Dart DMC

DART
Digital Access Radio Technology

User Manual
DMC Stratex Networks
Copyright 2001 by DMC Stratex Networks.

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Contents
Contents
1. Introduction to DART
1.1Product Overview ................................................................................................................. 1

1.2Configure & Monitor Dart by Computer .............................................................................. 2
1.3Architecture and Components............................................................................................... 3
Surge Protection ................................................................................................... 3
Theory of Operation ............................................................................................. 4
Transceiver Module.............................................................................................. 4
Main Board........................................................................................................... 5
Power Supply - Main Board ....................................................................... 5
Cable Interface - Main Board ..................................................................... 5
Microprocessor - Main Board .................................................................... 5
Digital-to-Analog (D/A) Converter - Main Board...................................... 6
Analog-to-Digital (A/D) Converter - Main Board...................................... 6
Transmitter - Main Board........................................................................... 6
Receiver - Main Board ............................................................................... 7
Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)................................................... 7
1.4Accessories ........................................................................................................................... 7
Optional ODU Cables .......................................................................................... 7
Optional Antennas and Remote ODU Mount....................................................... 9
1.5Options................................................................................................................................ 10
Optional Cable Termination Unit (CTU) ........................................................... 10
Optional Cable Termination Strip (CTS) ........................................................... 12
Optional Network Management Interface (NMI)............................................... 13
2.Install DART Hardware
15
2.1Install the Antenna and DART Radio ................................................................................. 15

Tools required for terminal installation .............................................................. 15
Prepare for installation ....................................................................................... 16
Mount ODU to Antenna ..................................................................................... 17
Integral Mounting (XP-Type Slip-Fit Antenna Interface) ........................ 17
Remote Mounting (Waveguide Type Antenna Interface) ........................ 18
Connect the ODU cable...................................................................................... 19
Align the antenna................................................................................................ 20
2.2Install DART Accessories and Options .............................................................................. 22
Deluxe CTU ....................................................................................................... 23
Install the Optional Deluxe Cable Termination Unit (CTU) .................... 23
Standard CTU..................................................................................................... 26
Standard CTU Installation Balanced (E1/DS-1), Unbalanced (E1),
and Ethernet CTU 10 Base-T ................................................................... 26
Terminate the DART Standard CTU to the ODU Cable .......................... 27
CTS (Cable Termination Strip) .......................................................................... 32
CTS Mounting Bracket Orientation Options............................................ 32
Install the CTS.................................................................................................... 32
2.3Cable Assembly Procedure - Detailed Instructions............................................................. 34
Pin connections for female connector on ODU end ................................. 37
Pin connection for male connector on inside end ..................................... 38
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3.Load LinkView Software & Connect to DART
41
3.1Configuration requirements.................................................................................................41
3.2Install LinkView on a PC ....................................................................................................41
Installing from disk...................................................................................42
Installing from CD-ROM..........................................................................42
3.3Connect LinkView to DART via Cable ..............................................................................45
LinkView Connection to Inside End of ODU Cable without
Optional CTU/CTS Interface..............................................................................45
Connection through Optional CTU/CTS ............................................................46
Verify Successful Serial Cable connection.........................................................46
3.4Connect LinkView to DART via Modem ...........................................................................47
Configure the modems........................................................................................47
Configuring the Modem on the Computer Side........................................47
Configuring the Modem at the Radio Side ...............................................47
Ensuring the Modem is Installed Properly................................................55
4.Set Security with LinkView
57
4.1Security Levels....................................................................................................................57
4.2Changing Passwords ...........................................................................................................58
5.LinkView Startup & Tour
63
5.1Start the LinkView Software...............................................................................................63

Start LinkView Using a Serial Cable Connection...............................................63
Start LinkView using a Modem..........................................................................64
5.2Log-in and Log-out .............................................................................................................66
Log into the radio................................................................................................66
Log out of the radio ............................................................................................67
Disconnect the Phone Call ........................................................................67
5.3 Screen Tour ........................................................................................................................68
5.4 Using Help .........................................................................................................................69
Help Menu ..........................................................................................................69
Context Sensitive Help .......................................................................................69
5.5 Shortcuts and other display options....................................................................................70
Shortcut Toolbar: ................................................................................................70
Status Bar............................................................................................................71
Window ..............................................................................................................71
5.6 Menu Commands ...............................................................................................................71
File Menu............................................................................................................72
Login Menu ........................................................................................................72
Monitor Log........................................................................................................72
Tools Menu.........................................................................................................72
Windows Menu...................................................................................................74
Help Menu ..........................................................................................................74
6. DART with LinkView
75
6.1 View and Configure Radio Parameters ..............................................................................75

Configuration Tabs .............................................................................................75
General Configuration (Local and Remote)........................................................76
Change the Frequency ..............................................................................76
Change the Link ID...................................................................................77
Change the Transmit Power......................................................................78
Change the Site and Corporate Names .....................................................79
Alarm Windows..................................................................................................80
Alarm Configuration (Local and Remote) ..........................................................80
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Change the Tributary Configuration......................................................... 82

SNMP Configuration (Local and Remote) ......................................................... 85
Configure Port 1 ....................................................................................... 85
Configure Port 2 (Ethernet) ...................................................................... 87
Configure Port 2 (Serial Port) .................................................................. 88
Configure the Radio Port.......................................................................... 89
Configure the SNMP Clock...................................................................... 90
View the SNMP Event Log...................................................................... 91
6.2 Use File Configuration Shortcut ........................................................................................ 91
Create a Configuration file ................................................................................. 92
Open an existing Configuration file ................................................................... 93
Write a Configuration file to a DART Radio ..................................................... 94
Print Configuration Reports ............................................................................... 95
7. Monitor, Edit, & Troubleshoot DART with LinkView
97
7.1 Monitor DART events ....................................................................................................... 97

Monitor Log Overview....................................................................................... 97
View Monitor Log.............................................................................................. 98
Edit Monitor List ................................................................................................ 99
Set up a Monitor Session.................................................................................. 100
Read Link ......................................................................................................... 101
7.2 Edit the Radio Frequency Plan ........................................................................................ 102
7.3 Download radio software through LinkView .................................................................. 103
Determine the Active Software Version........................................................... 105
7.4 View Device Attributes.................................................................................................... 106
7.5 Troubleshoot DART with LinkView ............................................................................... 107
Diagnostic Tools .............................................................................................. 107
Digital Loopback:............................................................................................. 108
Tributary Loopback:......................................................................................... 108
Forward Error Correction (FEC) ...................................................................... 109
Modulation: ...................................................................................................... 110
Unmute Remote................................................................................................ 111
7.6 LinkView Frequently Asked Questions........................................................................... 111
7.7 Troubleshooting Alarms .................................................................................................. 112
8. DART Radio Specifications
114
9. DART Product Ordering Guide
115
9.1 Ordering Considerations for DART Radios..................................................................... 115

9.2 DART Outdoor Unit (ODU) Selection: ........................................................................... 117
9.3 Antenna Selection:........................................................................................................... 118
9.4 DART Options:................................................................................................................ 120
ODU Cable Indoor Termination Options: ........................................................ 120
Cable Termination Units (CTUs) ..................................................................... 120
CTU Configuration Jumpers ............................................................................ 121
E1 CSU/DSU (V.35) ........................................................................................ 122
Cable Termination Strip (CTS) ........................................................................ 122
Network Management Option: ......................................................................... 123
9.5 DART Accessories: ......................................................................................................... 125
Cables/Connectors:........................................................................................... 125
DART ODU cables ................................................................................ 125
DART ODU-CTU-CTS Connectors: ..................................................... 128
9.6 Hardware Installation Tools:............................................................................................ 128
9.7 Software Installation Kit (LinkView): ............................................................................. 129
Software Installation Toolkits (LinkView)....................................................... 129
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LinkView Cables ..............................................................................................129

Software:...........................................................................................................130
9.8 Rack Assembly Installation:.............................................................................................130
9.9 Documentation: ................................................................................................................130
9.10 AC/DC Converter Options: ............................................................................................131
9.11 Lightning Surge Protection Junction Box: .....................................................................132
9.12 Test Fixtures:..................................................................................................................132
9.13 Other Accessories:..........................................................................................................133
10. Installation Guides
135
10.1 Radio ..................................................................................................................... .........135

10.2 CTS (Cable Termination Strip) ......................................................................................137
DART Deluxe CTU ...............................................................................................................139
10.4 Standard CTU (Cable Termination Unit) .......................................................................141
10.5 Base-T CTU ...................................................................................................................143
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11. Field Commissioning Test
145
12. Index
151
DART User Manual
1. Introduction to DART
Sections
1.1
Product Overview pg. 1
1.2
Configure & Monitor Dart by Computer pg. 2
1.3
Architecture and Components pg. 3
1.4
Accessories pg. 7
1.5
Options pg. 10
1.1
Product Overview
The DART digital microwave radio
available from DMC Stratex Networks
provides last-mile, wireless transmission for
point-to-point digital radio interconnection. It
offers an extremely cost-effective, all
outdoor, single E1 or DS-1 digital
microwave connection to applications
requiring modest data capacity. The DART
also provides an ideal leased line alternative.
The all-outdoor design makes the DART
radio an ideal complement to the new
generation of microcell/picocell, all-outdoor base stations that cannot accommodate
the indoor units of traditional microwave radio systems. It also provides network
service providers and enterprise network managers with a competitive solution to
leased-lines. DART radios allow connection of a customers network without the
aggravation and costs associated with the use of incumbent carrier wire-lines, or the
high costs associated with self-installation of wire or fiber connections.
The DART radio is designed for use in licensed bands for fixed wireless
transmission. To safeguard your capital investment in equipment, it protects against
interference from other wireless systems. With todays streamlined licensing process,
a license to operate a wireless system can be obtained in less than a week in most
cases, all while the system installation is in progress. DARTs advantages over
unlicensed wireless systems include greater availability of the link, longer life, less
interference from other systems and higher transmission integrity.
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Introduction 1
1.2
Configure & Monitor Dart by Computer

For simplified installation, commissioning, and maintenance, LinkView (the DMC
Stratex Networks radio software tool for DART) is used to configure and monitor the
DART radios. This eliminates the need for hardware switches or factory installed
options.
A simple commissioning procedure allows you to configure both the local and
remote radios in minutes from one end of a functioning link. Parameters that can be
set with LinkView include:
transmit and receive frequencies
transmit power level
link ID codes
receive signal level (RSL)
bit error rate (BER) alarm limits
tributary loopbacks
LinkView can also be used to configure the local SNMP (Simple Network
Management Protocol) interface, IP address, subnet mask, and other settings to
efficiently manage your connections.
Once your system is configured, LinkView provides the ability to monitor and
change alarms, RSL, and BER at the local and remote ends. This information is
updated in real time. Diagnostic loopback capability is also provided.
Dart
with Optional
CTU/CTS
& LinkView
LOCAL TERMINAL
REMOTE TERMINAL
DS-1/E1 & Management Traffic
Digital Access
Radio
Technology
LOCAL
ANTENNA
LOCAL
ODU
REMOTE
ANTENNA
REMOTE
ODU
(SNMP OPTIONAL)
(SNMP OPTIONAL)
Multiconductor
Cable
FUSE
TX RX
LED
TX
----V
RX
ALRM RELAY
P W R ALARM
TRIB
CTU
PORT 2
PORT 1
TRI
MONITO
B
R
OD
U
FUSE
LinkView
TX RX
LED
TX
-----
RX
ALRM RELAY
P W R ALARM
TRIB
PORT 2
TRI
MONITO
B
R
OD
U
PORT 1
CTU
( OPTIONAL)
( OPTIONAL)
LAPTOP PC
WITH LINKVIEW
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1.3
Architecture and Components

The DART is a single E1 or DS-1 digital radio system designed to meet
microcell/picocell and last-mile access requirements. The DART allows transmission
of a single E1 (2.048Mbps European Standard) or DS-1 (1.544Mbps North American
Standard) data stream through a radio contained in a compact outdoor unit (ODU).
The ODU attaches directly to an antenna. Two antennas and two ODUs are required
to complete a point-to-point link.
269 mm (10.6 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Dart
Outdoor Unit
(ODU)
Compact design
for
convenient,
unobtrusive
installation
A DART terminal is an ODU (outdoor unit) and an antenna connected together at the
same location. The local terminal communicates with a remote terminal via radio
signals transmitted and received by the antennas. This configuration is known as a
link and is identified by a link ID. The link ID is used to prevent interference between
different links operating in the same geographic area.
Embedded DART code may be downloaded to local and remote ODUs using
LinkView, or via SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) through the
optional NMI (Network Management Interface).
Surge Protection
The DART ODU is designed with surge protection. The cable to the ODU has either
12 or 16 wires (6 or 8 twisted-pair cable. The 8 twisted-pair cable is required if the
optional NMI (Network Management Interface) card is installed. Each of the 16
wires is protected with surge arrestors at the ODU. No additional surge protection is
required for typical DC line surges.
However, for areas prone to lightning, a Lightning Arrestor (LA) is suggested for
protection of components inside a building or shelter. Please contact your local DMC
Stratex Networks representative for assistance in selecting a lightning arrestor.
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Theory of Operation
All DART electronics are contained on two circuit boards and one transceiver
module in the ODU (refer to DART Block Diagram below). The transceiver module
contains the high frequency (13GHz to 40GHz) components that make up the front
end of the radio. The module contains a single microwave oscillator, multiplier and
divider circuits, up and down conversion mixers, filtering, and amplification. The
module interfaces to a waveguide diplexer filter which, in turn, interfaces to an
antenna.
28dB
10dB
20dB
1677 MHz
Rx Input
DART Block
Diagram
Electronics in the
Outdoor Unit
(ODU)
x9
Lock
Alarm
1747 MHz 1st IF

PLL
4.22 GHz
1/4
PLL
Tx Output
Receiver
70 MHz 2nd IF
Transceiver
Reference
AGC
2447 MHz
RSL
Transmitter
Quadrature
Demod
20 dB
0- 60dB
PLL
Tx Power
Rx Data
1
Alarm
Alarm
Relay
Tx Clock Tx Data
Generator
Tx Clk
Alarm
Clock
Recovery
Rx Clk
Deviation
ODU Cable
Serial Interface / micro

Alarm
FIFOs
GND
Rx Data
2
Line Interface
1
1
BNC 2
Port 1
Port 2
XILINX
Tx Data
Dual
Port
RAM
Tributary
Data
RS232
Translator
Serial Interface / NMI
RS422
Translator
Power
Supply
Reference
Lock Alarm
Deviation
RSL
Tx Power
Dual Port Ram
1
Power 1
Microprocessor
A/D
D/A
DDS
RAM
ROM
Flash
NMI
Ethernet
Circuit Power
The main circuit board contains the remainder of the receiver and transmitter
circuitry, the customer interface electronics, and the control functions. An optional
NMI (Network Management Interface) circuit board plugs into the main board and
provides the SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) functionality of the
radio.
Transceiver Module
The received input signal from the antenna travels through the diplexer, which
provides isolation from the Local Oscillator (LO) and transmitter signals generated
by the radio. The diplexer also provides selectivity for the desired signal, rejecting
any signals that are outside the bandpass of the filter (the diplexer bandwidth is
typically 350 MHz). The received signal then enters the transceiver module where it
passes through the first down-conversion mixer. A single microwave Voltage
Controlled Oscillator (VCO) provides the LO signal for both the transmit upconversion and the receive down-conversion. The VCO has a divide-by-N (N
dependent on ODU frequency) output for feeding a PLL (phase-locked loop) phase
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detector, and a multiply-by-M (M dependent on ODU frequency) output that drives

the up- and down-conversion mixers for the transmitter and receiver. The
Intermediate Frequency (IF) drive for the transmitter is provided by the DART main
circuit board. The maximum IF drive level is nominally +7 dBm, and transmitter
output power variation is achieved by varying the IF drive level. This gives a
minimum transmitter output power range of -5 dBm to +15 dBm. The frequency of
the transmitter IF drive varies from 2-3GHz, depending on ODU frequency. The IF is
FSK (Frequency Shift Key) modulated by the baseband transmit signal.
Main Board
The main board is divided into 6 major sub-sections: a power supply, a cable
interface, a microprocessor, a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), a transmitter,
and a receiver.
Power Supply - Main Board

The power supply accepts +/-24 to +/-60 VDC. Power consumption of the
DART radio is typically 30 watts (35 watts with NMI option). Ripple
tolerance is 200mv p-p, 50 Hz to 20 kHz. A switching power supply
module on the main board regulates the output voltages. To further reduce
power supply noise on the board, output voltages are also regulated by linear
mode regulators. Supply output voltages are +12V, +5V, and -5V. The +5V
supply is split into three separate supplies. Two of these supplies drive the
transceiver module (one for the transmitter power amplifier, one for the
VCO and other circuitry), and one drives the PCA (Printed Circuit
Assembly) logic. Heat sinking for both linear and switching regulators is
provided by the massive baseplate, which is a very efficient heat dissipater.
Cable Interface - Main Board

The cable interface consists primarily of level translators that shift TTL
(Transistor-Transistor Logic) level signals from the processor to RS422,
RS232, and E1/DS-1 levels for driving the cable. LinkView can be used to
select Port 1 (via DB-9 connection) and Port 2 (via RJ-45 connection)
functionality. Port 1 can be configured as either a LinkView interface port or
a SLIP/PPP network port. Port 2 can be configured as either a SLIP/PPP
port or a 10Base-T Ethernet port.
Microprocessor - Main Board

The microprocessor controls all the basic functions of the radio and provides
a user interface to allow control and monitoring of all the vital radio
parameters. The embedded code for the microprocessor is stored in
electrically erasable memory, which allows the code to be updated in the
field without taking the unit out of service. Radio parameters are controlled
and monitored through digital input/output lines, 4 analog outputs, and 12
analog inputs. The microprocessor also communicates to the SNMP option
board and to the FPGA through dual port RAM devices. The SNMP
communication channel allows the processor to send and receive radio
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parameters to and from a network via the SNMP option board. The FPGA
interface allows the processor to insert and extract data from the overhead
channel of the radio link. This allows the user to control and monitor both
sides of a radio link from a single location.
Digital-to-Analog (D/A) Converter - Main Board

The output of the digital-to-analog converter (D/A) includes transmit power
control, transmitter modulation deviation, and AGC voltage output (with
respect to RSL). Transmit power control values are determined during
calibration and stored in the tombstone (a database stored in non-volatile
memory that contains the radio configuration parameters). The values,
ranging from 0 to 255 bits (corresponding to 0 to 5 Volts), are obtained at
three frequencies for each of three temperatures (cold, hot, and ambient).
AGC voltage output is proportional to received signal level. The voltage is
calibrated such that 1 VDC is equivalent to 80 dBm, with AGC voltage
increasing 0.1 V for each 1.0 dB increase in RSL up to 5 VDC (-40 dBm).
Linearization
of AGC
Voltage
and RSL
AGC (VDC)
1.0
2.0
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
RSL (dBm)
-80
-70
-60
-55
-50
-45
-40
AGC/RSL Accuracy = 3dBm
Analog-to-Digital (A/D) Converter - Main Board

The input to the analog-to-digital converter (A/D) includes RSL calibration,
temperature sensor calibration and AGC output voltage from the D/A. RSL
calibration is a linearization of the AGC voltage for ease of use in tracking
the RSL. The values for RSL will be determined during factory calibration
at three frequencies for each of three different temperatures (cold, hot, and
ambient) and stored in the tombstone. The AGC output voltage from the
D/A is fed back to the A/D.
Transmitter - Main Board

NRZ (Non Return to Zero) data from the FPGA (the aggregate transmit data
bit stream) is fed to a variable gain amplifier. The modulation index of the
transmitted signal can be varied under microprocessor control by changing
the gain of this amplifier. The output of the amplifier drives the modulation
port of the transmit IF oscillator to generate an FSK modulated carrier at
around 2500 MHz. The carrier is phase-locked to a crystal reference for
stability. The carrier then passes through an attenuator circuit that is
controlled by the microprocessor. The microprocessor controls the final
transmitter output power by varying the IF drive level. The carrier passes
through a final amplifier stage and a bandpass filter before going into the
transceiver IF input.
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Receiver - Main Board

The received IF (roughly 1750 MHz) from the transceiver module passes
through a bandpass filter into a 20 dB gain stage before entering the second
down-conversion mixer. The LO for the mixer is 70 MHz below the receive
IF and phase locked to a crystal reference. The resulting 70 MHz IF passes
through a SAW (surface acoustic wave) filter, which determines the overall
selectivity and noise bandwidth of the receiver. The bandwidth of the SAW
filter is dependent on the data rate of the radio. The received signal goes into
an AGC (automatic gain control) amplifier with an AGC range of
approximately 60 dB. The AGC voltage is conditioned and sent to the
microprocessor for display of RSL. The IF signal then passes into a limiting
IF and quadrature demodulator circuit. The demodulated baseband signal is
amplified, converted to NRZ data, and then sent to a clock recovery circuit.
This baseband aggregate data stream is fed into the FPGA, where it is descrambled, error corrected, de-multiplexed and routed out to the customer
data interface for DS-1/E1 data and to the microprocessor for overhead
processing.
Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)

The FPGA provides the multiplexing and de-multiplexing of overhead data
into the customer data stream, the scrambling and de-scrambling of the
aggregate data stream, the forward error correction (FEC - type: BCH)
encoding and decoding, the user port switching functions, and the logic for
various functions in the radio. The overhead data is comprised of framing
and parity bits, FEC coding bits, inter-processor communication bits (so the
processors on each end of the radio link can communicate), stuffing bits to
compensate for transmit and receive clock frequency variation, and spare
bits for future expansion. The customer data runs through a first-in-first-out
(FIFO) buffer to smooth out the data transfer to and from the aggregate data
stream.
1.4
Accessories
Optional ODU Cables
NOTE:
Pre-terminated ODU
cables are available
from DMC. Refer to
Chapter 9, DART
Product Ordering
Guide, for ordering
information.
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There are several ODU cable types available for purchase with DART radios.
The type of cable selected depends on the length of cable required, the input
voltage, and both power consumption and power budget requirements for the
terminal. The power consumption specification of the DART radios is typically
30 watts per terminal. However, the cable will add further power dissipation,
depending upon the length and input voltage. A cable reference table is provided
for the recommended cable lengths for each voltage input and each cable
accessory (standard or custom cable) based upon a typical power budget (ODU
and cable) of 35 watts. This reference table should be used as a guide to
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selecting the ideal cable length based on measured voltage and allowable power
budgets for a particular power supply. Also, the use of an optional NMI card for
SNMP capability will add 4.5 watts of power dissipation and require the use of
an eight (8) twisted-pair Belden or custom cable (versus a six (6) twisted-pair
standard Belden cable for non-NMI fitted radios).
Cable Requirements of 0 - 240 feet in length.
For cable requirements of up to 240 feet (72 meters) in length (depending upon input
voltage), a standard cable consisting of six (6) shielded twisted-pairs of 24-guage
stranded wire (Belden 8166 or equivalent) is recommended. If the DART radio is
equipped with the optional NMI card (for SNMP capability), an eight (8) twisted-pair
version of the cable (Belden 8168 or equivalent) is recommended. If an ODU
upgrade to SNMP capability is considered for the future, it is recommended that an
eight (8) twisted-pair cable be installed. See the following table for maximum
recommended cable lengths for typical input voltages when the standard ODU cable
limitations are exceeded
Cable Requirements of 0 - 300 feet in length.
For cable requirements up to 300 feet (90 meters) in length, a custom cable is
recommended when the standard ODU cable limitations are exceeded. The custom
cable includes a heavier gauge twisted-pair (16-gage) for the input voltage line and
includes eight (8) twisted-pairs to accommodate the optional NMI (a 6 pair custom
cable is not available).
Recommended
Maximum
Cable Lengths
Standard Cable
(without NMI/with NMI)
Input Voltage
Custom Cable
50/40 ft. maximum
+/- 24VDC
75/65 ft. maximum
300/240 ft. maximum
+/- 48VDC
300/300 ft. maximum
300/300 ft. maximum
+/- 60VDC
300/300 ft. maximum
If the voltage remains within the ODU limits (+/- 24 to +/- 60 VDC) at the ODU,
then longer lengths of cable may be used. To select the proper cable length and
power requirements for the DART terminal, refer to the following power dissipation
table for each cable type (standard or custom). Ethernet (Port 2) specifications
(IEEE802.3) and the F1/E1 pulse mask restrict maximum allowable cable length for
the ODU (outdoor unit) to 300 feet.
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50'
+ or
24 VDC
+ or
48 VDC
+ or
60 VDC
+ or
24 VDC
+ or
48 VDC
+ or
60 VDC
Power
Dissipation
Ratios
75'
100'
240'
300'
Std.
Custom Std.
Custom Std.
Custom Std.
Custom
38 W
38 W
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
34 W
33 W
39 W
37 W
48 W
42 W
N/A
44 W
33 W
32.5 W 37 W
36 W
40 W
38 W
45 W
40 W
42 W
(40')
42 W
(62')
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
38 W
37 W
45 W
42 W
59 W
46 W
N/A
50 W
37 W
36.5 W 42 W
40 W
45 W
42 W
49 W
45 W
Optional Antennas and Remote ODU Mount

The DART ODU attaches directly to an antenna (with an XP slip-fit connection) or
to a remote ODU mount. The antenna and remote mounts provide a weatherproof
connection and secure mounting (lockable) latches for the entire ODU. Typical
antenna sizes in the frequency bands for the DART are available from a variety of
antenna vendors. The antennas with the integral slip-fit connection are available for
the DART terminal from DMC Stratex Networks, and can be ordered at the same
time as the DART terminals and optional equipment. The remote mount for the
DART ODU requires an antenna with a waveguide type (versus an XP slip-fit) for
connection of a piece of flexible waveguide (1 foot to 4 feet available). The remote
mounting of the ODU is typically for inaccessible antenna installations or for
reducing the overall profile of the installation if required.
ODU &
Antenna
Mounts
Antenna/Outdoor Unit
(Odu) Slip Fit Mount
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Introduction 9
1.5
Options
Optional Cable Termination Unit (CTU)
Optional CTUs are available for use with DART radios. The CTUs are designed to
provide specific interfaces. The CTUs provide a standard interface for
transmit/receive data, power, alarm summary, and management connections. They
act as a convenient method of terminating the DART ODU cable. These signals are
combined in a multi-pin cable connected to the DART radio. The CTUs also convert
the RS422 communications link from the ODU to RS232 for use with a standard
laptop. Two versions of cable termination units are available: Deluxe and Standard.
The Deluxe CTU is available as balanced (DS-1, E1) and unbalanced (E1). The
Standard CTU is available as balanced (DS-1, E1), E1CSU/DSU (V.35), unbalanced
(E1) or as Ethernet (10 Base-T). The Deluxe CTU was specifically designed for
customer applications requiring the ability to confirm customer traffic without
interruption (generally during trouble calls). The Standard CTU was designed to
standardize the unit across customer applications and minimize the size of the unit to
allow for compact rack mounting (2 standard CTUs can be mounted in one 19-inch
rack unit).
Figure: Deluxe Cable Termination Unit

(CTU) balanced with modem shelf
Figure: Deluxe Cable Termination Unit

(CTU) unbalanced with modem shelf
Figure: Standard Cable Termination

Unit (CTU) balanced with modem shelf
Figure: Standard Cable Termination Unit

(CTU) Unbalanced, with modem shelf
Figure: Standard Cable Termination

Unit 10 Base-T, with modem shelf
Figure: Standard Cable Termination Unit (CTU) two per 19" rack
.
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E1 CSU/DSU
Front Panel
(Loop V-35 Unit)
Back Panel
All CTU options can be installed into a standard 19" equipment rack. The Deluxe
CTU is provided with a modem shelf attachable to the CTU. The shelf is intended for
use with a standard, customer supplied modem. The Standard CTU is smaller in size
and is provided with a modem shelf (single CTU 19" rack mount) and a U bracket (2
Standard CTU racks mount in one 19" rack unit) for installation in a 19" rack. All
CTUs provide typical surge protection for each of the twisted pairs in the main ODU
cable.
Traffic Port
RJ-45 Balanced or
BNC Unbalanced
LED/Relay
Switch
Deluxe Cable
Termination
Unit (CTU)
Balanced.
3.15A Fuse
ODU Cable Connector

(18-pin Female)
Tributary Monitor
(Bantam Jacks)
Available connections
Input Power
Connector
Form C Relay
Contact
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Ground Lug
LinkView/SLIP/PPP
Port
Ethernet/SLIP/PPP
SNMP Port
Introduction 11
Front Panel Connection
Standard
Cable
Termination
Unit(CTU)
Connections
Power Connector
(3-Pin Phoenix Type Female
Connector)
Alarm Relay Outputs
Connector)
Tributary Data Ports

(RJ-48 for Balanced DS-1/E1 Data)
(Dual BNCs for Unbalanced E1
Data)
Management Port 1
(DB-9 Female Connector)
Management Port 2
(RJ-45 for Ethernet)
(RJ-45 for Serial)
Deluxe Cable
Termination
Unit (CTU)
Connections:
(front panel
provides all
Standard CTU
connections shown
above plus)
Description
24 to 60 VDC is required to power the CTU and
ODU.
Normally open in the non-alarmed state and closed
when an alarm is detected. This relay may be
configured as either a terminal summary alarm or a
link summary alarm with the link management
software tool, LinkView.
Standard E1 CTUs may be ordered as either balanced
or unbalanced.
The DS-1 CTU is always balanced.
May be configured as a LinkView port (RS232) or as
an SNMP port (SLIP/PPP RS232).
This is an SNMP port. May be configured as a serial
port (RS232/RS422 SLIP/PPP) or as an Ethernet port
(10Base-T).
Description
Military 18-Pin Connector
Allows for rapid connect and disconnect of CTU.
Tributary Monitor
Allows for noninterference traffic monitoring.
LED/Alarm
Allows switching between alarm relay signal and LED

on the front of the CTU for local (LED) or remote
(relay) radio monitoring.
Optional Cable Termination Strip (CTS)

Optional cable termination strip (CTS) units are available for use with the DART
radios. The palm-sized CTS is designed to provide the user with a convenient and
compact means to terminate the DART radio cable, and provide standard connector
interfaces for the customer. The CTS provides a standard interface for
transmit/receive data, power, alarm summary, and management connections. These
signals are combined in a multi-pin cable connected to the DART radio. The CTS
provides an RS422 port for use with LinkView (port 1). An optional RS422 to RS232
cable is required for LinkView operation through the CTS (BNO port on ODU also
available).
Cable
Termination
Strip (CTS)
Balanced and
Unbalanced
The CTS is provided with rack mounting brackets. One of these brackets may be
rotated (360 degrees in 90 degree increments) on the CTS to allow installation into a
19" rack or wall mounting in various configurations. The CTS provides typical surge
protection for each of the twisted pairs in the main radio cable. See the following
table for details.
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Power Connector
Connector)
Alarm Relay Outputs
Connector)
Connections
provided on
the front
panel
of the Cable
Termination
Strip
(CTS)
Tributary Data Port

RJ-48 for Balanced Data
-andDual BNCs for Unbalanced Data
Management Port 1
(DB-9 Female Connector)
Management Port 2
(RJ-45 for Ethernet)
(RJ-45 for Serial)
Description
24 to 60 VDC is required to power the CTS and ODU.
Normally open in the non-alarmed state and closed when
an alarm is detected. This relay may be configured as
either a terminal summary alarm or a link summary alarm
with the link management software tool, LinkView.
Jumper selectable as balanced or unbalanced.
May be configured as a LinkView port (RS422) or as an
SNMP port (SLIP/PPP RS422).
This is an SNMP port. May be configured as a serial port
(RS422 SLIP/PPP) or as an Ethernet port (10Base-T).
Optional Network Management Interface (NMI)

The Network Management Interface (NMI), an optional Simple Network
Management Protocol (SNMP) interface card, is offered for the DART. The optional
NMI card is fully SNMP compliant and offers a standards-based open-system
network management solution allowing integration with an SNMP compliant
Network Management System (NMS). The optional NMI card is ordered from the
factory at the same time as the DART terminal, and is inserted in the ODU and tested
during production. The NMI card connections can be accessed through the ODU
cable or through one of the optional CTU/CTS termination devices.
Features Include:
Radio Configuration
Radio Status Monitoring
Radio In-Service Performance Monitoring
Dial-Out Alarm (TRAP) Capability
Dial-In Capability (Via Customer Provided External Modem)
Radio Software Code Download
Radio Security Features
Standard MIB Available
SNMP Configuration
SNMP Software Code Download
SNMP Security
Alarm Management
The card is configured via LinkView software, after which the following three SNMP
ports are used to connect and manage a complete network.
Port 1: Software configurable as a serial port for NMS (SLIP/PPP and RS232) or
LinkView (RS232)
Port 2: Software configurable as a serial port (SLIP/PPP and RS232) or Ethernet (10
Base-T)
Radio Port (over the air overhead channel)
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The optional NMI card implements IP (Internet Protocol) technology for addressing
and routing to and from the configured ports. A network can be configured as a
private Intranet, or it can be connected directly to the Internet. Password protection
keeps the system secure in either configuration. The open system concept of SNMP
allows the optional NMI card to be accessed with any SNMP MIB Browser
application.
NMI-3
NMI-2
NMI-1
The figures below show how typical NMI cards are set up for ODUs in a network
node interface and in a daisy chain configuration. Notice that not all DART ODUs
require optional NMI cards for network connectivity. If throughput of the SNMP
communications is not required (as would be required in daisy chain configurations),
the local ODU is capable of managing the remote ODU in a link.
Typical NMS
Network
Node NMI
Connections
Term.
Strip
CTU
CTU
CTS
CTS
Term. Strip
Node
Ethernet/
Serial
NMI-3
NMI-1
NMI-4
NMI-2
NMI-5
SNMP
Manager
NMS
Network
Daisy-Chained
NMI
CTU
CTU
CTS
Ethernet/
Serial
Ethernet/Serial
CTS
Ethernet/
Serial
Term.
Strip
Term.
Strip
SNMP
Manager
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2. Install DART Hardware

Sections
2.1
Install the Antenna and DART Radio pg. 15
2.2
Install DART Accessories and Options pg. 22
2.3
Cable Assembly Procedure - Detailed Instructions pg. 34
2.1
Install the Antenna and DART Radio

The following installation procedures assume that preplanning of the link, including
path budgeting, antenna size and type, site surveys, frequency licensing, and
verification of clear line-of-sight between terminals has occurred.
This section includes details for installing and operating the DART terminal (ODU),
terminating the ODU cable at both ends, and installing any optional termination
equipment, such as CTUs or the CTS available from DMC Stratex Networks.
WARNING: Exercise proper ESD grounding precautions at all times when
accessing CTU/CTS internal connectors and jumpers, and ODU cable
connectors.
Tools required for terminal installation
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Basic electricians toolkit, including a multi-meter (voltmeter/ohmmeter).

Adjustable wrench (5-20mm).
Torque wrench (66 N-m / 50 ft-lb) with a inch socket.
Sufficient grounding cable to ground the ODU to a suitable earth ground at the ODU
for optional CTU/CTS. Recommended minimum is 9AWG (25mm2).
Cable ties (various lengths).
Laptop PC with LinkView software installed.
One DB-9 to BNO cable to connect from the computer serial port to the ODU for
configuration and set up (available in the LinkView Software Installation Kit from
DMC Stratex Networks).
One BNC to dual banana jack for monitoring AGC during antenna alignment.
Crimp and insertion tools for terminating the ODU cable with a Military type
connector (available in an optional DMC Stratex Networks Installation Tool Kit,
product number 850-600403-001).
Install DART pg. 15
You also need these components that come with a DART Software
Installation Kit.
DART User Manual
LinkView Software
DB-9F to BNO Serial Cable
Refer to Chapter 9, DART Product Ordering Guide, for ordering information on

hardware and software installation kits.
The DART ODU includes a Mil-style female connector for terminating the ODU
cable (ordered separately) for connection to the ODU. Similarly, the Deluxe CTU
(DS-1/E1) and the CTS include a Mil-style male connector for terminating the
ODU cable at the indoor end. The Standard CTU does not require a Mil-style
connector, as the ODU cable terminates directly to a terminal strip inside the unit.
Prepare for installation

The DART ODU (outdoor unit) may be used with an antenna that has the DMC
Stratex Networks customized (XP-type slip-fit) interface, or with a typical waveguide
type antenna interface. The ODU uses catches and spring-loaded retention clips on
the antenna interface to attach directly to an XP type slip-fit antenna. A remote ODU
mount option is available for standard waveguide connection to a standard waveguide
antenna interface.
269 mm (10.6 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
DARTs
Compact
All-Outdoor
Design
The terminal can be configured using LinkView either before (for product protection
and safety, use suitable load devices on any open RF ports) or after mounting to the
antenna. If you decide to configure first, connect the LinkView cable (DB-9 to BNO)
from the serial computer port to the BNO connector on the ODU faceplate. See
pg. 16 Install DART
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Chapter 3, for instructions on installing LinkView on a PC and connecting to DART.

See Chapter 6 for instructions on configuring DART.
NOTE:
If a CTU (Cable Termination Unit) or a CTS (Cable Termination Strip) will
serve as the connection point for the computer running LinkView, install that
equipment first. See Install DART Accessories & Options, page 22, for
installation instructions.
Mount ODU to Antenna

Step 1.
Install the antenna according to the antenna manufacturers instructions

included with the antenna.
Step 2.
Choose between integral or remote mounting of the ODU to the

antenna. Mount the ODU. The procedure for completing this step is
different, depending on whether you choose integral (slip-fit) or remote
mounting.
Integral Mounting (XP-Type Slip-Fit Antenna Interface)

A.
Attach the ODU to the antenna using the captive spring clips on
the antenna. The arrow on the label attached to the ODUs
baseplate indicates polarization.
B.
A padlock can be used to ensure that the terminal is secured to

the antenna.
Antenna/ODU
Slip-Fit
Mount
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Remote Mounting (Waveguide Type Antenna Interface)

Antenna/
ODU Remote
Mount
NOTE:
See the DART Product
Ordering Guide, Chapter
9 of this manual, or
consult your local DMC
Stratex Networks
representative for details
about remote mounting
kits, antenna
requirements, and
flexible waveguide for
connecting the ODU to
the antenna remotely.
NOTE:
The remote mount can
also be wall-mounted
with locally procured
fasteners, such as lag
bolts. The length and
type of fastener are
dependent on the wall
type.
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ODU
Certain installations of the DART terminal require the ODU to be mounted

away from the antenna instead of using the integral XP type slip-fit. The
following instructions are for remote mounting of the DART ODU away
from a waveguide type antenna.
A.
Order the optional remote mount kit (frequency band dependent)

from DMC Stratex Networks and a suitable length of flexible
waveguide to connect the remote mount and ODU to a standard
waveguide type antenna with standard waveguide flanges. The
flexible waveguide is available in lengths from 1 to 4 feet (in
one-foot increments) for all DART frequency bands. Flexible
waveguide with choke flanges, or other suitable flange with a
watertight seal, must be used to ensure the weatherproof integrity
of a DART remote mount installation.
B.
Install the antenna per the manufacturers instructions included

with the antenna kit. Roughly align the antenna on the desired
path.
C.
Use the included hardware and instructions to install the remote

mount to the same or adjacent pole as the antenna. Mount the
remote mount within a distance that allows the flexible
waveguide to be installed and still have sufficient slack for
proper operation.
D.
Install the flexible waveguide between the remote mount and the
antenna. Make sure to align the waveguide flanges so that the
rectangle aligns with the remote mount waveguide openings and
the antenna. Ensure that the flange gaskets are properly seated for
weatherproof operation. If an XP type slip-fit antenna is used with
a remote mount installation, an optional waveguide adapter must
be ordered from DMC Stratex Networks to change the antenna
feed from an XP type slip-fit connection to a waveguide flange
(frequency band dependent). See Chapter 9, DART Product
Ordering Guide, for details.
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Use the latching mechanism provided to attach the ODU to the

remote mount. The arrow on the label attached to the ODUs
baseplate indicates polarization.
E.
Step 3.
Adjust the ODU/antenna assembly to the desired location on the pole

and place the antenna and ODU in approximate desired azimuth
(horizontal angle) and elevation for coarse alignment of the path.
Connect the ODU cable

The ODU cable ordered separately from DMC Stratex Networks comes in a variety
of options, including cables pre-terminated with a Mil-type connector at one or both
ends.
See Chapter 9, DART Product Ordering Guide to order cables, connectors, or
custom termination devices, such as the Deluxe or Standard CTU.
Step 1.
Measure the ODU cable to length. First measure approximate distance

between the ODU mount and the terminal block, punch block or
optional DMC Stratex termination device that the other end of the cable
connects to. Then allow (add) these extra lengths:
12 to 16 inches (30.48 to 40.64 cm) for a drip-loop at the ODU.
at least 4 extra inches (10.16cm) per end for termination of the cable.
slightly more extra cable if this is your first time terminating a cable just
in case a mistake is made.
See below for recommended maximum cable lengths.
Recommended
Maximum Cable
Lengths
Power
Level
+/- 24 VDC
+/- 48 VDC
+/- 60 VDC
Custom Cable
(low loss)
200 feet (60 meters)
Standard Cable (six and

eight pair Belden type)
30 feet (9 meters)
Power dissipation can be budgeted for the DART ODU, CTU, and the
cable, and cable lengths extended beyond the recommended maximum
(300 feet) as long as the voltage remains within the ODU limits
(+/- 24 to +/- 60 VDC). Refer to the following power dissipation table for
each cable type (Standard or Custom) to select the proper cable length
and power requirements for the DART terminal.
100 ft (30 m)
Power
Dissipation
Table
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200 ft (60 m)
300 ft (90 m)
500 ft (150 m)
Nominal Input
Voltage
Std.
Custom
Std.
Custom Std.
Custom Std.
Custom
+/- 24 VDC
38 W
33 W
N/A
38 W
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
+/- 48 VDC
+/- 60 VDC
34 W
32 W
31 W
30 W
38 W
34 W
32 W
31 W
56 W
37 W
34 W
33 W
N/A
N/A
40 W
37 W
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NOTE:
Skip this step if
your ODU cable
is already preterminated at this
end with the
correct "Mil-style"
connector.
Step 2.
Terminate the ODU end of the cable with a Mil-style female

connector. To do this, follow the instructions in, Cable Assembly
Procedure - Detailed Instructions, page 34. Do NOT hook the cable
into the ODU at this point.
Step 2A. If you are installing a Deluxe CTU or a CTS, terminate the other
(indoor) end of the ODU cable with a Mil-style male connector. See
Cable Assembly Procedure - Detailed Instructions, page 34 for
instructions.
Step 3.
Connect the indoor end of the ODU cable to a terminal block, punch
block or one of the following three custom termination devices from
DMC Stratex Networks.
Deluxe CTU (Cable Termination Unit), page 23.
Standard CTU, page 26.
CTS (Cable Termination Strip), 32.
If youre hooking to a DMC device, turn to one of the pages listed above for
installation instructions.
Step 4.
Connect the terminal block, punch block or optional DMC Stratex

Networks termination device to a DC Power Converter.
NOTE: For normal operation, the ODU requires an input power range of +/24 to +/- 60 VDC.
Step 5.
Attach the end of the ODU cable terminated with the Mil-style female
connector to the ODU.
Step 6.
Power up the DART by switching on the DC power converter. Since

youll be testing for proper alignment by measuring approximate RSL
(Receive Signal Level), make sure the DART at the other end of the link
is also powered up. It is recommended that you have an assistant
stationed at the other end of the link to help with alignment.
Align the antenna

Step 1.
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Ensure that the DART transmitter is un-muted. This is the factory

default, but you can verify through LinkView. See Change the
Transmit Power, page 78, for information about turning on the Tx
output power for alignment operations after setting the desired
frequency (channel).
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Step 2.
Connect a BNC to banana connector cable attached to a multi-meter

(DC voltage, 0-5VDC) to the BNC connector on the ODU faceplate. To
do this, remove the cap from the AGC BNC connector on the ODU.
You will find this cap opposite, not next to, the large ODU cable
connector.
.
Ground Lug
(M6)
ODU
Faceplate
Ground Lug
(1/4-20)
Polarization
Indicator
BNC Connector
(AGC)
BNO Connector
(Used for
LinkView)
Horizontal
Polarization
ODU Cable Connector
(18-pin Male)
Vertical
Polarization
The following diagram details the difference between the AGC BNC
connector and the BNO connector. Ensure you are removing the cap from
the AGC BNC connector for antenna alignment operations.
Differences
Between BNO
Connector
and
BNC Connector
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SOCKET
BNO
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BNC
Connector
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Step 3.
Linearization of
AGC Voltage
and RSL
As you adjust the antenna, use the multimeter readings to achieve

accurate alignment. The AGC voltage corresponds to the RSL, where
the voltage steps 0.1 VDC are equivalent to 1.0 dBm steps. See the
following chart for linearization of AGC voltage and RSL (+/- 3dB
accuracy).
AGC (VDC)
1.0
2.0
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
RSL (dBm)
-80
-70
-60
-55
-50
-45
-40
AGC/RSL Accuracy = 3dBm
For maximum efficiency, it may be helpful to be in communication with a

partner stationed at the antenna on the other end of the link.
Replace the cap on the AC BNC connector when you are finished.
NOTE: While the AGC (BNC) connector is in use (cap removed), LinkView
can only be used via the ODU (BNO) connection. When the BNC connector
is not in use (cap replaced), LinkView can be used via the ODU (BNO)
connection or via the optional CTU/CTS (RS232) connection. (The CTS
requires an RS422 to RS232 converter).
2.2
Step 4.
Confirm that the AGC reading approximates the expected RSL from the
path calculations.
Step 5.
Ensure that the ODU/antenna assembly is secure to the mount and that
all adjustments are properly secured.
Step 6.
Secure the multi-pair cable with tie straps. Connect ground between
ODU (either metric or Imperial) and a nearby local ground point using
minimum 9AWG wire (25mm2 conductor). Use an ohmmeter to confirm
proper ground.
Install DART Accessories and Options

Depending on your needs, DMC Stratex Networks offers the following three
equipment options for terminating the indoor end of the ODU cable.
Deluxe CTU
Standard CTU
CTS (cable termination strip)
Each is described below, starting with the most feature laden and ending with the
most basic.
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Deluxe CTU
Besides providing convenient termination of the ODU cable indoors, the Deluxe
CTU provides additional functionality, such as the ability to monitor traffic
during maintenance without interruption. It can be used at one or both ends of a
link, depending on functional requirements. If the Deluxe CTU functionality is
only required at one end of a link, then the Standard CTU (DS-1 or E1), the CTS,
or a terminal or punch block can be used at the other end of the link to terminate
the ODU cable.
Install the Optional Deluxe Cable Termination Unit (CTU)

The Deluxe CTU is available as a balanced DS-1 or E1 (RJ-45 connector)
and as an unbalanced E1 (dual BNC connectors).
Deluxe CTU:
Balanced
E1/DS-1
Back Panel
Deluxe
CTU
Modem
Shelf Assembly
The optional Deluxe CTU and modem shelf require only 1 rack unit of
vertical 19" rack space. The Deluxe CTU uses an 18-pin connector similar
to the DART ODU connector. The only difference is that the pins which
terminate the conductor into the connector are male pins, whereas the
connector at the ODU end uses female sockets.
The following equipment is included with the Deluxe CTU.
NOTE:
Shielded cables and
connectors for all
interfaces are highly
recommended to
control EMC
/EMI/ESD and
susceptibility to
required levels for
CE and FCC part
part 15 compliance.
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18-pin male connector

DC power connector (Phoenix type-3 pin)
Alarm relay connector (Phoenix type-2 pin)
5 (Five) 3.15A Slo-Blow fuses
Shelf for CTU/modem mounting in 19" rack, 1 Rack unit high (including
3 attachment screws)
5 (Five) standard rack mounting screws
Install DART pg. 23
Step 1.
Terminate the end of the ODU cable that hooks to the Deluxe CTU with
a Mil-style male connector. For step by step instructions, see Cable
Assembly Procedure - Detailed Instructions, page 34.
Step 2.
The CTU requires 24 to 60 VDC power. Wire the 3-pin power

connector with the required input voltage as shown in the following
diagram, with wire ends stripped back by 3mm and secured inside each
slot. Use a small flat-blade screwdriver to tighten securely (tinned wires
are recommended).
3-Pin Power
Connector
for optional
deluxe
cable termination unit
+- 24 to +- 60 VDC
Return
No
Connect
WARNING:
Exercise proper ESD grounding
(environmental and personal)
precautions at all times when
accessing CTU/CTS internal
connectors and jumpers and ODU
cable connectors.
Step 3.
Prior to installing the CTU, configure Port 2 for Ethernet, RS232, or

RS422 by removing the CTU cover and setting jumper wires as shown
in the following diagram.
Step 4.
Configure jumpers to receive signals from the cable that connects

LinkView to the DART. This will be either a straight (thru) cable or a
null modem cable. A null modem cable is a result of all conductors
wired in the mirror image of a straight thru RS232 or RS422. When
finished, verify that all screws are secured on the CTU cover before
installing into the equipment rack.
CTU Internal
Board
Rear View
Detail
Drawing
Jumpers for
LinkView cables
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JP1A
JP1A
LinkView DB-9
Straight (Thru) cable
JP1B
LinkView DB-9
Null Modem cable
JP1B
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Step 5.
Install the CTU and shelf into the equipment rack, to a wall, or to a
desktop. Secure using 4 No. 12 Phillips dome-head screws provided in
the installation kit (or suitable fasteners for specific installation) for rack
installations.
Step 6.
Use minimum 14-gauge (1.5mm2 conductor) wire and suitable ground

lugs to terminate ground between the CTU ground post and nearby
grounding point. Verify ground continuity with an ohmmeter.
Step 7.
Set the LED/Relay switch on the front panel of the CTU to LED for
local display of an alarm condition, or install alarm relay connection and
set switch to Relay. The Relay connection is a Normally Open (NO)
form C (2-pin phoenix connector) dry contact type relay that is
activated by an alarm.
Step 8.
Install tributary data cable(s) to the TRIB port(s) on the CTU. Use
100/120-ohm RJ45 compatible cable and shielded connectors for
balanced systems.
Pin #
RJ45
Tributary
Connector for
Balanced
Radios
Step 9.
Port 1
Signal
1
2
Rx Data (-)
Rx Data (+)
Rx Ground
Tx Data (-)
Tx Data (+)
NC
NC
Tx Ground
PIN 1
PIN 8
If the SNMP NMI option is installed, Port 1 and Port 2 can provide
RS232 and RS422 connections for SLIP/PPP connections. Port 2 also
supports other net connections for NMS connection. Port 1 is also used
for LinkView. Refer to Chapter 6, Configure DART, for configuration
details.
PIN 5
PIN 1
PIN 9
PIN 6
LinkView/SLIP/PPP
RS232 DB-9 (Female)
Connector on CTU
See below for Port 2 connection details
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Pin #
Port 2
Ethernet/SLIP/PPP
RS232/RS422 RJ45
(Female) Connector
on CTU
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
ETHERNET
Tx Data (+)
Tx Data (-)
Rx Data (+)
NC
Ground
Rx Data (-)
NC
NC
RS232
SLIP/PPP
NC
Rx Data
Tx Data
NC
Ground
NC
NC
NC
RS422
SLIP/PPP
PIN 1
PIN 8
Tx Data (+)
Tx Data (-)
Rx Data (-)
Rx Data (+)
Ground
NC
NC
NC
NOTE:
An optional pre-terminated ODU to Deluxe CTU cable is available. See
Chapter 9, DART Product Ordering Guide for details, or consult your local
DMC Stratex Networks representative.
Standard CTU
The Standard CTU is available in a variety of models. The E1 Standard CTU model
comes in a balanced (RJ-45) or unbalanced (BNC) model. A DS-1 Standard CTU
(RJ-45) is also available. For fractional E1 data applications, a 10Base-T Ethernet
CTU and an E1 CSU/DSU (V.35) model are available. The balanced and unbalanced
E1 models can be used interchangeably on a link (and with a Deluxe CTU/CTS or a
terminal block), as the data stream retains its G.703 characteristics. However, the
10Base-T and V.35 models must be used explicitly with a same interface protocol at
the facing end, for example, 10-Base-T to 10Base-T.
NOTE:
Shielded cables and
connectors for all
interfaces are highly
recommended to
control EMC/EMI/ESD
and susceptibility to
required levels for CE
and FCC part 15
compliance.
Standard CTU Installation Balanced (E1/DS-1),

Unbalanced (E1), and Ethernet CTU 10 Base-T
The Standard CTU requires manual configuration of Port 1 and Port 2 for
the interface protocol (RS232, RS422 or Ethernet for Port 2) and cable type
(Port 1, thru or null) through a series of jumpers on the PCA (Printed Circuit
Assembly). To ensure correct operations and for proper strain relief, the
ODU cable must be properly terminated inside the CTU.
The following equipment is included with each standard CTU.
DC power connector (Phoenix type 3 pin)
Alarm relay connector (Phoenix type 2 pin)
3.15A Slo-Blow fuses
5 Rack mounting screws
Rack mounting U bracket (for dual Standard CTU rack mounting)
Modem shelf (for single CTU rack can be used with a customer supplied
modem)
Panhead screws (5 each) for securing the ODU strain relief inside the
CTU.
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Tie straps (2) for securing wire pairs to PCBA inside CTU
Copper wire mesh sleeve for EMC/EMI compliance
Terminate the DART Standard CTU to the ODU Cable

The Standard CTU does not use the Military type connector to terminate
the ODU cable. Instead, the ODU cable conductors are terminated directly
to a terminal block on the Standard CTU PCBA, per the following
instructions.
The following installation supplies are included with each standard CTU
Tie straps, 4 inch (2 each) - for securing the conductors/wire pairs inside
the CTU.
Panhead screws (5 each) - for securing the ground lugs and ODU cable
strain relief inside the CTU.
Wire mesh sleeve, copper.
Required Tools to be supplied by the Customer
Wire strippers, 24 AWG and 16 AWG (16 AWG strippers only required
if a custom ODU cable is used).
Heat gun for activating the temperature sensitive heat shrink.
Soldering iron for tinning of conductor tips.
DVM/Ohmmeter for performing continuity check to confirm that each
pair conform to proper location on the opposite end of the cable (at
ODU).
ODU
CONNECTOR
Standard
E1 Unbalanced,
E1/DS-1 Balanced,
and
Ethernet 10 Base-T
CTU
SCREW, SEMS 2-40x3/8

PAN HEAD PHILLIPS
DMC P/N 240-000189-212
CAP, CABLE
RELIEF, CTU, XP2
DMC P/N 220000414-001
WIRE MESH SLEEVE,

COPPER
DMC P/N 240-000256-001
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Step 1.
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Loosen the four (4) captive screws on the CTU front panel. Remove the
Standard CTU PCBA and front panel from the CTU enclosure by gently
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pulling the two items apart. Examine the underside (non-component

side) of the PCBA to see how the cable will be terminated and secured.
Inventory the parts in the CTU kit per the previous lists.
NOTE:
Be sure to
discard
all cut wires
and braids to
ensure none go
inside the CTU.
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Step 2.
Measure 5 inches (13 cm) from the cable end to be terminated. Mark the
recommended length on the ODU cable and remove the outer insulation
without nicking or cutting the wire-braided shield underneath.
Step 3.
Insert the cable into the cable penetration in the front panel of the CTU
by first removing the strain relief strap screws and the strap itself on the
backside of the CTU front panel. Then, slide the cable through the hole
provided in the Standard CTU faceplate. Slide the cable far enough
through the penetration to ensure that the end of the cable, including the
wire-braided shield and drain wires, are completely inside the CTU. (A
piece of tape over the braided shield at the cable end may speed
insertion into the CTU).
Step 4.
Trim the wire-braided shield to 1-inch (2.5 cm) beyond the outer
insulation and pull it back against the outer insulation.
Step 5.
Take the six (6) or eight (8) conductors (depending upon ODU cable
type used) and remove the foil from each pair, taking care not to untwist
the pairs and confuse the wires. It is recommended that a piece of
electrical tape be used to retain the pairs. Separate the drain wires
(exposed ground wires associated with each pair) from the twisted pairs
and pull back against the wire-braided shield. Cut the twisted drain
wires to 1 inch (2.5 cm), the same length as the wire-braided shield.
Step 6.
Use a twisting motion to slip the wire mesh sleeve over the conductors
down to the wire-braided shield and drain wires. Carefully continue to
slip the wire mesh sleeve over the wire-braided shield and drain wires to
the edge of the outer insulation. Be sure not to slip the sleeve more than
1 inch (2.5 cm), or beyond the pulled back shield and drain wires.
See illustration on next page.
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NOTE.
Be sure that the
wire mesh sleeve
is still over the
braid and drain
wires and has not
been jostled from
its proper position
while pulling back
the cable. Also,
verify that the braid
and drain wires are
not touching any
electrical
component or part
of the PCBA inside
the CTU.
Step 7.
Pull the cable back through the CTU hole so that the wire mesh sleeve is
up against the nylon insulation bushing and on top of the cable strain
relief mount. Secure the strain relief to its mount and tighten screws to
ensure that any tugging on the cable will not allow it to be pulled loose
of the strain relief of the CTU.
Step 8.
Route wire pairs to the proper location on the terminal strip on the CTU
PCBA (J8 to J11, Pins 1 to 4). If the wire pairs were allowed to be
separated, it is recommended that you use an Ohmmeter to confirm each
conductors path/location before terminating the wire. Taking care to
leave enough slack in the wires for securing the pairs to the PCBA with
the tie straps, cut each conductor to length. Strip each conductor .25
inches (.75 cm). It is recommended that you tin each exposed conductor
to protect against the wires unraveling.
DART Cable Termination Pinout - Standard CTU
ODU CABLE CONDUCTOR

STRAIN RELIEF (USE TIE WRAPS) 2X
PIN
SIGNAL
WIRE COLOR (1)W IRE COLOR (2)
J8-1
RX DATA (+)
BLUE
J8-2
RX DATA (-)
BLACK
BLACK
J8-3
TX DATA +
BROWN
BROWN
J8-4
TX DATA -
BLACK
BLACK
J9-1
PORT 1 TX DATA +
BLACK
BLACK
J9-2
PORT 1 TX DATA -
RED
RED
J9-3
PORT 1 RX DATA +
BLACK
BLACK
J9-4
PORT 1 RX DATA -
WHITE
WHITE
J10-1
ALARM A
YELLOW
YELLOW
J10-2
ALARM B
BLACK
BLACK
J10-3
PORT 2 TX DATA +
BLACK
N/A
J10-4
PORT 2 TX DATA +
ORANGE
N/A
J11-1
PORT 2 RX DATA +
BLACK
N/A
J11-2
PORT 2 RX DATA -
GREEN
N/A
J11-3
POWER B
WHITE
BLACK
J11-4
POWER A
RED
GREEN
BLUE
(1) 8 twisted pair cable - per Belden 8168 color code

(2) 6 twisted pair cable - per Belden 8166 color code
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Step 9.
After properly terminating the six (6) or eight (8) pairs of wires per the
wire chart, separate the pairs into equal bundles and secure to the CTU
PCBA using the supplied tie straps and the three (3) pre-drilled holes in
the PCBA. Remove any excess from the tie straps and discard.
Step 10
Ensure that no loose wires or cut ends are touching the PCBA. It is
recommended that the board be blown with air to free all wire ends.
Step 11.
Replace the CTU PCBA and attached ODU Cable into the CTU cover
assembly. Take care to ensure that the PCBA is sliding between the
slots in the cover assembly sides for proper mechanical fit. Secure the
four (4) captive screws on the front panel to properly close the CTU.
Step 12.
Secure the CTU to a rack (singe or double rack mounting

configuration), to a wall using the movable mounting ears (use proper
fasteners such as concrete/drywall fasteners, or wood screws), or mount
on a desktop. Provide proper grounding to the ground lug on the front
panel for correct operation.
240-000189-206 (6X)
Double
CTU
Assembly
220-000324-001 (2X)
240-000232-003 (6X)
240-000177-206 (6X)
(Unbalanced E1)
220-000415-001
220-000445-001
Modem Shelf
Assembly
240-000189-206 (6X)
(Balanced DS-1/E1)
220-000324-001
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Step 13.
Configure Port 1 and Port 2 for LinkView and SNMP. Refer to the
following diagram for configuration details for Port 1 and Port 2 for
LinkView and SNMP.
CTU Internal
Board:
TOP
Connector
Details:
Standard
CTUs
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CTS (Cable Termination Strip)

When the features of the Deluxe or Standard CTUs are not required or when size
is a challenge, the CTS provides a compact solution for termination of the ODU
cable. The CTS is a simple cable termination strip enclosed in a compact metallic
enclosure that fits in the palm of your hand. This small size allows it to be
mounted virtually anywhere. The CTS provides the same general user
connections as a CTU, but in a more compact manner. All management ports are
available, as well as both balanced and unbalanced tributary connections on the
same model. However, Port 1 is only available as an RS422 connection. An
optional RS232 to RS422 cable must be ordered if a PC is to be connected to Port
1 for LinkView operations through the CTS.
CTS
Cable Termination
Strip
CTS Mounting Bracket Orientation Options

The left mounting ear can be rotated 360 degrees (in 90 degree increments)
to mount in the desired position in a rack or to a wall.
Mounting ear
can be rotated
Install the CTS

Step 1.
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Terminate the ODU cable at the CTS end with a Mil-style male
connector. For instructions, see Cable Assembly Procedure detailed instructions, page 34.
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Step 2.
Attach the end of the ODU cable terminated with the Mil-style male
connector to the CTS and properly mount and ground the CTS.
Step 3.
Configure CTS Port 2 for the desired operation (if SNMP is used) and
the E1 balanced/unbalanced jumpers (E1 only, DS-1 is always
balanced). The shunts (jumpers) are accessible through the rear panel of
the CTS.
Port 2 Configuration
(Ethernet or RS422)
UNBALANCED
RS422
ETHERNET
BALANCED
Data Configuration
(Unbalanced or Balanced)
The Data and Port 2 configuration jumpers are located at the

rear of the CTS, accessible via the metal access panel.
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2.3
Cable Assembly Procedure - Detailed

Instructions
If the DART radio youre installing is equipped with the NMI (SNMP) module
option, a cable with 8 twisted-pairs (Belden 8168 or equivalent) is required.
However, if the ODU is not equipped with the NMI module option, only 6 shielded
twisted-pairs (Belden 8166 or equivalent) are required.
Unless the ODU cable youre working with came pre-terminated, the following
customer-supplied tools are required for assembly:
Connector termination tools
Crimp tool (for both 16 and 24 AWG)
Contact insertion tools (24 and 16 WAG tool, for both Standard and Custom cable
termination)
Contact removal tools (24 and 16 WAG tool, for both Standard and Custom cable
termination)
A Mil-style female connector for terminating the cable at the ODU end is shipped
with each DART ODU.
A Mil-style male connector for terminating the cable at the indoor end is shipped
with each Deluxe CTU (cable termination unit) or CTS (Cable Termination Strip)
available as an option from DMC Stratex Networks.
Except for flip-flopped pin locations, the procedure is identical for terminating the
cable with either connector. Step 6 of this section contains pinout diagrams for each
connector.
NOTE: You do not need a connector on the indoor end of the ODU cable if
youre hooking to the Standard CTU (Cable Termination Unit) also available
as an option from DMC Stratex Networks. Instead, the ODU cable
conductors are terminated directly to a terminal block on the Standard CTU
circuit board. For details, see Standard CTU Installation, page 26.
See below for step by step instructions on terminating the ODU cable with Milstyle connectors.
Step 1.
The Female Connector Kit that ships with each DART ODU and the
Male Connector Kit that ships with each Deluxe CTU or CTS contain
the items listed below.
Connector
Backshell
Coupler Nut Assembly
Sockets (Female Kit) / Pins (Male Kit)
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Tie Strap
Compare against the drawing below to verify that you have all of these items.
BACKSHELL
COUPLER NUT
ASSEMBLY
CONNECTOR
TIE STRAP
Mil-style
Connector
Kit items
SMALL SOCKET, 16 PER CONNECTOR
LARGE SOCKET 2 PER CONNECTOR (FOR CUSTOM CABLE
POWER LEADS, 16 AWG
In Female Kit
SMALL PIN, 16 PER CONNECTOR
LARGE PIN 2 PER CONNECTOR (FOR CUSTOM CABLE
POWER LEADS, 16 AWG
In Male Kit
HEAT SHRINK TUBING
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Step 2.
Temporarily remove the O-ring from inside the backshell. Remove and
discard the serrated ring behind it. Replace the rubber o-ring.
Step 3
Measure the cable to length. Allow an additional 12 to 16 inches (30.48

to 40.64 cm) for a drip-loop at the ODU. Allow at least 4 extra inches
(10.16cm) per end for termination of the cable. Allow slightly more
extra cable if this is your first time terminating a cable just in case a
mistake is made. Using the backshell as a guide, strip the cable outer
sheath approximately 1.83" or 46.81mm. Avoid damaging the braided
wire shield.
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Step 4.
Fold back the braided shell from the cable. Slide the heat shrink tubing
over the cable end. Slide the backshell over the cable end, making it
even with the end of the braided shield. Do not allow the backshell to
slip beyond the braided shield. Temporarily secure the backshell in
position with tape.
BACKSHELL
HEAT SHRINK
Step 5.
Step 6.
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Trim back the foil from the conductor pairs. Do not remove the drain
wires. If the SNMP option is not installed and the six-pair cable is used,
there will be fewer wires in the cable to terminate into the 18-pin
connector (12 wires versus 18 wires).
Strip back the conductor insulation on each wire approximately .200" or
5.15mm (See the following detail drawing). Set crimping tool to setting 22
and crimp large terminals on red/black pair. Set crimping tool to setting 24
and crimp small terminals on remaining wire pairs. Divide drain wires into
two groups and crimp with two small terminals.
Install the coupler nut over the connector insert. Make sure the coupler
nut is oriented correctly. Stuff the connector terminals into the
connector. Insert with the insertion tool working by rows across the
connector.
Refer to the drawing on the next page for specific pinout for the female
connector on the ODU end. Pinout instructions for the male connector on
the indoor end follow immediately after.
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Pin connections for female connector on ODU end
RUBBER
REFER TO THE
SEAL
FOLLOWING
DRAWING FOR
SOCKET INSERTION
INFORMATION
U
A
See the ODU Cable Connection Pinout Table below.

PIN
ODU CABLE
Connection
Pinout
SIGNAL
RX DATA (+)
WIRE COLOR (1)

BLUE
WIRE COLOR (2)

BLUE
RX DATA (-)
BLACK
BLACK
B
N
ALARM RELAY A
ALARM RELAY B
YELLOW
BLACK
YELLOW
BLACK
C
D
PORT 2 TX (-)
PORT 2 TX (+)
ORANGE
BLACK
N/A
N/A
E
R
PORT 2 RX (-)
PORT 2 RX (+)
GREEN
BLACK
N/A
N/A
H
J
PORT 1 TX (-)
PORT 1 TX (+)
RED
BLACK
RED
BLACK
K
M
TX DATA (+)
TX DATA (-)
BROWN
BLACK
BROWN
BLACK
P
T
POWER IN A
POWER IN B
RED
WHITE
GREEN
BLACK
S
G
PORT 1 RX (-)
PORT 1 RX (+)
WHITE
BLACK
WHITE
BLACK
F
U
DRAIN WIRE
DRAIN WIRE
DRAIN WIRE
DRAIN WIRE
DRAIN WIRE
DRAIN WIRE
8 twisted pair cable per Belden 8168 color code

6 twisted pair cable per Belden 8166 color code
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Pin connection for male connector on inside end

Use this connector if youre hooking to a Deluxe CTU or a CTS from DMC
Stratex Networks.
RUBBER
SEAL
DETAIL A
E
L
REFER TO THE
ENLARGED
DRAWING
BELOW FOR
PIN
INSERTION
INFORMATION
See Cable Connection Pinout Table above (previous page)
Step 7.
After confirming that the pinout is correct, remove the tape, thread the
backshell into the connector, insert and tighten. Fold the braided shield
over the end of the backshell. Secure the braid to the backshell with a tie
strap. Trim any excess tie strap and braided shield. Position the heat
shrink halfway over the backshell. Heat the heat shrink with a suitable
heat gun. Be careful not to overheat the connector. Vapor wrap or
electrical tape can be wrapped around the connector and heat shrink tube
to add an additional vapor barrier over the heat shrink.
BRAIDED SHIELD
HEAT SHRINK
TIE
STRAP
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Step 8.
Warning:
Verify continuity by measuring end-to-end resistance on each pin and

wire with an ohmmeter.
Do not use the Ohmmeter to check cable continuity if one end of the cable is
already hooked to either the ODU, a CTU, or any other customer equipment.
Damage to sensitive circuitry may be caused from the voltage/current presented
by the Ohmmeter.
If a short or open circuit occurs during testing, check the wire connection
and repeat measurement. Residual resistance from the cable should be seen
on nominal cable lengths.
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3. Load LinkView Software
& Connect to DART

Sections
3.1
Configuration requirements pg. 41
3.2
Install LinkView on a PC pg. 41
3.3
Connect LinkView to DART via Cable pg. 45
3.4
Connect LinkView to DART via Modem pg. 47
3.1
Configuration requirements
LinkView is the DMC Stratex Networks radio software tool for configuring and
monitoring DART radios through a desktop computer. In addition to simplifying the
commissioning procedure, LinkView provides the ability to monitor and change alarms,
RSL, and BER at the local and remote ends. Information is updated in real time.
Minimum Configuration Requirements are as follows:
An IBM-compatible PC with 24Mb of RAM (or more).
Microsoft Windows Operating system 95, 98, or NT 4.0.
A minimum of 4Mb of available hard disk drive space.
VGA color monitor is recommended.
Pentium processor.
1.44Mb, 3.5 inch disk drive or 4x or higher CD ROM drive.
One available serial port.
A mouse (or other pointing device) is recommended. If no mouse is available, the

Tab key can be used to navigate through fields and the Alt key can be used to access
menus.
3.2
Install LinkView on a PC
Ensure that the PC is on and Windows is running. It is strongly recommended that
you quit all nonessential Windows applications before proceeding with this
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installation. If necessary, click the Exit Setup button to quit the installation and
close other programs.
Installing from disk
Step 1.
Insert Disk 1 into the appropriate disk drive on your computer. Run the
Setup.exe file. When prompted insert the disks that follow. For step-bystep instructions, see Installing from CD-ROM immediately below,
starting with Step 2.
Installing from CD-ROM
Step 1.
Insert the CD-ROM into the appropriate disk drive on your computer.
Run the Setup.exe file.
Step 2.
The LinkView splash screen appears. LinkView is preparing the

InstallShield Wizard which will guide you through the remainder of
the installation process. This screen will automatically disappear.
Version 2.1
Copyright 1999-2000
NOTE:
If the Cancel
button is clicked
during any part of
the installation
the Exit Setup
dialog box
appears. Click
the Resume
button to
continue
installing
LinkView. Click
the Exit Setup
button to quit the
installation
program.
Installing on a PC with Microsoft Windows 95 or 98:

Immediately after starting the installation you may receive the following
message:
The comctl32.dll on your PC is not new enough to run LinkView. You can
continue to run this installation and it will upgrade this .dll to version 5, or you
can exit this installation and run an upgrade yourself obtained from the
Microsoft website at:
http:/www.microsoft.com/msdownload/ieplatform/ie/comctrlx86.asp.
Do you wish to continue this installation and have the .dll updated for you? If
you select No then this installation will be exited.
Click the Yes button to continue with the installation. Click the No button
to quit the installation without installing the file.
If the Yes button was clicked then continue to step 3 of the installation
procedure.
Installing on a PC with Microsoft Windows NT version

4.0 or later:
Immediately after starting the installation you may receive one of two
messages.
If you do not have the Windows NT Service Pack 4 or later installed you
may receive this message:
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The comctrl32.dll on your PC is not new enough to run LinkView. This .dll can
be updated, but in order to provide an update for you, you need WinNT Service
Pack 4 or later. You will need to obtain Service Pack 4 or later from the
Microsoft website, then rerun this installation, which can update comctrl32.dll
for you. Your other option to install comctrl32.dll is to install Microsoft
Explorer 4.0 or later.
Click the Yes button to close the message. Install the Windows NT Service
Pack 4 or later and then install LinkView.
If Windows NT Service Pack 4 or later is installed you may receive this
message.
The comctrl32.dll on your PC is not new enough to run LinkView. You can
continue to run this installation and it will upgrade this .dll to version 5, or you
can exit this installation and run an upgrade yourself obtained from the
Microsoft website at:
http:/www.microsoft.com/msdownload/ieplatform/ie/comctrlx86.asp
Do you wish to continue this installation and have the .dll updated for you? If
you select No then this installation will be exited.
Click the Yes button to continue with the installation. Click the No button
to not install the file and quit the installation
If the Yes button was clicked then continue to step 3 of the installation
procedure.
Step 3.
The Welcome dialog box appears. This dialog box provides an

overview of the LinkView installation process and copyright
information. Click the Next button to continue with the installation or
click the Cancel button to quit the installation program.
Step 4.
If the Next button was clicked then the User Information dialog box
appears.
In the Name text box type your name. In the Company text box type the
name of the company. Click the Next button.
Step 5.
The Choose Destination Location dialog box appears.

The Destination Folder group box displays the path where the main
LinkView files will be installed. If the path is correct, then click the Next
button to continue with the installation.
If you want to select another path where the main LinkView files should be
installed, click the Browse button.
When you click the Browse button the Choose Folder dialog box appears.
Click to select the desired drive and directory where you want to install the
LinkView files, and then click the OK button to return to the Choose
Destination Location dialog box. Then click the Next button. If a
destination location was entered that does not exist, this message appears:
You have entered the following folder specification:
<Directory path and folder name>
This folder does not exist. Should Setup create it for you?
Click the Yes button to create the folder and continue with the installation.
Click the No button to quit the installation.
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Step 6.
The Select Program Folder dialog box appears.

The system is prompting for the name of the program folder where the
LinkView icons will be placed. Click to select a folder from the Existing
Folders list, or type a new folder name in the Program Folders text box.
Click the Next button to continue, or click the Back button to return to the
Choose Destination Location dialog box.
Step 7.
The Start Copying Files dialog box appears.

The pre-installation groundwork is complete and the installation program is
ready to perform the LinkView installation. If you are ready to proceed with
the installation, then click the Next button to start the actual installation
process. Otherwise, click the Back button to scroll through the previous
screens and make changes to your selections.
Step 8.
If the Next button was clicked then the installation continues. As the
files are loaded the status bars indicate progress of the installation.
When the process is complete the window automatically disappears.
NOTE: If you receive the message below, click the Yes button.
A file being copied is older than the file currently on your computer.
It is recommended that you keep your existing file. Do you want to
keep this file?
It is strongly suggested you keep the newer version. It is possible that other
applications you run that use this file might not run with the older version
LinkView will install.
Step 9.
NOTE:
You might receive a
message that your
computer needs to be
restarted. Click the
Yes button to restart
your computer or click
the No button to restart
your computer at a
later time.
The Setup Complete dialog box appears.

If you want to view the release notes, click to select the Yes, I want to
view the Release Notes now check box. Click to clear the check box if
you do not want to view the release notes. Click the Finish button to close
the dialog box.
If the Yes button was clicked, the message Please wait while your
computer shuts down appears while the computer is restarting. It may
appear for 35 seconds or longer. To avoid the possibility of damaging the
hard disk drive, do not shut down the computer or press the Reset button
while this message is displayed.
The LinkView installation is now complete.

NOTE: The PC and the DART communicate via a serial cable or via a modem connection.
See the following sections for instructions on making the connection via both methods.
Note that communication response times may be much slower while using a modem.
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3.3
A serial cable connects the PC running LinkView to the BNO connector on the
DART ODU. The communications protocol between the two is proprietary to DMC
Stratex Networks. Signal levels of the serial bit stream between the PC and the radio
are per EIA RS232.
BNO
Connector
BNC
Connector
(AGC)
At the PC end, the cable plugs into a serial port (for example, COM 1, 2, 3, or 4).
This is usually presented on a male DB-9 connector.
Direct Connection to ODU: The connection point at the ODU is a twin BNO
connector. To access the ODU through this connector, the shorting caps on both the
BNO and on the adjacent AGC BNC connectors must be removed.
ODU Cable Connector

(18-pin Male)
DB-9
Pinout
Details
Pin
PIN 2
PIN 3
For DB9 to
BNO Connector
Socket
Front View
SHIELD
PIN 5
LinkView Connection to Inside End of ODU Cable

without Optional CTU/CTS Interface
Connecting a PC running LinkView to the inside end of the ODU cable is possible.
However, it requires some modified cables and care in connecting the cable. To
connect a PC to the Port 1 conductors at the inside end of the ODU cable, an RS422
to RS232 adapter cable must be ordered. One is available as an option from DMC
Stratex Networks. See Chapter 9, DART Product Ordering Guide, for ordering
information. Remove the DB-9 connector from the RS422 end. Terminate the four
wires; two conductors and two grounds (possibly available as one wire) to clips
(alligator or similar spring-loaded retention clip that allows you to temporarily fasten
the wires to the conductors).
Temporarily attach the clips or fastening devices to the Port 1 wire pairs (TX+/-,
white/black wire pair; RX+/-, red/black wire pair) on the terminal block or to the
exposed wire pairs (depending upon termination method).
This should allow inside connection of LinkView to the DART terminal as an
alternative to accessing the ODU LinkView connection (PORT 1 BNO connector), or
as an alternative to an optional CTU/CTS. While this method is not recommended by
DMC Stratex Networks, it is effective when care is exercised in connecting the clips
from the RS422 to RS232 cable. To ensure damage is not caused to the DART
terminal or other devices connected to the ODU cable, do not allow the clips to touch
each other or come in contact with other wires.
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NOTE:
To access the
ODU through
the CTU or
CTS, the cap
on the AGC
BNC connector
must be
installed.
Connection through Optional CTU/CTS

If an optional CTU is used, a DB-9 RS232 port may be available on Port 1. A straight
(thru) cable should be used to connect the PC to the CTU if the CTU jumpers JP1A
and JP1B are configured for straight (thru) cable. A null modem cable should be used
if the jumpers are configured for a null modem cable.
The SNMP interface can also be configured to use Serial Port 1 as described in the
SNMP Configuration section in Chapter 6, page 85. However, configuring Port 1
to SNMP operation limits LinkView connection to the BNO connection on the ODU.
The connection of a PC with LinkView to a CTS requires an optional RS422 to
RS232 cable, as Port 1 on the CTS is only available as an RS422 connection.
Verify Successful Serial Cable connection

Step 1.
Start the LinkView application. Click the Start button, select

Programs, select LinkView, and then select LinkView again, or
double-click the LinkView icon on the desktop.
NOTE:
When the cap of the
AGC BNC connector on
the local ODU is
installed, LinkView can
communicate with the
local ODU only through
the CTU port. When the
cap is removed,
LinkView can
the BNO connector at
the ODU.
Step 2.
The Serial Port Connection dialog box appears. Verify that the
COM port that is connected to the LinkView cable is selected. If not,
click to select it manually.
The main LinkView screen appears and you can log into the system, as
described in Log into and out of LinkView beginning on page 66.
The PC COM port settings are:
19200 baud
no parity
8 data bits
1 stop bit
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3.4
Connect LinkView to DART via Modem

The PC and the DART radio can communicate using modems instead of a serial
cable. This allows an operator to communicate with the radio link from a central
operations center, or from any location where PSTN access is available.
NOTE:
Modem
connection to
DART requires
a CTU/CTS
since Port 1 is
only RS422 or
bare cable.
A null modem cable should be used to connect the modem to the CTU if CTU
jumpers JP1A and JP1B are configured for straight (thru) cable. A straight (thru)
cable should be used if the jumpers are configured for null modem cable. Though this
seems counter-intuitive, it is correct. Cross connections like this are often required
when connecting phone equipment like a modem to radios or computers.
Configure the modems

The modems must be configured to communicate with one another, and the radio
modem must be set up in auto answer mode.
Two modems are necessary to connect to the DART radio through a modem
connection. One modem must be installed at the DART radio side and one must be
installed at the computer side.
Configuring the Modem on the Computer Side

No changes to the factory default configuration of the modem in the PC are
required for the US Robotics Sportster 33.6 Faxmodem. For modems other
than a US Robotics Sportster 33.6 Faxmodem, if you experience problems
in establishing LinkView modem connections, disable flow control and
error control, and set the originating modem for a fixed speed of 19,200.
Configuring the Modem at the Radio Side
Step 1.
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The radio does not support flow control for modem connections. The
answering modem must be configured to disable flow control and error
control. Also, a fixed speed of 19,200 bps must be used, and auto
answer must be enabled. For a US Robotics Sportster 343.6 Faxmodem,
the following configuration commands should be entered and the
following factory dip switch setting should be changed.
If a dip switch is on, then it is down. If a dip switch is off, then it is up. See
the table on the next page for Modem configuration commands.
Dip
Switch
Settings
NOTE:
Before
proceeding, be
sure to determine
which COM port
will be used as
the modem COM
port.
DIP SWITCH
1 Down
ON
2 Up
OFF
3 Down
ON
4 Up
OFF
5 Up
OFF
6 Up
OFF
7 Up
OFF
8 Down
ON
FUNCTION
Modem ignores DTR
Verbal/Numeric Result Codes
Result Codes enabled
Local echo enabled in command code
Auto Answer enabled
Carrier Detect (CD) enabled
Retain user-entered configuration after power down and up
AT Commands enabled
(Important for configuration steps below)
Step 2.
When the dip switch settings have been set, use a RS-232 cable to
connect the modem to the computer serial port. Use a terminal program
such as Windows HyperTerminal to set the configuration commands
and settings.
Step 3.
Open HyperTerminal. Click the Start button, select Programs, select

Accessories, and then select HyperTerminal. The HyperTerminal
window appears.
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Step 4.
Double-click the Hypertrm.exe icon. The Connection Description

dialog box appears.
Step 5.
In the Name text box type a name for the connection. Click to select the
icon you want to use for this connection from the Icon list. Click the
OK button to continue. Click the Cancel button to close the dialog box
without setting up the new connection.
Step 6.
If the OK button was clicked the Phone Number dialog box appears.
Step 7.
In the Connect using list box, select a COM port that is not currently
in use. Click the OK button to continue. The Properties dialog box
appears.
Step 8.
Click to select 19,200 in the Bits per second list box. In the Data
bits list box select 8. In the Parity list box select None. Click to select
1 in the Stop bits list box. In the Flow control list box select None.
Click the OK button.
The following dialog box appears.
Modem
Command
Settings
Step. 9
You need to enter the configuration commands and settings.

Type commands in either upper or lower case, but do not use a combination
of both. Use the Back Space key to delete errors. You cannot delete the
original AT command since it is stored in the modem buffer.
If a command has numeric options and you do not include a number, zero is
assumed. For example, if you type ATB, the command ATB0 is assumed.
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Every command except A/ and +++ must begin with the AT prefix and be
entered by pressing the Enter key.
If you are not sure of the modem settings, type ATI4 and press Enter. The
list of settings will appear on the screen.
Type the command and press Enter. If the command was entered correctly,
the reply OK will appear on the screen. Otherwise, you will get an
Error reply.
STEP
1.
2.
COMMANDS
ATZ4
AT&I0
3.
AT&H0
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
AT&R1
AT&M0
AT&N10
AT&U10
ATSO=1
AT&W0
ATYO
FUNCTION
Resets the modem to factory default profile.
Software flow control disabled. (This was already set by
default).
Hardware Flow control disabled. (This applies to steps 3
and 4).
Normal mode, error control disabled.
Connect Speed = 19,200. (This applies to steps 6 and 7).
Answer on 1 ring. (This was already set by default).
Modifies the NVRAM 0 template (YO).
Power-on/ reset default is profile 0 setting in NVRAM.
The dialog box should look like the following.
The specific AT commands and/or dip switch settings required to enable

these functions may differ from one modem manufacturer to another.
Consult the modem manufacturers manual to find the required AT
command and/or dip switch setting for each of the above functions.
Step 10.
When the commands have been entered, on the File menu select Exit.
The following message appears.
You are currently connected. Are you sure you want to disconnect now?
Click the Yes button to close the message. The following message appears.
Do you want to save session <name of session>?
Click the Yes button to save the session and close HyperTerminal.
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Step 11.
The modem now needs to be reset. Remove the cable from the computer
and connect it to the CTU or CTS. This connection is made through the
9 pin serial port.
Make sure the modem on the PC is connected to a telephone line. Note the
COM port assignment of the modem on the PC.
Step 12.
Start LinkView. Click the Start button, select Programs, select

LinkView, and then select LinkView again, or double-click the
LinkView icon on the desktop.
The LinkView splash screen appears. The splash screen will
automatically disappear.
The Serial Port Connection dialog box appears.
Step 13.
Click to select Modem Connect. In the Comm Port group box click to
select the communication port associated with the modem. In the Radio
Type group box click to select DART. Click the OK button to start
LinkView. Click the Cancel button to close the Serial Port Connection
dialog box without starting LinkView. Click the Help button for online
Help.
If the OK button was clicked, the main LinkView screen appears. Note the
features of the LinkView main screen that appear when a DART radio is not
yet detected. You cannote edit any radio information. Default data is
displayed in all fields.
Step 14.
On the Tools menu, select Modem, and then select Dial Number.
The Dial dialog box appears. This dialog box will not appear if a modem is
not detected. If the modem is not detected, close LinkView and verify that
the modem is installed correctly. For information on ensuring that the
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modem is properly installed, see the section Ensuring the Modem is

Installed Properly on page 55.
In the Where to Dial group box, click to select the country code from the
Country Code list box. In the Area Code text box, type the area code of
the telephone number of the modem that you want to connect to. In the
Phone Number text box, type the phone number.
In the How to Dial group box, click to select the use Country Code and
Area Code check box. Click the Dialing Properties button. The Dialing
Properties dialog box appears.
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Step 15.
Click to select your country from the I am in this country list. Type
your area code in the area code text box. Click to select the I always
have to dial the area code before the phone number check box
if it applies to your location. Click to clear this check box if it does not.
Click to select the Disable call waiting by dialing check box if you need
to disable the call waiting service while connected to the modem. If this
check box is selected, then type the key code that will disable the call
waiting service in the text box, or select one from the list. For example, click
*70 to turn off call waiting on many phone systems. If you are unsure which
value to use, contact your telephone company or your phone system
administrator.
In the To access an outside line first dial for long distance text
box, type the code required to access a long distance number. If no code is
required, then leave the text box blank. In the To access an outside line
first dial for local text box, type the code required to access a local line. If
no code is required, leave the text box blank.
Click to select Tone dial or Pulse dial. The default is Tone dial.
Click the OK button to save the changes and close the Dialing Properties
dialog box. Click the Apply button to save the changes without closing the
Dialing Properties dialog box. Click the Cancel button to discard any
changes and close the Dialing Properties dialog box.
If the OK or Apply button was clicked, the following message appears.
Location Configuration has been changed.
Click the OK button to close the message.
Step 16.
When you have finished editing the Dialing Properties dialog box,
click the Dial button.
The Modem Dial Progress box appears. Several messages are shown
during the dialing progress. The radio on the other end can be accessed after
the message Connected appears. The status bar displays ON-line versus
OFF-line. Click the Done button to close the message.
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Ensuring the Modem is Installed Properly
Note:
Communication
response
times are
much
slower while
using a
modem.
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To ensure the modem is installed correctly, click the Start button. select
Settings, and then select Control Panel. Control Panel appears.
Double-click the Modems icon. The Modem Properties dialog box
appears. Click to select the General tab. The modem you are using should
be listed in the white portion of the dialog box.
If the window lists Standard Modem rather than the modem you are
using, try removing the modem and then reinstalling it. Click to select
Standard Modem and then click the Remove button. This removes the
standard modem. Click the Add button. Click to select the Dont detect
my modem; I will select it from a list check box. Click the Next
button. Click to select the manufacturer and model of the modem you want
to use and then click the Next button. Select the communications port that
the modem is connected to and then click the Next button. The following
message should appear.
Your modem has been set up successfully.
Click the Finish button. The Modem Properties window should now
display your modem under the General tab.
If you have problems installing the modem, consult the modem
manufacturers documentation.
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4. Set Security with LinkView

Sections
4.1
Security Levels pg. 57
4.2
Changing Passwords pg. 58
4.1
Security Levels
In order to configure a local or remote radio with LinkView, you must first log in to
the radio. When you first start LinkView, you are not logged in, but are in a ViewOnly security level. At this level you can view but not change radio parameters. To
make any changes to the radio data, you must log into the radio as a user with a
security level of Maintenance or Administrator. The level of access you choose will
determine which data items you can change in LinkView. Your password logs you
into both the local and remote radios at the same security level. You cannot log
directly onto the remote radio. There are three levels of access, as shown in the
following table.
Security
Levels
Access Level
View-Only
Maintenance
Administrator
Access Privileges
View DART data only
View DART data
Write basic radio configuration
data to the DART
View DART data
Write basic radio configuration
data to DART
Change radio frequency plans
Download code
Run loopbacks
Access diagnostic tools
Password Required
No
Yes
Yes
Users with View-Only security privileges have the lowest security access and the
least privileges. The View-Only access level requires no password and is the default
security level when you first start LinkView and connect to the local and remote
radios.
Maintenance and Administrator access levels require passwords. Each access level
must have a unique password. There is only one password for each access level. All
users that log in with Maintenance security privileges must know the Maintenance
password. Similarly, all users that log in with Administrator security privileges must
know the Administrator password. These two levels give the user read and write
capabilities to and from the radio. The higher the security level, the more privileges a
user has.
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The following page shows a tabular representation of the features accessible at each
LinkView access level.
Feature
Features
Accessible
for each
LinkView
Security
Level
4.2
Level 1
View-Only
Level 2
Maintenance
Level 3
Administrator
Active Software
AIS Insert (Frame/BER)
Alarms (Configure)
Alarms (View)
BER (View Only)
Cable Length (DS-1 Radios)
Code Download
Connecting to DART
Using a Modem
Corporate Name
Customer Encoding
Digital Loopback
Edit File (Configuration File)
Edit Monitor List/Start Monitoring
Edit Passwords
File Opening from Disk
File Saving to Disk
Forward Error Correction
Help
Link ID
Modulation ON/OFF
Radio Frequency Plans (RFP)
Radio Save (Configuration File)
Read IDU and ODU Parameters
Report Printing
RSL (View Only)
SNMP Parameters
Unavail.
Read Only
Read Only
Read Only
Read Only
Available
Unavail.
Unavail.
Read/Write
Read/Write
Read Only
Read Only
Read/Write
Unavail.
Read/Write
Read/Write
Read/Write
Read Only
Read Only
Read/Write
Read/Write
Available
Available
Available
Read Only
Read Only
Unavail.
Unavail.
Unavail.
Unavail.
Unavail.
Unavail.
Unavail.
Available
Read Only
Unavail.
Unavail.
Unavail.
Available
Available
Read Only
Read Only
Read/Write
Read/Write
Unavail.
Unavail.
Read/Write
Read/Write
Unavail.
Unavail.
Unavail.
Available
Read/Write
Unavail.
Unavail.
Unavail.
Available
Available
Read Only
Read Only
Site Name
Transmit Frequency
Transmitter Power Level
Transmitter Power Mute
Tributary Data Input Alarm
Tributary Loopback
UnMute Remote
View Monitor Log
View Status Bar
View Toolbar
Read Only
Read Only
Read Only
Read Only
Read Only
Unavail.
Available
Available
Available
Available
Read/Write
Read/Write
Read/Write
Read/Write
Read/Write
Unavail.
Available
Available
Available
Available
Read/Write
Read/Write
Read/Write
Read/Write
Read/Write
Read/Write
Read
Available
Read/Write
Available
Read/Write
Read/Write
Read/Write
Available
Available
Available
Read Only
Read/Write for local
radio
view only for remote
Read/Write
Read/Write
Read/Write
Read/Write
Read/Write
Read/Write
Available
Available
Available
Available
Changing Passwords
For security purposes it is strongly suggested that you change the default passwords
for both the Maintenance and Administrator levels when you install LinkView for the
first time.
You can change a password for your current login level or lower. For example, a user
logged in at the Administrator level can change both the Administrator and
Maintenance level passwords, while a user logged in at the Maintenance level can
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only change the Maintenance password. All users who are authorized to access the
system at the level for which the password is changed will need to be given the new
password.
Step 1.

LinkView icon.
Step 2.
This dialog box is used to select the communications port that will connect
the LinkView software to the DART radio. If a port is unavailable, then it
appears shaded and you cannot select it. Click to select the appropriate port
and then click the OK button.
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Step 3.
The LinkView main screen appears.
On the Login menu at the top of the screen, select Login DART, or use the
shortcut keys CTRL+L. The Login to DART dialog box appears.
Step 4.
In the Password text box type the password. The default password for
the Maintenance access level is 1234. The default password for the
Administrator access level is 2345. Click the OK button to log in to
the radio. Click the Cancel button to return to the View-Only access
level. Click the Help button for online Help.
If the password was correct, the access level that you logged in at is
displayed on the status bar. Maintenance or Administrator is displayed
when you are logged in to the radio. View-Only is displayed when you are
not logged in to the radio.
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Step 5.
NOTE:
Make a note of the
newly assigned
passwords. There is
only one password for
each access level. All
users who log on with
Maintenance security
privileges must know
the Maintenance
password. Similarly, all
users who log on with
Administrator security
privileges must know
the Administrator
password.
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On the Login menu select Edit Password. The Edit Radio

Password dialog box appears.
Click to select the password level you want to change from the Password
Level list. If you are logged in with Administrator security privileges, then
you can select to change the Administrator or Maintenance password as
your security privileges allow you to change either. If you are logged in as a
user with Maintenance security privileges, then you can only change the
Maintenance password, and it is the only level available in the Password
Level list.
Step 6.
In the New Password text box type the new password. A password is
limited to nine numeric digits. Letters and other characters are not valid.
Press the TAB key to move to the Retype New Password text box.
Type the new password again in the Retype New Password text box
to confirm it. Click the OK button.
Step 7.
If the old password was correct and the two new passwords were
identical, the following message appears.
New password accepted.
Click the OK button to continue.
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5. LinkView Startup & Tour

5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.1
Start the LinkView Software pg. 63

Log-in and Log-out pg. 66
Main Screen Tour pg. 68
Help pg. 69
Display options (shortcuts, navigation tools
Menu Commands pg. 71
pg. 70
Start the LinkView Software

The startup procedure for LinkView is slightly different, depending on whether a
serial connection or modem is used.
Start LinkView Using a Serial Cable Connection

Step 1.
Start the LinkView application. Click the Start button, select

Programs, select LinkView, and then select LinkView again, or
double-click the LinkView icon on the desktop.
NOTE:
When the cap of the AGC
BNC connector on the
local ODU is installed,
LinkView can
the CTU port. When the
cap is removed, LinkView
can communicate with the
the BNO connector.
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Step 2.
The Serial Port Connection dialog box appears. Verify that the
COM port connected to the LinkView cable is selected. If not, click to
select it manually. Click the OK button.
The main LinkView screen appears and you can log into the system, as
described in Log into and out of LinkView beginning on page 66.
The PC COM port settings are:
19200 baud
no parity
8 data bits
1 stop bit
Start LinkView using a Modem

Step 1.

LinkView icon on the desktop.
The LinkView splash screen appears. The splash screen will
automatically disappear.
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Click to select Modem Connect. In the Comm Port group box

click to select the communication port associated with the modem. In
the Radio Type group box click to select DART. Click the OK button
to start LinkView. Click the Cancel button to close the Serial Port
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Connection dialog box without starting LinkView. Click the Help

button for online Help.
If the OK button was clicked, the main LinkView screen appears. Note the
features of the LinkView main screen that appear when a DART radio is not
yet detected.
You cannote edit any radio information. Defaut data is displayed in all
fields.
On the Tools menu, select Modem, and then select Dial Number.
Step 3.
The Dial dialog box appears. This dialog box will not appear if a
modem is not detected. If the modem is not detected, close LinkView
and verify that the modem is installed correctly. For information on
initially configuring the modem and ensuring that its properly installed,
see the section Connect LinkView to DART via Modem, on page 47.
In the Where to Dial group box, click to select the country code from the
Country Code list box. In the Area Code text box type the area code of
the telephone number of the modem you want to connect to. In the Phone
Number text box type the phone number.
In the How to Dial group box, click to select the use Country Code and
Area Code check box. Click the Dialing Properties button. The Dialing
Properties dialog box appears.
Click to select your country from the I am in this country list. Type your
area code in the Area Code text box. Click to select the I always have to
dial the area code before the phone number check box if you do
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need to dial the area code when dialing a phone number. Click to clear this
check box if you do not.
Click to select the Disable call waiting by dialing check box if you need
to disable the call waiting service while connected to the modem. If this
check box is selected, then type the key code that will disable the call
waiting service in the text box or select one from the list. For example, click
*70 to turn off call waiting on many phone systems. If you are not sure
which value to use, contact your telephone company or your phone system
administrator.
In the To access an outside line first dial for long distance text box
type the code required to access a long distance number. If no code is
required then leave the text box blank. In the To access an outside line
first dial for local text box, type the code required to access a local line. If
no code is required then leave the text box blank.
Click to select Tone dial or Pulse dial. The default is Tone dial.
Click the OK button to save the changes and close the Dialing Properties
dialog box. Click the Apply button to save the changes without closing the
Dialing Properties dialog box. Click the Cancel button to discard any
changes and close the Dialing Properties dialog box.
If the OK or Apply button was clicked then the following message appears.
Location Configuration has been changed.
Click the OK button to close the message.

When you have finished editing the Dialing Properties dialog box, in the
Dial dialog box click the Dial button. The Modem Connection
Progress message appears.
Several messages are shown during the dialing progress. The CTU or CTS
on the other end can be accessed after the message Connected appears.
The status bar displays ON-line versus OFF-line. Click the Done button
to close the message.
5.2
Log-in and Log-out

Log into the radio
Step 1.
On the Login menu, select Login DART, or click the Login button on
the toolbar.
Login
Step 2.
In the Password: text box type the appropriate password. The default
password for Maintenance level access is 1234. The default password
for Administrator level access is 2345.
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Though useful for installation and initial configurement, for security

purposes it is strongly urged that you change the factory default as soon as
possible. To edit the password, see Changing Passwords, page 58.
Click the OK button.
Log out of the radio

Step 1.
On the Login menu, select Logout, or click the Logout icon on the
toolbar.
Logout
Step 2.
Click the OK button to logout of the radio and return to View-Only

access.
After you log out, most menu commands are not available.
Disconnect the Phone Call

Only Step. On the Tools menu, select Modem, and then select Hang Up. It may
take up to 6 seconds to disconnect from the modem.
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5.3
Main Screen Tour

The LinkView main screen consists of four windows that can be displayed
simultaneously. The main screen might look slightly different depending on which
radios and options LinkView is reading. For example, when a SNMP option card is
installed, you will see a SNMP tab. If this option is not installed, you will not see the
tab.
Toolbar
The two top windows provide information for the local radio and the two bottom
windows provide information for the remote radio. The smaller windows on the left
are used to display summary information for monitoring purposes. The two larger
windows on the right are used to configure the radios.
The remote and local windows display the same fields. Only the local windows are
displayed in this chapter.
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5.4
Using Help
There are several convenient options for accessing Help files that come integrated
with the LinkView program.
Help Menu
Click the Help Menu at the top right of LinkViews main screen to access indexed
Help topics.
Help Topics:
Select this command to display information about how to use LinkView commands
and features.
Using Help:
Select this command to display information about how to use the Help feature.
About LinkView:
There are several convenient options for accessing Help files that come integrated
with the LinkView program.
Context Sensitive Help

Use context sensitive help to access help by clicking the item on the LinkView screen
that relates to your question.
Step 1.
Click the Context Sensitive Help button on the toolbar
- - or -press Shift+F1. The mouse pointer changes to an arrow and question mark.
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Step 2.
Click the item you want help on. The Help topic is displayed on the
screen.
NOTE:
Context Sensitive Help does not provide access to instructions for changing
settings in the Local and Remote Configuration Windows. Use the "standard"
Help available at the top right corner of LinkView's main window or by clicking
this toolbar button
for information about changing configurations.
5.5
Shortcuts and other display options

LinkView provides the user with a variety of navigation options designed to increase
convenience and save time. All of these options can be activated or de-activated per
your preference.
Shortcut Toolbar:
The icons in the toolbar provide shortcuts to access oft-used LinkView commands.
See the screen shot below for descriptions.
You can turn the toolbar off if you prefer. To do this, click on the Tools tab
at the top of LinkViews main screen. Navigate to Toolbar at the bottom of the
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pull-down menu. If a check appears in front, the Toolbar is visible. Click on the
check to make it invisible.
Status Bar
The following information is displayed in the status bar at the bottom of the
LinkViews main screen.
Help
Date
Time
COM Port
Modem State
Access Level
CAPS
NUM
Extended explanations of toolbar items are displayed when they are

pointed at with the mouse.
The current date is displayed.
The current time is displayed.
The COM port to which the serial cable for the radio connection is
attached is displayed.
OFF-Line or ON-Line is displayed indicating whether LinkView is
connected to the radio via modem.
The level at which the user is currently logged in is displayed. Values:
View-Only, Maintenance, or Administrator.
Indicates that the cap lock is on.
Indicates that the number lock is on.
If the Status Bar is not visible, click and hold on Tools at the top of LinkViews main
screen. Navigate to Status at the bottom of the pull-down menu. A check mark
indicates that the Status bar is displayed. To deactivate the Status Bar, click on the
check mark.
Window
Arrange All: Select this command to display all windows in their original size and
configuration.
Synchronize Tab Selection: Select this command to synchronize the tab
selection between the local and the remote configuration windows. When you select a
tab on one configuration window, it will also be selected on the other. To disable the
window synchronization feature, on the Windows menu at the top of LinkViews
main screen, select Synchronize Tab Selection so that the check mark is no
longer displayed.
5.6
Menu Commands
The bar at the top of LinkViews main screen provides access to drop down menus
used to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot DART. Select a menu using the mouse
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or by pressing the ALT key at the same time as the underlined letter of the desired
menu item. For example, press ALT+F for the File menu.
Move horizontally between menus by using the mouse or the LEFT and RIGHT
ARROW keys on the keyboard. Move vertically between menus by using the mouse or
the UP and DOWN ARROW keys on the keyboard.
See below for brief explanations of what each of these commands does. Where
appropriate, the chapter that contains detailed information is given in parentheses.
File Menu
File Configuration: Use this command to navigate to folders where configuration
files are stored to open and save the files to the radio. (Chapter 6)
Print Report: Use this command to print system, alarm configuration and
frequency plan reports and configuration forms. (Chapter 6)
Exit: Select this command to close LinkView.
Login Menu
Login DART: Select this command to login to LinkView. When prompted for a
password, enter the Maintenance or Administrative password.
Logout: Select this command to log out of LinkView when you have finished using
it.
Edit Password: Select this command to change the password for your security
level or lower. For example, an Administrator could also change the Maintenance
level password. (Chapter 4)
Monitor Log
View Monitor Log: Select this command to view the monitor log file using the
Microsoft Windows Notepad program. If the monitor log is large, it may be
necessary to use a word processor program, such as Microsoft Word. (Chapter 7)
Edit Monitor List: Use this command to select the Alarm Events and Level Events
that you want to monitor, and set monitor dates and times. (Chapter 7)
Tools Menu
Modem>Hang Up: Select this command to disconnect the modem connection if the
PC is communicating to the radio through a modem.
Modem>Dial Number: Select this command to initiate the connection and create a
modem connection between the PC and the radio.
Read Link: Select this command to read data from the local and remote radios to
update screen displays.
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Radio Frequency Plan>Local: Use this command to view the active frequency
plan for the Local Radio. Also use it to edit, add, delete, open and save radio
frequency plans to file or to the Local Radio. (Chapter 7)
Radio Frequency Plan>Remote: Use this command to view the active
frequency plan for the Remote Radio. Also use it to edit, add, delete, open and save
radio frequency plans to file or to the Remote Radio. (Chapter 7)
Code Download>Local: Select this command to download a new version of
firmware to the local radio. (Chapter 7)
Code Download>Remote: Select this command to download a new version of
firmware to the remote radio. (Chapter 7)
Active Software>Local: The local radio can store two different versions of
firmware. One version is stored in a low memory section and the other is stored in a
high memory section. At any given time, only one version is active. This command
allows the user to switch to the other version. (Chapter 7)
Active Software>Remote: The remote radio can store two different versions of
firmware. One version is stored in a low memory section and the other is stored in a
high memory section. At any given time, only one version is active. (Chapter 7)
Diagnostic Tools: provides access to the following radio functions. (Chapter 7)
Digital Loopback: Use this command to test the radio by sending the DS-1 (T1) or
E1 data stream to the signal processor board and then looping it back to the tributary
port. Digital loopback should be turned off when normal transmission is underway
from one end of the radio link to the other. (Chapter 7)
Tributary Loopback-Local: Use this command to verify that the local radios
cable system is properly installed by routing customer data from the local tributary
input back to the local tributary output. (Chapter 7)
Tributary Loopback-Remote: Use this command to verify that the entire link is
properly installed and running error free by routing customer data at the tributary
output of the remote ODU back towards the local ODU. (Chapter 7)
Test Mode Tools: provides access to the following radio functions.
FEC: This command detects and corrects errors in the DS-1 (a/k/a T1) or E1
data stream. It can be turned off to test the radio. (Chapter 7)
Modulation: allows the users DS-1 (a/k/a T1) or E1 data stream to be
transmitted by modulating a sine wave carrier. Modulation must be on for the
radio to transmit data. It can be turned off to test the radio. (Chapter 7)
Unmute Remote: Select this command to un-mute the remote radio if it is not
transmitting because it is muted. (Chapter 7)
Device Attributes>Local Use this command to view software, hardware, and
radio configuration details for the local link. (Chapter 7)
Device Attributes>Remote Use this command to view the software, hardware,
and radio configuration details for the remote link. (Chapter 7)
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Status: Select this command to display or hide the status bar at the bottom of the
window.
Toolbar: Select this command to display or hide the shortcuts toolbar at the top of
the window.
Windows Menu
Arrange All: Select this command to display all windows in their original size and
configuration.
Synchronize Tab Selection: Select this command to synchronize the tab
selection between the local and the remote configuration windows. When you select a
tab on one configuration window, it will also be selected on the other.
Help Menu
Help Topics: Select this command to display information about how to use
LinkView commands and features.
Using Help: Select this command to display information about how to use the Help
feature.
About LinkView: Select this command to display version number of the LinkView
software and other information about it.
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Sections
6.1
View and Configure Radio Parameters pg. 75
6.2
Use File Configuration Shortcut pg. 91
6.3
Print Configuration Reports pg. 95
6.1
View and Configure Radio Parameters

This section describes how to configure the radio link. The procedures and dialog
boxes for changing the local and remote settings are identical.
Most settings have default values displayed in the fields. In some fields the value you
enter is checked for validity and you will receive an error message if the value is
outside the acceptable range.
Configuration Tabs
Configuration settings are available on the tabs displayed across the top of the
configuration windows (outlined in the screen shot below).
Configuration
Tabs
Click to select a tab to see the specific settings. Tab selection on the local and the
remote windows is synchronized. For example, clicking the Alarms tab in the Local
window will also display that tab in the Remote window. For each configurable
setting, click the Change button to change the configuration.
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General Configuration (Local and Remote)

The General tab allows you to change the frequency, transmit power, link ID, site
information, and tributary configuration. When changes are written, the parameters
on the terminal are actually changed and link communication will be affected
accordingly.
Change the Frequency

You must be logged in as a user with Maintenance or Administrator security
privileges to edit the frequency.
Step 1.
With the General tab selected, click the Change button in the
Frequency group box.
Step 2.
The Change Frequency screen appears. Click the Up or Down arrow

to either increase or decrease the transmit frequency one channel at a
time.
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The transmit (Tx:) and receive (Rx:) values are tied together, so if you
increase or decrease one value the other will change correspondingly
according to the ratio. To see this ratio, click on Tools at the top of
LinkViews main screen and use the pulldown menu to navigate to Device
Attributes. The Tx-Rx spacing displayed there is preset at the DMC
Stratex Networks factory and can not be changed.
The step size of the increase or decrease is equal to the Channel Spacing
in the radio frequency plan. If a frequency change is performed once a link
is up and communicating, the remote terminals receive and transmit
frequencies will change along with the local terminal, and the link will
reestablish at the new frequency. If a frequency change is performed when
the local terminal is not communicating with the remote terminal, the
transmit frequency will change in the local terminal only. The frequency
range allowed depends on the start and stop frequency set in the
Frequency Plan tab and on the minimum and maximum frequencies in
the Device Attributes tab.
Step 3.
To save your changes, click the Write button. The following message
appears.
Writing data to the radio may affect traffic. Do you want to continue?
Click the Yes button to confirm that you want to save the settings. Click the
No button to cancel the write operation and exit the dialog box. Click the
Cancel button to cancel the write operation and return to the Change
Frequency dialog box.
Change the Link ID

You need to be logged in as a user with Maintenance or Administrator
security privileges to edit the Link ID. The Link ID identifies the specific
link you are configuring. Links that are physically close to each other should
be given unique Link IDs to prevent interference. You can enter any number
between 1 and 255. Local and remote terminals must be set to the same Link
ID number. Changing the Link ID is a coordinated change. Therefore, the
local terminal will automatically change the Link ID for both the local and
remote terminals and vice versa.
Step 1.
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With the General tab selected in LinkViews main screen, click the
Change button in the Link ID group box.
Step 2.
The Change Link ID dialog box appears.
Click the Up or Down arrow to increase or decrease the number.

To save your changes, click the Write button.
The Write Confirmation message appears:
Note:
If you mute the
remote radio,
which effectively
disconnects it
from the link,
this Unmute
Remote
Transmitter
message
appears.
"You have
muted the
remote
transmitter. To
turn the
transmitter
power back on,
press the
button."
This message is
displayed until
you click the
Unmute
Remote button
and reestablish
the remote
connection.
Click the Yes button to write the data to the radio and confirm that you
want to save the settings. Click the No button to cancel the write operation
and exit the Change Link ID dialog box. Click the Cancel button to
cancel the write operation and return to the Change Link ID dialog box.
Change the Transmit Power

security privileges to edit transmit power. The power level should be set
according to the path calculations for the particular path length and
geographic location.
Step 1.
Change button in the Tx Power group box.
Step 2.
The Change Tx Power dialog box appears.
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To change the power level, click the Up or Down arrow to the right of
Power Level. The transmit power value will move up or down in 0.5 dBm
increments. The power range is limited by the Output Power Minimum and
Maximum levels displayed in Device Attributes under the Tools tab at
the top of LinkViews main screen.
Step 3.
To change the Tx Power value, from the Power list box click either
On (normal transmitter operation) or Mute (transmitter mute).
Click the Write button. The Write Confirmation message appears.
Click the Yes button to write the data to the radio. Click the No button to
cancel the write operation and exit the Change Tx Power dialog box.
Click the Cancel button to cancel the write operation and return to the
Change Tx Power dialog box.
Change the Site and Corporate Names

security privileges to edit the site and corporate names.
Step 1.
Change button in the Site Information group box.
Step 2.
The Change Site/System Information dialog box appears.
In the Site Name text box, type the name of the site. In the Corporate
Name text box type the name of the corporation. Both text boxes will
accept zero to twenty characters.
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Alarm Windows
Information in the alarm windows is updated by the radio in real time. Some of the
alarms have threshold limits that are set when the terminal is configured. When
values fall outside the threshold limits you have defined for a specific setting, the
LED alerts you by changing from green to red.
Connection status is displayed at the bottom of these windows. For example, you
might see No Local Radio or Local Radio Available.
The following alarms are updated in real time and displayed in the alarm window for
both the local and the remote window. The alarm LED will turn red when thresholds
are exceeded or when there is a problem.
Alarm
Displays
RSL
The Receive Signal Level (RSL) threshold set on the Alarms tab is exceeded.
BER
The Bit Error Rate (BER) threshold set on the Alarms tab is exceeded.
Tributary
Data is absent at the input tributary.
Oscillator Lock
The oscillator driving the transmitter and receiver is out of lock. This alarm will
automatically cause the transmitter to mute.
Loopback Status
A loopback has been requested and is still activated.
Frame Loss
Loss of data frame is detected.
Link ID
The local and remote terminals do not have the same Link ID.
Tx Power
Loss of Tx Power is detected.
Terminal/Link
Summary
Set on the Alarms tab as a summary alarm for either the terminal or the link.
Alarm Configuration (Local and Remote)

You need to be logged in as a user with Maintenance or Administration security
privileges to edit the Alarm Relay, RSL Alarm Threshold and BER Alarm
Threshold settings.
The Alarms tab allows you to change the alarm relay type and the RSL and BER
alarm thresholds. When these thresholds are exceeded, the corresponding alarm LED
in the monitor window changes from green to red.
Changes made in the Alarms tab will affect the alarms shown on the Alarms
Monitoring screen. If you change the alarm relay to Terminal Summary or Link
Summary, the alarm is labeled Terminal Summary or Link Summary on the alarm
screen. If you turn the alarm off, then it will be labeled Relay Off on the alarm
screen.
These levels are measured in real time and will change each time the radio notifies
the PC. For example, when an alarm status changes or BER or RSL change. See
below for step-by-step instructions on configuring Alarms.
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Step 1.
Click the Alarms tab in LinkViews main screen. The Alarm

Configuration dialog box appears.
Step 2.
Click the Change button. The following dialog box appears.
In the Alarm Relay list box, click to select one of the following options:
Link Summary: Activated by any alarm at the local or remote terminal.
Relay Off: Alarm relay disabled.
Terminal Summary: For the local radio, activated by any alarm on the
local terminal only. For the remote radio, activated by any alarm on the
remote terminal only.
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Step 3.
In the RSL Alarm Threshold text box, type a value from 30 to 80,
or click the Up or Down arrow to change the RSL Alarm Threshold
in 1dB increments.
Step 4.
In the BER Alarm Threshold list box, choose one of the following
values: 10E-3, 10E-4, or 10E-5, or 10E-6.
Step 5.
Click the Write button to save your changes. Click the No button to
cancel the write operation and exit the Change Alarm
Configuration dialog box. Click the Cancel button to cancel the
write operation and return to the Change Alarm Configuration
dialog box. The Write Confirmation message does not appear because
this information does not affect the radio traffic.
Change the Tributary Configuration

You must be logged in as a user with Maintenance or Administrator security
privileges to edit the tributary configuration.
Step 1.
Click the Tributary tab located in the Local or Remote configuration

window of LinkViews main screen.
The screen that appears next depends on whether you are using a DS-1
Radio (North American standard, also known as T1) or an E1 radio
(European Standard)
Tributary Configuration for DS-1 (T1) Radios

A.
The Tributary Configuration group box appears. Click the

Change button.
Note.
These two
options are only
available for
DS-1 radios.
B.
The Change Tributary Information screen appears. Use the

pulldown menu to select between BER Alarm, Continuous
and Frame Loss.
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BER Alarm: AIS (Alarm Indication Signal) will be generated

on all tributaries when BER (Bit Error Rate) is 10E-3 or worse.
AIS will be removed when BER is approximately 10E-4 or
better.
Continuous: AIS will not be activated in an alarm (BER or
Frame Loss condition)
Frame Loss: AIS will be inserted as a function of the

received frame status. The radio monitors the payload datas
frame and inserts AIS whenever frame loss is detected.
C.
In the Customer Encoding box, use the pulldown menu to choose

between AMI and B8ZS.
B8ZS is the factory default setting. It is considered more

reliable than AMI.
Note:
Even if a CTU/CTS
is used, the cable
length for DART
radios is measured
as the length of
cable used from the
ODU (Outdoor Unit)
to the customer
premise connection.
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Choose AMI if the terminal that the radio will be

communicating with has this encoding. Encoding on both ends
of a link must match or the radios will not talk to each other.
D.
This field is available only for a DS-1 (T1) terminal with B8ZS
Customer Encoding. For DS-1 (T1) with AMI selected, this box
will be greyed out. In the Cable Length test box, type the
length of the cable in feet (0 to 655 feet). If you get an input
alarm or experience constant or frequent synch loss, adjusting
the cable length setting can sometimes solve the problem. To
save your changes, click the Write button.
E.
The Write Confirmation message appears. Click Yes to

confirm that you want to save the settings. Click No to cancel
the write operation and exit the dialog box. Click Cancel to
cancel the write operation and return to the dialog box.
Tributary Configuration for E1 Radios

A.
When you click the Tributary tab located in the Local or

Remote configuration window of LinkViews main screen, the
Tributary Configuration group box appears. Click on
Change.
B.
The Tributary Configuration screen appears. In the AIS

Insertion list box, use the pulldown menu to choose between
BER Alarm, Continuous, or Frame Loss for selection of AIS
activation.
BER Alarm: AIS (Alarm Indication Signal) will be

generated on all tributaries when BER (Bit Error Rate) is 10E-3
or worse. AIS will be removed when BER is approximately
10E-4 or better.
Continuous: AIS will not be activated in an alarm (BER or
Frame Loss condition)
Frame Loss: AIS will be inserted as a function of the
received frame status. The radio monitors the payload datas
frame and inserts AIS whenever frame loss is detected.
C.
Click the Write button in the bottom left corner of the Change
Tributary Information box. The Write Confirmation
message appears. Click the Yes button to confirm that you want
to save the settings. Click the No button to cancel the write
operation and exit the dialog box. Click the Cancel button to
cancel the write operation and return to the dialog box.
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SNMP Configuration (Local and Remote)

The SNMP parameters may be changed for the local radio only, although you can
view the SNMP parameters for the remote radio.
Note
This tab is only
available if the
SNMP option
card has been
installed. If you
do not have the
SNMP option
card installed
you will not see
this tab.
If an SNMP option card is installed, the following selections are available.

Port 1
DART serial port
Port 2
SNMP Ethernet port
SNMP serial port

(SLIP/PPP)
SNMP serial port (SLIP/PPP)
Configure Port 1
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Step 1.
With the SNMP tab selected in LinkViews main screen, click the
Configure Port 1 button in the Port Configuration group box.
Step 2.
The Cable Port Selection dialog box appears.
CAUTION:
If the SNMP Serial Port is
selected for Port 1, you will not
be able to use LinkView to
communicate with the DART
radio through Port 1. You can
still use LinkView to
communicate with the radio
through the BNO connector on
the ODU. Be sure all required
SNMP configuration is complete
and the link is operational
before performing steps 3 and 4
of this procedure.
Step 3.
Click to select DART Serial Port to configure the port as a LinkView

port. Data will be transmitted at 19,200-N-8-1 (Bits Per Second-ParityData Bits-Stop Bits), and no further configuration is necessary.
-OrClick to select SNMP Serial Port to configure the SNMP options. Enter
the Serial Parameters information, as provided by your network
administrator. All four IP address fields must have an address entered. A
blank field is invalid.
To save your changes, click the Write button. If you have selected
SNMP Serial Port, the following message appears.
This selection will sever your DART connection. Do you want to continue?
If you selected SNMP Serial Port, click the Yes button to confirm
that you want to write the parameters to the radio and sever your DART
connection. Click the No button if you want to cancel the changes to the
cable port selection and continue using LinkView. If you click Yes,
LinkView will be automatically exited.
A.
If you selected DART Serial Port, click Yes to write to the

radio. The following message appears:
You are about to save changes to the SNMP card. Do you want to
continue?
Click the Yes button to save your changes to the SNMP card.
Click the No button to cancel the operation and all changes
made, and exit from the configuration screen.
B.
If the Yes button is clicked, the following message appears.

These changes will not take effect until the next SNMP reset, and
the SNMP card will not be available for up to one minute after you
issue the reset command. Reset now?
C.
Click the Yes button to write your changes and reset the SNMP
option card. Click the No button to cancel the reset.
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Configure Port 2 (Ethernet)
NOTE:
At this point, the
write operation
has already been
performed, i.e. the
data has been
written to the
SNMP option
card.
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Step 1.
With the SNMP tab selected in LinkViews main screen, click the Configure
Port 2 button in the Port Configuration group box.
Step 2.
The Cable Port Selection screen appears.
Click to select SNMP Ethernet Port. Then enter the Ethernet parameters
as provided by your network administrator. The Ethernet address is located
on the SNMP option card. It is set at the factory and cannot be changed.
(This address is sometimes referred to as the MAC address.)
appears.
You are about to save changes to the SNMP card. Do you want to continue?
Click the Yes button to save your changes to the SNMP card. Click the No
button to cancel the operation and all changes made, and exit from the
configuration screen.
Step 3.
If the Yes button is clicked, the following message screen appears.

These changes will not take effect until the next SNMP reset, and the SNMP
card will not be available for up to one minute after you issue the reset
command. Reset now?
Click the Yes button to write your changes and reset the SNMP option card.
Click the No button to cancel the reset.
Configure Port 2 (Serial Port)
Step 1.
With the SNMP tab selected in LinkViews main screen, click the
Configure Port 2 button in the Port Configuration group box.
Step 2.
The Cable Port Selection screen appears. Click the Serial

Parameters tab.
Enter the serial parameters, as provided by your network administrator.

To save your changes, click the Write button to write the changes to the
SNMP option card. Click the Cancel button to cancel the changes and exit
the Serial Parameters configuration screen.
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Step 3.
If the Write button was clicked, the following message appears.

You are about to save changes to the SNMP card. Do you want to continue?
Click the Yes button to write the data to the SNMP option card. Click the
No button to cancel the operation and all changes made and exit the
configuration screen. Click the Cancel button to cancel the operation and
return to the configuration screen.
Step 4.
If the Yes button was clicked, the following message appears.

command. Reset now?
Step 5.
Click the Yes button to write the changes and reset the SNMP option
card. Click the No button to cancel the reset.
NOTE:
At this point, the write operation has already been performed.
Configure the Radio Port
Step 1
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With the SNMP tab selected in LinkViews main window, click the
Configure Port button in the Radio Port group box.
Step 2.
The Configure Radio Port dialog box appears Type the appropriate
address.
Step 3.
appears.
command. Reset now?
NOTE:
At this point,
the write
operation has
already
been
performed.
Step 4.
Click the Yes button to confirm that you want to save the settings. The
following message appears.
command. Reset now?
Step 5.
Click the Yes button to write the changes and reset the SNMP option
card. Click the No button to cancel the reset.
Configure the SNMP Clock
Step 1.
Click the SNMP tab. Then, in the SNMP Clock group box, click the
Change button. The Date/Time dialog box appears.
For each item, click to select the item you want to change and then click the
small up or down arrow to change the entry incrementally. Or, to change a
date, click the rightmost down arrow and select a date from the calendar.
Use the arrows at the top of the calendar to scroll through the months or
years.
Step 2.
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View the SNMP Event Log

You need to be logged into the radio as a user with View-Only,
Maintenance, or Administrator security privileges to view the SNMP Event
Log.
This log is used to troubleshoot the installation of the SNMP option card.
Step 1.
Click the SNMP tab. Then, in the View SNMP Event Log group box,
click the View button. The following is an example of an event log.
You can scroll through the log file to view the events that have occurred.
You can copy text from the Event Log into a word processing program.
Step 2.
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Click the Exit button to close the event log.
Use File Configuration Shortcut

File Configuration is only available to users logged in with Administrator security
privileges. Use it to:
collect multiple radio parameters such as Site and Corporate name, frequency, and
power and write them to a single file.
Use saved files to write parameters to another radio all at once instead of entering
them manually.
The purpose is to streamline the process of configuring DART radios.
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Create a Configuration file

Step 1.
Verify that the Radio parameters set in the existing radio are the ones
you want to save. Click and hold on the File tab at the top of
LinkViews main screen. Navigate the pull-down menu to select Save
as.
-- or -use one of the following shortcuts

Shortcuts Toolbar:
Keys:
CTRL+S
The Save As window appears.
Step 2.
In the File name type box, type a name for the file youre saving. The
file name must have the extension .cfg. Navigate to the folder where
you want to save the file. For example, you might want to save to the
folder where your LinkView program files are stored. Click Save to
store the file for future use.
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Step 1.
Click and hold on the File tab at the top of LinkViews main screen.
Navigate the pull-down menu to select Open. The Save As window
appears.
-- or -Use one of the following shortcuts:
Shortcuts Toolbar:
Keys:
CTRL+O
The Open Configuration File dialog box appears.
Step 2.
Navigate to the folder where the file you want to open is stored and
select it.
If available, you can also select an existing file from Recent Files at the
bottom of the pull-down menu. The list contains the last four existing *.cfg
files that were opened.
Click Open to open the desired file. Click the Cancel button to close the
File Open dialog box without opening the file. Click the Help button for
online Help. Click the Network button to connect to a network location.
See below for instructions on writing this file to a DART radio.
Write a Configuration file to a DART Radio

You need to be logged in at the Administrator security level to use this function.
Also, it is only available when no remote radio is connected.
Step 1.
Open an existing *.cfg file or create a new one. For instructions see
either of the sections immediately above - Create a Configuration
File or Open an existing Configuration File.
The File Mode screen appears.
Step 2.
Click and hold on File and use the pull-down menu to select Write
Radio Configuration.
Release the mouse button and the following message appears.

command. Reset now?
Click Yes to write the configuration file to radio. Click No to cancel.
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Print Configuration Reports

Use this command to print configuration reports for the Local and Remote Radios.
Options include reports on system configuration, alarm configuration and frequency
plans. A terminal configuration form is also available. This blank form is used to
view available configuration options and determine how you want to set up a link.
Step 1.
Click and hold on the File tab at the top of LinkViews main screen.
Navigate down the pull-down menu to Print Report. The Print
Reports dialog box appears.
If connected to a DART radio that is part of a working link, then all of the
print options are available.
If connected to a DART radio that is not part of a working link, the options
for printing the remote DART radio reports are not available.
Step 2.
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In the Print Options group box, all reports available for printing are
pre-checked. Click to de-select the ones you dont want to print. Then
click Print to print the selected report(s). Click Print Preview to
preview the selected reports before printing.
See the next page for examples of reports available for the Local Radio.
Reports for the Remote Radio provide the same information. The reports in
the example are grouped to save space. LinkView prints each report on a
separate page.
Sample Reports
Gateway North, T1
December 05, 2000
4:30 PM
Gateway North, T1
December 05, 2000
4:30 PM
LOCAL ALARM REPORT -- DART
LOCAL SYSTEM REPORT -- DART

High Band
CONFIGURATION LOCAL END:

Terminal Summary
1x10 E-3
-70 dBm
Alarm Relay:
BER Alarm Threshold:
RSL Alarm Threshold:
LOCAL PARAMETERS
Gateway North, T1
December 05, 2000
4:30 PM
LOCAL FREQUENCY PLANS
Transmitter Start Frequency:
Transmitter Stop Frequency:
TX-TX Spacing:
TX-RX Spacing
Transmit Frequency:
Receive Frequency
Transmit Power:
Link ID:
Site Name:
Corporate Name:
Transmitter Mute:
FEC Enable:
AIS Insert:
23572.500 MHz
22340.000 MHz
16.00 dBm
1
Gateway North
DMC Stratex NW
On
Off
Frame Loss
LOCAL DEVICE ATTRIBUTES
21300.500
25300.000
3.500
1008.000
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
Transmit Frequency - Minimum:

Transmit Frequency - Maximum
Minimum Output Power:
Maximum Output Power:
Software Version:
Build ID:
Hardware Part Number:
Hardware Serial Number:
Manufacturing Date:
Model Number:
SNMP Status:
21000.000:
26000.000
-12.00
48.00
2.1
04.27.19999.13
840-301023-002
ARU0011795
20-Dec 1999
3
Installed
MHz
MHz
dBm
dBm
Terminal Configuration Form

DMC Stratex Networks DART
CUSTOMER CONFIGURATION
Link ID:
Site Name:
Corporate Name:
AIS Insert:
Customer Encoding:
Cable Length (T-Rate Only):
Password: 4 to 7 numbers
1-255
up to 20 characters
up to 20 characters
Frame/BER/OFF
T-Rate: AMI/B8ZS, E-Rate: HDB3
____________________
____________________
____________________
____________________
____________________
____________________
______________
ALARM CONFIGURATION
Alarm Relay: (Link Summary/Terminal Summary/Relay Off)

BER Alarm Threshold: 1x10 E_____
RSL Alarm Threshold: _________ dBm
RADIO FREQUENCY PLANS
Transmitter Start Frequency:
Transmitter Stop Frequency:
TX-TX Spacing:
TX-RX Spacing:
____________________
____________________
____________________
____________________
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
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7. Monitor, Edit, & Troubleshoot
DART with LinkView

Sections
7.1
Monitor DART events pg. 97
7.2
Edit the Radio Frequency Plan (Local and Remote) pg. 102
7.3
Troubleshoot DART with LinkView pg. 107
7.4
LinkView Frequently Asked Questions pg. 111
7.5
Troubleshooting Alarms pg. 112
7.1
Monitor DART events

The Monitor Log menu is used to monitor alarm events and level events (RSL and
BER). See Alarm Configuration (Local and Remote), page 80, for more
information on which events can be monitored. The screen that appears when you
select View Monitor Log depends on which security level you are logged in at.
The Monitor Log menu with View-Only and Maintenance security privileges.
The Monitor Log menu with Administrator security privileges.
Monitor Log Overview
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The default monitoring period (how often LinkView monitors)

is 24 hours from the time Edit Monitor List is selected. This
time period can be edited.
The default monitoring interval (how often LinkView checks

for events) is 1 minute for alarm events and 10 minutes for
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level events. You can edit the level event interval, but you
cannot edit the alarm event interval.
Events that last less than 1 minute will be detected. However,

since events are logged to the nearest minute, the event record
will appear to begin and end at the same time. If the alarm
occurs several times during the course of a minute, then the
corresponding number of duplicate entries will be shown.
When the monitor session is activated, LinkView creates an

ASCII file, monitor.log. Any word processor can be used to
view the contents of the log. By default, LinkView uses the
Microsoft Windows Notepad program to view the file when the
menu item View Monitor Log is selected. If the monitor log file
is too large for Notepad to open, a message will appear. Use a
word processing program such as Microsoft Word to open large
log files.
Each time a new monitor session is started, LinkView recreates

the monitor.log file, which is located in the same directory
where LinkView was installed. Any data in a previously
existing file of the same name will be lost. Therefore, rename
the file after each monitor session.
Microsoft Windows Notepad will only print the file in its

entirety. If only certain pages or parts of the log file need to be
printed, then a more powerful word processing program such as
Microsoft Word should be used.
The monitor log status is shown on the status bar of the LinkView window.
View Monitor Log

Select View Monitor Log to view the monitor log file using the Microsoft Windows
Notepad program. If the monitor log is large, it may be necessary to use another word
processor program to view the file, such as Microsoft Word. If the file does not exist,
the following message appears.
Cannot find the monitor.log file. Do you want to create a new file?
Click the Yes button to create a new log. Click the No button to quit the message and
not create a monitor log.
The Notepad program will open the monitor.log file that is located in the same
directory where LinkView was installed. You can perform the following common
tasks using Notepad.
Print the file. On the File menu select Print.
Save the file with a different name. On the File menu select Save As.
Exit the Notepad program. On the File menu select Exit.
For information on how to set up the monitor log, see Set up a Monitor Session
beginning on page 100.
For an overview of the monitor log features, see Monitor Log Overview above.
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Edit Monitor List

You need to be logged in to the radio as a user with Maintenance or Administrator
security privileges to monitor the system, and the PC running LinkView must remain
connected to the DART.
Click on Monitor Log at the top of LinkViews main screen and pull down to select
Edit Monitor List.
-- or -use the Shortcut Keys: CTRL+F3
The Event Monitor List dialog box appears.
Use this command to set up a monitoring session for the local DART or display the
list of events for a monitoring session. The PC must remain attached to the CTU or
CTS and logged in to the DART to properly monitor the system. If the CTU or CTS
is not working or connected, the command is not available.
Level Events
Click to select the level events you want to monitor, Signal Receive Level, BER, or
both.
Interval
In the Interval group box, click the Edit button. The Time Interval for Receive
Level & BER dialog box appears.
This dialog box allows you to edit the time interval between which LinkView
monitors level events (for example, Signal Receive Level and BER). Unlike alarm
events that are monitored every minute, level events can be monitored at any time
interval. Intervals as small as one minute or as large as one month can be selected.
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The level events will be monitored at the interval the user selects. If the user selects a
small interval to be monitored over a long period of time, the monitor log can
become quite large. Make sure there is sufficient available disk drive space before
starting a monitor session.
Click the OK button to save the time setting. Click the Cancel button to discard the
changes and close the dialog box. Click the Help button for online Help.
Start/Stop Logging
In the Start/Stop Logging group box click the Edit button. The Edit Monitor Start
& Stop Dates dialog box appears. Use this dialog box to edit the monitor start and
stop dates.
This dialog box allows you to change the monitoring period (the dates and times to
begin and end monitoring).
For each item, click to select the item you want to change and then click the small Up
or Down arrow to change the entry incrementally. Or, to change a date, click the
rightmost down arrow and select a date from the calendar. Use the arrows at the top
of the calendar to scroll through the months or years.
Click the OK button to save your changes. Click the Cancel button to close the
dialog box and discard the changes. Click the Help button for online Help.
Set up a Monitor Session

You need to be logged in to the radio as a user with Maintenance or Administrator
security privileges to record a monitor session, and the PC running LinkView must
remain connected to the DART radio.
NOTE: The DART radio does not save monitor log information.
Step 1.
On the Monitor Log menu select Edit Monitor List.
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Step 2.
Click to select the check boxes next to the Alarm Events you want to
monitor.
Step 3.
Click to select the check boxes next to the Level Events you want to
monitor.
Step 4.
Click the Edit button to edit the time interval for Level Events. Enter
the number of days, hours or minutes between the monitoring of Level
Events.
Step 5.
Click the Edit button next to Stop Time to change the monitor dates
and times. Enter a start date and time and a stop date and time.
Step 6.
Click the OK button. The following message appears.

Would you like to enable monitoring?
Click the Yes button to return to LinkView and start the monitoring session. Click the
No button to save the event monitor list and return to LinkView without starting a
monitor session. You can select Edit Monitor List at a later time to view the saved
list and enable monitoring. Click the Cancel button to discard changes to the event
monitor list and return to LinkView without starting a monitor session. If a monitor
session is in progress, the status bar displays Monitor On instead of Monitor Off.
If a monitor session is in progress and you try to exit LinkView, the following
message appears.
LinkView is currently monitoring the attached Device. Do you wish to end
monitoring?
Click the Yes button to end monitoring session and exit LinkView, or click the No
button to continue monitoring and remain logged into LinkView.
Once a monitoring session is in progress, if you try to select Edit Monitor List the
following warning message appears.
This action will disable monitoring. Do you wish to continue?
Click the Yes button to stop the monitoring session and display the Edit Monitor
List dialog box, or click the No button to continue monitoring.
Read Link
On the Tools menu select Read Link. Use this command to read data from the local
and remote radios.
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7.2
Edit the Radio Frequency Plan

The Frequency Plan window allows you to edit the Transmit (Tx) Start
Frequency, Transmit (Tx) Stop Frequency, and Channel Spacing. You must
be logged in as a user with Administrator security privileges to use this function.
Step 1.
Click on Tools at the top of LinkViews main screen. Pull down to

Radio Frequency Plan and select either Local or Remote.
Step 2.
The Change Frequency Plan screen appears. Change any of the

following by typing a new value in MHz: See next page for guidelines:
NOTE:
The lowest frequency on
which a radio can transmit
is half of the T-T (channel)
spacing above the TX
Minimum Frequency that
is listed in the Device
Attributes tab. Likewise,
the highest frequency on
which a radio can transmit
is half of the T-T (channel)
spacing below the TX
Maximum Frequency that
is listed in the Device
Attributes tab.
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Allows selection of a frequency range

narrower than the actual ODU range
to minimize erroneous transmission or
wrong channel due to human error.
Tx Start Frequency
Tx Stop Frequency
Sets the frequency step size of the

channel plan (limited to multiple of .25
MHz step size).
Channel Spacing (T-T)
START
FREQUENCY
STOP
FREQUENCY
CHANNEL
T-T (CHANNEL)
SPACING
MAXIMUM
FREQUENCY
MINIMUM
FREQUENCY
Band (GHz)
TX Start
Frequency
and TX
Stop
Frequency
fields
15
18
23
26
38 (European)
38 (North American)
Step 3.
7.3
Start Frequency
(MHz)
14500
17700
21200
24500
37000
37000
Stop Frequency
(MHz)
15355
19675
23600
26500
39500
40000
Click the Write button to save your changes. Click the No button to
cancel the write operation and exit the Change Frequency Plan
dialog box. Click the Cancel button to cancel the write operation and
return to the Change Frequency dialog box.
Download radio software through

LinkView
You can download software to the ODU through LinkView while the radio is
operational. One version occupies the low memory section while the other version
occupies the high memory section. When the software is downloaded, LinkView
automatically directs it to the memory section that is not currently running so there is
no disruption of radio traffic.
You need to be logged in as a user with Administrator security privileges to
download code to the radio. The files low.odu (image for low memory section),
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high.odu (image for high memory section), and idudnld.dwn (loader for
downloading code to the radio) are needed to download code to the radio.
Step 1.
Click and hold on the Tools menu at the top of LinkViews main screen.
Pull down to Code Download, and then select Local or Remote. The
Download code to <local or remote> radio dialog box appears.
This dialog box allows you to select the directory location where the files
you want to download to the radio are located. Once you find the files,
LinkView automatically chooses the correct portion of the radios memory
to receive the download without disrupting radio traffic. For example, if the
active software is running in the radios high memory, then LinkView
selects the file low.odu to load to the radios low memory.
Step 2.
Click the Open button to download the code to the radio. Click the
Cancel button to stop the code download operation. If the Open button
was clicked, the following message appears.
Click the Yes button to continue with the download, or click the No button
to cancel the download. If the Yes button was clicked, the Download
Progress dialog box appears.
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Step 3.
Click the Start button to start the download. Click the Cancel button
to cancel the download.
If the Start button was clicked, the status bar shows the progress of
the download.
Step 4.
After the code has been successfully downloaded to the radio, this
message appears.
NOTE:
Once the Start
button is clicked
it is no longer
available. The
Cancel button
can initially be
clicked after the
download
starts, but it will
become
unavailable
later in the
download.
Download is complete. Do you want to run the new version?

NOTE:
ODU software
upgrades can also be
downloaded through
the NMI using SNMP
through Port 2 of the
ODU cable or an
optional CTU/CTS.
Click the Yes button to run the new version of software, or click the No
button to continue running the version of software currently running.
If the Yes button is clicked, the following message appears.
Selected version is now active.
The radio is now actually running the new version of software. Click the
OK button to close the message box.
Determine the Active Software Version

You can determine which version of software is currently active in the radio. You
must be logged in as a user with Administrator security privileges to select this
option.
Step 1.
On the Tools menu select Active Software, and then select Local or
Remote, depending on whether you want to display the active software
version for the local or remote radio. The Active Software -<LOCAL or REMOTE> dialog box appears.
This dialog box displays the software version loaded in the low and high
memory sections. The active version of the software is selected. In this
example, the Low Memory Section 1.4b is active. If a particular memory
section does not have code, then none will be displayed and you will not be
able to select it.
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Step 2.
Click to select the version of the software you want to make active.
Click the OK button to activate the software version. Click the Cancel
button to close the dialog box and continue running the version of the
software that is currently active. If the OK button is clicked then this
Write Confirmation message appears.
Click the Yes button to activate the selected software version. Click the No
button to close the message and continue running the version of software
that is currently active.
7.4
View Device Attributes

The Device Attributes window displays information about both the local and
remote radios, and software and hardware attributes. The attributes are set at the
factory and are read-only.
Step 1.
Click and hold on the Tools tab at the top of LinkViews main screen.
Pull down to Device Attributes. Select Local or Remote.
The DART Parameters screen appears to give read-only information

about your DART radio system.
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7.5
Troubleshoot DART with LinkView

Use Diagnostic Tools to troubleshoot DART by initiating Digital and Tributary
loopbacks that test the working condition of system components. Use Test Mode
Tools to temporarily deactivate Forward Error Correction and Modulation for
testing purposes. Only users with Administrator security privileges can select these
options.
If the Remote radio is muted, it can not transmit data through the link. See the section
Unmute Remote on page 111 for instructions on how to un-mute the Remote
Radio.
Diagnostic Tools
To access this function, click Tools at the top of LinkViews main screen. Use the
pulldown menu to select Diagnostic Tools
The Diagnostic Tools dialog box appears.
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Digital Loopback:
Note:
You can only
activate one
loopback at a
time. For
example, if
Digital Loopback
is on, the
Tributary
Loopback
selection box will
be grayed out,
and vice versa.
The ODU digital loopback routes customer data from the tributary input to the field
programmable gate array (FPGA). After the FPGA extracts the messages from the
radio, the data stream is looped back to the tributary output, verifying that the digital
circuitry in the ODU is functioning properly. The RF circuitry is not tested by this
loopback. To activate or deactivate this function:
Step 1.
Click the button to toggle between On and Off. To make any change
effective, click the Apply button at the bottom left corner of the box.
Step 2.
The Write Confirmation message appears. Click the Write button to

write the data to the radio and confirm that you want to save the
settings. Click the No or Cancel button to cancel the change to the
setting.
Tributary Loopback:
Tributary Loopback controls the data loopback on the tributary. Choose between
Local, Off and Remote.
Local:
Customer data is routed from the local tributary input back to the local
tributary output, verifying that the local cable system is properly
installed. Only the line interface circuitry of the local ODU is tested.
Off:
No loopback is selected.
Remote:
Customer data is routed at the tributary output of the remote ODU back
towards the local ODU, verifying that the entire link is properly
installed and running error free. This loopback uses all of the local and
remote ODU circuitry except the tributary interface at the remote end. If
the link operates error free in Remote Tributary Loopback, but has
problems when the loopback is removed, check the remote terminal
cabling.
Step 1.
Use the Tributary Loopback pulldown menu to select between the

three options listed above.
Step 2.
Click Apply. The Write confirmation message appears. Click Yes to

write the data to the radio. Click No to cancel the change to the setting.
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Forward Error Correction (FEC)

Forward Error Correction (FEC) is a means by which data with a limited number of
bit errors can be corrected. This lowers the BER (bit error rate), helping to clean up a
transmission so that the errored data does not have to be retransmitted. Since FEC
can mask bit errors, you can turn this function off if you are troubleshooting a
problem and need to measure BER more accurately. Then turn it back on. FEC
should always be left on during normal operation.
Step 1.
Go to tools menu at the top of LinkViews main screen. Pull down to

Test Mode Tools and click.
Step 2.
The Test Mode Tools screen appears. Click on the FEC selection box
to toggle between on and off. A check in this box activates FEC. An
empty box means FEC is turned off.
Step 3.
To apply any change, click the Apply button at the bottom left of the
screen.
Step 4.
The following Write Confirmation message appears:
Note:
Though turning
FEC off can
provide information
about the true bit
error rate (BER), it
can not help
determine where a
problem is in the
link. To further
pinpoint the
problem, leave
FEC off and run
loopbacks as
described in the
previous section.
Writing datta to the radio may affect traffic. Do you want to continue?
want to save the settings. Click No to cancel the change to the setting.
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Modulation:
To move data, DART modulates it onto the carrier wave. Thus, modulation must be
on in order for data to be transmitted. It should only be turned off to perform trouble
shooting.
Step 1.
Click on the tools menu at the top of LinkView - DARTs Main screen.
Pull down to Test Mode Tools and click.
Step 2.
The Test Mode Tools screen pops up. Click on the Modulation
selection box to toggle between on and off. If the box has a checkmark,
Modulation is activated. An empty box means that Modulation is turned
off.
Step 3.
To apply any change, click the Apply button at the bottom left of the
screen.
Step 4.

want to save the settings. Click the No button to cancel the change to the
setting.
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Unmute Remote
Select this command to un-mute the remote radio if it is not transmitting because it is
muted.
Only Step Click and hold on Tools at the top of LinkViews main window. Use the
pull-down menu to select Unmute Remote.
7.6
LinkView Frequently Asked Questions

Question:
The modem I am trying to use to connect LinkView and the DART is not
working.
Answer:
Verify that the modem is installed correctly using the Modem icon in Control
Panel. To access the Control Panel, click the Start button, select Settings, and
then select Control Panel. Control Panel appears. Double-click the Modems
icon. The Modem Properties dialog box appears. Click to select the General tab.
The modem you are using should be listed in the white portion of the dialog box.
If the window lists a Standard Modem rather than the modem you are using, try
removing the modem and then reinstalling it. Click the Remove button. This
removes the standard modem. Then click the Add button. Click to select the Dont
detect my modem; I will select it from a list check box. Click the Next button.
Click to select the manufacturer and model of the modem you want to use, and then
click the Next button. Select the communications port that the modem is connected
to and then click the Next button. The next window should display the message:
Your modem has been set up successfully. Click the Finish button. The
Modem Properties window should now display your modem under the General
tab.
If you have problems installing your modem, consult the modem manufacturers
manual.
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Question:
I cannot access commands in LinkView that are listed in the User
Manual.
Answer:
Make sure you are logged in as a user with appropriate security privileges. For
example, if you are logged in as a user with Maintenance security privileges for level
2, you will not be able to access commands that require you to be logged in as a user
with Administrator security privileges for level 3.
Question:
When I open LinkView and the PC Serial Port dialog box appears, only
Modem Connect is available even though a COM port is set up.
Answer:
If LinkView is communicating through RS422 at the ODU cable end or through the
CTU using the optional RS232, make sure the cap of the AGC BNC connector on the
local ODU is ON.
If LinkView is communicating through the ODU, make sure the cap is OFF.
Try quitting LinkView, restarting your computer, and then restarting LinkView.
7.7
Troubleshooting Alarms
Please see the Quick Reference Guide on the next page for information on
troubleshooting alarms.
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Normal
Operation
Received
Signal Level
(RSL)
RSL exceeds
threshold set in
Alarm Config
G G G
G G R
Action
Summary
Tx Power
Link ID
Frame Loss
Loopback
Oscillator
Lock
Tributary
BER
RSL
Definition
Alarm
Term
Link
G
or
R
Check local RSL alarm configuration

settings.
Check remote transmitter output power.
Check antenna alignment
Check for interference from another link in
vicinity.
Received
Signal Level
(RSL)
Minor Link Fade R
G G R
RSL and BER

exceed
Bit Error Rate thresholds set in
Alarm Config
(BER)
Received
Signal Level
(RSL)
G
or
R

vicinity.
Major Link Fade R
R G R
RSL and BER

exceed
Bit Error Rate thresholds set in
Alarm Config
(BER)
Frame Loss
Check local conditions for rainfall

Check for path obstructions
Loss of frame
synchronization
on data stream

vicinity
Verify both terminals are set to same
frequency
Tributary
Alarm
Loss of
Tributary Input
G G R
Check tributary connections
Link ID Alarm Link ID

mismatch
between local
and remote
terminals
G G R
Set both terminals to same ID
Oscillator
Lock
Loss of Rx/Tx
oscillator lock,
Tx mutes
G G R
Replace DART ODU
Loopback
Status
Loopback is ON G
G G R
Turn off loopback
Tx Power
Loss of Tx
Power is
detected
G R R
Check DART ODU
Terminal
Alarm
Summary alarm G
for either
Terminal or
Link.
G G G
Check Remote terminal alarms
G=Green
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R=Red
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9. DART Product Ordering Guide

Sections
9.1
Ordering Considerations for DART Radios pg. 115
9.2
DART Outdoor Unit (ODU) Selection: pg. 117
9.3
Antenna Selection: pg. 118
9.4
DART Options: pg. 120
9.5
DART Accessories: pg. 125
9.6
Hardware Installation Tools: pg. 128
9.7
Software Installation Kit (LinkView): pg. 129
9.8
Rack Assembly Installation: pg. 130
9.9
Documentation: pg. 130
9.10 AC/DC Converter Options: pg. 131

9.11 Lightning Surge Protection Junction Box: pg. 132
9.12 Test Fixtures: pg. 132
9.13 Other Accessories: pg. 133
9.1
Ordering Considerations for DART

Radios
This Product Ordering Guide (POG) provides all of the information required for
properly ordering a DART radio link, and any options recommended for DART.
This guide should be used in conjunction with the Marketing Customer Ordering
Numbers Standard (000-000033-std). Note: Be sure the Ordering Numbers Standard
you are using is the latest edition.
Each DART ODU Terminal is shipped complete with the following:
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One (1) DART ODU
One (1) ODU Female Connector Kit (unassembled) for connection of cable to ODU
One (1) DART ODU Installation guide
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A DART radio link typically consists of the following items (priced / listed
separately on order):
ODU LOW - One (1) outdoor unit (ODU) terminal, Transmit LOW
ODU HIGH - One (1) outdoor unit (ODU) terminal, Transmit HIGH
ANTENNAS - Two (2) Slip-Fit Antennas for direct ODU mounting to antenna
(recommended)
Optional remote ODU mount and flexible waveguide required for mounting
ODU separate from antenna [W/G-type antenna feed required] or to an existing
W/G-type antenna feed
CABLE - One optional pre-determined length of cable (two cable lengths, one for
each end, ordered as one continuous length for ease of shipping), or Two (2)
optional pre-terminated cable assemblies (pre-terminated at ODU end for most
installations including Std. CTU, or at both ends for Deluxe CTU/CTS) for easy
installation of the ODU to the customer equipment or CTU/CTS
DART recommended accessories (optional - priced / listed separately on order):
CTU/CTS - Optional Cable Termination Units or Cable Termination Strips (one per
each ODU terminal) are recommended when pre-existing customer termination
strips or punch blocks are unavailable for proper termination of the multi-pair ODU
cable (see Section 9.4 of this Product Ordering Guide or refer to the DART User
Manual for more details on CTU/CTS termination options)
Each Deluxe CTU and CTS includes an unassembled Male Connector Kit for
termination of the ODU cable. A Std. CTU does not require an ODU cable
connector, as the ODU cable is terminated directly inside the Std. CTU
CABLE TOOLKIT - Optional DART Installation Tool Kit required for ODU cable
connector installation (one kit for multiple installations, and includes all termination
tools required for connector assembly)
USER MANUAL - Optional DART User Manual - actual number of manuals
required depends on number of personnel/teams for maintenance, network
operations, and engineering
LinkView SOFTWARE - Optional Software Installation Toolkit (includes
LinkView software [in Floppy or CD format], single or unlimited user license,
ODU-PC cable and DART User Manual), recommended for each maintenance, and
installation person/team
NOTE: All of the above items must be itemized and priced separately on every
DART order to ensure timely fulfillment of the order.
All available options and variations of a basic DART radio link configuration will be
detailed in this guide. For additional technical details on the DART radios and
options, consult the DART Product Description (850-900204-001).
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9.2
DART Outdoor Unit (ODU) Selection:

The information required to select a DART ODU follows:
Desired Radio Frequency Band (15, 18, 23, 24, 26, 28, or 38GHz)
Transmit to Receive (T-R) Spacing (per specific ITU or FCC Channel Plan)
Specific Frequency Plan Sub-Band (per specific ITU or FCC Channel Plan and T-R
Spacing)
Ensure the sub-band provides a best fit for all customer channels in that frequency
band
SNMP Network Management Option (Yes/No)
A DART radio ODU selection may be accomplished by browsing the latest released
DART Marketing Customer Ordering Number Standard (000-000033-std) to select
the proper matched pair of ODUs (TX Low and TX High) to meet the customers
specific application(s). It may, however, be useful to understand the ODU part
numbering system to expedite ODU part number selection. The following description
explains the ODU part numbering system and offers an example detailing how to
create an ODU part number:
Select SNMP
requirement
Select Sub-Band
4 = SNMP not required

5 = SNMP required
1
2
3
4
5
6
Select Frequency Band

15
18
23
26
28
38
=
=
=
=
=
=
15GHz
18GHz
23GHz
26GHz
28GHz
38GHz
=
=
=
=
=
=
Band
Band
Band
Band
Band
Band
1
2
3
4
5
6
Select Transmit High or Low

1 = Tx Low
2 = Tx High
Select Transmit-Receive (T-R) Spacing & Data Rate

Code #
15GHz
18GHz
1
2
728 nE1
1010 nE1
340 nDS-1DEMS
1232 nE1
3
4
5
6
475 nDS-1
315 nE1
23GHz
26GHz
28GHz
38GHz
1008 nE1
410 nE1
1260 nE1
1975 nDS-1 700 nDS-1
340 nE1
1200 nDS-1
225 nDS-1
420 nE1
340 nDS-1
1008 nE1
350 nDS-1
490 nE1
1560 nDS-1
1200 nE1
644 nE1
1560 nE1
700 nE1
Example: 850-400234-021 is a 23 GHz ODU without SNMP

1008 T-R Band 2 Low Tx Range 22290-22590MHz
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9.3
Antenna Selection:
The Product Partner Ordering Number standard includes antenna options for the
DART radio. Select an antenna based on frequency and gain requirements for each
specific link (path). Each antenna is available with two different ODU interface
options (Standard Waveguide or XP-type Slip-Fit for DART / XP-4 radios). An
antenna with a Slip-Fit mount is recommended for ease of installation and costefficiency. Part numbers for slip-fit type antennas are attached to this guide for
customer access.
The standard waveguide interface (waveguide feedhorn interface) antenna is
required when the DART radio ODU is to be remotely mounted (typically to a tower,
pole, or wall) separate from the antenna. In this case, the optional remote ODU
mount and flexible waveguide need to be ordered separately to connect the antenna to
the DART ODU. The standard antenna-waveguide interface provides a waveguide
connection for the flex waveguide, in lieu of the XP-type slip-fit connection. Refer to
Figure 2 on the next page for details.
The XP-type Slip-Fit interface antenna is required when the DART ODU is to be
mounted directly to the antenna. This is the recommended method of installing the
DART ODU. For details, refer to Figure 1 on the next page, DART Antenna
Mount Configuration.
For easy reference, the remote pole mount kit and flex waveguide part numbers are
provided below.
Remote Pole Mount Kits

840-600002-001
ODU 38 Remote Pole Mount Kit
31/38 GHz
840-600002-004
26 GHz
840-600002-002
23 GHz
840-600002-003
18 GHz
840-600002-005
15 GHz
Remote Pole Mount Kits

840-600501-XXX
Flex waveguide WR42 (XXX inches*)
18/23/24/26 GHz
840-600502-XXX
29/31/38 GHz
840-600503-XXX
15 GHz
840-600504-XXX
13 GHz
Flex waveguide is available in 12 (30), 24 (61), 36 (92), and 48 (122) inch (cm)
standard lengths
(i.e. XXX would be 024 for a 24 inch flex waveguide).
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Figure 2A:
Figure 1
DART Remote Mount
DART Antenna with Slip-Fit Mount

Configuration
Figure 2:
Remotely
Mounted ODU
with Waveguide
Antenna
Interface
Remote
Mount Kit
Typical
Antenna with
W/G-type
Interface
Flexible W/G
DART ODU
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9.4
DART Options:
ODU Cable Indoor Termination Options:
Several indoor cable termination options are available for use with the DART radios. While the
DART is an all-outdoor radio, the multi-pair cable does require termination to the Customer
Premise Equipment (CPE). Termination to the CPE is not always convenient if existing
terminal blocks or punch blocks are not readily available to terminate the twisted-pairs from the
ODU cable. The various cable termination options available from DMC provide a convenient
method of breaking out the multi-pair cable from the DART radio ODU into standard connector
interfaces. All of the available cable termination options provide surge protection on each of
the twisted pairs from the ODU cable for protection of the CPE.
The DART termination options provide a standard interface for transmit/receive data, power,
alarm summary and management connections. These signals are broken out from the multi-pin
cable connected to the DART radio ODU, and are presented as standard connectors such as RJ45, BNC, and DB-9 for signals and Phoenix connectors for power and alarm.
Cable Termination Units (CTUs)

The Cable Termination Units (CTUs) are available in two different versions; Deluxe and
Standard.
The Deluxe CTU provides additional functionality (see data sheets or Product Description) as
compared to the Standard CTU, and uses the same type of ODU cable connector as the ODU
(except the CTU/CTS uses an 18-Pin male connector, included with each CTU/CTS). The
Deluxe CTU is available as a DS-1/E1 Balanced (RJ-45) or unbalanced (BNC) tributary
interface. The Standard CTU is also available as either an E1 Unbalanced (Dual BNCs) or as a
DS-1/E1 Balanced (RJ-45) tributary interface.
The Standard CTU was designed for ease of installation across customer applications, as well
as to minimize the size of the unit allowing two (2) Std. CTUs to be mounted side by side in a
19" rack. The Std. CTU is also available with a 10Base-TX Ethernet interface (not available as
a Deluxe CTU version). The Ethernet CTU only terminates an E1 DART ODU. However, this
combination (Ethernet CTU and E1 DART ODU) complies with both North American (FCC)
and International (ETSI) standards (including TX Mask requirements). For North America, the
FCC T-R spacing and channel plans are used. All Standard CTUs use a through-hole
arrangement to an internal terminal strip for easy ODU cable termination. See the DART
Product Description for details on the Deluxe and Standard CTU functionality. For front panel
details of the different CTU options and mounting configurations, refer to Figures 3 7: Cable
Termination Units, on the next page.
All CTU options may be installed into a standard 19" equipment rack, wall mounted, or placed
on a desktop. The Deluxe CTU is provided with a modem shelf (intended for use with a
customer supplied standard modem for dial-up management capability, if required) that can be
attached to the CTU for 19" rack mounting. Refer to Figure 3: Deluxe Cable Termination Unit
(CTU) Balanced, with modem shelf. The Standard CTU is smaller in size as compared to the
Deluxe CTU, and is provided with the necessary hardware for installation with a modem shelf
or installation as two CTUs per 19" rack. Refer to Figures 4 7: Standard Cable Termination
Units.
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Figure 3: Deluxe Cable Termination Unit (CTU) Balanced DS-1/E1, with modem shelf
Figure 4: Standard Cable Termination Unit (CTU) Unbalanced DS-1/E1, with modem shelf
Figure 5: Standard Cable Termination Unit (CTU) Balanced DS-1/E1, with modem shelf
Figure 6: Standard Cable Termination Unit (CTU) Ethernet (10Base-TX), with modem shelf
Figure 7: Standard Cable Termination Unit (CTU) Unbalanced and Balanced (respectively) in a
Double CTU 19" Rack configuration
DART CTU Part Numbers

CTU Model
DMC Part Number
Deluxe DS-1/E1 Balanced CTU
850-500001-002
Std. E1 Unbalanced CTU
850-500002-001
Std. DS-1/E1 Balanced CTU
850-500002-002
10Base-TX Ethernet CTU
850-500004-001
CTU Configuration Jumpers

Hardware shunts (jumpers) located inside the CTU/CTS can configure the CTU
Communication Ports for LinkView and/or SNMP connectivity, as well as other
functions for specific CTUs. Functions such as the selection of the tributary interface
(Balanced/Unbalanced) on the CTS are accomplished with the use of shunts, which
requires a one-time configuration during installation. Extra shunts (jumpers) are
provided with each CTU ordered in case shunts are misplaced during installation.
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However, in the event additional jumpers are necessary, the following P/N is
provided for a kit of 20 shunts (jumpers).
CTU/CTS Jumper Kit

107-000022-001
CTU Jumper Kit (includes 20 each jumpers for CTU configuration)
E1 CSU/DSU (V.35)
Applications that require a V.35 (DB-25) interface for Nx64 Kbps network
connection can use the E1 CSU/DSU unit. The E1 CSU/DSU provides a customized
interface for direct connection to the DART via the multi-pair ODU cable, and
provides breakout of the interfaces for the DART. Interfaces such as an RS-232
LinkView connection (DB-9) for Port 1, Ethernet/RS-422 SNMP connection to the
optional NMI card available in the DART ODU, as well as typical DMC power input
and alarm output connections are provided on the E1 CSU/DSU. The unit is fully
configurable via the front panel, through a standard PC port, or via SNMP. The unit
also allows user selection of the clocking for custom network connection (external
DTE or internal DCE). The E1 CSU/DSU is available in 2 models; the basic model
and the model with the SNMP option. An optional 19" rack mount bracket is also
available for the V.35-E1 CSU/DSU.
DMC V.35-E1 CSU/DSU Part Numbers

Model Number
DMC Part Number
1500-SD-22-DC (without SNMP)
850-500005-002
1500-SD-22-SNMP-DC (with SNMP)
850-500005-001
1500-SD 19" Rack Mount
850-600235-001
Front View
Rear View
Figure 8: V.35-E1 CSU/DSU DART Cable Termination Unit (Front and Rear)
Cable Termination Strip (CTS)

A Cable Termination Strip (CTS) is available with both unbalanced and balanced data
interfaces available on the same unit (user selectable). The cable termination strip was
designed specifically to minimize the size of the termination unit for low-profile ODU
cable termination in customer locations. The LinkView management port available on the
CTS is an RS422 port and requires an optional RS422 to RS232 adapter cable (available
from DMC Stratex Networks, see below) for access to DART via a standard laptop serial
port. Refer to Figure 9: Cable Termination Strip (CTS), Balanced and Unbalanced.
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Figure 9:
Cable
Termination
Strip (CTS)
Balanced and
Unbalanced
Cable Termination Strip (CTS) The CTS option may be installed into a standard
19" equipment rack, wall mounted, or placed on a desktop. The CTS is provided with
rack or wall mounting brackets. These brackets may be rotated on the CTS unit in
90 increments to allow installation into a rack or to a wall in various orientations.
The CTS is palm-size to minimize space requirements for installations that have
space constraints. The ODU cable connection at the CTS use a mil-type 18 pin
male connector (same as Deluxe CTU) for termination. Due to the compact size of
the CTS, Port 1 and Port 2 (serial NMS connection) allow connection only as an RS422 serial device. Port 2 also allows an optional Ethernet NMS connection.
Balanced and Unbalanced

Cable Termination Strip Part Number
850-500003-001
The cable termination strip (CTS) option requires an optional RS422 to RS232
adapter, and can be ordered separately from DMC. This optional adapter cable is for
use with LinkView, or for Port 2 serial connection. The cable assembly is 6 feet in
length. For easy reference, the part number is provided below:
CTS Serial Cable (RS-422 to RS-232 Adapter for LinkView or Port 2 serial connection)
850-600230-001
RS422 to RS232 CTS adapter cable (6), DB-9F to DB-9M (Black Box IC473A-F)
Network Management Option:

The DART ODU may be configured with an optional SNMP Network Management
Interface (NMI) module. The optional NMI module allows for management of the
DART radios via Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) v1. Proper
configuration of the SNMP module allows for fault, configuration, performance and
security monitoring and management of the DART radios via a local or remote
SNMP-compliant Network Management System. When ordering DART radios, one
must seriously consider that the NMI option is provisioned at the factory. If the NMI
option is not ordered with the initial DART radio order, then the radio must be
shipped to the nearest DMC Repair and Return facility, or back to the factory, for
insertion of the NMI module inside the DART ODU. The NMI is not a field
upgradeable option.
The DART radio ODU part number reflects the requirement for the optional NMI
module. Refer to DART Outdoor Unit (ODU) Selection. One NMI option module
is designed to manage both the local and remote DART radios; therefore it may not
be necessary to purchase and configure all DART radios with an optional NMI
module. An example of the different methods for provisioning a DART ODU with a
NMI module in a network is provided in Figure 10 A & B: Typical DART NMI
Network Connections. The requirement for optional NMI modules varies per
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NMI-3
NMI-2
NMI-1
network configuration, with the node end of the link the recommended location for
provisioning the NMI module when both ends of a link do not have a NMI. Refer to
the various network configurations below for specific examples of the number of
optional NMI modules required per network.
Figure 10A:
Typical
NMS Network
Node NMI
Connections
Term.
Strip
CTU
CTU
CTS
CTS
Term. Strip
Node
Ethernet/
Serial
SNMP
NMI-3
NMI-1
NMI-4
NMI-2
NMI-5
Manager
Figure 10B:
Typical
NMS Network,
Daisy-Chained
NMI
CTU
CTU
CTS
Ethernet/
Serial
Ethernet/Serial
Term.
Strip
CTS
Ethernet/
Serial
Term.
Strip
SNMP
Manager
The figures above (10 A & B) show how typical NMI cards (optional) are provisioned for
ODUs in a Network Node interface (Figure 10A), and in a Daisy Chain configuration
(Figure 10B). Notice that not all DART ODUs require optional NMI cards for network
connectivity, as the local ODU is capable of managing the remote ODU in a link if
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throughput of the SNMP communications is not required (as would be required in daisy
chain configurations).
For network management of the DART radios via SNMP v1, a DART Management
Information Base (MIB) file may need to be ordered. It is necessary only to order the MIB
one time, as a MIB is not required with every SNMP option module ordered. The MIB is
included with the optional DMC Stratex Networks ProVisionTM Network Management
System, which includes a GUI interface for the management of DART radios. The MIB
will also allow management of the DART radios in textual format via a standard MIB
browsing tool, customer provided on typical SNMP management platforms. For easy
reference the MIB part number is provided below:
DART Management Information Base (MIB) File

000-000051-SPC
DMC SNMP v1, Management Information Base (MIB) for DART radios
Note: While the DART MIB is available to all customers who purchase DART radios with
the optional NMI module, support of the MIB is limited to certain plateau support options.
Since the MIB is basically a text file, compilation of the MIB into a standard SNMPcompliant system is very straightforward. If additional support beyond any initial questions
or basic MIB compilation into an NMS system is required, then DMC Stratex Networks
offers a variety of optional support plateaus for customers. If customization of the MIB is
desired, or if assistance is required to support the MIB in the development of non-DMC
NMS systems, then DMC can provide a quote and Statement of Work (SOW) for various
levels of support for the custom development of DMC product MIBs. Please, contact your
local DMC Stratex Networks representative for details and pricing.
9.5
DART Accessories:
Cables/Connectors:
DART ODU cables
There are three ODU cable-type options available for the DART radio, as well as
ODU cable options that have the Mil-type connector pre-terminated to the ODU
cable for ease of installation. The type of cable selected depends on the length of
cable required (up to 300 feet from ODU to CPE termination), the input operating
voltage (+/- 24 to +/- 60 VDC), whether or not the optional NMI module is selected,
and the power budget limitations of the DC power source.
The power consumption specification of the DART radios is approximately 30 watts
per terminal (35 watts for an ODU with the optional NMI module). This does not
include power dissipation due to the ODU cable, which is a function of the length
and conductor size used). Reference tables are provided for each cable option as
guides to selecting the ideal cable length based on power input voltage requirements.
One cable option available is a standard cable consisting of six (6) or eight (8)
shielded twisted-pairs of 24-AWG stranded wire. If the DART radio is equipped with
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the NMI (SNMP) module option, 8 twisted-pairs are required (Belden 8168 or
equivalent). However, if the ODU is not equipped with the NMI module option, only
6 shielded twisted-pairs are required (Belden 8166 or equivalent). A third cable
option is available for long cable runs beyond what the standard cable (Belden type)
can support, or for installations where the power budget is limited. The third cable
option is a custom designed DMC Stratex Networks cable using a heavier gauge
twisted pair (16-AWG) for the power input line, and allows longer cable lengths (up
to 300') for 24 and 48 VDC power inputs, or for installations with limited power
budgets. Except in special circumstances, all cable lengths are limited to 300 feet.
The maximum length of standard or custom cable that should be used with the DART
radio depends on the operating voltage and power capability of the DC power source.
A reference table is provided as a guide to selecting the ideal cable length based on
the voltage requirements. This table reflects the minimum voltage power at the ODU
required for proper operation. An additional table is provided below that can be used
to determine the power budget requirements for particular installations.
Input Voltage
50/40 ft. maximum
+/- 24VDC
+/- 48VDC
+/- 60VDC
W/O
NMI
With
NMI
Standard Cable
300/240 ft. maximum
300/300 ft. maximum
Custom Cable
75/65 ft. maximum
300/300 ft. maximum
300/300 ft. maximum
50 feet
75 feet
100 feet
24 VDC
38 W
38 W
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
48 VDC
60 VDC
24 VDC
34 W
33 W
42W
(40)
38 W
37 W
33 W
32.5 W
42W
(62)
37 W
36.5 W
39 W
37 W
N/A
37 W
36 W
N/A
48 W
40 W
N/A
42 W
38 W
N/A
N/A
45 W
N/A
44 W
40 W
N/A
45 W
42 W
42 W
40 W
59 W
45 W
46 W
42 W
N/A
49 W
50 W
45 W
48 VDC
60 VDC
240 feet
300 feet
* Power dissipation amounts are typical, and may vary with cable types and power sources
The ODU cables may be ordered as specific cable lengths for each terminal
installation for small projects, or in longer lengths so the cables can be cut to size onsite (usually ordered as multiple reels of long lengths [up to 1000'] for large projects
to reduce shipping costs). The custom cable option is available through DMC only
(eight pair custom ODU cable specifications can be provided for local procurement if
required, lead times typically run 8-14 weeks for locally procured custom cable),
while the standard cable is a Belden 8166 (six twisted-pair), 8168 (eight twistedpair), or equivalent. The last three digits of the cable part number specify the cable
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length ordered (i.e. P/N 850-600227-250 = 250', P/N 850-600227-000 = 1000'). Note:
Standard Cable can be purchased in lengths of 250', 500' and 1000'.
Standard Belden Cable Options

850-600227-xxx
DART ODU Cable - Standard 24-AWG, 6 twisted-pair (Belden 8166) in std. lengths
of 250, 500 and 1000 (Raw Cable No Connectors)
850-600228-xxx
DART ODU Cable - Standard 24-AWG, 8 twisted-pair (Belden 8168) in std. lengths
of 250, 500 and 1000 (Raw Cable No Connectors)
Custom Cable Option

850-600229-xxx
DART ODU Cable - Custom 16/24AWG 8 twisted pair - in standard lengths of 50,
100, 250, 300, 500, and 1000 (Raw Cable No Connectors)
Pre-terminated ODU Cable Assemblies (Standard or Custom-Type Cable) are

available in increments of 50 feet (15 meters) to reduce installation time and
complexity. The pre-terminated cables are available in two versions, with one end
terminated or with both ends pre-terminated. The cable assembly pre-terminated at
one end of the ODU Cable with the 18-pin ODU Mil-type female connector (for the
ODU connection) is for most installations (including to CPE or a Std. CTU), and
reduces the time required for field termination of the cable. Cables assemblies preterminated at both ends with the Mil-Type connector (one male for CTU/CTS one
female for ODU) are also available for use with Deluxe CTU or CTS.
ODU Cable Assemblies, Pre-terminated

ODU Cable - pre-terminated with Female Connector at ODU end only
850-600330-XXX
DART ODU to CPE or Std. CTU, Custom Cable assembly (ODU 18-pin connector
terminated on ODU end only), in 50 foot increments to 300 feet (90 meters) maximum (i.e.
50 = 145-000100-050, etc.)
850-600336-XXX
DART ODU to CPE or Std. CTU, Standard 6 twisted-pair cable assembly for use with nonNMI option (18-pin connector terminated on ODU end only), in 50 foot increments to 300
feet (90 meters) maximum (i.e. 50 = 145-000114-050, etc.)
850-600338-XXX
DART ODU to CPE or Std. CTU Standard 8 twisted-pair cable assembly for use with NMI
option (ODU 18-pin connector terminated on ODU end only), in 50 foot increments to 300
feet (90 meters) maximum (i.e. 50 = 145-000106-050m, etc.)
145-000100-XXX
DART ODU to Deluxe CTU or CTS, Custom Cable assembly (ODU 18-pin connector
terminated on both ends), in 50 foot increments to 300 feet (90 meters) maximum (i.e. 50
= 145-000100-050, etc.)
145-000106-XXX
DART ODU to Deluxe CTU or CTS, Standard 8 twisted-pair cable assembly for use with
NMI option (ODU 18-pin connector terminated on both ends), in 50 foot increments to 300
feet (90 meters) maximum (i.e. 50 = 145-000106-050m, etc.)
145-000114-XXX
DART ODU to Deluxe CTU or CTS, Standard 6 twisted-pair cable assembly for ODU w/o
NMI (ODU 18-pin connector terminated on both ends end), in 50 foot increments to 300
feet (90 meters) maximum (i.e. 50 = 145-000114-050, etc.)
ODU Cable Pre-terminated at both ends
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DART ODU-CTU-CTS Connectors:

The DART ODU and Deluxe CTU/CTS Mil-type 18-pin male connectors are
included with each ODU and/or Deluxe CTU/CTS. However, if replacement or
spare connectors are necessary the following kit options and spare pins/sockets for
the Mil-type connectors are available (included as a set for a full connector plus the
connector insert). See Figure 11 for illustration of DART 90 Degree connector.
18-Pin Connector Kits and Replacement Pins/Sockets

DART Deluxe CTU/CTS Connector Male 18-Pin, with Backshell
850-600500-001
DART ODU Connector Female 18-Socket with Backshell
850-600500-002
90o ODU Female to Inline Male Connector with 10' Leed 8 Twisted Pair
Custom Cable
145-000118-010
Figure 11:
o
DART 90
ODU Female to
Inline Male
Connector
9.6
Hardware Installation Tools:

Hardware tools specific to the installation of the DART radio ODU cable multi-pin
connector are available (Connectors for the cable are included with the ODU and
optional Deluxe CTU or CTS). The Installation Tool Kit is recommended for all
DART installations when the ODU cable is not ordered pre-terminated at one end for
use with all-outdoor ODU and STD. CTU, and at both ends with ODU and Deluxe
CTU/CTS). The toolkit includes the tools required for crimping the pins/sockets onto
the twisted pairs, and the insertion/removal tools for assembling the connector in the
field. The insertion/removal tools for both 16 and 24 AWG pins/sockets are included
in each kit. A kit is recommended for each Installation Team, and for Maintenance
Teams. For easy reference, the part numbers are provided below:
DART ODU Cable Connector Installation Hardware and Kit

850-600403-001
DART Installation Toolkit (Crimp, Insertion and Removal tools for 16/24AWG)
850-600223-001
DART cable Crimp Tool (includes crimp tool, frame and head)
850-600225-001
DART Contact (pin/socket) Removal Tool 20/24-AWG
850-600225-002
DART Contact (pin/socket) Removal Tool 16-AWG
850-600226-001
DART Contact (pin/socket) Insertion Tool 20/24-AWG
850-600226-002
DART Contact (pin/socket) Insertion Tool 16-AWG
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9.7
Software Installation Kit (LinkView):

Software and cables specific to the installation and configuration of a DART ODU
are required. Every DART radio link must be configured and maintained using
LinkView software available from DMC. LinkView is a PC-based element manager,
which allows configuring of the link for installation and commissioning, link
diagnostics, saving link configurations, etc. When purchased with an unlimited user
license, the software can be installed on any Technicians or Engineers PC for use in
configuring and maintaining a DART terminal or link. Single user licenses are useful
for modest-size networks where the number of personnel that require access to
DART is extremely limited (less than a few people). The Toolkit includes the
LinkView Software (CD format), a PC to ODU cable, and a DART User Manual. For
easy reference, the part numbers are provided below:
Software Installation Toolkits (LinkView)

DART Software Installation Toolkits
850-600403-003
DART Software Installation Toolkit (LinkView software on CD-ROM, single user

license, BNO to DB-9 cable, and User Manual)
850-600403-005
DART Software Installation Toolkit (LinkView software on CD-ROM, unlimited user

license, BNO to DB-9 cable, and User Manual)
The LinkView configuration and maintenance software developed for the DART
radio requires an optional cable assembly for interconnection to a PC. If connecting
to the ODU for configuration, a BNO to DB9F (female) cable assembly is included in
the Software Installation Toolkit, and additional cables can be ordered separately. If
connecting to the cable termination unit (CTU) for configuration, an optional DB9M
(male) to DB9F (female) cable assembly is available. Connection to a cable
termination strip (CTS) requires an optional RS422 to RS232 adapter cable (available
in a 6' length). The PC to ODU, PC to CTU, or PC to CTS cables can be ordered
separately. The ordering numbers for the optional LinkView cables are provided in
the table below.
LinkView Cables
LinkView Cables & Assemblies
850-600300-001
LinkView serial cable assembly (6), DB-9M to DB-9F (CTU to PC)
850-600231-005
RS422 to RS232 CTS adapter cable (6), DB-9M to DB-9F (Black Box IC473A-F)
145-000098-XXX
LinkView cable assembly, BNO to DB-9F (ODU to PC) in 1 ft. increments (specify
length in feet XXX, i.e. 20 feet = -020)
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Software:
The LinkView software is normally ordered as a part of the Software Installation
Toolkit with each software installation toolkit ordered. Additional copies of the
software can be ordered separately, but do not include the optional cables or User
Manual. For easy reference, the part numbers are provided below:
LinkView Software (Software only)

850-601003-002
LinkView Software (provided on CD-ROM); single user license
850-601003-004
LinkView Software (provided on CD-ROM); unlimited user license
9.8
Rack Assembly Installation:

All DART Cable Termination Unit (CTU) and Cable Termination Strip (CTS)
options can be installed in a standard 19" equipment rack, mounted to a wall, or
placed on a desktop. The rack assembly kits are included with each Deluxe or
Standard CTU option ordered (both kits are included, the 19" rack Modem Shelf kit
and the Double Std. CTU rack kit).
9.9
Documentation:
Installation guides are shipped with every DART radio ODU (DART ODU Install
Guide), DART radio CTU (DART CTU Install Guide) and DART radio CTS (DART
CTS Install Guide). A detailed DART User Manual is shipped with each software
installation toolkit ordered. Additional copies of the user manual must be ordered
separately. It is recommended that each end user have at least one copy of the
reference manual. For easy reference, the part number is provided below:
DART User Manual

850-900203-001
DART User Manual
Customer specific details for special configuration requests must be supplied with each
order to ensure timely delivery. If specific details of the order are not supplied, then
default values will be implemented for the frequency band and sub-band ordered, as well
as defaults for optional CTU/CTS configuration in order to meet delivery requirements.
The specific customer details are used to complete a Customer Specific Detail Sheet
(CSDS), which is required for all orders for ISO9001 compliance. The CSDS instructs
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the factory on what defaults to set for the DART radio just prior to shipment. In the
absence of any special requirements, a default CSDS will be used for DART factory
configuration. Below is a partial list of default CSDS:
DESCRIPTION
TX Start (MHz) TX Stop (MHz)
38 GHz, TR 700 MHz, DS-1
38602.50
39997.50
DART 38GHz, TR 1260MHz, E1
37059.75
39436.25
24550.75
26451.25
21225.75
23574.25
22004.50
23597.00
21257.25
22481.75
DART,23GHZ,T-R 1232MHZ,E1,VENEZUELA
21227.50
23572.50
17704.50
19671.50
14502.75
15325.25
14404.75
15339.25
14504.50
15341.00
*Others available upon request
9.10
AC/DC Converter Options:

Some installations do not have convenient access to DC power required for the
DART terminal, or a 24 VDC system is being used which does not support long
ODU cable lengths (see cable section). For these DART installations, DMC can
provide a solution that is economical and designed specifically for the DART product
line. Two AC/DC Converter options are available; one is an indoor unit that can be
mounted virtually anywhere, and the other is an all-outdoor weatherproof unit that
can be located near the DART ODU.
The Indoor AC/DC Converter is compact for ease of installation, and includes the
AC power cord, and a Phoenix three-pin connector already terminated to the DC
leads. The Indoor converter supports AC inputs of 85-130 & 170-265 VAC (50 or 60
Hz), and the output is rated at +48 VDC at 1.5 Amps. The converter is small enough
to be strapped to a rack or wall mount with customer supplied tie-wraps, or it can be
conveniently placed on the CTU modem shelf adjacent to a DART CTU in a 19" rack
mount.
The Outdoor AC/DC Converter is housed in a weather-resistant enclosure (rated
IP56) that contains convenient terminations for the AC Input cable (10' cable
supplied with converter), the ODU cable, and the cable (ODU-type) that continues to
the Customer Premise Equipment or CTU/CTS. The Outdoor AC/DC Converter also
provides a 15-minute battery back up if power is briefly interrupted. The converter
supports 85-132 & 170-265 VAC (50 or 60 HZ) inputs, and the output is rated at +24
VDC at 6 Amps. The converter can be pole or wall mounted, with brackets for pole
mounting included with the unit. A data sheet with detailed specifications is available
from DMC; please contact your local DMC representative or visit the DMC website
at http://www.dmcwave.com to download data sheets on DMC products and options
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such as the Outdoor AC/DC Converter and the Lightning Surge Protector that
follows.
The Outdoor AC/DC Converter is an economical solution for DART installations that
do not have convenient access to a DC power source. The Outdoor AC/DC
Converter can be mounted near the DART ODU, and the AC power input cable
routed to the nearest AC source. For installations where 24 VDC is used, the
Outdoor AC/DC Converter can be used to support long cable lengths between the
ODU and the CPE. The converter can be mounted near the ODU (within 50 feet
when Std. ODU Cable is used, or 75 feet when Custom ODU Cable is used). The
ODU cable (only 6 twisted pairs required) can continue on to the CPE or CTU/CTS
for a total cable length (ODU to CPE) of 300 feet.
AC/DC Converter Option Part Numbers
9.11
Indoor AC/DC Converter, -48 VDC, 1.5 Amps
DMC P/N : 840-600205-003
Outdoor AC/DC Converter, +24 VDC, 6 Amps
DMC P/N : 850-600232-001
Lightning Surge Protection Junction

Box:
A DART Terminal may be located in an area that is considered at high risk for lightning
strikes. The ODU and the CTU/CTS provide limited surge protection on the twistedpairs, but are not suitable placed at the building or enclosure penetration to protect colocated indoor equipment from surges carried on the ODU cables. Areas in lightning
prone areas require some type of additional surge protection to reduce the risk that the
energy from the lightning can enter a building or shelter via the cable connecting the
ODU and the CPE. The Lightning Surge Protector provides two terminal blocks for
convenient termination of the ODU cable from the ODU and to the CPE. The surge
protector requires mounting at the penetration to the building for optimal protection, and
provides a convenient ground lug for connection to an earth ground for shunting any
residual energy from a surge. A data sheet is available with specifications on the
Lightning Surge Protection Junction Box. Please, contact you local DMC rep. for details.
Lightning Surge Protection Junction Box
9.12
DMC P/N : 850-600233-001
Test Fixtures:
For testing or demonstration purposes, test fixtures are available for the DART radio
ODUs. They must be ordered according to radio frequency band and the type of
mounting desired (desktop or 19" rack mount). The desktop fixture accommodates
one (1) DART ODU, while the dual rack mount accommodates two (2) DART ODUs
(a link) in the same mount. Additionally, the rack mount is available for purchase
with or without waveguide for connection of two ODUs together for testing, while
the desktop fixture requires waveguide to be purchased separately to complete a link.
For easy reference, the part numbers are provided below:
DART User Manual
DART ODU Test Fixtures

800-600151-001
ODU (1) desktop test fixture, WR62 (13, 15 GHz)
800-600231-001
ODU (1) desktop test fixture, WR42 (18, 23, 24, 26 GHz)
800-600281-001
ODU (1) desktop test fixture, WR28 (28, 31 GHz)
800-600381-001
ODU (1) desktop test fixture, WR28 (38 GHz)
800-600152-001
2 ODU rack mount fixture with attenuated waveguide, WR62 13,15GHz
800-600232-001
2 ODU rack mount fixture with attenuated waveguide, WR42 18,23,24,26GHz
800-600382-001
2 ODU rack mount fixture with attenuated waveguide, WR28, 38 GHz
800-600233-001
2 ODU rack mount fixture without waveguide, WR42 18,23,24,26GHz
800-600153-001
2 ODU rack mount fixture without waveguide, WR62 13,15 GHz
800-600383-001
2 ODU rack mount fixture without waveguide, WR28 38 GHz
9.13
Other Accessories:
A DART carrying case is available for transporting spare or demonstration radio
links. The carrying case fits one radio link (2-ODUs, 2-CTUs or 2-CTSs, 2-power
supplies [indoor] with power connectors, ODU cables, and 1-software installation
toolkit). All accessories (CTU/CTS, cables [ODU, Tributary, and LinkView], power
supplies, etc., must be ordered separately) For easy reference, the Travel Case part
number is provided below:
850-600404-001
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DART Travel Case (fits one link: two terminals)
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10. Installation Guides

Sections
10.1
Radio pg. 135
10.2
CTS (Cable Termination Strip) pg. 137
10.3
Deluxe CTU (Cable Termination Unit) pg. 138
10.4
Standard CTU (Cable Termination Unit) pg. 141
10.5
Base-T CTU pg. 143
10.1
Radio
The following installation procedure assumes that preplanning of the link, including
path budgeting and clear line-of-sight between terminals has occurred.
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pg. 136 Installation Guides
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CTS (Cable Termination Strip)
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10.3
DART Deluxe CTU
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10.4
Standard CTU (Cable Termination Unit)
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10.5
Base-T CTU
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11. Field Commissioning Test

FOR
DART 1E1/1DS-1 RADIO
Checked
Document No.
DRN/FCD/DART/9912
Issue
ISSUE # 2
Date Printed
December 6, 1999
No. of Pages
____________________Signature_________________Date __________
Approved ____________________Signature_________________Date___________
Authorized ___________________Signature_________________ Date __________
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Field Commissioning Test 145
FIELD COMMISSIONING TEST FOR DART RADIO (RESULTS SHEET)

SITE:_____________________ OPERATING TO:___________________
SITE NO:_________________ Remote Site No:___________________
Link Capacity: 2.048 Mbit/s (1E1); 1.548 Mbit/s (1DS-1)

This data sheet is based on, referenced against, and is part of the DMC Stratex Networks
FIELD COMMISSIONING DATA SHEET for DART RADIO TERMINAL & LINKS dated Dec 6,1999.
1. TERMINAL DATA
1.1.
ODU Cable Length ________ ft (m)
Ant. Diameter______ ft. (m)
1.2.
Azimuth To Remote Site_______ Degrees
Calculated RSL _______dbm
1.3
CTU/CTS Model (If applicable) __________________________
1.4
Part Number
ODU
Serial Number
___________________________
________________________
CTU/CTS
___________________________
(If applicable)
_________________________
___________ VDC (+/-20 to 60 VDC nominal)
2. INPUT DC VOLTAGE
3. TERMINAL CONFIGURATION
3.1.
Transmit Frequency _______________ MHz
3.2.
Transmit Power
_____________ dBm
3.3.
Link ID Code
_____________
3.4.
Alarm Relay Usage:

Alarm Output Relay Setting ___________________
3.5.
BER LED Thresholds:
Hi = 10E-
4. RECEIVE SIGNAL LEVELS

4.1.
ODU AGC Voltage
__________Vdc
4.2.
Rx Signal Level
__________ dbm
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5. LOOPBACK TESTING
(Circle P for Pass or F for Fail)
5.1.
Local Tributary
P/F
5.2.
Remote Tributary
P/F
5.3.
ODU Digital
P/F
6. ALARMS AND CONTROLS (Circle Indication, response dependent on configuration)

(Refer to the LinkView main screen for the indications noted below)
6.1.
RSL
G/R
6.2.
BER
G/R
6.3.
Tributary
G/R
6.4
Oscillator Lock
G/R
6.5
Loopback
G/R
6.6
Frame Loss
G/R
6.7
Link ID
G/R
6.8
TX Power
G/R
6.9
Summary (Terminal)
G/R
7. DATA CONTINUITY TEST
G = Green, R = Red
(Circle P for Pass or F for Fail)
P/F
8. PORT 1 INTERFACE CONFIGURATION (Choose the appropriate [Bracketed] item)

8.1.
DART (LinkView) or SNMP Serial Port Selection: [DART] [SNMP]

If DART Serial Port is selected, the default configuration is set at 19,200 bps. SNMP serial
port is only available if an NMI card is installed. If SNMP configuration is selected, record the
user settable serial parameters below.
8.1.1.
SNMP Serial Port 1:
8.1.1.1. IP Address
_______._______._______._______
8.1.1.2. Subnet Mask
_______._______._______._______
8.1.1.3. Default Router IP Address:
_______._______._______._______
8.1.1.4. Default Router Subnet Mask
_______._______._______._______
8.1.1.5. Booted
8.1.1.6. Port Baud Rate
[Yes]
[9600]
[NO]
[19200]
[38400]
8.1.1.7. Protocol
[SLIP]
[PPP]
8.1.1.8. Port Interface Type
[RS232]
[RS422
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[57600]
[115200]
9. PORT 2 (SNMP Ethernet or Serial Port)

(Port 2 only available if NMI card installed)
[Serial]
[Ethernet]
9.1.
SNMP Serial Management Port #2 (record data if Serial Port selected for Port 2)
9.1.1.
IP Address
_______._______._______._______
9.1.2.
Subnet Mask
_______._______._______._______
9.1.3.
Default Router IP Address
_______._______._______._______
9.1.3.1. Default Router Subnet Mask

9.1.4.
Port Baud Rate
9.1.5.
[9600]
_______._______._______._______
[19200]
[38400]
[57600]
[115200]
Port Interface Type
[RS232]
[RS422]
9.1.6.
Booted
[Yes]
[B]
9.1.7.
Protocol
[SLIP]
[PPP]
9.2.
SNMP Ethernet Port 2 (record data if Ethernet selected for Port 2)
9.2.1.
IP Address
_______._______._______._______
9.2.2.
Subnet Mask
_______._______._______._______
9.2.3.
_______._______._______._______
9.2.4.
Default Router Subnet Mask
_______._______._______._______
9.2.5.
IP Broadcast
[Yes]
9.2.6.
Gateway IP Address
_______._______._______._______
9.2.6.1. Ethernet Address (factory set)
_______._______._______._______
[No]
9.2.7.
Booted
9.3.
DART SNMP Radio Port Configuration (only if an NMI Card is installed)
9.3.1.
IP Address
_______._______._______._______
9.3.2.
Subnet Mask
_______._______._______._______
9.3.3.
_______._______._______._______
[Yes]
[No]
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9.3.4.
Default Router Subnet Mask
_______._______._______._______
9.3.5.
Booted
[Yes]
9.4.
General System Configuration
9.4.1.
System Name
______________________________
9.4.2.
System Time (24 Hour format)
____:____
9.4.3.
System Date (Day-Month-Year)
____Day ______Month _____ Year
[No]
10. LINK BIT ERROR STABILITY TEST

10.1.
Test Started
_______________
10.2.
Test Finished
_______________
10.3.
Duration of Test:
____________ Hrs
10.4.
Channel(s) Used:
_______________
10.5.
Bit Errors Recorded:
_____________
Bit Error Rate: ____ x10___
Note: There should be less than a 10E-10 bit error rate over at least a 2 hour testing period. Any errors
greater than this must be adequately explained.
Attach Print-Out from the Bit Error Rate Tester, if available.
For DMC Stratex Networks

PRINT NAME: __________________________________
DATE: ____________
SIGNATURE: ___________________________
TERMINAL
Pass / Fail
For Customer: ______________________
PRINT NAME: __________________________________
DATE: ____________
SIGNATURE: ___________________________
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APPENDIX 1
ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE
This certificate is issued to show that the following terminal/link has successfully passed the testing outlined in
FIELD COMMISSIONING DATA SHEET for DART RADIO TERMINAL & LINKS dated Dec 6, 1999 and is
accepted as being ready for service.
LINK DETAILS
SITE:_____________________ OPERATING TO:___________________
SITE NO:_________________ Remote Site No:___________________
Equipment ______________________________________________________________________
Observations
The following observations require attention but do not prohibit the link from being in service.
ITEM NO.
DESCRIPTION
DATE
RECTIFIED
For: DMC Stratex Networks

PRINT NAME: __________________________________
DATE: ____________
SIGNATURE: ___________________________
TERMINAL
Pass / Fail
For: Name of Customer ______________________

PRINT NAME: __________________________________
DATE: ____________
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12. Index
A
Active Software Version, 105
AIS Insertion list box, 84
Alarm
BER Alarm Threshold, 81
Configuration, 80, 81
LED, 80
Link Summary, 81
RSL Threshold, 81
Windows, 80
Alarm Relay Outputs, 12
alarm windows, 80
Alarms
LED, 80
Troubleshooting, 112
AMI, 83
antenna
remote mount, 18
Antenna
XP-Type, 17
azimuth, 19
B
B8ZS, 83
BER Alarm Threshold, 81
BNC to banana connector cable, 21
BNO connector, 45
C
Cable Length test box, 83
Configuration file
Open, 93
Write, 94
Configuration Reports
Print, 95
Corporate Name
change, 79
CTS (Cable Termination Strip), 32
CTU
Deluxe, 23
null modem cable, 46
Standard, 26
Straight (thru) cable, 46
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DART terminal, 3
Deluxe CTU, 23
Device Attributes, 106
View, 106
Diagnostic Tools, 107
Digital Loopback, 108
digital-to-analog converter (D/A), 6
download software to the ODU, 103
drip-loop, 19
DS-, 3
DS-1 (T1) Radio, 82
E
E1, 3
E1 radio, 82
equipment rack, 11
F
female connector, 34
field programmable gate array (FPGA), 108
File Configuration Shortcut, 91
flexible waveguide, 18
Forward Error Correction (FEC), 109
Frame Loss:, 83
Frequency
change, 76
H
Help
Context sensitive, 69
Menu, 69
Options, 69
I
Interval, 99
IP (Internet Protocol), 14
Index 151
L
Level Events, 99
Lightning Arrestor, 3
link, 3
link ID, 3
Link ID
change, 77
Link Summary, 81
link., 3
LinkView, 2
Configuration requirements, 41
Connect to DART, 45
Install, 41
log-in, 66
menu commands, 71
set security, 57
Shortcut Toolbar, 70
Start using Serial Cable Connection, 63
start with a modem, 64
Status bar, 70
Window, 71
local terminal, 3
Log-in, 66
Log-out, 66
M
male connector, 34
Management Port 1, 12
Management Port 2, 12
'Mil-style' connectors.
female, 34
male, 34
modem
commands, 51
Modem
Connect LinkView to DART, 47
dip switch settings, 48
modem shelf, 11
Modulation:, 110
Monitor List
edit, 99
Monitor Log, 97
view, 98
Monitor Session
set up, 100
152 Index
N
Network Management Interface (NMI), 3
NMI card, 13
null modem cable, 24
O
ODU, 3
ODU Cable Connection Pinout, 37
P
Password
Default Passwords, 60, 66
PCA, 5
Power Connector, 12
power consumption specification, 7
Power dissipation, 19
R
Radio Frequency Plan
Edit, 102
Radio Specifications, 114
remote terminal, 3
RSL Alarm Threshold, 81
S
security
Changing Passwords, 58
Security
Default Passwords, 60, 66
Security Levels
Administrator, 57
Maintenance, 57
View, 57
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP, 13
Site Name
change, 79
Slip-Fit Antenna, 17
SNMP, 3
SNMP Clock
clock, 90
SNMP Configuration, 85
SNMP Event Log
View, 91
Standard CTU
Balanced, 26
Ethernet, 26
Unbalanced, 26
status bar, 71
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T
Terminal Summary, 81
Test Mode Tools, 110
tombstone, 6
Transmit Power
change, 78
Tributary
Change Configuration, 82
Tributary Configuration
DS-1 (T1) radio, 82
E1 Radios, 84
Tributary Data Ports, 12
Tributary Loopback, 108
twisted-pair cable, 3
U
Unmute Remote, 111
V
VDC power.
3-pin power connector, 24
W
waveguide adapter, 18
waveguide flanges, 18
X
XP-Type Slip-Fit Antenna Interface, 17
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2.Install DART Hardware

2.1Install the Antenna and DART Radio ................................................................................. 15

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3.Load LinkView Software & Connect to DART

4.Set Security with LinkView

5.LinkView Startup & Tour

5.1Start the LinkView Software...............................................................................................63

6. DART with LinkView

6.1 View and Configure Radio Parameters ..............................................................................75

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Change the Tributary Configuration......................................................... 82

7. Monitor, Edit, & Troubleshoot DART with LinkView

7.1 Monitor DART events ....................................................................................................... 97

8. DART Radio Specifications

9. DART Product Ordering Guide

9.1 Ordering Considerations for DART Radios..................................................................... 115

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10. Installation Guides

10.1 Radio ..................................................................................................................... .........135

11. Field Commissioning Test

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Configure & Monitor Dart by Computer pg. 2

Architecture and Components pg. 3

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DS-1/E1 & Management Traffic

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1747 MHz 1st IF

Serial Interface / micro

Serial Interface / NMI

Dual Port Ram

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detector, and a multiply-by-M (M dependent on ODU frequency) output that drives

Power Supply - Main Board

Cable Interface - Main Board

Microprocessor - Main Board

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Digital-to-Analog (D/A) Converter - Main Board

AGC/RSL Accuracy = 3dBm

Analog-to-Digital (A/D) Converter - Main Board