filter TX Filter RFU RX f3' RX M RX f5 RX f1' RX M RX Filter RX Filter RX Filter OCB type 2 OCB type 1 RX D TX Filter RFU RFU RX M TX f1'
4+1 FD SD DP Configuration U bends WG TX f5 TX TX f3 TX TX Filter TX Filter 50 oh m RX f5 Flexible WG RFU RX f3 RX M RX Filter RX f1 RX M RX Filter RX Filter OCB type 2 OCB type 1 RX D TX Filter RFU RFU RX M TX f1 TX RX f5 OCB type 1 RX f3 RX D RX Filter RX f1 RX D RX Filter RX Filter U bends WG TX f3' TX TX f1' TX TX Filter TX Filter RFU RX M RFU RX f3' RX M RX Filter RX f1' RX Filter Flexible WG OCB type 2 RX D OCB type 1 RX f3' RX D RX Filter RX f
5+1 FD SD DP Configuration U bends WG TX f5 TX TX f3 TX TX Filter TX Filter RFU 50 oh m Flexible WG RFU RX f3 RX M RX Filter RX f1 RX M RX Filter RX Filter OCB type 2 OCB type 1 RX f5 RX D TX Filter RFU RX f5 RX M TX f1 TX OCB type 1 RX f3 RX D RX Filter RX f1 RX D RX Filter RX Filter U bends WG TX f3' TX TX f5 TX TX Filter TX Filter RFU RX f3' RX M RX f5 RX f1' RX M RX Filter RX Filter RX Filter OCB type 2 OCB type 1 RX D TX Filter RFU RFU RX M TX
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Chapter 2: Initial System Setup General After the system is installed and tested, and antenna alignment is performed, the next step is initial IDU setup and configuration. Initial setup procedures are performed on a craft terminal via a serial port connection. Note: Configuration procedures are generally performed using the NMS software supplied with MDS Intrepid-HC HP. A description of the NMS and how to use it is provided in the NMS User Guide.
- Setting up external alarms Connecting the Line Interfaces Initial Setup using the Craft Terminal The following procedures are performed after the RFU and antenna are installed. Connecting to the IDU via Serial Port Turn the IDU power switch ON. On the front panel of the IDU, the DRWR LED should be lit green. To set up the HyperTerminal connection: 1. Connect the RS-232 port of your computer to the RS-232 (9-pin) port on the IDU front panel. This port is labeled “Terminal”. 2.
Defining IP Addresses Before you can configure the MDS Intrepid-HC HP system, you need to define IP addresses using the craft terminal. The MDS Intrepid-HC HP includes two IP interfaces: an Ethernet interface, and a serial interface. Each interface has its own IP address and IP mask. The IP address is a four digit number separated by decimal points. Each IP address is a pair netid,hostid, where netid identifies a network, and hostid identifies a host on the network.
To define IP Addresses: 1. In the main terminal program menu, select Configuration. 2. Select IDC. 3. Select Basic. 4. Select IP and define the addresses as described above. Important After you set up IP addresses, restart the IDU to activate them.
Additional Setup Using the NMS Some of the initial setup procedures require the use of The NMS. Once initial setup is complete, use The NMS to run the system on a daily basis. Connecting to the Ethernet Port 1. Connect a crossed Ethernet cable from your PC to the Ethernet Port. If the connection is to a LAN (wall connection) use the standard Ethernet cable. 2.
Starting the NMS 1. Select Start, Programs, NMS, NMS Element Manager. The NMS Login window appears. NMS Login Window 2. Enter the IP address of the IDU, and the SNMP community (for SNMP protocol access). 3. For User Name use admin and for Password use admin (default settings). 4. Select Save Password if you want the NMS to remember the password you entered.
Setting the Local TX Frequency Channel If the TX frequency was previously defined using the HyperTerminal, use this screen only to verify that the correct frequency was set. 1. Select Configuration, RFU Left/Right, RFU Configuration, or click the RFU icon in the tool bar. At the top of the window, the system displays TX/Rx ranges, the gap between them, and the channel bandwidth. RFU Configuration Window Note: In the window shown above, the RFU illustration shows two antennas.
Or click the up/down arrows in the TX Channel field to select the channel (the frequency will be updated accordingly). For the Frequency Control area, note the following: Only one standard is generally shown, predetermined by the ODU parameters. When the standard is unknown, the TX Channel field will be disabled. TX Channel selection is possible only when a predefined standard file was installed. In some cases, you may be able to select more than one standard.
Specifying System Information To specify system information: 1. Select File, Local/Remote, System Information., or click the System Information icon . System Information Window 2. In the Current Time area, click Date/Time Configuration and set the date and time (in the format HH:MM:SS). 3. The read-only Description field provides information about the Transceiver system. 4. (Optional) In the Name field, enter a name for this link. By convention, this is the node’s fully-qualified domain name. 5.
Local/Remote Transport Configuration The Local/Remote Transport Configuration window allows you to change threshold levels for the radio and alarms, and to configure special transmission parameters. This is recommended for advanced users only. Note: You will need to restart the NMS if you change the transport protocol. 1. Select Configuration, Local/Remote, IDU, Transport. The Transport Configuration window appears. Transport Configuration Window 2.
Trap Forwarding Configuration Window 2. In the Managers IP Address area, specify the IP addresses of the managers to which you want traps to be sent. For each manager IP you specify, specify the Trap Port, and for Send Trap for Alarms with Severity, select the severity filter to determine which types of alarms will be forwarded. 3. In the Send Trap for Alarms of Group section, you determine which alarms will be sent as SNMP traps to each manager.
External Alarms Setup The procedure detailed in this section is required only if alarms generated by external equipment are connected to the IDU, or if the IDU alarm outputs are connected to other equipment (using the alarms I/O connector). 1. Select Configuration, Local/Remote, IDU, External Alarms, or click the Local/Remote External Alarms icon. The Input/Output External Alarms window appears. Input/Output External Alarms Window Follow the steps below for both the Local and Remote sides.
The alarm outputs are Form C Relays. Each output relay provides three pins, as follows: Normally Open (NO) Normally Closed (NC) Common (C) Output alarms can be defined as any of the following: Major Minor Warning External Power BER Line Loopback LOF IDU ODU Cable Remote The default alarm output setting for each relay is “Power”. The relays may be connected to customer-specific applications. Refer to Appendix B for details concerning the alarm connector pin assignments. 6.
Initial Setup for Intrepid-HC HP/T IDU Initial Setup Steps for up to 9+1 Configuration Cascading two Intrepid-HC HP/T IDUs at each site enables a configuration of up to 9+1 (10 carriers), or XPIC 7+1 with two additional carriers. The setup steps for a configuration of up to 9+1, are identical to those of the configuration of up to 4+1 (see above) except for the following differences: You must configure all six IDCs using the HyperTerminal.
Defining IP Addresses Before you can configure the Intrepid-HC HP/T system, you need to define four IP addresses using the craft terminal. The Intrepid-HC HP/T includes three levels of two IP interfaces: an Ethernet interface, and a serial interface. Each interface has its own IP address and IP mask. You must configure an IP address for each of the three IDCs - a unique shelf number for each shelf in the cluster. In addition, you must define same base IP address for every Intrepid-HC HP/T IDC.
The following figure illustrates an Intrepid-HC HP/T management model from an EMS/NMS point of view. Each IDC calculates its own IP address, considering cascade shelf# and floor#: IP = IPbase + 3 * shelf #+ floor # where: IPbase is dividable by 8 (i.e. = IPbase & 0xfffffff8), shelf# = 0, which is the cascade master (the one with the protected carrier), or 1 for cascade slave, floor# = 1, 2, or 3 (the number of the floor within the Intrepid-HC HP/T shelf).
Note that the Inband bytes run through the upper level of the cluster. The Ethernet interface of every Network Element (NE) is assigned the CIDR=/29 subnet, i.e. subnet mask 255.255.255.248. This allows 6 elements to be communicated over the interface. These addresses can be fully utilized when two Intrepid-HC HP/T shelves are cascaded for 7+1 group protection. The figure above shows “back-to-back” connected Intrepid-HC HP/T shelves at the same sites: B, C, and D, for East/West chaining.
2. High protocol timing constraints (SNMP/TFTP) are expected in Intrepid-HC HP/T link chains due to the large number of hops (each East/West site adds two in-band routing hops), and a large number of managed IDC nodes. The following slight optimization may be useful for a chain topology (but not for a ring): One of the in-band NE management channels is configured as a Default GNE Direction, assuming the channel leads to the nearest GNE under normal conditions.
Important: After you set up IP addresses, restart the IDUs to activate them. 7. Repeat the steps above for the remaining IDCs in the Intrepid-HC HP/T IDU. Setup Options in the Terminal Program The main menu in the terminal setup program includes the following options: Configuration (1) - the main setup section in which you can configure the IDC, the right and left drawers, protection, SNMP management, in-band routing, and other such parameters.
Additional Setup Using the NMS After you perform initial setup via the terminal, some additional procedures should be performed via the NMS software. Note: The information in this section is provided only for basic initial setup. More detailed information about the NMS is provided in the NMS User Guide. Connecting to the Ethernet Port 1. Connect a crossed Ethernet cable from your PC to the Ethernet Port. If the connection is to a LAN (wall connection), use the standard Ethernet cable. 2.
Starting the NMS 1. Select Start, Programs, NMS, NMS Element Manager. The NMS Login window appears. NMS Login Window 2. Enter the IP address of the second IDC, and the SNMP community (for SNMP protocol access). If you are working in cascading mode, select the IP address of the second IDC in the master unit. 3. For User Name use admin and for Password use admin (default settings) 4. Select Save Password if you want NMS to remember the password you entered.
Main NMS Window for Intrepid-HC HP/T Setting the Local TX Frequency Channel If the TX frequency was previously defined using the HyperTerminal, use the frequency window in the NMS only to verify that the correct frequency was set. Note that the concept of N+1 system configuration is to first configure all the carriers separately to work as a stand alone system. After all the carriers are set up as an N+0 configuration, including the XPIC links, then the protection type is configured. 1.
RFU Configuration Window 2. In the Frequency Control section, set the TX Channel to the required channel. By default, it is set to the first channel. If you are unsure of the required channel, refer to the System Descriptions guide for channel allocations. The frequency of the selected TX channel appears in the TX Frequency field. 3. If you prefer, you can set the TX frequency by entering a frequency, in MHz, in the TX Frequency section.
Setting up the N+1 Configuration 1. Select Protection, H/W protection, H/W protection type. H/W Protection Type Window 2. Click the Protection Topology drop-down list and select the required configuration, as follows: HSB 1+1 - the upper level is activated with two drawers that protect each other, while the standby drawer is muted. HSB 2+2 - levels one and three of the IDU are activated. Each level protects the other when the standby IDU is muted. Each level operates in XPIC mode.
9+1 - cascade mode, ten separate carriers with one protected. 3. Select Protection, H/W protection, H/W protection configuration. The following window will appear if the protection type you selected was between 1+1 and 9+1. H/W Protection Configuration Window 4. Select Protection Enabled. 5. Select Switch On Early Warning if you want the switch to occur when the system reaches an MSE of -28. 6. For Revertive Link, select the carrier that will be connected to the +1 modem.
first hitless fault. When the fault is cleared, the MUX will receive data from two sources: the +1 modem, and its own modem, meaning the next fault in this channel will be errorless (if other carriers will fail, the data will be hitless). Revertive = Carrier#X MUX number X will always receive two sources: the +1, and its own, unless there is a fault in another carrier. If MUX number X receives two sources, and a fault occurs, the switch is errorless. In all the other cases, the switch is hitless. 7.
System Information Window 2. In the Current Time area, click Date/Time Configuration and set the date and time (in the format HH:MM:SS). 3. The read-only Description field provides information about the GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP system. 4. (Optional) In the Name field, enter a name for this link. By convention, this is the node’s fully-qualified domain name. 5. (Optional) In the Contact field, enter the name of the person to be contacted when a problem with the system occurs.
Local/Remote Transport Configuration The Local/Remote Transport Configuration window allows you to change threshold levels for the radio and alarms, and to configure special transmission parameters. This is recommended for advanced users only and should be done in all of the three IDCs in the Intrepid-HC HP/T IDU. Note: You will need to restart the NMS if you change the transport protocol. 1. Select Configuration, IDU, Transport. The Transport Configuration window appears.
Trap Forwarding Configuration This section explains how to set up a trap forwarding plan. If your application does not require trap forwarding, you can skip the following procedure. 1. Select Configuration, Management System, Traps Configuration, or click the Traps Configuration icon. The Trap Forwarding Configuration window appears. Trap Forwarding Configuration Window 2. In the Managers IP Address area, specify the IP addresses of the managers to which you want traps to be sent.
3. In the Send Trap for Alarms of Group section, you determine which alarms will be sent as SNMP traps to each manager. In each manager column, select the alarm types you want to include for that manager. 4. In the Trap Options area, select Standard traps include serial number if you want trap messages to include the IDU serial number. Select Report local traps of far end IDU if you want remote IDU trap messages to be reported locally.
Input/Output External Alarms Window Follow the steps below for both the Local and Remote sides. The microcontroller in the IDU reads alarm inputs (dry contact) and transmits them to the network management system. This allows Intrepid-HC HP/T to report external alarms that are not related to its own system. For each alarm on the left side of the window, do the following: 2. Click the box next to the alarm number to enable/disable the alarm. 3.
LOF IDU ODU Cable Remote The default alarm output setting for each relay is “Power”. The relays may be connected to customer-specific applications. Refer to Appendix B for details concerning the alarm connector pin assignments. 6. After you complete the configuration, click Apply to save the settings. 7. Click Close. Exiting the NMS To exit the NMS, select File, Exit in the main window.
Chapter 3: Acceptance & Commissioning Procedures General This chapter provides the factory's recommended Acceptance and Commissioning Procedure for the GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP. Acceptance and commissioning should be performed after initial setup is complete. The purpose of this procedure is to verify correct installation and operation of the installed link and the interoperability with customer end equipment.
Site Acceptance Procedure The purpose of the following procedures is to verify that all installation requirements were noted and checked. Following this procedure will ensure proper, long-lasting, and safe operation of the product. The checklist below summarizes the installation requirements of the site. SITE ACCEPTANCE CHECKLIST 1. SITE INFORMATION Customer: Radio model: Site name: Site code: Radio link code: Site address: 2.
SITE ACCEPTANCE CHECKLIST (continued) 4.
SITE ACCEPTANCE CHECKLIST (continued) 7. FLEXIBLE WAVEGUIDE Flexible WG type: Flexible WG is connected securely to RFU and Antenna OK Flexible WG connector is weather-proofed (sealed) at the RFU OK At the RFU, the flexible WG has a service/drip loop to prevent moisture from entering the connector OK Flexible WG is secured using suitable restraints to fixed points at regular intervals (0.5 m recommended) OK Flexible WG has no sharp bends, kinks, or crushed areas.
SITE ACCEPTANCE CHECKLIST (continued) 11. REMARKS/NOTES 12. GENERAL INFORMATION Name: Title: Site accepted by: Company: Signature: Date: Name: Title: Site approved by: Company: Signature: Date: Site Acceptance Checklist Notes The following notes provide important additional information about the Site Acceptance Checklist. 1. Antenna Mounting Mounting pole is of sufficient height to clear local obstructions, such as parapets, window cleaning gantries, and lift housings.
2. Antenna Antenna is grounded as per site specifications. See the third point in the Antenna Mounting section above. Antenna sway braces are fitted and installed correctly, where applicable. Typically, for an antenna of 1.2 m or larger, an extra sway brace is fitted to the mounting frame of the antenna. This sway brace should not be mounted to the same pole as the antenna, but should be installed directly back to the tower or an alternative point.
1+0 Commissioning Procedure Scope This section describes the recommended commissioning tests for a GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP radio link in a 1+0 configuration. The purpose of the commissioning tests is to verify correct and proper operation of the product. Commissioning Test The following tests should be performed on each installed link. Link Verification “Radio” LED on the IDM front panel is green, indicating the radio link is up.
Management Verification Install network management software on the PC, and launch the program. Verify that you can manage the link and that you are able to perform changes to the link configuration (frequency channel, TX power, system name, time & date, etc.) via NMS. Verify that the NMS reports the correct parameters when performing the above. Verify that there are no active alarms on the link.
1+1 Commissioning Procedure Scope This section describes the recommended commissioning tests for a GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP radio link in 1+1 HSB (Hot Standby) and SD (Space Diversity) or FD (Frequency Diversity) configurations (internal protection). The purpose of the commissioning tests is to verify correct and proper operation of the product. Note that in this section: Primary refers to the RFUs connected to the main path of the directional coupler in a 1+1 HSB configuration.
error-free operation for at least 1 hour. Use a physical loop between the splitters at the far end. Switching Tests Define each of the N channels as preferred (one at a time) for errorless switching to the +1 channel. The regular channel supports hitless switching to the +1 channel. 155 Mbps Interface Connect SDH/SONET/ATM test equipment to the 155 Mbps interfaces using splitters. Use physical loop between the splitters at the far end. Verify that there are no alarms.
Interoperability Verification Connect the customer end equipment to the line interfaces and verify correct operation. Further interoperability tests should be performed in accordance with the specific requirements of the connected end equipment. Management Verification Install network management software on the PC and launch the program. Verify that you can manage the link and that you are able to perform changes to the link configuration (frequency channel, TX power, system name, time & date, etc.
2+0 XPIC Commissioning Procedure Scope This section describes the recommended commissioning tests for a GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP radio link in a 2+0 XPIC Co-Channel-Dual-Polarization configuration. The purpose of the commissioning tests is to verify correct and proper operation of the product. Important! Since operation of the XPIC system depends on correct installation, make sure the guidelines for XPIC system installation provided below are followed correctly.
1. Power up drawer V on both ends of the link and record the RSL reading on one end. 2. Power off drawer V on that end and power on drawer H. 3. Check the RSL obtained on this RFU on H pol, and compare it to the RSL obtained by the RFU installed on the V pol. 4. Verify that XPI (Cross Polarization Interference) is at least 25 dB where: XPI = RSLPOL RSL XPOL RSL POL Link RSL with the same polarization used at both sites. RSL XPOL Link RSL with orthogonal polarizations used at both sites. 5.
XPIC Recovery Verification In order to verify XPIC operation, simulate the faults described below. 1 Disconnect the IDU-RFU cable for each of the drawers (one at a time), and verify that the other link is operating. 2 Disconnect the XPIC cable and check that the relevant alarms are generated. 3 Power down each of the drawers and verify that the other link is operating. 4 Swap the V and H cables and check that the relevant alarm is generated.
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Commissioning Log The Commissioning Log is an integral part of the commissioning procedure and should be filled in for each installed link. The Commissioning Log gathers all relevant information regarding the installed link and contains a checklist of all recommended commissioning tests. Maintaining the Commissioning Log is important for tracking your installations, and to provide essential data for your Networks.
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP LINK COMMISSIONING LOG (continued) 3. RFU Site 1 Drawers Right / Left Site 2 Drawers Right / Left Site 1 Drawers Right / Left Site 2 Drawers Right / Left Site 1 Drawers Right / Left Site 2 Drawers Right / Left RFU model: RFU p/n: RFU Main s/n: SW RFU: TX frequency (MHz): Rx frequency (MHz): Link ID: TX power (dBm): ATPC on/off: ATPC ref level: RFU Polarization: 4. ANTENNA Antenna model: Antenna size: Manufacturer: Mounting type: Mounting losses: 5.
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP LINK COMMISSIONING LOG (continued) Site 1 Drawers Right / Left 6.
GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP LINK COMMISSIONING LOG (continued) 9.
Appendix A: Connector Pin-Outs General This appendix provides pin-outs for IDU connectors, including the following: External Alarms Connector Protection Connector 8 x E1/T1 Connector Modem-PPP Cross Cable Wayside Channel Connectors GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation and Operation A-1
External Alarms Connector Pin-Out The External Alarms connector is a D-type 15 pin connector.
Protection Connector Pin-Out The Protection connector for is an Rj-45, 8-pin, male type connector. Pin Function Left Right 1 1 GND 2 5 E_SLF_OUT 3 6 IDC TXD 4 7 Cable Echo 5 2 E_MT_IN 6 3 IDC RXD 7 4 NA 8 8 GND 8 x E1/T1 Connector Pin-Out The 8 x E1/T1 connector is a 36-pin connector.
Notes: • Shell is connected to IDU chassis GND. • The following pins are not connected: 27,28. Modem-PPP Cross Cable Pin-Outs This section provides pin-outs for the cross cable installed between the dial-up modem and the PPP interface. DB9 to DB9 Cross Cable DB9 Male Connection DB9 Male TX 2 2 RX RX 3 3 TX DTR 4 1 DCD CTS 8 7 RTS RTS 7 8 CTS DCD 1 4 DTR GND 5 5 GND DB9 to DB25 Cross Cable DB9 DB25 1 20 2 2 3 3 4 8 5 7 7 5 8 4 Notes: 1.
Wayside Channel Connector Pin-Outs The following are pin-outs for Wayside channel interfaces.
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Appendix B: PPP/SLIP Driver Installation Installation for Windows 2000/2003/XP 1. Click Start, Settings, Network and Dialup, Make New Connection. 2. Click Next. 3. Mark Connect directly to another computer. 4. Click Next. 5. Mark Guest. 6. Click Next. 7. Select Communication cable between two computers. 8. Click Next. 9. Select For all users. 10. Click Next. 11. Type The connection Name. 12. Click Finish. Configuring PPP 1. Click Start, Settings, Network and Dialup. 2.
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Appendix C: Frequency Information General This appendix provides frequency information for the GE MDS Intrepid-HC HP. Note: For other frequency channels not listed in this appendix, please contact your factory representative. Frequency Channels 6L GHz (5.85-6.45 GHz) ITU-R F.383-7 [1-3] T/R Separation 240 n (L) Center Frequency MHz n (H) Center Frequency MHz 1 5955.00 1 6195.00 2 5995.00 2 6235.00 3 6035.00 3 6275.00 4 6075.00 4 6315.00 5 6115.00 5 6355.00 6 6155.00 6 6395.
FCC 101.147(i7) T/R Separation 252.04 C-2 n (L) Center Frequency MHz n (H) Center Frequency MHz 1 5935.32 1 6187.36 2 5945.2 2 6197.24 3 5955.08 3 6207.12 4 5964.97 4 6217.01 5 5974.85 5 6226.89 6 5984.73 6 6236.77 7 5994.62 7 6246.66 8 6004.5 8 6256.54 9 6014.38 9 6266.42 10 6024.27 10 6276.31 11 6034.15 11 6286.19 12 6044.03 12 6296.07 13 6053.92 13 6305.96 14 6063.8 14 6315.84 15 6073.68 15 6325.72 16 6083.57 16 6335.61 17 6093.
ITU-R F.384-7 T/R Separation 260 n (L) Center Frequency MHz n (H) Center Frequency MHz 1 5955.00 1 6215.00 2 6015.00 2 6275.00 3 6075.00 3 6335.00 4 6135.00 4 6395.00 ITU-R F.497-6 [0] T/R Separation 266 n (L) Center Frequency MHz n (H) Center Frequency MHz 1 5941.00 1 6207.00 2 5969.00 2 6235.00 3 5997.00 3 6263.00 4 6025.00 4 6291.00 5 6053.00 5 6319.00 6 6081.00 6 6347.00 7 6109.00 7 6375.00 8 6137.00 8 6403.
6H GHz (6.45-7.1 GHz) ITU-R F.384-7 T/R Separation 340 n (L) Center Frequency MHz n (H) Center Frequency MHz 1 6460.00 1 6800.00 2 6500.00 2 6840.00 3 6540.00 3 6880.00 4 6580.00 4 6920.00 5 6620.00 5 6960.00 6 6660.00 6 7000.00 7 6700.00 7 7040.00 8 6740.00 8 7080.00 FCC 101.
40 12 6705 12 6865 1 6535 1 6575 7 GHz (7.1-7.
ITU-R 385-7 [1] T/R Separation 245 n (L) Center Frequency MHz n (H) Center Frequency MHz 1 7442 1 7687 2 7470 2 7715 3 7498 3 7743 4 7526 4 7771 5 7554 5 7799 6 7582 6 7827 7 7610 7 7855 8 7638 8 7883 ITU-R 385-7 [0] T/R Separation 161A C-6 n (L) Center Frequency MHz n (H) Center Frequency MHz 1 7138.5 1 7299.5 2 7166.5 2 7327.5 3 7194.5 3 7355.5 4 7222.5 4 7383.5 5 7250.5 5 7411.5 11 7145.5 11 7306.5 12 7173.5 12 7334.5 13 7201.
ITU-R 385-7 [0] T/R Separation 161B n (L) Center Frequency MHz n (H) Center Frequency MHz 1 7263.5 1 7424.5 2 7291.5 2 7452.5 3 7319.5 3 7480.5 4 7347.5 4 7508.5 5 7375.5 5 7536.5 11 7270.5 11 7431.5 12 7298.5 12 7459.5 13 7326.5 13 7487.5 14 7354.5 14 7515.5 21 7277.5 21 7438.5 22 7305.5 22 7466.5 23 7333.5 23 7494.5 24 7361.5 24 7522.5 31 7284.5 31 7445.5 32 7312.5 32 7473.5 33 7340.5 33 7501.5 34 7368.5 34 7529.
ITU-R 385-7 [0] T/R Separation 161C C-8 n (L) Center Frequency MHz n (H) Center Frequency MHz 1 7438.5 1 7599.5 2 7466.5 2 7627.5 3 7494.5 3 7655.5 4 7522.5 4 7683.5 5 7550.5 5 7711.5 11 7445.5 11 7606.5 12 7473.5 12 7634.5 13 7501.5 13 7662.5 14 7529.5 14 7690.5 21 7452.5 21 7613.5 22 7480.5 22 7641.5 23 7508.5 23 7669.5 24 7536.5 24 7697.5 31 7459.5 31 7620.5 32 7487.5 32 7648.5 33 7515.5 33 7676.5 34 7543.5 34 7704.
ITU-R 385-7 [0] T/R Separation 161D n (L) Center Frequency MHz n (H) Center Frequency MHz 1 7563.5 1 7724.5 2 7591.5 2 7752.5 3 7619.5 3 7780.5 4 7647.5 4 7808.5 5 7675.5 5 7836.5 11 7570.5 11 7731.5 12 7598.5 12 7759.5 13 7626.5 13 7787.5 14 7654.5 14 7815.5 21 7577.5 21 7738.5 22 7605.5 22 7766.5 23 7633.5 23 7794.5 24 7661.5 24 7822.5 31 7584.5 31 7745.5 32 7612.5 32 7773.5 33 7640.5 33 7801.5 34 7668.5 34 7829.
ITU-R 385-7 [3] T/R Separation 168B n (L) Center Frequency MHz n (H) Center Frequency MHz 1 7457 1 7625 2 7485 2 7653 3 7513 3 7681 4 7541 4 7709 5 7569 5 7737 ITU-R 385-7 [1] T/R Separation 182 n (L) Center Frequency MHz n (H) Center Frequency MHz 1 7428 1 7610 2 7456 2 7638 3 7484 3 7666 4 7512 4 7694 5 7540 5 7722 ITU-R 385-7 [3] T/R Separation 196 C-10 n (L) Center Frequency MHz n (H) Center Frequency MHz 1 7121 1 7317 2 7149 2 7345 3 7
ITU-R 385-7 [4] T/R Separation 245 n (L) Center Frequency MHz n (H) Center Frequency MHz 1 7442 1 7687 2 7470 2 7715 3 7498 3 7743 4 7526 4 7771 5 7554 5 7799 6 7582 6 7827 7 7610 7 7855 8 7638 8 7883 8 GHz (7.8-8.
ITU-R 386-6 [1] T/R Separation n (L) Center Frequency MHz n (H) Center Frequency MHz 1 7747.70 1 8059.02 2 7777.35 2 8088.67 3 7807.00 3 8118.32 4 7836.65 4 8147.97 5 7866.30 5 8177.62 6 7895.95 6 8207.27 7 7925.60 7 8236.92 8 7955.25 8 8266.57 311.32A ITU-R 386-6 [1] T/R Separation 311.32B C-12 ITU-R 386-6 [3] n (L) Center Frequency MHz n (H) Center Frequency MHz T/R Separation n (L) Center Frequency MHz n (H) Center Frequency MHz 1 7732.875 1 8044.
IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY... GE MDS products are designed for long life and trouble-free operation. However, this equipment, as with all electronic equipment, may have an occasional component failure. The following information will assist you in the event that servicing becomes necessary. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Technical assistance for GE MDS products is available from our Technical Support Department during business hours (8:00 A.M.—5:30 P.M. Eastern Time).
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