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INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 Installation and Maintenance Manual Copyright © 1999 by Glenayre Western Multiplex. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced without prior written permission from Glenayre Western Multiplex. The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice.
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INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 Regulatory Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 WARRANTY (e) Glenayre Western Multiplex shall at its cost, ship the repaired item or replacement to any destination within the United States of America by carrier and method of delivery chosen by Glenayre Western Multiplex. If the Customer has requested some other form of conveyance, such as express shipping, or is located beyond the USA borders, then the Customer shall pay to the cost of return shipment. 2.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 LIMITATIONS ON DAMAGES (North America) 6.1 THE WARRANTY STATED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS THE CUSTOMER'S EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY FOR THE EQUIPMENT; GLENAYRE WESTERN MULTIPLEX SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND OF MERCHANTABILITY. 6.
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INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 Table of Contents 1. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL .................................................................................................................... 1-1 1.1 1.2 2. MANUAL ORGANIZATION ............................................................................................................................ 1-1 ICONS................................................................................
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 3.11 ETHERNET INTERFACE CONNECTION ........................................................................................................ 3-21 3.12 SYSTEM TURN-UP TO SERVICE.................................................................................................................. 3-22 3.13 OUTPUT POWER ADJUSTMENT .........................................................................................
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 Figures FIGURE 2-1: FRONT PANEL ........................................................................................................................................ 2-9 FIGURE 3-1: CHANNEL PLANS, DUAL-BAND............................................................................................................. 3-10 FIGURE 3-2: CHANNEL PLAN, SINGLE-BAND ...................................................
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 1. How to Use This Manual 1.1 Manual Organization The Installation and Maintenance Manual provides information required to install and maintain Tsunami and to use its many features to the fullest advantage. This manual is divided into the following sections: Section 1 Provides instructions on how to most effectively utilize the information in this manual.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 1.2 Icons Throughout this manual, the following icons are used to highlight areas of special interest and importance.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 2. Product Description 2.1 General Description The Tsunami license-free radios provide a new level of control and convenience in a digital communications network. These Tsunami radios provide 100BaseT intelligent bridging between two locations without the delay and expense of installing cable or traditional microwave.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 2.2 Specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. 2.2.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 2.2.2 Antenna / Antenna Coupling Unit Mechanics External antenna Antenna Connection N-type female Impedance 50 ohms Recommended Antenna (ordered separately) 1, or 2 foot flat panel or 2, 4 or 6 foot parabolic Gain & Beamwidth (3 dB) 1 ft Flat 2 ft Flat 2 ft Parabolic 4 ft Parabolic 6 ft Parabolic 23.5 dB / 9° 28 dB / 4.6° 28.5 dB / 6° 35 dB / 3° 38 dB / 2.9° 2.2.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 2.2.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 2.2.5 Line Interfaces Fast Ethernet Port: Data Interface 100BaseT (fully compatible with IEEE 802.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 2.2.6 Auxiliary Connections Orderwire Interface REN (Ringer Equivalency Number) DTMF tones Ringing Voltage 2-wire, 4-pin modular jack, female (RJ-11) 1.0 B within ±1.5% of nominal freq.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 2.2.7 Temperature and Environment Operating Temperature Range -10 to +50°C Humidity 95% non-condensing Altitude 4,500 meters, maximum 2.2.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 2.2.9 Regulatory Information FCC Identifier Dual-band HZB-U5358-45 Single-band HZB-U58-45 FCC Rule Parts 15.407 (UNII) 15.407 (UNII) Industry Canada ID TBD 5221021581A IC Rule Parts RSS 210 (LE-LAN) RSS-210 (LE-LAN) 2.2.10 Mechanical Width (for 19-inch EIA rack mounting) 437 mm (17.2") rack mounting brackets supplied Height 89 mm (3.5") (2RU) Depth 368 mm (14.5") Weight 5 kg. (11 lbs.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 2.3 2.3.1 Front Panel Description General The Tsunami radio front panel, as shown in Figure 2-1, has LED indicators, test points, controls and connections that are used for installation, maintenance, operation and troubleshooting. Prior to installation, it is best to be familiar with the front panel of your particular model. Sections 2.3.2 through 2.3.5 briefly describe the front panel access and indicators.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 2.3.2 ON Test Points / Power Indicator This is an LED indication. When lit GREEN, Tsunami is powered. The Tsunami radio products do not have an on/off switch. GND This is a test point referenced to chassis ground. This is used in conjunction with the next two test points to measure voltages related to radio performance. RSL This is a test point that relates to the Received Signal Level (RSL).
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 2.3.3 Alarm and Status Indicators Radio Fail Green = Radio hardware O.K.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 2.3.4 DISPLAY FAR END PAGE 2-12 Controls This push-button provides the capability to determine alarms and status of the farend radio. When pressed and held, the alarm and status LEDs and the RSL test point correspond to the far-end radio’s status and RSL value. This can be used for installation, maintenance and troubleshooting. When the LED on this switch is flashing, no far-end information is available.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 2.3.5 Connections RF CONNECTION The RF port of the Tsunami radio is an N-type female connector that is an integral part of the filter assembly. The filter assembly occupies nearly the entire top half of the front panel. The N-Type connector is used to connect the antenna, typically using coaxial transmission line.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 CONFIG This is a serial interface port (RS-232) to the Tsunami radio. This port provides configuration and maintenance information about the Tsunami radio(s) to a connected computer or terminal. Consult factory for operation. AUX DATA This is a serial interface port (RS-232, ≤9600 baud) which allows the user to connect auxiliary serial data from one point in the radio network to another.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 2.4 Rear Panel Description The Tsunami radio rear panel, is blank.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 2.5 Installation Accessories The Tsunami radio is shipped with several accessories commonly required for the radio as described below: AC Power Supply If ordered as an option, this power supply provides AC to DC conversion for use with AC powered locations. AC Power Cord This power cord connects the AC Power Supply, if ordered, to a standard 115V U.S. AC outlet.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 3. Installation & Adjustments 3.1 Shipping Container The equipment is shipped in boxes unless ordered as an integrated system and configured at the factory, in which case the equipment may be racked and shipped in a crate. The equipment is packaged so as to prevent damage in transit. The boxes should be left intact and sheltered until arrival at the installation site.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 3.2 Packing Items Identification The primary shipping container houses the radio along with other items including: PAGE 3-2 ❖ This manual ❖ Installation accessory kit (see Section 2.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 3.3 Before Installation Task List There are several tasks that should be accomplished prior to installing the Tsunami radio system.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 3.3.2 Line-of-Sight and Path Clearance Guidelines The Tsunami radios will not operate properly unless they have line-of-sight between their corresponding antennas. The Tsunami radio transmission will not pass through trees or other obstacles.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 3.3.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 3.3.4 Fade Margin Calculation The fade margin is the difference between the actual received signal and the radio’s threshold. Using the formula provided in Section 3.3.3, the anticipated RSL can be calculated. Compare this RSL to the specified threshold of the Tsunami radio (shown in Section 2.2) and calculate the fade margin as the difference between the two signal levels. 3.3.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 3.3.6 Frequency Plan Determination When configuring radios in a hub or repeater configuration, careful engineering of the Tsunami radio frequency plans and antenna locations should be performed in order to minimize potential interference between the nearby radios. As a rule of thumb, do not place identical frequency plan radios (e.g. two “A” channel radios) at the same site.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 3.3.7 Power Supply Planning The Tsunami radio must have access to a supply of appropriate power, either DC or AC (if the AC adapter option has been ordered). The Tsunami can be powered from a DC battery system, or from a solar or generator power plant, usually with battery reserves. Typically either a positive or negative ground 24 or 48 volt supply is used.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 3.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 3.5 Frequency Channel Plans The Tsunami system offers non-overlapping channel plans. This channel plan arrangement allows users to implement Tsunami systems in the proximity of other Tsunami radios (planned or unplanned), hub and repeater applications, and can be used to mitigate interference. The channel plans are illustrated below in Figures 3-1 through 3-2. Section 4.2 and 4.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 3.6 Mounting the Tsunami The Tsunami radio can be mounted at any height in a standard 19-inch rack. Blank rack-mounting spaces above and below the Tsunami are recommended, especially if the surrounding equipment dissipates a considerable amount of heat (over 40W).
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 3.7 Power Connection and Wiring There is no ON/OFF switch on the Tsunami. As soon as power is applied, the equipment will be operational. This means that there can be up to 1W of RF power present at the antenna port. The antenna port should be terminated before power is applied. Power is connected using the DC power plug contained in the Accessory Kit.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 3.7.1 DC Power Wiring Connect the power cable with adequate current rating (minimum of 20 AWG) to the terminals shown on the removed (not plugged into the radio) DC power plug using the screw connections. The recommended minimum current rating of external fuses and cables is 3 Amps. The Tsunami radios consume less than 1 Amp at ±48V and less than 2 Amps at ±24V.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 Figure 3-3: Negative Voltage DC Connection Figure 3-4: Positive Voltage DC Connection Make sure that when connecting the mating plug that it is properly oriented (terminal screws pointing up) and securely fastened.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 3.7.2 AC Power Connection The optional AC power supply operates from any AC voltage 100V - 250V and 50 Hz or 60 Hz. The AC supply is equipped with a mating connector that plugs directly into the Tsunami radio and an AC cord with a 3-pin AC plug. The AC cord color code is shown in Figure 3-5 in case users wish to replace the AC plug supplied with a different type of plug.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 3.8 Antenna Connection The Tsunami radio is equipped with an N-type female connector at the antenna port located on the rear panel. A short length (~6 feet) jumper cable such as RG-214 coax (or “pigtail”) fitted with two N-type male connectors can be used to connect the antenna port to the antenna transmission line (see Section 3.9). The recommended cable type for a jumper is RG-214.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 3.9 Transmission Line Connection The transmission line feeder (such as LDF4-50 1/2 inch coax cable or EW-52 elliptical waveguide) should be prepared first by cutting to the approximate length (allowing some excess) and installing the appropriate connector on the antenna end.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 3.10 Antenna Installation & Alignment Due to the possibility of exposure to RF radiation above the recommended levels, do not stand within five (5) feet of the antenna during system operation. It is the responsibility of the installer to insure that the antenna is fix-mounted in a place that is not accessible to the public and not pointed in a direction where human exposure may exceed these recommendations.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 It should be verified that both antennas are on the same polarization by using the manufacturer’s instructions. Otherwise the RSL will be approximately 25 to 30 dB below the calculated level. Most antennas will also need fine alignment obtained using an operating link because it is very important to maximize the receive RF signal level at each end of the radio link. Read Section 3.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 Antenna alignment should enable the RSL to be peaked to the level calculated in the link budget. If the RSL is peaked but is approximately 20 dB below the calculated level, then it is likely that the antennas are aligned on a sidelobe of the antenna's radiated signal. In this case, the antennas should be rotated in a wide arc until the main lobe is located.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 3.11 Ethernet Interface Connection The 100BaseT interface connection to the Tsunami radio is on the front panel. Additional external lightning protection devices are recommended for the connections if the radio is installed in an area prone to lightning. The 100BaseT connection to the Tsunami is at the data interface on the front of the shelf. Either wire or fiber connections can be used.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 3.12 System Turn-up to Service 1. Prior to installing the system, it may be desirable to perform a back-to-back test of the Tsunami radio pair. Consult Section 4.9 for further details. Back-to-back testing is a simple way to verify that the Tsunami radios are fully operational before they are installed. Installation adds several variables (such as antenna alignment) which can lead to system turn-up delays.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 Ensure that the RF Antenna port connection is properly terminated before applying power to the Tsunami terminal, as in step 3. When the Tsunami radio is initially powered-on, some alarm conditions may be present. This is normal and alarms can be ignored at this time. 7. Place a voltmeter across the GND and PWR front panel test points.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 5.3 GHz Tx Tsunami 100BaseT Dual & Single Models 5 4.5 4 3.5 3 2.5 Volts 5.8 GHz Tx 2 5.3 GHz Tx 1.5 1 0.5 0 25 20 15 10 5 0 Tx Power (dB) Figure 3-7: Typical RF Output Power versus PWR Voltage Use the Tsunami Factory Test Data sheet that came with your radio(s) to determine more precisely the voltage corresponding to the RF output power.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 For precision measurement of transmit output power, it is best to connect an RF power meter to the antenna port. The PWR port voltage may not provide enough precision. This is especially important where EIRP limits apply to the installation.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 - Weather (inversion layers, ducting and multipath) - Antenna feed (coaxial/connector) problem The Tsunami radio requires professional installation. Don’t forget that the transmitter output power adjustment on the Tsunami radio effects the RSL.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 . . TRANSMITTER POWER (dBm) Feeder Feeder A/B Chan., 1/2" Coax A/B Chan., 5/8" Coax C Channel, 1/2" Coax C Channel, 5/8" Coax Length Length 1' Panel 2' Panel 1' Dish 1' Panel 2' Panel 1' Dish 1' Panel 2' Panel 1' Dish 2' Dish 1' Panel 2' Panel 1' Dish 2' Dish Meters Feet 3.0 10 6.1 20 9.1 30 12.2 40 15.2 50 18.3 60 21.3 70 24.4 80 27.4 90 30.5 100 33.5 110 36.6 120 This chart not yet available. 39.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 3.13 Output Power Adjustment The Tsunami radio requires professional installation. In certain cases, it is necessary to adjust the output power lower (never higher) from the factory setting, for example: ❖ ❖ ❖ to meet EIRP (effective isotropic radiated power) limits. to avoid exceeding the maximum far-end RSL of -30 dBm. to coordinate a hub or repeater location.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 3.14 Additional Connections There are additional customer connections which are optional and are not required to make the Tsunami operational but may prove useful. 3.14.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 Dialing a ✶ (star key) on the orderwire telephone implements an “all call” feature which rings all connected radios. Also, if a phone anywhere in the connected network has accidentally been left off-hook, the # (pound key) key can be used to mute all off-hook handsets until they are placed on and off hook again. The orderwire operates like a “party line”.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 3.14.2 Alarm Connections External alarm outputs are provided at the 9-pin, D-type subminiature ALARM connector. There are two Form C summary alarm relays capable of switching 30 VDC at 1 A. See Table 3-E and Figure 3-9 for Alarm Connections. The “summary” alarm (Form C relay) is activated by any near-end front panel LED alarm condition, including if the internal test mode is enabled.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 PIN 1 NO, SUMMARY ALARM, FORM C - normally open connection on summary alarm relay. Closed when in alarm. PIN 4 NO, OUT OF SERVICE SUMMARY ALARM, FORM C - normally open connection on out-ofservice summary alarm relay. Closed when in alarm. PIN 6 C, SUMMARY ALARM, FORM C - common connection on the summary alarm relay.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 3.14.3 Configuration Port Operation The “Config” Port is used to retrieve diagnostic about the Tsunami radios by means of a computer connection. The config port allows connection of RS-232 devices to poll and receive status of the Tsunami radio.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 3.14.4 AUX DATA (Digital Service Channel) Connection The AUX DATA port is a separate wayside serial port which can be configured to allow the connection of any user serial data (to 9600 baud) through the radio network. Connection to the AUX DATA port is an RS-232 serial interface, identical to the config port (see Section 3.14.3). This port does not affect the Ethernet traffic on the Tsunami radio.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 3.14.5 T1 (DSX-1) Interface Connection The Tsunami radio also provides a wayside T1 connection. This connection allows for standard DSX-1 connect of voice circuits without affecting the Ethernet traffic.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 3.14.6 NMS Interface Connection The NMS connection provides connection for the network management system. This allows an HTML interface to the Tsunami radio for purposes of monitoring, configuration and security settings. This connection is an RJ-45 style connection and complies to standard 10BaseT interface.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 Your Notes on the Tsunami Radio SECTION 3: INSTALLATION & ADJUSTMENTS PAGE 3-37
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 4. Troubleshooting 4.1 Regular Maintenance The Tsunami radios do not require any regular maintenance, however, it is prudent to monitor the radio link at regular intervals to assure that the link conditions are not changing.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 4.2 Changing Frequency Plans The Tsunami RF frequency selections are listed in Section 3.5. The near-end radio and the farend radio must be corresponding (e.g. A1 / A2). The frequency of a given Tsunami terminal is set by the specific filter, the physical orientation of this assembly, and a setting within the CONFIG port (or NMS configuration instructions, Section 4.11).
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 4.3 Using a Spare Terminal For dual-band units, a spare of each band may be required. For single-band units, one spare Tsunami terminal will service both channel orientations. See Section 4.2 for changing frequencies of a spare radio. Customers with several radios, or radios in critical operations are encouraged to purchase one or more spare radios of each model in their system.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 4.4 Technical Support Glenayre Western Multiplex provides 24-hour telephone technical support for installed Tsunami radios. Customers are encouraged to troubleshoot the radio and link in accordance with the latter part of this section in this manual before contacting Glenayre Western Multiplex.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 4.5 Repair Policy The Tsunami terminal includes comprehensive alarm indicators designed to diagnose potential faults. Should a fault occur, it often may be resolved by operator adjustment. Should a fault occur that cannot be resolved by operator adjustment and has been confirmed by looping terminals together on the bench (See Section 4.9), then the equipment should be returned to the factory for repair.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 4.6 Front Panel Status LEDs There are several front panel status LEDs on the Tsunami radio. These LEDs indicate conditions where either a hardware failure has occurred or the radio link is not optimum. In many cases, a combination of LEDs may be illuminated. The following sections describe the necessary troubleshooting procedures should any LED(s) indicate a problem during or after installation.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 4.6.1 RF LINK Alarm Function: This LED indicates that the demodulator function is not synchronizing with the intended received signal.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 are properly rated for operation at the radio's frequency (5.3/5.8 GHz). If only one end has low RSL, this could be caused by low transmit output power from the opposite end radio. Verify that the transmitter output power of the radio opposite to the low RSL receiver has been set in accordance to path calculations, or EIRP restrictions (where applicable).
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 4.6.2 RADIO FAIL Alarm Function: The RADIO FAIL alarm indicates a known problem with the radio hardware. Possible Causes: ❖ Internal synthesizers are unlocked ❖ Internal digital circuits have failed Recommended Actions: 1. Remove power from the unit. 2. Check to make sure power supply voltages are within specification. 3. Even if the voltages were within specification, reapply power to the unit. 4.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 4.6.3 FAR END Alarm Function: This LED indicates that there is an alarm condition present on the far-end radio. When the DISPLAY FAR END button is pressed (and held), the status LEDs indicate the alarm conditions of the far-end radio. Possible Cause: ❖ One or more alarm condition(s) exist on the far-end radio Recommended Actions: 1. Press and hold the DISPLAY FAR END button and observe the LED status. 2.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 4.7 Errors in the Data Stream When the radio is in service, errors in the data stream may occur. This is usually known to the operator by either faulty data indications of downstream equipment or external bit error rate testing. It is possible that no alarms appear on the front panel during normal operations, but there are errors present in the data stream.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 4.8 Interference Countermeasures The recommended interference countermeasures available to the Tsunami operator are as follows: 1. Short Paths The single most effective countermeasure against interference is to maintain "short path" length. This may be achieved by dividing long paths into multiple small paths by cascading hops.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 4. Antenna Polarization Cross-polarized antennas can provide approximately 20 to 30 dB discrimination of unwanted signals. The actual discrimination will depend upon the antenna design and any rotation of polarization along the path, for example, due to reflections. Discrimination only exists between two orthogonal polarizations: - vertical vs. horizontal or - left-hand circular vs.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 4.8.1 Use of a Spectrum Analyzer to Evaluate Potential Interference Connecting to the antenna and using "peak hold" on a spectrum analyzer, the spectrum across the receive frequency range of the radio can be swept and any signals being received at levels above the radio’s specified threshold identified.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 4.9 Back-to-Back Testing Back-to-back testing, as shown in Figure 4-1, is an ideal method of testing the Tsunami radios. This testing eliminates link problems caused by auxiliary equipment, installation, or the radio path and isolates potential radio hardware problems. Back-to-back testing must be performed with both radios at the same location.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 5284 Tsunami Figure 4-1: Back-to-Back Test Configuration The Tsunami radios will be damaged if appropriate attenuation is not supplied between radios. You must provide a minimum of 40 dB and no more than 80 dB attenuation between the two radios.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 4.10 LINK Testing Link testing is the preferred way to evaluate a radio link’s performance. It can be performed from end-to-end or in link test mode (which tests both directions of the radio path). Figure 4-2 illustrates a typical test configuration (which may include the radio’s path instead of in-line attenuators). Figure 4-2 illustrates a typical test configuration for end-to-end testing.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 4.11 Network Management System (NMS) The Tsunami 100BaseT radio platform provides multiple methods of managing the radio network through one of three ways: 1) SNMP 2) Browser graphical user interface 3) TelNet (not implemented at this printing) 4.11.1 SNMP Instructions to be supplied 4.11.2 Browser GUI Use Internet Explorer™ or Netscape™ to access the radio by typing in its IP address.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 Login Screen 1 Enter User Name and Password. If using for the first time or the radio has been reset, use: User Name: manager Password: manager It’s advisable to change the password setting on the administration (Admin) page to protect radio settings, configuration and entry into your radio system.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 Device Screen Tsunami model information Configuration 1 The radio’s characteristics can be modified from this page. The ‘Current’ column indicates current settings and the ‘New’ column the radio setting(s) that can be changed. Use the pulldown menus to select the new setting. Then, click on the Set button to invoke the setting.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 Configuration 2 At any time, on any page, clicking on Help will open a separate help window to facilitate operation of the Browser NMS. Use the help page to provide details on the configuration settings. Configuration 3 Scroll down to see the complete list of radio configuration settings. Here is where the radio’s IP setting can be modified.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 Performance 1 Running data on the operation of the radio link. To reset the historical data, click on History Reset. Performance 2 New screen after resetting history.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 Alarms Both near-end and Far-end information on the running status of the link are displayed on this single page. Administration Change the default password for subsequent entry into the browser NMS. Click on set after changing the password. If you forget the password, you must fully reset the radio by holding in the far-end button on the front of the radio while powering it up.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 Contact Information The E-mail and the URL links are active text if selected. Each will start your e-mail or browser when either is clicked on. Alarm Condition! A loss of connection in the radio link or any alarm condition will cause a red bar to be displayed at the top of the screen and a warning message will indicate the error condition at the bottom of the window.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 Link failure indication! If the link is lost, the severely errored seconds will display the amount of time the link was not passing sufficient data. In this example, the link had almost two minutes of corrupt data since the last time the history had been reset (4287 seconds, or approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes). 4.11.2.1 NMS Help screen details: LEDs Radio Fail Green = Radio hardware O.K.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 Off = No NMS interface connection detected T1 INPUT Green = Alarm enabled and T1 connection detected Red = Alarm enabled and no T1 connection detected Yellow = Alarm disabled and T1 connection detected Off = Alarm disabled and no T1 connection detected ** Radio Fail, RF Link (yellow or red), T1 Input (yellow or red) Configuration T1 Line Code AMI/B8ZS setting for the T1 interface T1 Line Build Out T1 in
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 SNMP Get Community Configure the ‘Get’ community string for the radio's SNMP network management agent SNMP Set Community Configure the ‘Set’ community string for the radio's SNMP network management agent Performance Current BER Current estimated RF link bit error rate Current RSL (dBm) Current estimated received signal level, in dBm Errored Seconds Number of seconds that incurred an error since the la
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 Fan 1 Fan 1 is operating correctly Fan 1 is NOT operating correctly Fan 2 Fan 2 is operating correctly Fan 2 is NOT operating correctly Rx Synth Receive synthesizer is locked Receive synthesizer NOT locked Tx Synth Transmit synthesizer is locked Transmit synthesizer NOT locked 4.11.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 Your Notes on the Tsunami Radio SECTION 4: TROUBLESHOOTING PAGE 4-29
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 5. Appendices Appendix A - Digital Interface Specifications 1. General Characteristics 100baseT (IEEE 802.3u) Fully compliant to Ethernet V.2 2.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 Appendix B – 100BaseT and 10BaseT Connections Figure B-1: Fast Ethernet & Ethernet NMS Connectors PAGE 5-2 SECTION 5: APPENDICES
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 Appendix C – Auxiliary Data Connectors The following figures illustrate the pin structure for all auxiliary connections. All figures are oriented as a customer would view them, facing the connector. DC power connection information is found in Section 3.7 of the manual.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 Figure C-4: AUX DATA Port 9-Pin D-Style Connector Do NOT connect to RS-422 pins at any time.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tsunami FAMILY FAST ETHERNET W IRELESS BRIDGES SEPTEMBER 1999 Your Notes on the Tsunami Radio SECTION 5: APPENDICES PAGE 5-5
Index A AC...............................................................................................................................................3-15 Accessories .................................................................................................................................2-16 AIS................................................................................................................................................2-5 Alarm connections........................................
G Grounding...................................................................................................................................3-13 I Icons..............................................................................................................................................1-2 Installation .......................................................................................................... 1-1, 2-16, 3-3, 3-22 Interference...........................................................
T Technical support .........................................................................................................................4-4 Telephone ...................................................................................................................................3-29 Test ......................................................................................................................................2-6, 2-10 Tips ...................................................................
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