User Manual

MDR5800 User Manual
862-01881 Issue 6 Page 36
5 ANTENNA ALIGNMENT AND SOFTWARE SETUP
This chapter describes the procedure for software setup and antenna alignment. The
setup is done with a PC running the supplied NMS software. See chapter 6 for details
on using the NMS software.
5.1 Installation Equipment Required
The following tools and instruments are required for software setup and aligning the
antenna:
• RSSI test cable
• Voltmeter
• Spanner (see appropriate details in installation chapter depending on the
antenna being used)
• PC with NMS software and supplied serial data cable.
• Binoculars (optional) used for locating the far end site. This will assist in the
antenna alignment operation.
• GPS or Standard Compass (optional) used for locating the far end site. This
will assist in the antenna alignment operation.
• Bit Error Rate Tester and connecting leads.
5.2 Information Required
You should know:
• the proposed frequency channel plan for each station.
• the expected receive level based on the chosen system configuration and a
pathloss analysis.
5.3 Antenna Alignment
5.3.1 Introduction
The MDR5800 should be installed on both sites before alignment starts. Perform the
following steps at both stations:
1. Switch the Indoor Unit power ON.
2. Install and run the MDR5800 NMS Software application.
3. Configure the radio channel plan as required.
4. Set the transmitted power to maximum.
5. Perform a RF loopback test at each site before starting the alignment
procedure.