User's Manual

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Table of Contents
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................... 1
2. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ................................................................................... 1
2.1 About This Manual ........................................................................................... 1
2.2 Introduction .................................................................................................... 1
2.3 System Features .............................................................................................. 5
2.4 Physical Description ......................................................................................... 6
2.4.1 Model Types
7
2.4.2 Front Panel ............................................................................................... 8
2.4.3 Rear Panel Indicators .................................................................................. 9
2.4.4 Rear Panel Connections ............................................................................. 12
2.4.5 ODU LED Indicators .................................................................................. 15
2.5 System Description ........................................................................................ 16
2.6 Consecutive Point Architecture ......................................................................... 19
2.7 2 + 0 (East-West) Configuration ..................................................................... 21
2.8 Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) .......................................................................... 22
2.9 1+1 Protection ............................................................................................... 22
2.9.1 Protected Non-Diversity (Hot Standby) ........................................................ 22
2.9.2 Protected Diversity ................................................................................... 23
2.10 1 + 1 Multi-hop Repeater Configuration ........................................................... 24
2.11 Data Interfaces ............................................................................................ 25
2.12 Crosspoint Switch ......................................................................................... 26
2.13 Power Management ...................................................................................... 27
2.14 Event-HD Software and Network Management ................................................. 28
2.14.1 IP Address ............................................................................................. 28
2.14.2 Network ................................................................................................. 28
2.14.3 NMS Network Operational Principles .......................................................... 29
2.14.4 Third Party Network Management Software Support .................................... 30
2.15 System Loopbacks ........................................................................................ 30
3. INSTALLATION ............................................................................................... 1
3.1 Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 1
3.2 Notices ........................................................................................................... 2
3.3 PRE-INSTALLATION NOTES ............................................................................... 2
3.4 Back-to-Back Bench Testing .............................................................................. 2
3.5 Overview of Installation and Testing Process ....................................................... 3
3.6 Site Evaluation ................................................................................................ 4
3.6.1 Preparing for a Site Evaluation ..................................................................... 5
3.6.2 Site Evaluation Process ............................................................................... 6
3.6.3 Critical System Calculations ......................................................................... 8
3.6.4 Frequency Plan Determination ................................................................... 10
3.6.5 Antenna Planning ..................................................................................... 13
3.6.6 ODU Transmit Power Setup ........................................................................ 14
3.7 Installation of the Event-HD ............................................................................ 17
3.7.1 Installing the Event-HD SDIDUTM .............................................................. 17
3.7.2 Installing the Event-HD ODU ...................................................................... 18
3.7.3 Routing the ODU/IDU Interconnect Cable .................................................... 22
3.8 Quick Start Guide ........................................................................................... 23
3.8.1 Materials Required .................................................................................... 23
3.8.2 Grounding the ODU ................................................................................... 24
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