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MicroStar M / H
7/8/18 GHz
Digital Radio
(3-Rackmount Space IDU)
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
February 2000
IMN-901600-E03
Capacities*
Product Frequency
N/A Rate CEPT Rates (E1 = 2 Mbit/s)
Designation Band, GHz
1 DS3 4 E1 8 E1 16 E1 E3+2E1
7a
QPSK
MicroStar M 8a
18
16 QAM
7
MicroStar H
8
a. Also known as the MicroStar Plus 7/8 GHz
Approval
Author A. Sidarous
Dept. Manager P. Setti
CCB Chairperson M. Sencal / N. Fuzessy
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HARRIS CORPORATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
Microwave Communications Division Digital Radio
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENTS
TABLE OF
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CUSTOMER SERVICE ....................................................3
ISO 9001 Certification ...........................................................................................................3
ISO 14001 Certification .........................................................................................................3
Customer Resource Center .....................................................................................................3
TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................................................TOC-1
LOCATION AND IDENTIFICATION DIAGRAMS ......................................................... 1-1
GENERAL INFORMATION................................................................................................. 2-1
Notes and warnings ................................................................................................................ 2-1
Electrostatic-Sensitive Devices .......................................................................................... 2-1
EIA Symbols ...................................................................................................................... 2-1
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes .......................................................................................... 2-1
Symbols and Text ............................................................................................................... 2-2
The MicroStar Family An Overview ............................................................................ 2-3
Functional Description ........................................................................................................... 2-4
The MicroStar M Radio ................................................................................................... 2-4
The MicroStar H Radio ................................................................................................... 2-4
Theory of operation ................................................................................................................ 2-9
Transmitting ....................................................................................................................... 2-9
Receiving ......................................................................................................................... 2-11
Equipment and Path Protection ....................................................................................... 2-13
Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 2-13
Path Protection Scheme ................................................................................................... 2-15
Dynamic Characteristics .................................................................................................. 2-15
Controlling ....................................................................................................................... 2-15
Protection ......................................................................................................................... 2-18
Cable Interface ................................................................................................................. 2-19
Secondary Data Channels ................................................................................................ 2-19
Orderwire ......................................................................................................................... 2-21
Physical Characteristics ....................................................................................................... 2-22
Mounting ............................................................................................................................ 2-22
The IDU Mounting ........................................................................................................... 2-22
ODU Mounting ................................................................................................................ 2-22
Maximum Length of the Composite Signal Coaxial Cable ............................................. 2-22
Weights and Dimensions ................................................................................................... 2-24
IDU ................................................................................................................................... 2-24
ODU ................................................................................................................................. 2-24
Shipping Weight .............................................................................................................. 2-24
Materials and Finish ......................................................................................................... 2-24
Materials ........................................................................................................................... 2-24
Finish ................................................................................................................................ 2-24
Mechanical features of the IDU (Protected Systems) .................................................... 2-25
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TOC-2
INSTRUCTION MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
INSTALLATION..................................................................................................................... 3-1
CONTENTS
Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 3-1
TABLE OF
Qualifications of Installation Personnel ............................................................................. 3-1
Installing the ODU .............................................................................................................. 3-2
Install the antenna .............................................................................................................. 3-5
Install the optional sun shield ............................................................................................ 3-6
Install the ODU mounting hardware .................................................................................. 3-7
Install the ODU installation tool ........................................................................................ 3-8
Hang the ODU on the installation tool .............................................................................. 3-9
Mount the ODU on the antenna mast .............................................................................. 3-11
Remove the ODU installation tool .................................................................................. 3-12
Connect the ODU to the antenna ..................................................................................... 3-13
Install the coaxial cable between the ODU and the IDU ................................................. 3-15
Ground the ODU and the Coaxial Cable ......................................................................... 3-19
Installing the ODU indoors .............................................................................................. 3-21
Where required, install the ODU indoors ........................................................................ 3-21
Installing the IDU .............................................................................................................. 3-24
Configure the IDU mounting hardware ........................................................................... 3-25
Install IDU in rack ........................................................................................................... 3-27
Install the BNC connector panels (optional) ................................................................... 3-28
Connect the Coaxial Cables to the IDU ........................................................................... 3-29
Ground the IDU ............................................................................................................... 3-31
Safety Requirements for Grounding ................................................................................ 3-31
Connect power to the IDU ............................................................................................... 3-33
Connect remote communications equipment as required ................................................ 3-35
Connect other IDUs in repeater or spur configuration .................................................... 3-37
If required, connect alarm relays and auxiliary alarm inputs .......................................... 3-39
Making the radio work ..................................................................................................... 3-41
Connect the operator control device ................................................................................ 3-42
Establish a radio link ....................................................................................................... 3-43
Fine-align the antenna ...................................................................................................... 3-45
Finish configuring the radio ............................................................................................. 3-46
Perform a long count ....................................................................................................... 3-47
Connect customer traffic .................................................................................................. 3-50
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TOC-4
INSTRUCTION MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENTS
Ordering .................................................................................................................................. 6-1
TABLE OF
Part Numbers Versus Product Codes ................................................................................. 6-1
Selecting the ACU Option ................................................................................................. 6-2
Spare Unit Ordering Information ....................................................................................... 6-3
Placing the order .............................................................................................................. 6-13
In Canada ......................................................................................................................... 6-13
Customer Service Information ......................................................................................... 6-13
Quality Policy .................................................................................................................. 6-13
Standard Product Warranty .............................................................................................. 6-13
Services Offered ............................................................................................................... 6-16
Customer Resource Center ............................................................................................... 6-16
Visit our Customer Service Web Site .............................................................................. 6-18
24-Hour Technical Assistance ......................................................................................... 6-18
Repair and Return ............................................................................................................ 6-19
Repair & Exchange Warranty .......................................................................................... 6-19
Module Exchange ............................................................................................................ 6-19
Return Material Authorization ......................................................................................... 6-20
Restocking Charge ........................................................................................................... 6-21
Emergency Repair ............................................................................................................ 6-22
Equipment Damaged During Shipment ........................................................................... 6-22
Evaluation Fee .................................................................................................................. 6-22
Irreparable Units .............................................................................................................. 6-22
Return Freight .................................................................................................................. 6-23
On-Site Field Service Repair ........................................................................................... 6-23
Annual Repair Service Program (ARSP) ......................................................................... 6-23
Customer Training ........................................................................................................... 6-24
General Training Policy ................................................................................................... 6-24
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TOC-6
HARRIS CORPORATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
Microwave Communications Division Digital Radio
IDENTIFICATION
LOCATION AND
Figure 1-1: The Radio System
DIAGRAMS
Non-Protected Radio Monitored Hot Standby Radio
Antenna Antenna
Transceiver
ODU ODU
Transceiver A
Transceiver B
IDU
IDU
LIM LIM
SPM SPM
(Channel A) (Channel A)
CSM CSM
Free slot SPM (Channel B)
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LOCATION AND IDENTIFICATION DIAGRAMS MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
2 10
# Description
1 Back-plane connectors.
2 Extractor lever.
CBL: N-type plug, connection to the ODU, carries DC power, telemetry, and composite
3
IF signal.
RLY ALM: DB-25 female port, provides customer access to SPM alarm relay contacts.
4
(normally open, normally closed and common).
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL LOCATION AND IDENTIFICATION DIAGRAMS
IDENTIFICATION
LOCATION AND
DIAGRAMS
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
11 10
2 14 13 12
2
15
16
2 14 13 12
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LOCATION AND IDENTIFICATION DIAGRAMS MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
# Description
1 Back-plane connectors.
2 Extractor lever.
3 E3-IN1: E3 tributary input for SPM A.
4 E3-IN2: future use.
5 E3-OUT1: E3 tributary output from SPM A.
6 E3-OUT2: future use.
7 E1-IN1: E1 tributary input for split signal forwarded to SPM A.
8 E1-IN2: E1 tributary input for split signal forwarded to SPM B.
9 E1-OUT1: E1 tributary output from SPM A.
10 E1-OUT2: E1 tributary output from SPM B.
11 E1 WAYSIDE CHANNELS 1 AND 2: female DB-15 port.
RTU: female DB-9 port, RS232/423 data, DCE, for SNMP and FARSCAN monitoring or
12
Harris RTU equipment.
13 DATA: female DB-9 port, RS232/423 asynchronous utility data DCE (up to 19.2 kbit/s).
14 BATT A, BATT B: 2-pin terminal blocks, power connections for sides A and B.
15 DS3-IN1: DS3 tributary input for split signal forwarded to SPM A.
16 DS3-IN2: DS3 tributary input for split signal forwarded to SPM B.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL LOCATION AND IDENTIFICATION DIAGRAMS
IDENTIFICATION
LOCATION AND
DIAGRAMS
2
3
6
7
2 8
# Description
1 Back-plane connectors
2 Extractor lever
TRIBUTARIES 9-16: Female 50-pin Amphenol connector, customer connections for
3
tributaries 9-16.
TRIBUTARIES 1-8: Female 50-pin Amphenol connector, customer connections for
4
tributaries 1-8.
RTU: female DB-9 port, RS232/423 data, DCE, for SNMP and FARSCAN monitoring or
5
Harris RTU equipment.
6 DATA: female DB-9 port, RS232/423 asynchronous utility data DCE (up to 19.2 kbit/s).
7 BATT B: 2-pin terminal block, power connection for side-B.
8 BATT A: 2-pin terminal block, power connection for side-A.
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LOCATION AND IDENTIFICATION DIAGRAMS MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
2
1
3
4
5
6
7
9 8
19
3
18 13 10
16 15 12
17 14 11
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL LOCATION AND IDENTIFICATION DIAGRAMS
# Description
1 Back-plane connectors.
IDENTIFICATION
LOCATION AND
2 2W: RJ-45 connector used for customer connection for 2-wire handset.
DIAGRAMS
3 Extractor lever.
4 4W: female DB-9 port, connects tor 4-wire telephone equipment.
5 64 kbit/s: female DB-9 port, reserved for future use.
RPTR (OUT): female DB-25 port, connects network data, utility data, and voice
6
frequency data to the RPTR (IN) port on another IDU at the same site.
RPTR (IN): male DB-25 port, connects network data, utility data, and voice frequency
7
data to RPTR (OUT) port on another IDU at the same site.
8 CUST I/O: female DB-25 port, customer access to relays and control points.
ALM: DB-25 female port, alarm status, used for customer access to alarm relay contacts,
9
(normally open, normally closed and common).
10 OVRD: Orange LED. Indicates that a forced switch or control is active.
11 RMT: Red LED. Indicates that the coordinating radio (far end) has a major alarm.
12 CTRL FAIL: Red LED. Indicates that the controller has failed.
13 RXA: Green LED. Indicates that the receiver in channel-A is on.
14 RXB: Green LED. Indicates that the receiver in channel-B is on.
15 MAJ: Red LED. Indicates a major alarm. There is a problem affecting traffic.
MIN: Red LED. Indicates a minor alarm. In a protected system, traffic is being
16
maintained by protection switching. In a non-protected system traffic is affected.
17 TXB: Green LED. Indicates that the transmitter in channel-B is selected to carry traffic
18 TXA: Green LED. Indicates that the transmitter in channel-A is selected to carry traffic.
19 CIT: female DB-9 female port, connects to hand held terminal or CIT computer.
1-7
LOCATION AND IDENTIFICATION DIAGRAMS MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
8 9
7
6
5
4
3
Bottom View
1-8
INSTRUCTION MANUAL LOCATION AND IDENTIFICATION DIAGRAMS
# Description
1 Female N-Type connector, connects to the N-type connector on IDU in Channel-B.
IDENTIFICATION
LOCATION AND
2 Screws to tightly seal the door.
DIAGRAMS
3 Grounding point. 10-32 threaded hole.
4 Female N-Type connector, connects to the N-type connector on IDU in Channel-A.
RF Switch, the left hand connector connects to TX OUT in Channel-A, the center
5 connector connects to the transmit RF filter (16), and the right hand connector connects to
TX OUT in Channel-B.
6 Female SMA, RF input to the transmit RF filter.
Female SMA, output from receive RF filter; connects to the RX IN connector on the
7
transceiver.
8 Antenna Port: CPR112 grooved flange, all holes open (0.17 in / 4.3 mm dia.)
9 Door latch.
1-9
LOCATION AND IDENTIFICATION DIAGRAMS MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
RX IN
RX
10
AGC
1 9 1
GROUND
RPC
TRAFFIC
ALARM
ALARM
9 SYNC LOSS
2 2 7
AGC
GND
8 3 3
HPA
HPA
7 4 6 4
IDU/ODU
PWR DATA
6 TX
OUT
5 5
TX
# Description
1 RX IN or RX: Female SMA, connects to the receive RF filter.
2 AGC: Female 0.080 tip jack, test point for the AGC voltage.
3 GND or GROUND: Female 0.080 tip jack, ground to be used with AGC test point.
PWR / DATA or IDU / ODU: Female SMA. Connects, via the N-type connector on the
4
chassis, to the IDU.
5 TX OUT or TX: Female SMA.
6 HPA: DB15, connects to the HPA (if equipped).
7 Retaining knob; used to secure the transceiver in the ODU.
SYNC LOSS: Red LED, indicates that the IDU muldex has lost synchronization. This
8
usually indicates that the radio signal has been lost.
ALARM: Red LED. Indicates that the transceivers radio processor module (RPM) has
9
failed or that there is a problem with the transmitter or receiver.
TRAFFIC: Green LED, indicates that traffic has been selected to pass through this
10
transceiver.
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Microwave Communications Division Digital Radio
INFORMATION
GENERAL
Electrostatic- Units and assemblies identified by one of the EIA symbols shown
Sensitive Devices below contain electrostatic-sensitive devices. The EIA ESD symbol is
affixed on the unit or assembly front panel, and on the unit circuit
board.
EIA Symbols
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GENERAL INFORMATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
!
The exclamation point stands for a Warning or Caution.
The information that follows alerts personnel to possible
damage to equipment or interruption of service, or a
violation of a legal requirement. Caution notices are in bold
italics text.
NOTE
STOP
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL GENERAL INFORMATION
INFORMATION
GENERAL
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2-3
GENERAL INFORMATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
Functional Description
The MicroStar M operates in the 7/8/18 GHz frequency bands using the QPSK
Radio (quadrature phase shift keying) modulation.
NOTE
The MicroStar H operates in the 7/8 GHz frequency bands, but uses the 16QAM
Radio modulation, and offers two capacity options:
sixteen E1 tributaries, and
E3+2E1 tributaries
Both of the MicroStar radios have several data channels to support
network control and monitoring, and an optional orderwire unit. The
MicroStar radios can be of the protected or the non-protected type.
A non-protected MicroStar radio consists of an indoor unit (IDU)
with one Signal Processing Module (SPM) and an Outdoor Unit
(ODU)1 with one transceiver; both units connected by one coaxial
cable.
A protected MicroStar radio consists of an IDU with two SPMs,
and an ODU with two transceivers; connected by two coaxial cables.
2-4
INSTRUCTION MANUAL GENERAL INFORMATION
INFORMATION
up / down conversion, amplification, filtering and antenna
GENERAL
coupling functions,
supplying the IDU with an IF signal, and a telemetry signal. The
telemetry signals are used by the controller unit in the IDU to
control and monitor the operation of the ODU.
The operator controls and monitors the MicroStar with either a
laptop computer running the CIT software or a VT-100 compatible
terminal (such as our hand-held terminal) communicating with the
embedded control software. Summary alarms are indicated by colored
LEDs and are also available on relay contacts.
All the customer connections are located on the front of the IDU. An
optional orderwire sub-module provides one digital voice frequency
channel.
Designed for rack mounting, the MicroStar IDU occupies 3 standard
spaces (1 3/4 high each) in a standard 19 equipment rack. It can be
mounted in either of two positions:
a flush face mounting, (front panel flush with rack); or
a standard bracket mounting position.
The IDU s components are designed for ease of installation and
replacement.
2-5
GENERAL INFORMATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
IDU
Tributary ODU
Connections
2-6
INSTRUCTION MANUAL GENERAL INFORMATION
Figure 2-2: A Protected Radio. The sixteen 2 Mbit/s IDU and the
optional BNC panels are shown here.
INFORMATION
GENERAL
Antenna
Transceiver A
Transceiver B
Coaxial
Cables
IDU
Tributary
Connections
2-7
GENERAL INFORMATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
2-8
INSTRUCTION MANUAL GENERAL INFORMATION
Theory of operation
INFORMATION
RF
GENERAL
CHANNEL-B XCVR SWITCH
DIPLEXER
TRANSMITTER MODULE
TELEMETRY
SYNTHESIZER RADIO DC TO DC
FSK
PROCESSOR CONVERSION
DEMOD
CHANNEL-A XCVR
ALC AND
UPCONVERSION CABLE INTERFACE
IDU
CABLE INTERFACE
MODULATION
POWER
CHANNEL-B SPM FROM LIM
CHANNEL-A SPM
FEC
LIM
LINE INTERFACE TRIB 1
LOW HIGH
LINE INTERFACE TRIB 2
LEVEL LEVEL
TELEMETRY
MUX MUX FSK MODULATION
LINE INTERFACE TRIB 16
LINK ID
OPTIONAL DATA
ORDERWIRE CONTROLLER
BRIDGE
RELAYS LEDS RELAYS LEDS
A B
C D E F D E G H J D E K L J M
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GENERAL INFORMATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
1 Line Interface Module Routes the signal to the SPM (Signal Processing Module)
7 Quadrature Mixers combine outputs to generate the QPSK (or 16 QAM) signal
12 Transmitter Module raises the signal to the transmit frequency and amplifies it
1. E1 = CEPT 2 Mbit/s
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL GENERAL INFORMATION
Receiving When the signal gets to the receiver in the coordinating radio, it enters
through the antenna as shown in figure 2-5.
CHANNEL-B
INFORMATION
DIPLEXER XCVR
GENERAL
RECEIVER
COUPLER RECEIVER
MODULE
CHANNEL-A XCVR
TELEM. RADIO
DC TO DC FSK SYNTHESIZERS
CONVERSION PROCESSOR
MOD
DOWNCONVERSION
CABLE INTERFACE AND AGC ODU
IDU
CABLE INTERFACE
POWER DEMODULATOR
FROM LIM
DADE
LIM
LINE INTERFACE TRIB 1
LOW HIGH
LINE INTERFACE TRIB 2
LEVEL LEVEL
TELEMETRY
DEMUX FSK
DEMUX
DEMODULATION
LINE INTERFACE TRIB 16
LINK ID
OPTIONAL
DATA
ORDERWIRE CONTROLLER
BRIDGE
RELAYS LEDS RELAYS LEDS
A B
C D E F D E G H J D E K L J M
A: TRIBUTARIES 1-8 E: RTPR(OUT) J: CUST I/O
Users Main B: TRIBUTARIES 9-16 F: 2W AND 4W K: CIT
Distribution C: RLY ALM G: DATA L: RTU
Frame D: RPTR(IN) H: ALM M: ALM
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GENERAL INFORMATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
FEC (Forward Error uses the correction codes embedded in the signal to correct it,
8 as necessary
Correction)
receive the FEC decoded signal and align the traffics phase in
each channel with the other channels traffic phase
9 DADEa Circuits
At this point the controller can switch traffic between
channels as needed to maintain traffic
11 Low-level Demultiplexer receives the signals and separates the E1 (2 Mbit/s) tributaries
2-12
INSTRUCTION MANUAL GENERAL INFORMATION
Introduction Several schemes for protecting equipment and signal path for the
MicroStar radio are available. Figures 2-6 through 2-10 show the
corresponding diagram for each protection scheme. The switching
priority rules are as follows, in descending order:
a. Manual intervention (local or remote)
INFORMATION
b. Hardware failures
GENERAL
c. Path protection (for space diversity application):
received signal quality.
RECEIVER A
ANTENNA
TRANSMITTER A
RECEIVER A
RECEIVER B
ANTENNA
TRANSMITTER A
TRANSMITTER B
RADIO PROCESSOR
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GENERAL INFORMATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
RECEIVER A
ANTENNA
TRANSMITTER A
TRANSMITTER A/B
MUTE
TRANSMITTER B
ANTENNA
RECEIVER B
SAME ENCLOSURE
RECEIVER A
ANTENNA
TRANSMITTER A
TRANSMITTER B
MUTE
TRANSMITTER B
ANTENNA
RECEIVER B
SEPARATE ENCLOSURE
2-14
INSTRUCTION MANUAL GENERAL INFORMATION
TRANSMITTER A
INFORMATION
ANTENNA
GENERAL
TRANSMITTER B
RECEIVER A
RECEIVER B
EXTERNAL
BRANCHING
NETWORK
NOTE
Path Protection The integrity of the receive signal is ensured by an online signal quality
Scheme measurement consisting of :
1. Syndromes presence in one side and not at the other, which is the
result of the forward error correction action (FEC) and means
that some potential errors are being corrected;
2. Syndromes ratio between the two sides, which initiates the
switching once one side has significantly more syndromes than
the other.
Dynamic The switching reacts to flat and dispersive fading. When errors occur,
Characteristics the FEC may be correcting some of them and, as a result, the
syndromes counter is very valuable for the space diversity and
frequency diversity technique. Thus, a hitless switching as well as an
errorless switching take place.
Controlling To control and monitor such activities, the controller in the CSM
monitors the status and the alarms throughout the radio.
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GENERAL INFORMATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
RECEIVER TRANSMITTER
RADIO the RF receive synthesizer alarm the transmit output power level
the receive signal level the power amplifier alarm
PROCESSOR the receive signal level alarm the RF transmit synthesizer alarm
the synthesizer frequency control the synthesizer frequency control
points points
ODU power the transmit power control point
supply alarm CW enable
PA mute status
CABLE
INTERFACE
ODU
IDU
CABLE
INTERFACE
General
board ID
power reset detection
capacity select
232/423 select MODEM
Modem receive data alarm
demux input loss
modem cable detector alarm
receive IF level detection alarm
transmit IF level detection alarm
FEC demux reset
the FEC syndrome bits
FEC enable
CSM FEC sync alarm
data output detector alarm
reset
MULDEX
receive sync alarm
data output detector alarm
loopback control
mux reset
LINE INTERFACE
AIS DETECT
tributary loopback control points
tributary enable control points
line code selection control points
line buildout control points
balanced or unbalanced option
status
OPTIONAL ORDERWIRE
off hook detection
orderwire present
DTMF code read
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL GENERAL INFORMATION
The controller analyses the monitoring points and, from them, derives
various parameters and messages that it makes available to the
operator through the operator interface device. This device can be a
PC running the CIT software, a VT-100 compatible terminal, such as
our hand-held terminal, or a computer running FarScan or SNMP
network control software. The CIT and network control software
interface with software agents in the controller. The VT-100
interfaces with the embedded control software that runs on the
INFORMATION
controller. The interface device also allows the operator to give
instructions to the controller which, in response, may change various
GENERAL
configuration or control parameters in the radio.
Several of the alarms that the controller generates are also displayed
on a set of LEDs and are available to the user on a number of relays.
Also, several alarms from the SPM are made directly available to the
user by means of relays on the SPM.
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GENERAL INFORMATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
SPM-A SPM-B
Receiver
Cable Switching Points Cable
Interface Interface
PATH PROTECTION
Demodulator Demodulator
FEC FEC
DADE DADE
Demux
Demultiplexer Demultiplexer
EQUIPMENT PROTECTION
Switching
Point
Line Interface
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Cable Interface The cable link from the IDU to the ODU is used by both traffic and
control signals. From the IDU to the ODU it carries the transmit IF
signal, telemetry and dc power. From the ODU to the IDU it carries
the receive IF signal, and telemetry. Figure 2-13 illustrates how these
different signals occupy different frequency slots on the cable. The
cable interfaces in the IDU and ODU use filters to separate the
different signals as they insert and extract them from the composite
signal on the cable.
INFORMATION
GENERAL
Figure 2-13: Frequency Distribution on Coaxial Cable
RECEIVE IF TRANSMIT IF
TELEMETRY
Secondary Data We have already seen how the network control, utility data, link ID
Channels and digitized voice frequency channels are multiplexed with the
traffic. Now we will have a closer look at those channels.
All network control data originate in or go through the CSM. A
command to a remote radio goes from the operator interface device 1
to the CSM in the local radio. The CSM interprets it and sends the
command over the network communication channel to the destination
radio.
The CSM in the destination radio may send a reply over the network
channel to the local CSM which relays it to the operator interface
device.
In a repeater configuration, network data that do not concern the local
radio pass through it.
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The link ID signal originates in the controller and tells the controller
at the other end of the hop which radio is transmitting the signal. The
link ID feature is used to match the radio signal of both the local and
the remote sites. Since each hop in the network should be set to a
unique link ID number, this feature prevents the possibility of a
receiver locking onto an unwanted transmitter should the destination
transmitter fail. This link ID is sent or received on a special data
channel reserved for radio status information. Figure 2-14 illustrates
the condition that the link ID prevents.
Terminal
Network B
Repeater
#10
#11
Failed transmitter
10
I D=
Network A or k i nk
-n etwl #12 L
r a
Inte sign #13 Li n
kI
#1
D=
1 1
#14
Link ID=1
#15
#4
#5
#2
#3 ID=2
Link
Link ID=3
#6
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Orderwire The optional orderwire channel is similar to the utility data channel
except that it carries a digitized voice frequency signal and connects
to a telephone. Like the utility data channel, it is bridged.
The orderwire circuit accepts the voice frequency signal
(300Hz-3.4kHz) from a handset or from customer connections. The
VF signal is amplified, filtered and encoded (Continuously Variable-
Slope Delta modulation) into a digital stream. The clock for the
CVSD coder is provided by the High Level Mux ASIC. The CVSD
INFORMATION
encoded digital stream is then multiplexed with other auxiliary data
GENERAL
and signals coming from the M1-2 mux at the High Level Mux ASIC.
At the receive end, the digital VF coming from the High Level
Demux is decoded to recover the VF signal. The decoder VF output is
filtered and amplified before being sent to the VF bridge.
Dialing is initiated with a DTMF handset. Each site has a 3 digit
address. A beeper is part of the orderwire unit.
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Physical Characteristics
Mounting
The IDU Mounting The IDU occupies 3 rack-mount spaces in a North American
19(48 cm) front-panel-width rack configuration that meets the EIA
rack mount standard.
NOTE
NOTE
Maximum Length A composite-signal coaxial cable connects the IDU the ODU. The
of the Composite maximum distance between the IDU and the ODU depends on the
type of cable, the voltage of the power supply, and whether grounding
Signal Coaxial
kits are installed on the coaxial cable (refer to tables 2-1 and 2-2).
Cable
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INFORMATION
C2FP a
GENERAL
776 (236) 605 (184) 776 (236) 361 (110)
LDF2-50a 900 (274) 548 (167)
Maximum Distance, ft (meters) ODU with High Power Amplifier (HPA)
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NOTE
IDU
Table 2-3: Physical Characteristics of a Signal Processing Unit
ODU
Table 2-4: Physical Characteristics of an Outdoor Radio Unit
Shipping Weight The signal processing unit and the outdoor radio unit are packed in
separate containers. The net shipping weight is the unit weight plus
one kilogram or less.
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INFORMATION
GENERAL
Each module slides on guide rails mounted inside the enclosure,
for easy replacement by sliding the module independently out of
the enclosure.
Each module has one right-hand and one left-hand extractor1
with a latching mechanism, that positively secures the module in
place.
The connectors on the backplane are keyed, thus offering a
unique mounting position of each module in the enclosure.
1. Patent pending.
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Frequency Planning
4 2 Mbit/s 7
8 2 Mbit/s 14
16 2 Mbit/s 28 14
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T/R Frequency T/R frequency spacing is defined as the frequency difference required
Spacing between the transmit and receive frequency of a radio.
(Refer to table 2-7).
INFORMATION
For capacities up to 8 x 2Mbit/s 28 MHz
GENERAL
For capacities of 16 x 2Mbit/s and higher 56 MHz
Transmit Spectrum The transmit spectrum curves, indicate the typical power output
Curves spectrum of the MicroStar M / H radio. They are available on
request.
Frequency plans The MicroStar M / H radio complies with international and national
standards for frequency range and T/R Spacing, as shown in table 2-7.
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UK 1008
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Technical Specifications
INFORMATION
Within the full specification temperature range.
GENERAL
Within the effective operating voltage range.
Overall system performance depends upon the interaction of many
variable factors. For this reason, the performance specifications given
here apply to transmitters and receivers connected back-to-back,
unless otherwise specified.
Miscellaneous
The Alarm The alarm indication signal (AIS) signal is transmitted downstream
Indication (AIS) under the following conditions on a line input by line input basis:
Signal when an AIS signal is received at the line input.
when equipment failure causes a loss of signal to the multiplexer.
when a framing loss occurs.
an option allows an AIS to be transmitted when the bit error rate
equals or exceeds 1.0 x 10-3.
The AIS signal is removed:
once the tributary data has been restored to the muldex and is no
longer in violation of the AIS generation criteria (no
synchronization alarm or BER alarm).
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Signal Processing
Tributary Signal
Characteristics
Absolute Bit The absolute bit transit time is the amount of time it takes for any one
Transit Time piece of data to be transmitted and received over one radio hop.
4 2 Mbit/s 515
8 2 Mbit/s 275
16 x 2 Mbit/s 150
E3 + 2E1 122
1 DS3 107
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Aggregate Bit Rate The transmission rate depends upon the capacity of the radio plus any
overhead for framing, stuffing, and the forward error correction
(FEC) data.
Table 2-10: Aggregate Bit Rate
Transmission
Voice Frequency
Capacity Rate,
Channel Equivalent
(Mbit/s)
INFORMATION
GENERAL
4 2 Mbit/s 120 9.917217
8 2 Mbit/s 240 18.732520
16 2 Mbit/s 480 36.935186
E3 + 2E1 540 41.700000
1 DS3 672 47.756555
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Transmitter
Transmit Output Values in tables 2-11 through 2-14 are guaranteed minimum.
Power
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INFORMATION
GENERAL
Power output, nominal, (unprotected), 27.5 (QPSK) 32.5 (QPSK)
in dBm 23.5 (16QAM) 28.5 (16QAM)
Output attenuation range 20 N/A
Alarm threshold (no attenuation) 3, power drop 5
Alarm hysteresis 2 3
Output attenuation step size 1 N/A
2
at T=25C 10
Output attenuation accuracy
(over temperature and
attenuation ranges)
Display accuracy for Pout referenced to 1 ( 1.5 dB)
at T=25C 10C
actual Pout at the power amplifier output
3
(unattenuated output) at 35C <T <15C
Transmit local oscillator frequency stability,
7 ppm
ppm
Synthesizer,
Local Oscillator type
Frequency step size: 125 kHz
Emissions falling from 9 kHz to 21.2 GHz:
Spurious emissions (emission outside 250%
-50 dBm.
of the allocated bandwidth, including the
Emissions falling from 21.2 GHz to 110 GHz:
harmonics)
-30 dBm.
a. Value in dB, unless noted otherwise
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Receiver
Receive Threshold The receive threshold is a measure of the sensitivity of the receiver. It
is the power, at the antenna port, of a faded signal that causes bit error
rates of 1 10-3 and 1 10-6.
Table 2-16: Receive Thresholds, in dBm for the MicroStar M 7/8 GHz Radio
INFORMATION
Unprotected FD or FD + SDa MHSB + Unequal Split
GENERAL
&
Capacity MHSB + SD A B A B
BER of 1 x 10-3
BER of 1 x 10-6
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Table 2-17: Receive Thresholds, in dBm for the MicroStar H 7/8 GHz Radio
BER of 1 x 10-3
BER of 1 x 10-6
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BER of 1 x 10-3
INFORMATION
4 x 2 Mbit/s -88.5 -87 -80.5
GENERAL
8 x 2 Mbit/s -85.5 -84 -77.5
16 x 2 Mbit/s -82.5 -81.5 -74.5
E3 + 2E1 -82 -80.5 -74
1 DS3 -81.5 -80 -73.5
BER of 1 x 10-6
8 x 2 Mbit/s 51 48
16 x 2 Mbit/s 42 42
16 x 2 Mbit/s 60 60
1 DS3 59 59
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Receive Re- After a severe path fade, the demultiplexer must resynchronize to
Synchronization frame the incoming data. The re-synchronization time from a flat fade
back to nominal receive signal level (including clock recovery, and
Time
multiplexer re-frame time) is as follows:
For up to 8 x 2 Mbit/s 250 ms
For DS3 150 ms
Parameter Value
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Parameter Value
INFORMATION
IF output frequency 70 MHz 200 kHz
GENERAL
synthesizer
Type of frequency source Frequency step size: 250 kHz, with the provision of
manual frequency tuning range of 250 kHz
Receive dynamic range > 73 dB
Recommended RF input level (nominal) -45 dBm
Maximum RF input level (without
0 dBm
damage)
Display accuracy for receive signal level
3 dB from -20 dBm to -70 dBm,
(RSL) referenced to the transceiver
4 dB from -70 dBm to -93 dBm, full T range
input
Jitter accumulation (for all tributary
0.20 UI/hop
capacities)
Spurious emissions per ETSI EN 301 128
Image rejection > -55 dBc
Adaptive slope equalizer hitless Notch depth: 20 dB with a notch speed
performance criteriaa 100 MHz/second
Residual BER (RBER) per hop 10-12 at nominal RF input level
a. Switching is hitless or < 10 errors.
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System Gain
Frequency Diversity,
Frequency Diversity + MHSBb + Unequal Split
Unprotected,
Space Diversity
MHSB + SDa
Capacity
A B A B
BER of 1 x 10-3
BER of 1 x 10-6
4 x 2 Mbit/s 111.5 109 109 109.5 98.5
8 x 2 Mbit/s 109 106 106 106.5 95.5
16 x 2 Mbit/s 106 103.5 103.5 103.5 92.5
E3 + 2E1 105.5 102.5 102.5 103 92
1 DS3 105 102 102 102.5 91.5
a. Space diversity
b. Monitored Hot Standby
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Table 2-23: System Gain, in dB for the MicroStar M 7/8 GHz Radio with HPA
Frequency Diversity,
Frequency Diversity + MHSBb + Unequal Split
Unprotected,
Space Diversity
MHSB + SDa
Capacity
A B A B
INFORMATION
BER of 1 x 10-3
GENERAL
4 x 2 Mbit/s 118.5 116 116 116.5 105.5
8 x 2 Mbit/s 116 113 113 113.5 102.5
16 x 2 Mbit/s 113 110.5 110.5 110.5 99.5
E3 + 2E1 112.5 109.5 109.5 110 99
1 DS3 112 109 109 109.5 98.5
BER of 1 x 10-6
4 x 2 Mbit/s 116.5 114 114 114.5 103.5
8 x 2 Mbit/s 114 111 111 111.5 100.5
16 x 2 Mbit/s 111 108.5 108.5 108.5 97.5
E3 + 2E1 110.5 107.5 107.5 108 97
1 DS3 110 107 107 107.5 96.5
a. Space diversity
b. Monitored Hot Standby
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Table 2-24: System Gain, in dB for the MicroStar H 7/8 GHz Radio with LPA
Frequency Diversity,
Frequency Diversity + MHSB + Unequal Split
Unprotected,
Space Diversity
MHSB + SD
Capacity
A B A B
BER of 1 x 10-3
BER of 1 x 10-6
4 x 2 Mbit/s 103.5 101 101 101.5 90.5
8 x 2 Mbit/s 101 98 98 98.5 87.5
16 x 2 Mbit/s 98 95.5 95.5 95.5 84.5
E3 + 2E1 97.5 94.5 94.5 95 84
1 DS3 97 93 94 94.5 83.5
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Table 2-25: System Gain, in dB for the MicroStar H 7/8 GHz Radio with HPA
Frequency Diversity,
Frequency Diversity + MHSB + Unequal Split
Unprotected,
Space Diversity
MHSB + SD
Capacity
A B A B
INFORMATION
BER of 1 x 10-3
GENERAL
4 x 2 Mbit/s 110.5 108 108 108.5 97.5
8 x 2 Mbit/s 108 105 105 105.5 94.5
16 x 2 Mbit/s 105 102.5 102.5 102.5 91.5
E3 + 2E1 104.5 101.5 101.5 102 91
1 DS3 104 100 101 101.5 90.5
BER of 1 x 10-6
4 x 2 Mbit/s 108.5 106 106 106.5 95.5
8 x 2 Mbit/s 106 103 103 103.5 92.5
16 x 2 Mbit/s 103 100.5 100.5 100.5 89.5
E3 + 2E1 102.5 99.5 99.5 100 89
1 DS3 102 98 99 99.5 88.5
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BER of 1 x 10-3
BER of 1 x 10-6
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The ACU branching losses include RF filter insertion loss, cable loss
and circulator loss.
Table 2-27: ACU Branching Losses, for the
MicroStar M / H 7/8 GHz Radio, in dB
INFORMATION
Frequency
GENERAL
Diversity,
Un- MHSB +
Frequency
protected, Unequal Split
Function Diversity +
MHSB +
Space Diversity
SD
A B A B
MHSB + Unequal
Unprotected, Split
Function
MHSB + SD
A B
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Performance Curves
Service Channels
Data Channel The data channel is a standard asynchronous serial link intended to be
used to communicate with remote equipment such as a third party
RTU.
Table 2-29: Data Channel Characteristics
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1 to 4 19.2
5 to 15 9.6
INFORMATION
GENERAL
16 to 60 4.8
More than 60 2.4
Voice Frequency The voice frequency (VF) channel, on the optional orderwire,
(VF) Channel supports a standard 2-wire handset and a 4-wire line interface.
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Power Supply
Parameter Description
INFORMATION
GENERAL
Over-voltage protection
Power Supply Polarity inversion protection
Protection
Input Over Current
Circuit breaker, maximum current is 5 A
Protection
SPM Power Output Voltage Ripple and
75 mV p-p maximum (5 Hz to 20 MHz)
Supply noise
Transceiver Input Voltage 17 to 60 VDC, positive or negative ground
Minimum Power Supply
Transceiver 80% at 21VDC
Efficiency
Power Supply
Output Voltage Ripple and
75 mV p-p maximum (5 Hz to 20 MHz)
Noise
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Orderwire 5
Environment
2-50
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INFORMATION
GENERAL
Mean Time Calculations are based upon parts count method Bellcore Reliability
Between Failures Prediction Procedure for Electrical Equipment, TR-NWT-000332 at
40 C temperature and at real component electrical stress.
(MTBF)
Table 2-35: System Level MTBF
Mean Time to The low MTTR is the result of easy fault isolation and easy module
Repair (MTTR) replacement. The time to open the equipment is considered in the
calculation.
Table 2-36: System Level MTTR
MTTR
System
(minutes)
All types 30
Mean Time MTBO is a function of MTBF, MTTR and the probability that the
Between Outages monitoring circuits detect a failure. The only circuits considered in
the MTBO calculations are the ones that impact traffic.
(MTBO)
Table 2-37: System Level MTBO
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GENERAL INFORMATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
Temperature Range
IDU 0C to +55C
(Full Performancea)
Temperature Range -33C to +55C
ODU
(Full performance) (See also Note below)
-50C to +85C
Storage and transit All Units
Meets ETS 300 019-1-1, class 1.1 (storage)
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NOTE
INFORMATION
by about 12-15 C.
GENERAL
Compliance With Published Technical
Standards
Bellcore: TR-EOP-000063
ESD
IEC: 801-2 1984 level 4
CENELEC EN 55022 class A
Radiated and Conducted Emissions
CISPR 22, class B
Resistance to Radiated Electromagnetic
IEC: 801-3: class 3
Interference
Resistance to Conducted Electromagnetic
IEC: 801-4
Interference
Bellcore (NEBS): TR-EOP-000063 section 4.4
Transportation ETSI: ETS 300-019-1-4 class 2.3
ETSI: ETS 300-019-1-2 class 2.2
Shipping Drop and Topple IEC: 68-2-31
Bellcore (NEBS): TR-NWT-000063 zone 0 - 2
Earthquake Shock
requirements
ETSI: ETS 300-019-1-3 class 3.2
Vibration ETSI: ETS 300-019-1-4 class 4.1E
IEC 68-2-6
Humidity IEC: 68-2-38
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HARRIS CORPORATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
Microwave Communications Division Digital Radio
SECTION 3: INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
NOTE
3-1
INSTALLATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
NOTE
Required Equipment
Tool Where Used
Specifications
Miscellaneous tools for installing See the manufacturer "Connect the Coaxial
connectors on the IDU to ODU documentation provided with Cables to the IDU" on
coaxial cable. the connector. page 3 - 29
Adjustable wrench
11/16" (18 mm) jaws
(For outdoor installation only)
Throughout
Ratchet with socket
11/16" (18 mm) socket
(For outdoor installation only)
Rope and hook with safety latch
Common Figure 3-6
(For outdoor installation only)
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Figure 3-1: Parts for ODU Installation: See section 6 for part numbers.
Antenna
(Typical Antenna Shown Here)
ODU
INSTALLATION
with Correct Flanges
Sealing Kit (Length as Required)
Ground Cable
3-3
INSTALLATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
3-4
INSTRUCTION MANUAL INSTALLATION
NOTE
INSTALLATION
shown here of the antenna assembly are for reference only
and are intended to simply show the order in which the
antenna and the ODU are assembled.
3-5
INSTALLATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
PN: 026-020010-705 1
1 PN: 026-020010-705
2
5
2
2
5
3-6
INSTRUCTION MANUAL INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
19 to 22 N m
(14 to16 lbf-ft.)
2 ODU
All nuts
1. ODU
6 5 4 3
3-7
INSTALLATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
7 8 9
6
5
4
2 3
1
4 !
6 mm (0.25)
maximum
Antenna mast
pole
6
114 mm (4.5) maximum
64 mm (2.5) minimum
3-8
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INSTALLATION
ODU hoist point
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INSTALLATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
3-10
INSTRUCTION MANUAL INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
1
1. Bracket (P/N: 020-901794-001)
2. Flat washer (P/N: 025-020007-704)
3. Split (lock) washer (P/N: 025-094453-502)
4. Nut (P/N: 025-094453-505)
19 to 22 N m
(14 to16 lbf-ft.) 4
All nuts
3
2
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SECTION 3: INSTALLATION
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INSTALLATION
Frequency Flange Type
CPR112 Grooved flange all open for 8/32 screws
7 / 8 GHz
(0.170 in / 4.3mm dia.)
WR42 choke, all tapped for 4-40 screws
18 GHz
(UG-596 A/U)
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INSTALLATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
Figure 3-10: Connect Waveguide Between the ODU and the Antenna
NOTE
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INSTALLATION
NOTE
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INSTALLATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
Bottom View
Ground
Lug Channel A
Tie-wraps
Sealing Sealing
Kit Kit
Channel B
PN: 099-099500-001
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Waterproof
Entry
INSTALLATION
Support Coaxial
Cable
7. If the IDU has already been installed, cut the cable to the correct
length, install a connector, check for shorts (see caution below),
and connect the coaxial cable to the IDU. On a protected system,
be sure to connect Channel-A to the top SPM and Channel B
to the bottom SPM. If the IDU has not been installed yet, leave
the bare end of the coaxial cable near the place where the IDU is
to be installed.
8. Using the multimeter, check that the resistance between the
coaxial cables center connector and the shield is more than
100 , with the far end connected to the ODU.
!
A lower resistance value indicates that there is a short in the
coaxial cable or in the ODU that may damage the IDUs
breaker when it is switched ON. If this is the case, replace
the faulty element (cable or ODU).
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INSTALLATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
Support Coaxial
Cable
Leave Slack
3-18
INSTRUCTION MANUAL INSTALLATION
!
SAFETY REQUIREMENT
Connect the ODU ground lug to earth ground.
INSTALLATION
Do not connect it to the electrical utility ground.
NOTE
Use the grounding kits to ground the coaxial cable at the ODU, the
IDU and on the antenna side of any right angle turns.
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INSTALLATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
Tie-wraps
Secure ground wire as required Bottom View
Ground
Lug Channel A
Channel B
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INSTALLATION
Where required, 1. Using the screws and clips provided, attach the rack mounting
install the ODU bracket to the rack. We recommend putting it in rack mounting
spaces 23 through 32. Remember that, because of the waveguide,
indoors
nothing should go in the rack above radio. (See figure 3-16).
2. Attach the ODU to the bracket by inserting the hooks on the back
of the ODU into the slots provided for them on the bracket.
(See figure 3-17).
3. Secure the ODU to the bracket by screwing the four captive
retaining screws on the ODU into the threaded holes provide on
the bracket.
4. Run rigid or helical waveguide from the antenna to a point above
the rack. Support and ground the waveguide as required. We
recommend that you pressurize the waveguide with dry air as well.
(See figure 3-18).
5. Connect the ODUs antenna port to the rigid wave guide with a
short length of flexible twistable waveguide. If possible, do NOT
support the flexible twistable waveguide.
NOTE
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Mount in spaces
23 through 32
(Recommended)
(Use screws and clips provided)
Hooks (4)
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Important: If you
need to support
Waveguide Support
the flexible
waveguide, be
very careful, since
it can be easily Rigid or Helical Waveguide
to Antenna
damaged.
Use loosely tied
twine or some Typical pressure
INSTALLATION
connection
other material that
will not bend or
compress the Flexible Waveguide
waveguide. CPR112 choke flange
all open holes
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INSTALLATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
SECTION 3: INSTALLATION
Installing the IDU
IDU
Tie-Wraps or Cable Clamps
to Support Cables
Rubber Feet
(For Desk Mounting)
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NOTE
INSTALLATION
1. For surface mounting, install the rubber feet. (See figure 3-20).
But leave the rack-mounting brackets in place since they are
required to support the assembly.
2. For flush mounting in a rack, turn the rack-mounting
brackets180.
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INSTALLATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
NOTE
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INSTALLATION
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INSTALLATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
NOTE
Part Number
101-901415-002
(2 required for
16 x 2 Mbit/s
Capacity)
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If the ODU has already been installed you should find the end of the
interconnect cable near the IDU. If the ODU has not been installed,
INSTALLATION
ignore this step.
1. Cut the cable to a length which will leave about 6 inches of slack
after it has been connected to the IDU.
2. Following the instructions that come with the connector, install a
N-type connector on each cable.
3. Using the multimeter, check that the resistance between the
coaxial cables center connector and the shield is more than
100 , with the far end connected to the ODU.
!
A lower resistance value indicates that there is a short in the
coaxial cable or in the ODU that may damage the IDUs
breaker when it is switched ON. If this is the case, replace
the faulty element (cable or ODU).
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INSTALLATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
Support Coaxial
Cable
Leave Slack
Connect Here
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INSTALLATION
Safety 1. It is very important that the path of lowest impedance go directly
Requirements for to the main grounding point.
Grounding 2. Do not connect other equipment to the same grounding cable as
the IDU. Each piece of equipment at the site should have a
separate grounding cable to a common very low impedance main
grounding point.
3. Locate this equipment in the same immediate area (adjacent
cabinets) as any other equipment that has a connection between
the earthed conductor of the same d.c. supply circuit and the
earthing conductor, and also the point of earthing of the d.c.
system. DO NOT earth the d.c. system elsewhere.
4. Connect this equipment directly to the d.c. supply system earthing
electrode conductor or to a bonding jumper from an earthing
terminal bar, or bus to which the d.c. supply earthing electrode is
connected.
5. Locate the d.c. supply source within the same premises as the
equipment.
6. There shall be no switching or disconnecting devices in the
earthed circuit conductor between the d.c. source and the point of
connection of the earthing electrode conductor.
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Connect Grounding
Cable Here
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL INSTALLATION
Connect the power supply as shown in figure 3-26. Check that the
junction-block screws are tight enough to hold the power wires
securely in place, then set the circuit breaker to the I (on) position.
If you have purchased the optional fuse panel see figure 3-27 for
installation instructions for it
INSTALLATION
BATT
+/- +/-
A B
Safety Requirement
! Use one circuit breaker
or fuse per IDU
Power source B:
required 21 to 60 Vdc
Power source A:
required 21 to 60 Vdc
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INSTALLATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
Insert fuses
Use 10A slow blow GMT type fuse
Keep fuse blanks in unused positions
If required, connect
alarm equipment
to alarm relays here
Stick fuse usage labels to panel
Connect the terminal labeled BATT to the battery terminal that is not grounded
Install junction covers when finished
Connect the terminal labeled RTN to the battery terminal that is grounded
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INSTALLATION
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BATT R
+/- +/- CHANNELS 1 AND 2 E1-OUT1 E1-OUT2 E1-IN2 E1-IN1 E3-OUT2 E3-OUT1 E3-IN2 E3-IN1 LIM 901710
RLY ALM
SPM ODU CBL SUM DMX R
CBL
(RST) BREAKER SPM 901715
RLY ALM
SPM ODU CBL SUM DMX R
CBL
(RST) BREAKER SPM 901715
RTU (RS-232/423) 2W
FSCAN_DCD_OUT 1 4 NO CONNECTION
FS_DSR_OUT 6 3 HSRING
Rx_FS_RTU_OUT 2 2 HSTIP
FS_RTS_IN 7 1 NO CONNECTION
Tx_FS_RTU_IN 3
FS_CTS_OUT 8
FSCAN_DTR_IN 4
FSCAN_RI_OUT 9
GROUND 5
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
- 2 for protected terminal
- 6 for protected repeater
If the radio you are installing is part of a a repeater, or a repeater with
a spur, connect the RPTR (IN) and RPTR (OUT) connectors together
as shown below.
NOTE
!
All cable routings depicted in the following installation
steps are shown for illustration purposes only.
In order to easily replace any module in the IDU enclosure,
ensure that all cables are routed from the rack sides and at
the level of their respective connectors. Doing so, allows you
to replace the module without the need to interrupt traffic,
where possible.
1. The last three digits of the part number determine the length
of the cable. See section 6 for length options
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BATT R
RLY ALM
SPM ODU CBL SUM DMX R
CBL
( RST) BREAKER SPM 901715
RLY ALM
SPM ODU CBL SUM DMX R
CBL
( RST) BREAKER SPM 901715
BATT R
RLY ALM
SPM ODU CBL SUM DMX R
CBL
(RST) BREAKER SPM 901715
RLY ALM
SPM ODU CBL SUM DMX R
CBL
(RST) BREAKER SPM 901715
BATT R
RLY ALM
SPM ODU CBL SUM DMX R
CBL
(RST) BREAKER SPM 901715
RLY ALM
SPM ODU CBL SUM DMX R
CBL
(RST) BREAKER SPM 901715
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
DATA RTU
BATT R
LIM 901710
+/- +/- E1-OUT1 E1-OUT2 E1-IN2 E1-IN1 E3-OUT2 E3-OUT1 E3-IN2 E3-IN1
RLY ALM
SPM ODU CBL SUM DMX R
CBL
(RST) BREAKER SPM 901715
RLY ALM
SPM ODU CBL SUM DMX R
CBL
(RST) BREAKER SPM 901715
Pin Description
1 Closed = No SUM alarm Sum Alarm
14 SUM alarm common
2 Open = No SUM alarm Relay
15 No Connection
3 No Connection
16 No Connection
4 Closed = No Cable Alarm Cable Alarm
17 Cable Alarm Common
5 Open = No cable alarm Relay
18 No Connection
6 No Connection
19 No Connection
7 Closed = No ODU alarm ODU Alarm
20 ODU alarm common
8 Open = No ODU alarm Relay
21 No Connection
9 No Connection
22 No Connection
10 Closed = No SPM alarm SPM Alarm
23 SPM alarm common Relay
11 Open = No SPM alarm
24 No Connection
12 No Connection
25 No Connection
13 Ground
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Pin Description
1 Closed = Transmitter-B Selected
14 Transmitter Selection Common XMTR Selection
2 Open = Transmitter-B Selected
15 Closed = No System Minor Alarm
3 Minor Alarm Common Minor Alarm
16 Open = No System Minor Alarm Relay
4 Closed = Receiver-B Selected
17 Receiver Selection Common RCVR Selection
5 Open = Receiver-B Selected Relay
18 Closed = No System Major Alarm
6 System Major Alarm Common Major Alarm
19 Open = No System major Alarm Relay
7 Ground
20 Ground
8 FARMON
21 Ground
9 Test Extension
22 External Alarm Input 1 GND or 0V at any of these
10 External Alarm Input 2 inputs will cause the corre-
23 External Alarm Input 3
11 External Alarm Input 4 sponding external alarm to
24 External Alarm Input 5 appear in the alarm display
12 External Alarm Input 6 of the operator interface
25 External Alarm Input 7 device. The alarm will not
13 External Alarm Input 8
appear if the input is open
or at 5V.
PIN Description
1 Open = No software Override Software Override
14 Software Override Common
2 Closed = No software Override Relay
15 Reserved
3 Reserved
16 Reserved
4 Closed = Demux B selected Demux Selection
17 Demux Selection Common
5 Open = Demux B selected Relay
18 Closed = No CSM failure CSM Failure
6 CSM Failure Common Relay
19 Open = No CSM failure
7 Closed = External Relay 1 is Set
20 Auxiliary 1 Common External Relay 1
8 Open = External Relay 1 is Set
21 Closed = External Relay 2 is Set
9 Customer Relay 2 Common External Relay 2
22 Open = External Relay 2 is Set
10 Closed = External Relay 3 is Set
23 Customer Relay 3 Common External Relay 3
11 Open = External Relay 3 is Set
24 Closed = External Relay 4 is Set
12 Customer Relay 4 Common External Relay 4
25 Open = External Relay 4 is Set
13 Ground
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL INSTALLATION
SECTION 3: INSTALLATION
Making the radio work
INSTALLATION
RS-232 serial port
A operator interface device
Windows 95b or higher
Or
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INSTALLATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
BATT R
RLY ALM
SPM ODU CBL SUM DMX R
CBL
(RST) SPM 901715
BREAKER
RLY ALM
SPM ODU CBL SUM DMX R
CBL
(RST) BREAKER SPM 901715
1 DCD_DIS_B
6 DSR_DIS
2 DIS_RX
7 RTS_DIS_B
3 DIS_TX
8 CTS_DIS
4 DTR_DIS
9 +5 Vdc_OUT
5 GROUND
Hand-Held Terminal
Adaptors may be
required for the
VT-100 serial port
connector
Lap-top
personal
computer CIT
Software
VT-100
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
NOTE
1. Check that the coordinating site has also been installed up to this
point (Establish a radio link).
NOTE
In the following steps you will use the CIT software, or the
embedded control software (VT-100, or hand-held
terminal) to configure several parameters in both the
local and coordinating radio. If you are using the
embedded control software, see section 4 of this manual
for general information on the subject.
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3-44
INSTRUCTION MANUAL INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
AGC
Connection
V
VOLTMETER
V
VAGC
Transceiver
(Located within the ODU)
Secondary
AGC Voltage Peaks Maximum Peak Resulting
from Side-Lobes Angle from Antenna Alignment
to the Main Lobe
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INSTALLATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
3-46
INSTRUCTION MANUAL INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
Cables to loop back signal so that several channels can be tested
at once. The cable ends must match the connectors on your
tributary interface: BNC or wire wrap.
NOTE
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3-48
INSTRUCTION MANUAL INSTALLATION
6. Connect the BERT receiver input to the output of the top channel
(tributary 4 if the microwave radio has 4 channels, tributary 2 if
the microwave radio has 2 channels, and so on).
Requirement: The BERT receiver should indicate a bit
error rate of less than 1 10-12 for each hop during the test
period. The test period should be minimum six hours.
There should be no single occurrence hit (a hit is an errored
second with more than 10 errors). If the error rate is worse
than 1 10-12 for each hop during the period, repeat the
test again. If again the bit error rate is worse than 1 10-12 ,
determine the cause of the fault (for example; the receive
INSTALLATION
sideband setting, local-end unit or module, distant-end unit
or module, the transmission line, or the antenna alignment)
and correct the problem.
7. Disconnect the local site BERT and test cables. Clear all of the
remote loopback settings.
Tributary 2 out
Tributary 3 in
BERT
Tributary n out
Tributary n in
Tributary n out
Loopback
Use the local site CIT to
set the remote loopback
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NOTE
3-50
INSTRUCTION MANUAL INSTALLATION
BATT R
RLY ALM
SPM ODU CBL SUM DMX
CBL
( RST) BREAKER SPM 901715
RLY ALM
SPM ODU CBL SUM DMX R
CBL
( RST) BREAKER SPM 901715
INSTALLATION
' (
Description Description
Unbalanced Balanced Pin Pin Balanced Unbalanced
N.C. N.C. 1 26 N.C. N.C.
Ground Ground 2 27 Ground Ground
Ground Out_ring 8 3 28 Out_tip 8 Tributary 8 Out
Ground In_ring 8 4 29 In_tip 8 Tributary 8 In
Ground Ground 5 30 Ground Ground
Ground Out_ring 7 6 31 Out_tip 7 Tributary 7 Out
Ground In_ring 7 7 32 In_tip 7 Tributary 7 In
Ground Ground 8 33 Ground Ground
Ground Out_ring 6 9 34 Out_tip 6 Tributary 6 Out
Ground In_ring 6 10 35 In_tip 6 Tributary 6 In
Ground Ground 11 36 Ground Ground
Ground Out_ring 5 12 37 Out_tip 5 Tributary 5 Out
Ground In_ring 5 13 38 In_tip 5 Tributary 5in
Ground Ground 14 39 Ground Ground
Ground Out_ring 4 15 40 Out_tip4 Tributary 4 Out
Ground In_ring 4 16 41 In_tip 4 Tributary 4 In
Ground Ground 17 42 Ground Ground
Ground Out_ring 3 18 43 Out_tip 3 Tributary 3 Out
Ground In_ring 3 19 44 In_tip 3 Tributary 3 In
Ground Ground 20 45 Ground Ground
Ground Out_ring 2 21 46 Out_tip2 Tributary 2 Out
Ground In_ring 2 22 47 In_tip2 Tributary 2 In
Ground Ground 23 48 Ground Ground
Ground Out_ring 1 24 49 Out_tip1 Tributary 1 Out
Ground In_ring 1 25 50 In_tip1 Tributary 1 In
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INSTALLATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
Description Description
Unbalanced Balanced Pin Pin Balanced Unbalanced
N.C. N.C. 1 26 N.C. N.C.
Ground Ground 2 27 Ground Ground
Ground Out_ring16 3 28 Out_tip16 Tributary 16 Out
Ground In_ring16 4 29 In_tip16 Tributary 16 In
Ground Ground 5 30 Ground Ground
Ground Out_ring15 6 31 Out_tip15 Tributary 15 Out
Ground In_ring15 7 32 In_tip15 Tributary 15 In
Ground Ground 8 33 Ground Ground
Ground Out_ring14 9 34 Out_tip14 Tributary 14Out
Ground In_ring14 10 35 In_tip14 Tributary 14 In
Ground Ground 11 36 Ground Ground
Ground Out_ring13 12 37 Out_tip13 Tributary 13 Out
Ground In_ring13 13 38 In_tip13 Tributary 13 in
Ground Ground 14 39 Ground Ground
Ground Out_ring12 15 40 Out_tip12 Tributary 12 Out
Ground In_ring12 16 41 In_tip12 Tributary 12 In
Ground Ground 17 42 Ground Ground
Ground Out_ring11 18 43 Out_tip11 Tributary 11 Out
Ground In_ring11 19 44 In_tip11 Tributary 11 In
Ground Ground 20 45 Ground Ground
Ground Out_ring10 21 46 Out_tip10 Tributary 10 out
Ground In_ring10 22 47 In_tip10 Tributary 10 In
Ground Ground 23 48 Ground Ground
Ground Out_ring9 24 49 Out_tip9 Tributary 9 Out
Ground In_ring9 25 50 In_tip9 Tributary 9 In
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
Users Distribution
Frame
3-53
INSTALLATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
Users Distribution
Frame
8 x 2 Mbit/s Option
Shown Here
3-54
INSTRUCTION MANUAL INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
Users
Distribution
Frame
Wire-Wrap Adapter
Part Number: 098-020016-260
Product Code: AU2W
For Balanced or Unbalanced Operation
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INSTALLATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
Users
Distribution
Frame
Connectorized Cable
Length, ft. Product Code Part Number
32.5 AU2SB#1 087-901250-001
10 AU2SB#2 087-901250-002
20 AU2SB#3 087-901250-003
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
Users
Distribution
Designation Frame
corresponding to
BNC connector label
on the LIM
E3-IN1
E3-OUT1
E1-IN1
E1-IN2
E1-OUT2
E1-OUT1
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INSTALLATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
Users
Distribution
Designation Frame
corresponding to
BNC connector label
on the LIM
DS3-IN1
DS3-OUT1
3-58
HARRIS CORPORATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
Microwave Communications Division Digital Radio
SECTION 4: OPERATION
figure 1
table 1
The Power Switch The power switch, located on the left side of the Signal Processing
Modules (SPM) faceplate, switches power on or off at the input to
the internal DC to DC converter. It also functions as a circuit breaker
and will cut power if the current is too high.
OPERATION
The LED Five LEDs are located on the SPMs faceplate and are labeled SPM,
Indicators ODU, CBL, SUM and DMX. The Controllers faceplate contains 9
LEDs laid out in 3 rows of 3, labeled TXA, TXB, MIN, RXA, RXB,
MAJ, OVRD, RMT and CTRL FAIL.
For a description of each LED, refer to table 4-1.
4-1
OPERATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
The Relays In the MicroStar M / H radio, the relays are distributed as follows:
The SPM has 4 relays, (SPM Alarm, ODU Alarm, SUM alarm,
and cable alarm);
The CSM has 7 alarm/status relays (XMTR A and B, RCVR A and
B, DMX A and B, Major ALM, Minor ALM, CSM failure alarm,
and Override); and 4 relays for local equipment control.
There are 8 inputs to monitor local site alarms.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL OPERATION
Cable Alarm Relay: Open with respect to the common contact when the alarm is
4
de-energized when the active
cable between the ODU Closed with respect to the common contact when the alarm is
5
and the SPM active
malfunctions. 17 Common contact
OPERATION
Open with respect to the common contact when the alarm is
ODU Alarm Relay: 7
active
de-energized when the
Closed with respect to the common contact when the alarm is
corresponding ODU 8
active
fails.
20 Common contact
Open with respect to the common contact when the alarm is
10
SPM Alarm Relay: active
de-energized when the Closed with respect to the common contact when the alarm is
11
SPM fails. active
23 Common contact
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OPERATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
4-4
INSTRUCTION MANUAL OPERATION
OPERATION
Pin Description
Transmitter Selection Open with respect to the common contact when
1
Relay: Deenergized when XMTR-A is selected
transmitter-A is selected to Closed with respect to the common contact when
pass traffic. Energized when 2
XMTR-A selected
transmitter-B is selected to
carry traffic. 14 Common contact
System Minor Alarm Open with respect to the common contact when alarm
15
Relay: Minor alarm, occurs is active
when any non-major alarm is Closed with respect to the common contact when alarm
raised; the relay is 16
is active
deenergized. Traffic may be
switched to a good channel
(protected systems) or is still 3 Common contact
passing.
Open with respect to the common contact when
Receiver Selection Relay: 4
Deenergized when receiver-A RCVR-A is selected
is selected to carry traffic. Closed with respect to the common contact when
5
Energized when receiver-B is RCVR-A selected
selected to carry traffic. 17 Common contact
Open with respect to the common contact when alarm
System Major Alarm 18
is active
Relay: Deenergized when a
Closed with respect to the common contact when alarm
problem occurs that interrupts 19
is active
traffic.
6 Common contact
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OPERATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
The External The CUST I/O connector on the CSM has 8 inputs for alarm or status
Alarm Inputs signals from external equipment at the site. The state of these lines
can be monitored with the operator control device or by a system
controls device such as a FarScan or SNMP terminal. The user
could, for example, use one of these lines to remotely monitor a fuel-
low alarm from a diesel generator. A ground or 0V on an input
represents an active alarm. Five volts or an open input represents no
alarm. Figure 3-30 gives the pin numbers for these external alarm
inputs.
The Software The main operator interface is one or more data links to embedded
software or software agents within the radios controller. The software
agents provide an interface between external control software and
internal status and control points. They are:
The FarScan agent, which interacts with our FarScan
network control software.
The SNMP agent, which interacts with many network control
software packages that use the SNMP protocol.
The CIT agent, which interacts with our CIT (Craft Interface Tool
software).
The embedded control software interacts with our hand held terminal
or any other VT-100 compatible terminal.
Any one of these would be sufficient to allow the operation of the
radio; however, most users choose to use two: FarScan or an SNMP
software for overall network control and the CIT software or the
embedded control software for local control.
The CIT software is the preferred local operator software, and we
introduce it in the following sub-section. However, its user-friendly
and menu-driven interface does not require further detailing.
Since the external control software that the agents work with is not
really part of the MicroStar M / H radio, we do not give it much
attention in this manual. SNMP operation will depend on the software
that you use and FarScan has its own manual 1.
The main focus of this section is the embedded control software
which the operator accesses by means of the hand held terminal.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL OPERATION
OPERATION
File Monitoring System Connection Tools Window Help
Local A TXA RXA OVRD Remote A TXA RXA OVRD
B TXB RXB RMT B TXB RXB RMT
CBL SPM ODU SUM DMX MAJ MIN CTL FAIL CBL SPM ODU SUM DMX MAJ MIN CTL FAIL
4-7
OPERATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
4-8
INSTRUCTION MANUAL OPERATION
OPERATION
terminal, or VT
terminal using the
embedded software.
diamond orange Operator controlled software override.
OVRD
square shaded No operator controlled software override.
diamond red Remote terminal has a major alarm.
RMT
square shaded Remote terminal operating normally.
4-9
OPERATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
4-10
INSTRUCTION MANUAL OPERATION
OPERATION
Used to show and modify controllable pointsb on the
Controls MicroStar M / H. The purpose of this menu is
mainly for performing tests.
Controls > Provides the IDU information related to the Force,
IDU software and external relays.
System Controls >
Used to display and modify the loopback input to
Loopback >
output information for the first set of 8 tributaries.
1 to 8
Controls >
Used to display and modify the loopback input to
Loopback >
output information for the second set of 8 tributaries.
9 to 16
Controls > Provides information related to the ODU parameters,
ODU such as transmit power and CW tone.
Tributary
Used to display and modify the information related to
Configuration >
the first set of 8 tributaries.
1 to 8
Tributary
Used to display and modify the information related to
Configuration >
the second set of 8 tributaries.
9 to 16
MicroStar
The user can modify the password in this menu for the
Password
MicroStar M / H software version 3.1 or higher.
Change
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OPERATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
4-12
INSTRUCTION MANUAL OPERATION
The embedded control program interacts with the hand held terminal
or any other VT-100 compatible terminal connected to the CIT port
on the IDU. It is composed of a number of menus that are linked
together in a tree. The operator uses key strokes to move from menu
to menu and to change parameters.
NOTE
OPERATION
Connecting and using a hand-held terminal
unit or a VT-100 terminal
Hand-Held Connect the hand-held terminal to the CIT connector on the IDU as
Terminal Unit shown in figure 3-31.
As shown in figure 4-2, the hand-held terminal has an 11-key keypad,
four function keys, and a 4-line by 20-column alphanumeric readout
(display).
The numeric keys (keys 0 through 9) are used for keying in numeric
values. They are also used for the following functions:
The 2, 4, 6, and 8 numeric keys are also used as arrow keys and
are used to scroll up (8 key), down (2 key), page-up (4 key), and
page-down (6 key) through the menus. Page-up and page-down
move the display four lines up and down respectively.
The 5 numeric key is used as a HOME key, which closes the
existing menu and returns to the MAIN menu.
The ENTER key is used to initiate the execution of a selected menu
function or register a numeric value.
The function keys (F1, F2, F3, and F4) are used to execute menu
functions that appear as soft keys on the last line in applicable
menus. Function key F1 corresponds to the first soft key selection,
F2 to the second, F3 to the third, and F4 to the fourth. Refer to
figure 4-2 for the location of the soft keys in the display.
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OPERATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
F1 F2 F3 F4
7 8 9 0
? ACO
4 5 6
HOME
1 2 3 ENTER
VT-100 Terminal Connect the VT-100 terminal to the CIT connector on the IDU as
shown in figure 3-31.
The craft interface tool (CIT) connector can be used with a standard
VT-100 terminal. A VT-100 terminal is a widely used type of
computer terminal manufactured by DEC (DIGITAL EQUIPMENT
Corporation). Many terminals from other manufacturers can emulate
the VT-100, and software is available that allows an ordinary PC to
emulate a VT-100.
The VT-100 communications port must be configured as follows:
Mode: ANSI
Local echo: OFF
Control: INTERPRET
Host port: RS232C (modem port)
Port speed: 9600 baud
Data bits: 8
Stop bit: 1
Parity: OFF
The layout of the VT-100 terminal is shown in figure 4-3. The
keyboard includes numeric keys 0 through 9 which are used
exclusively for keying in numeric values.
The RETURN key is used to initiate the execution of a selected menu
function or to register a numeric value.
The period key (.) is used as the HOME key.
The dedicated arrow keys are used to move through the menus as
follows:
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL OPERATION
scroll up
Scroll down
Page up
Page down
The PF1, PF2, PF3, and PF4 keys serve as the four function keys that
represent the soft keys in the display. The soft key EXIT will return
the display back to the previous menu
OPERATION
Silence
alarm
7 8 9 -
RETURN
4 5 6 ,
1 2 3
SHIFT
0 .
Home
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OPERATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
Moving from Menu Once the terminal is connected the operator simply uses certain keys
to Menu to move from menu to menu. The starting point is the main menu
shown in Figure 4-4. Use the arrow-key to scroll through the menu
until the desired sub-menu is aligned with the cursor. Then press the
return or enter key to display the selected menu. Repeat this
procedure on the item that you wish to view or change. To return to
the previous menu press PF4 (EXIT). To return to the MAIN menu
press HOME (.).
The Menu Item Figure 4-5 shows the first level of menus in the menu tree. The whole
Tree and the Menu menu tree is given in appendix B, the menu item tree. Appendix C,
the menu item glossary, contains explanations of all the menu items
Item Glossary
arranged in alphabetical order
NE ADDRESS
ALARM
2 STATUS
CONTROL
1 Menu item.
2 Cursor.
3 Soft key spaces (key functions appear when applicable to the
present menu). These soft key spaces are selected by function
keys PF1, PF2, PF3, and PF4 on the keyboard.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL OPERATION
NE ADDRESS MENU
ALARM MENU
STATUS MENU
MAIN MENU
CONTROL MENU
OPERATION
PERFORMANCE MENU
CONFIGURATION MENU
Path Notation This manual uses a short-form notation convention to designate menu
items. It is similar to the path description used by a number of
computer operating systems. To designate a particular item, we give
the item name plus the names of all the menus between the MAIN
menu and the item. The menu item levels are separated by slash
marks in the text. For example, ALARM / TRIBUTARY ALARM /
TRIBUTARY n ALARM / CODE ERROR designates the CODE
ERROR menu item in the ALARM branch.
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OPERATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
NOTE
Selecting menu Many of the menus provide a number of optional operations. For
options example the CONTROL / ODU / CW TONE item provides two
options: CLR (normal) and SET.
In the CONTROL branch these options are shown on the display.
Also shown on the display is the standard EXIT option as a soft key
position on the bottom line of the screen. To select a soft key option,
press the PF key that corresponds to the option (see figure 4-5).
In the CONFIGURATION branch, options appear in the NEW VAL
field of a selection screen (see figure 4-6) that appears when the
corresponding parameter is selected from the menu. The operator
uses the PREV and NEXT keys to bring the required value into the
NEW VAL field, then presses EXEC to select it as the new
configuration value.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL OPERATION
RTU BAUD
ACTUAL VAL: 9600
NEW VAL: 2400
The NE address The network element (NE) address, is different for each radio in the
network. The embedded control software and FarScan network
control software use this address to select remote radios for control
and monitoring operations. The embedded control software uses the
NE ADDRESS item in the main menu to enter the address of the
OPERATION
remote radio to be operated. Another NE ADDESS item in the
configuration menu is used to set the NE ADDRESS of the local
radio.The selection screen for configuring the NE address is similar to
the one shown in figure 4-6, with the difference that it allows the
operator to enter an NE address value in the NEW VAL field before
pressing EXEC.
NOTE
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MicroStar MicroStar
Tributary 1 Tributary 1
Tributary
Users line drivers
equipment Tributary N
Tributary
line receivers
Tributary 1 Tributary N
Loopback can also be performed from a remote site using the CIT
software, a hand-held terminal, a VT-100 terminal, or FarScan, or
SNMP. With either of these tools, the remote radio site can be logged
into by using the NE ADDRESS MENU. Once logged into the
remote site, set the remote loopback.
Configuring the Using the hand-held terminal unit or a VT-100, the operator can
MicroStar M / H reconfigure most of the operating parameters of the
MicroStar M / H. Among others, these include:
Radio
Selecting the tributary code
Setting the AIS threshold
Setting the BER threshold
For a full list of parameters that can be re-configured refer to the
CONFIGURATION branch of the menu tree in appendix B.
To modify the configuration of the microwave radio, simply go to the
configuration menu for the unit affected and select the parameter to
be changed. A menu will appear with a ACTUAL VAL and a NEW
VAL field. The ACTUAL VAL shows the current value of the
parameter. The NEW VAL field shows the values that you can select
to replace the value in the ACTUAL VAL field. The operator uses the
PREV and NEXT keys to scroll the required value into the NEW
VAL field, then presses EXEC to select it as the new configuration
value.
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Clearing the The IDU remembers the configuration of the last ODU that it was
CHECK CONFIG connected to. Every time the power is turned on, the IDU reads the
configuration of the ODU that it is currently connected to and
Message
compares it with the configuration in memory. If the configurations
do not match it displays the CHECK CONFIG message. This
reminds the operator to check the configuration of new units when
they are installed.
To clear the message, enter the configuration menu, make changes as
necessary, then exit the configuration menu. A message will appear
asking if you accept the configuration. At this point, pressing the
YES soft key will clear the CHECK CONFIG alarm.
Automatic Inter- When a new ODU is installed, the CSM will check if the ODU
Unit Software requires a software update. If so, the CSM will raise a
S/W INCOMPATIBLE alarm. The IDU will then automatically start
Download
a software download to the ODU. Traffic may be interrupted until the
OPERATION
radio has been configured.
In most cases the download function will successfully update the
software in the system as required; however, if the hardware or
software is defective, or if the units are incompatible, the operation
will not succeed, and one or more of the following alarms will appear:
SOFTWARE CORRUPTED: Indicates that the firmware in the
ODU is defective. Replace the ODU to clear the alarm.
DOWNLOAD FAILED: Indicates that for unknown reasons, the
download was not successful. A SOFTWARE CORRUPTED
alarm will also be shown. Replace the ODU to clear the alarm.
Once the software download has been completed, the radio may have
to be fully re-configured.
User Initiated We are continuously developing new features for our radios. Often the
Software Update user can add these new features by simply installing a new software
version in his existing radios. Hence, you can use either our dedicated
download program on a PC connected to a selected IDU, or our CIT
program to download the new software to the IDU from anywhere in
the network, including the local site.
If you choose the dedicated program (PCDWL.EXE), the new
software goes directly in the running memory bank (the bank that
holds the software currently running
Performing an Connect the lap-top computer to the CIT connector on the IDU. Run
External Software the software download program on the lap-top. The IDU will
automatically recognize that a software download is taking place and
Download
will update both the ODU and IDU software.
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NOTE
Setting Frequencies The center frequencies of the transmit and receive signals at the RF
ports can be set directly. The value entered must be a multiple of
125 kHz, and must be set so that all of the signal is within the
frequency limits of the ODU. The width of the signal (signal
bandwidth) depends on the capacity of the radio (see table 2-6 on
page 2 - 26). The center frequency of the signal must be at least 66%
of the signal bandwidth away from the upper or lower frequency
limits of the ODU.
The transceiver is programmed with the CONFIGURATION / ODU /
TX FREQ SET (kHz) menu item.
NOTE
Attenuating the You can attenuate the power of the transmitter output by from 0 to
Transmit Signal 20 dBs in 1-dB steps. This is a useful feature for short hops in
congested areas where attenuating the output power will reduce
interference with other nearby radios. See TX ATTEN in Appendix C.
(This function is disabled when the HPA is equiped).
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Configuring the The RTU port is used to communicate with Harris RTU equipment, a
RTU port FarScan computer, or SNMP equipment such as a modem. You
must use the RTU PORT and RTU BAUD configuration commands
to configure the port to match the equipment that is connected to it.
The RTU PORT command has a number of options. The
communications parameters that go with each of these options are as
follows:
RTU 232
Level: RS-232
Data bits: 8 bits
Parity: odd
RTU 423
Level: RS-423
Data bits: 8 bits
OPERATION
Parity: odd
COMPUTER
Level: RS-232
Data bits: 8 bits
Parity: no parity
PPP
Level: RS-232
Data bits: 8 bits
Parity: no parity
PPPMODEM
Level: RS-232
Data bits: 8 bits
Parity: no parity
DISABLED
As the name implies, this option disables the port
The RTU BAUD command allows you to select one of the following
baud rates for the port.
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Microwave Communications Division Digital Radio
Maintenance Maintenance of the IDU is performed at the module level that is,
by replacing modules within the IDU. When the ODU fails, it must be
replaced. There are no user-serviceable parts or field adjustments to
be made within any of the IDU modules or the ODU. If a module
does not work, it must be replaced as a whole.
Refer to section 6 for warranty and factory repair information.
Troubleshooting Refer to the following table for help on identifying probable causes
with the Front and ensuing corrective actions.
Panel Indicator
Lights
Table 5-1: SPM Front Panel Indicator Light Troubleshooting Table
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LED
Possible Cause Corrective Action
SPM ODU CBL SUM DMX
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Table 5-1: SPM Front Panel Indicator Light Troubleshooting Table (Continued)
LED
Possible Cause Corrective Action
SPM ODU CBL SUM DMX
Check if there is
Microwave radio has power at the BATT
no power terminals of the
LIM.
Check wiring
between IDU and
Microwave radio ODU for a short-
circuit breaker has circuitb.
tripped. Replace the SPM
Troubleshoot the
ODU.
No LEDs are lit Replace the fuse. If
the fuse opens again:
Check wiring
between SPM and
the fuse block for a
short-circuit.
Fuse for the circuit is
Check wiring
open.
between SPM and
ODU for a short-
circuitb.
Replace the SPM
Troubleshoot the
ODU.
a. A green LED indicates that the demultiplexer is selected to carry traffic.
b. Before connecting this cable to the SPM, make sure to check for the presence of a short
along the cable length. A short may damage the SPM at power-up (see "Connect the
Coaxial Cables to the IDU" on page 3 - 29 for more details).
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LED
Possible Cause Corrective Action
CRTL
MAJ MIN OVRD
FAIL
Check the
There is a major fault that ALARM MENU
switching channels does not fix. to isolate the
Red It could be a problem with the problem. If it is an
local equipment, remote equipment
equipment, or the path. problem replace
the faulty module
Use the TXA,
For protected equipment this TXB, RXA, and
indicates that there is a problem RXB LEDs to
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in one channel but traffic has isolate the bad
Red been switched to the other channel. Force
channel which is working fine. traffic to the good
For non-protected equipment it channel then
indicates a tributary level alarm. replace the faulty
unit or module.
Red The CSM has failed Replace the CSM
If you want to
Someone has forced traffic to a have protection
Amber
specific channel. switching, clear
the override.
Trouble Shooting Refer to appendix C for the corrective action to be taken when there
with the Hand- are alarms that are indicated by the LED indicators or by software.
Held Terminal or
the VT-100
Terminal
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If you have more than one module to replace, we recommend that you
replace one module at a time, powering up the system between each
module replacement. This way the autoconfiguration function will
configure the new modules to the same configuration that the old ones
had. If you replace two or more modules at the same time the
autoconfiguration function will not work and you will have to
reconfigure the system manually.
NOTE
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Replacing an SPM 1. Turn off the power to the SPM at the source.
NOTE
!
Before reconnecting the coaxial cable between the ODU
and the SPM, make sure to check that there is no short
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circuit along the cable length. Failing to do so may damage
the SPM at power-up if a short is present. See "Connect the
Coaxial Cables to the IDU" on page 3 - 29
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NOTE
9. Check that you have neither a SYNC LOSS alarm nor a LINK ID
VIOLATION alarm on the operator interface. If either of these
alarms are present, adjust the antenna position at both the local and
the coordinating site until they disappear. The technician at the
local antenna can use the SYNC LOSS LED on the front of the
transceiver to indicate that a signal has been captured. It will be
unlit when a signal is being received, however, you will have to
check the LINK ID VIOLATION alarm to confirm that it is the
right signal.
Replacing the 1. Disconnect all wires and cables from all ancillary equipment to the
Controller (CSM) CSM.
NOTE
2. Remove the CSM from the IDU enclosure and discard it from the
working area.
3. Carefully align the replacement CSM in the enclosure guides
before sliding it in, without excessive force.
4. Ensure that the PCB connectors of the CSM are properly seated
against their counterparts in the backplane.
5. Secure the CSM in place by firmly latching both its extractors.
NOTE
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NOTE
Replacing the Line Traffic is interrupted during this procedure. You may
Interface Module want to move traffic to alternate equipment before
starting
(LIM)
1. Switch off both breakers on the SPMs.
2. Disconnect all wires and cables from all ancillary equipment to the
LIM.
NOTE
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3. Remove the LIM from the IDU enclosure and discard it from the
working area.
4. Carefully align the replacement LIM in the enclosure guides
before sliding it in, without excessive force.
5. Ensure that the PCB connectors of the LIM are properly seated
against their counterparts in the backplane.
6. Secure the LIM in place by firmly latching both its extractors.
7. Referring to the present section or to section 4, perform the
necessary troubleshooting or configuration procedures.
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NOTE
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Spring-Wedge
(for the
MicroStar M/H 7/8 GHz
only)
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Transceiver
Retaining Screws
Vent Holes
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7. Insert the new transceiver and partially tighten the retaining screw.
8. Wedge the spring-wedge1 between the two transceivers, keeping it
clear of the vent holes in the sides of the transceivers.
9. Fully tighten the retaining screw.
10. Reconnect the cables going to and from the transceiver.
(Refer to figures 5-2 through 5-18 for different wiring options).
NOTE
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20
19
2 087-099412-001
19 087-901490-015
20 087-901490-016
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22
23
42
25
2 2
2 087-099412-001 24 087-901490-021
21 087-901490-018 25 087-901490-022
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19 44
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19 087-901490-015 44 087-901490-023
20 087-901490-016
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43
63
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2
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19 087-901490-015 63 087-901490-028
43 087-901490-017
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19 44
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2
2 087-099412-001 43 087-901490-017
19 087-901490-015 44 087-901490-023
20 087-901490-016
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20
65
64
2 087-099412-001 20 087-901490-016
64 087-901490-042 65 087-901490-043
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2 2
2 087-099412-001 24 087-901490-021
21 087-901490-018 65 087-901490-043
22 087-901490-019 66 087-901490-044
23 087-901490-020 67 087-901490-045
68 087-901490-046
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69
20
43
65
68
64
2 2
2 087-099412-001 65 087-901490-043
20 087-901490-016 68 087-901490-046
43 087-901490-017 69 087-901490-047
64 087-901490-042
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63
65
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43
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68
2 2
2 087-099412-001 65 087-901490-043
43 087-901490-017 68 087-901490-046
63 087-901490-028 70 087-901490-048
64 087-901490-042
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69
20
43
65
68
64
2 2
2 087-099412-001 65 087-901490-043
20 087-901490-016 68 087-901490-046
43 087-901490-017 69 087-901490-047
64 087-901490-042
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OPTION 201-901985-901
48
47
46 49
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50
6
6
6 087-099412-001 48 087-901490-031
46 087-901490-029 49 087-901490-032
47 087-901490-030 50 087-901490-033
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OPTION 201-901985-902
46
51
6 087-099412-001 51 087-901490-034
46 087-901490-029
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OPTION 201-901985-903
46 53
51 52
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6 6
6 087-099412-001 52 087-901490-035
46 087-901490-029 53 087-901490-036
51 087-901490-034 50 087-901490-033
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OPTION 201-901985-904
55 46
54
6 087-099412-001 54 087-901490-037
46 087-901490-029 55 087-901490-038
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48
55
57
56
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57
6 6
6 087-099412-001 55 087-901490-038
46 087-901490-029 56 087-901490-039
47 087-901490-030 57 087-901490-040
48 087-901490-031 58 087-901490-041
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55
59
54 58
6
6
6 087-099412-001 54 087-901490-037
46 087-901490-029 55 087-901490-038
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55 53
46
54 52
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6
6
6 087-099412-001 53 087-901490-036
46 087-901490-029 54 087-901490-037
52 087-901490-035 55 087-901490-038
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!
Performing this procedure will void your warranty. If your
warranty is still in effect, have Harris make this adjustment
for you.
NOTE
!
Performing this adjustment will interrupt traffic. Make sure
you are authorized to do so before continuing.
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RX IN
AGC
RPC GND
TRAFFIC
ALARM
SYNC LOSS
kHz
PWR/DATA
INPUT
TX
OUT +20 dBm
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6. Set the circuit breaker on the IDU to the I (on) position.
7. With the CIT, hand-held terminal, or VT-100, set the transmit
frequency to the frequency step closest to the required frequency.
8. Adjust the XTAL ADJ. potentiometer to obtain the exact
frequency required by the radio as indicated by the frequency
counter.
Remember: Setting the transmit frequency XX kHz above the
transmit step frequency will also increase the receive frequency
XX kHz above the receive step frequency. Adjusting the XTAL
ADJ. potentiometer increases or decreases the receive and
transmit transceiver base frequencies.
9. Set the circuit breaker on the IDU to the O (off) position.
10. Disconnect the frequency counter from the TX OUT connector on
the transceiver.
11. Reconnect the cable going to the TX OUT connector on the
transceiver.
12. Close the door of the ODU.
13. Set the circuit breaker on the IDU to the I (on) position.
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Replacing the 1. Remove traffic from the affected channel and switch off the related
Diplexer SPM.
2. Using a 5/16 in torque wrench, disconnect all coaxial cables from
the ACU.
3. If the radio is protected, detach the RF switch from the diplexer.
4. Disconnect waveguide from the antenna port.
5. Using a hex driver, remove the eight screws (see figure 5-20) that
hold the diplexer to the radio. These screws are at the back of the
radio unit.
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Retaining Screws (8)
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Microwave Communications Division Digital Radio
SECTION 6: 25'(5,1*$1'&86720(56(59,&(
Ordering
Part Numbers The best way to identify an item that you wish to order from us is to
Versus Product give us a part number or a product code. A part number is a number
that identifies a specific part and is found on a label on the part, as
Codes shown in figure 6-1. A product code is a more general number that
identifies the most up to-date part that serves a specific function. It
CUSTOMER SERVICE
may or may not be found on the label. If you can, give us a product
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code instead of or along with the part number.
Table 6-1 lists the units that make-up the MicroStar M / H radio as
well as a number of accessories. For each item, the table gives either a
part number or a product code. For a list of product codes please refer
to the Product Ordering Guide, which should be in the documentation
package shipped with the radio.
24 Hour
Customer Service
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Selecting the ACU To know which ACU option to use, you must know:
Option the capacity of the radio
the center frequency of the transmit signal
the transmit to receive spacing (T/R spacing)
whether the transmit frequency is higher or lower than the receive
frequency (T/R relationship).
Use the first two pieces of information and the formulas that follow to
calculate which part of the spectrum the transmit signal occupies:
B
fh = fc + -------
1,5
B-
fl = fc ------
1,5
Where:
fl is the lowest frequency occupied by the signal
fh is the highest frequency occupied by the signal
fc is the center frequency of the signal
B is the bandwidth requirement of the radio.
The resulting range of frequencies must fit within the bandwidth of
the transmit filter of the ACU option selected.
The parts list gives the T/R spacing, the T/R relationship, and
bandwidth of the transmit filter for each ACU option.
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Spare Unit When you order spare parts for your existing system, refer to the parts
Ordering list in table 6-1. Where applicable, it is preferable to use the Product
Code rather than the Part Number.
Information
Product
Codea or DESCRIPTION COMMENTS
Part Number
RU3LA LIM, 8 x 2048 kbit/s Tributaries, unbalanced option
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101-901770-003
for non-protected systems
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LIM, E3 + 2 x 2048 kbit/s Tributaries wayside, unbalanced
101-901770-004
option for non-protected systems
RU3ST SPM, 8/16 x 2048 kbit/s Tributaries QPSK, programmable Order two per
101-901715-004 SPM, 4 x 2048 kbit/s Tributaries QPSK protected terminal.
RU3E0 CSM, 16 x 2048 kbit/s Tributaries, Without Orderwire Order one per
RU3E1 CSM, 16 x 2048 kbit/s Tributaries, Orderwire CVSD Equipped terminal.
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Table 6-1: Parts List for MicroStar M / H Digital Radio System (Continued)
Product
Codea or DESCRIPTION COMMENTS
Part Number
Empty (No Transceiver) ODU, wiring option configured for
201-901420-901 Non-Protected Operation, at 7/8 GHz
(See Figure 5-2 on page 5-11)
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Table 6-1: Parts List for MicroStar M / H Digital Radio System (Continued)
Product
Codea or DESCRIPTION COMMENTS
Part Number
Empty (No Transceiver) ODU, wiring option configured for
201-901420-941 Non-Protected Operation, at 7/8 GHz
(See Figure 5-7 on page 5-16)
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Empty (No Transceivers) ODU, wiring option configured for
201-901985-901 Monitored Hot Standby Operation, at 18 GHz
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(See Figure 5-12 on page 5-21)
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Table 6-1: Parts List for MicroStar M / H Digital Radio System (Continued)
Product
Codea or DESCRIPTION COMMENTS
Part Number
191-901425-001 Transceiver, 7.110 - 7.725 GHz
191-901991-101 ACU UNP, XMT = 17 670 MHz - 18 230 MHz, XMT <RCV
18 GHz, QPSK
191-901991-102 ACU UNP, XMT = 18170 MHz - 18 730 MHz, XMT <RCV Unprotected
191-901991-103 ACU UNP, XMT = 18 680 MHz - 19 240 MHz, XMT >RCV configuration
T/R = 1 010 MHz
191-901991-104 ACU UNP, XMT = 19 180 MHz - 19 740 MHz, XMT >RCV
191-901992-101 ACU UNP, XMT = 17 670 MHz - 18 230 MHz, XMT <RCV 18 GHz, QPSK
Unprotected
191-901992-102 ACU UNP, XMT = 19 230 MHz - 19 790 MHz, XMT >RCV configuration
T/R = 1 560 MHz
191-901993-101 ACU UNP, XMT = 17 670 MHz - 18 230 MHz, XMT <RCV 18 GHz, QPSK
Unprotected
191-901993-102 ACU UNP, XMT = 19 285 MHz - 19 845 MHz, XMT >RCV configuration
T/R = 1 615 MHz
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Table 6-1: Parts List for MicroStar M / H Digital Radio System (Continued)
Product
Codea or DESCRIPTION COMMENTS
Part Number
191-901994-101 ACU UNP, XMT = 17 595 MHz - 17 795 MHz, XMT <RCV
191-901994-102 ACU UNP, XMT = 17 690 MHz - 17 890 MHz, XMT <RCV
191-901994-103 ACU UNP, XMT = 17 785 MHz - 17 985 MHz, XMT <RCV
191-901994-104 ACU UNP, XMT = 17 880 MHz - 18 080 MHz, XMT <RCV
191-901994-105 ACU UNP, XMT = 17 975 MHz - 18 175 MHz, XMT <RCV
191-901994-106 ACU UNP, XMT = 18 070 MHz - 18 270 MHz, XMT <RCV
191-901994-107 ACU UNP, XMT = 18 165 MHz - 18 365 MHz, XMT <RCV
191-901994-108 ACU UNP, XMT = 18 260 MHz - 18 460 MHz, XMT <RCV
191-901994-109 ACU UNP, XMT = 18 355 MHz - 18 555 MHz, XMT <RCV 18 GHz, QPSK
Unprotected
191-901994-110 ACU UNP, XMT = 18 450 MHz - 18 650 MHz, XMT <RCV
configuration
191-901994-111 ACU UNP, XMT = 18 545 MHz - 18 745 MHz, XMT <RCV T/R = 340 MHz
CUSTOMER SERVICE
191-901994-112 ACU UNP, XMT = 18 593 MHz - 18 793 MHz, XMT <RCV
ORDERING AND
191-901994-113 ACU UNP, XMT = 18 640 MHz - 18 840 MHz, XMT <RCV
191-901994-114 ACU UNP, XMT = 18 735 MHz - 18 935 MHz, XMT <RCV
191-901994-115 ACU UNP, XMT = 18 830 MHz - 19 030 MHz, XMT <RCV
191-901994-116 ACU UNP, XMT = 18 925 MHz - 19 125 MHz, XMT <RCV
191-901994-117 ACU UNP, XMT = 19 020 MHz - 19 220 MHz, XMT <RCV
191-901994-118 ACU UNP, XMT = 19 115 MHz - 19 315 MHz, XMT <RCV
191-901994-119 ACU UNP, XMT = 19 210 MHz - 19 410 MHz, XMT <RCV
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Table 6-1: Parts List for MicroStar M / H Digital Radio System (Continued)
Product
Codea or DESCRIPTION COMMENTS
Part Number
191-901994-120 ACU UNP, XMT = 18 010 MHz - 18 210 MHz, XMT >RCV
191-901994-121 ACU UNP, XMT = 18 105 MHz - 18 305 MHz, XMT >RCV
191-901994-122 ACU UNP, XMT = 18 200 MHz - 18 400 MHz, XMT >RCV
191-901994-123 ACU UNP, XMT = 18 295 MHz - 18 495 MHz, XMT >RCV
191-901994-124 ACU UNP, XMT = 18 390 MHz - 18 590 MHz, XMT >RCV
191-901994-125 ACU UNP, XMT = 18 485 MHz - 18 685 MHz, XMT >RCV
191-901994-126 ACU UNP, XMT = 18 580 MHz - 18 780 MHz, XMT >RCV
191-901994-127 ACU UNP, XMT = 18 675 MHz - 18 875 MHz, XMT >RCV
191-901994-128 ACU UNP, XMT = 18 770 MHz - 18 970 MHz, XMT >RCV 18 GHz, QPSK
Unprotected
191-901994-129 ACU UNP, XMT = 18 865 MHz - 19 065 MHz, XMT >RCV
configuration
191-901994-130 ACU UNP, XMT = 18 960 MHz - 19 160 MHz, XMT >RCV T/R = 340 MHz
191-901994-131 ACU UNP, XMT = 19 008 MHz - 19 208 MHz, XMT >RCV
191-901994-132 ACU UNP, XMT = 19 055 MHz - 19 255 MHz, XMT >RCV
191-901994-133 ACU UNP, XMT = 19 150 MHz - 19 350 MHz, XMT >RCV
191-901994-134 ACU UNP, XMT = 19 245 MHz - 19 445 MHz, XMT >RCV
191-901994-135 ACU UNP, XMT = 19 340 MHz - 19 540 MHz, XMT >RCV
191-901994-136 ACU UNP, XMT = 19 435 MHz - 19 635 MHz, XMT >RCV
191-901994-137 ACU UNP, XMT = 19 530 MHz - 19 730 MHz, XMT >RCV
191-901994-138 ACU UNP, XMT = 19 625 MHz - 19 825 MHz, XMT >RCV
191-901991-201 ACU MHSB, XMT = 17 670 MHz - 18 230 MHz, XMT <RCV
191-901991-202 ACU MHSB, XMT = 18170 MHz - 18 730 MHz, XMT <RCV 18 GHz, QPSK
MHSB configuration
191-901991-203 ACU MHSB, XMT = 18 680 MHz - 19 240 MHz, XMT >RCV T/R = 1 010 MHz
191-901991-204 ACU MHSB, XMT = 19 180 MHz - 19 740 MHz, XMT >RCV
191-901992-201 ACU MHSB, XMT = 17 670 MHz - 18 230 MHz, XMT <RCV 18 GHz, QPSK
MHSB configuration
191-901992-202 ACU MHSB, XMT = 19 230 MHz - 19 790 MHz, XMT >RCV T/R = 1 560 MHz
191-901993-201 ACU MHSB, XMT = 17 670 MHz - 18 230 MHz, XMT <RCV 18 GHz, QPSK
MHSB configuration
191-901993-202 ACU MHSB, XMT = 19 285 MHz - 19 845 MHz, XMT >RCV T/R = 1 615 MHz
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Table 6-1: Parts List for MicroStar M / H Digital Radio System (Continued)
Product
Codea or DESCRIPTION COMMENTS
Part Number
191-901994-201 ACU MHSB, XMT = 17 595 MHz - 17 795 MHz, XMT <RCV
191-901994-202 ACU MHSB, XMT = 17 690 MHz - 17 890 MHz, XMT <RCV
191-901994-203 ACU MHSB, XMT = 17 785 MHz - 17 985 MHz, XMT <RCV
191-901994-204 ACU MHSB, XMT = 17 880 MHz - 18 080 MHz, XMT <RCV
191-901994-205 ACU MHSB, XMT = 17 975 MHz - 18 175 MHz, XMT <RCV
191-901994-206 ACU MHSB, XMT = 18 070 MHz - 18 270 MHz, XMT <RCV
191-901994-207 ACU MHSB, XMT = 18 165 MHz - 18 365 MHz, XMT <RCV
191-901994-208 ACU MHSB, XMT = 18 260 MHz - 18 460 MHz, XMT <RCV
191-901994-209 ACU MHSB, XMT = 18 355 MHz - 18 555 MHz, XMT <RCV
18 GHz, QPSK
191-901994-210 ACU MHSB, XMT = 18 450 MHz - 18 650 MHz, XMT <RCV MHSB configuration
T/R = 340 MHz
191-901994-211 ACU MHSB, XMT = 18 545 MHz - 18 745 MHz, XMT <RCV
CUSTOMER SERVICE
191-901994-212 ACU MHSB, XMT = 18 593 MHz - 18 793 MHz, XMT <RCV
ORDERING AND
191-901994-213 ACU MHSB, XMT = 18 640 MHz - 18 840 MHz, XMT <RCV
191-901994-214 ACU MHSB, XMT = 18 735 MHz - 18 935 MHz, XMT <RCV
191-901994-215 ACU MHSB, XMT = 18 830 MHz - 19 030 MHz, XMT <RCV
191-901994-216 ACU MHSB, XMT = 18 925 MHz - 19 125 MHz, XMT <RCV
191-901994-217 ACU MHSB, XMT = 19 020 MHz - 19 220 MHz, XMT <RCV
191-901994-218 ACU MHSB, XMT = 19 115 MHz - 19 315 MHz, XMT <RCV
191-901994-219 ACU MHSB, XMT = 19 210 MHz - 19 410 MHz, XMT <RCV
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Table 6-1: Parts List for MicroStar M / H Digital Radio System (Continued)
Product
Codea or DESCRIPTION COMMENTS
Part Number
191-901994-220 ACU MHSB, XMT = 18 010 MHz - 18 210 MHz, XMT >RCV
191-901994-221 ACU MHSB, XMT = 18 105 MHz - 18 305 MHz, XMT >RCV
191-901994-222 ACU MHSB, XMT = 18 200 MHz - 18 400 MHz, XMT >RCV
191-901994-223 ACU MHSB, XMT = 18 295 MHz - 18 495 MHz, XMT >RCV
191-901994-224 ACU MHSB, XMT = 18 390 MHz - 18 590 MHz, XMT >RCV
191-901994-225 ACU MHSB, XMT = 18 485 MHz - 18 685 MHz, XMT >RCV
191-901994-226 ACU MHSB, XMT = 18 580 MHz - 18 780 MHz, XMT >RCV
191-901994-227 ACU MHSB, XMT = 18 675 MHz - 18 875 MHz, XMT >RCV
191-901994-228 ACU MHSB, XMT = 18 770 MHz - 18 970 MHz, XMT >RCV
18 GHz, QPSK
191-901994-229 ACU MHSB, XMT = 18 865 MHz - 19 065 MHz, XMT >RCV MHSB configuration
T/R = 340 MHz
191-901994-230 ACU MHSB, XMT = 18 960 MHz - 19 160 MHz, XMT >RCV
191-901994-231 ACU MHSB, XMT = 19 008 MHz - 19 208 MHz, XMT >RCV
191-901994-232 ACU MHSB, XMT = 19 055 MHz - 19 255 MHz, XMT >RCV
191-901994-233 ACU MHSB, XMT = 19 150 MHz - 19 350 MHz, XMT >RCV
191-901994-234 ACU MHSB, XMT = 19 245 MHz - 19 445 MHz, XMT >RCV
191-901994-235 ACU MHSB, XMT = 19 340 MHz - 19 540 MHz, XMT >RCV
191-901994-236 ACU MHSB, XMT = 19 435 MHz - 19 635 MHz, XMT >RCV
191-901994-237 ACU MHSB, XMT = 19 530 MHz - 19 730 MHz, XMT >RCV
191-901994-238 ACU MHSB, XMT = 19 625 MHz - 19 825 MHz, XMT >RCV
Mounting ODU
099-901420-001 ODU Bracket Mounting Kit
outdoors.
Mounting ODU
099-901805-002 ODU Bracket Mounting Kit
indoors.
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Table 6-1: Parts List for MicroStar M / H Digital Radio System (Continued)
Product
Codea or DESCRIPTION COMMENTS
Part Number
Use the XXX field of
the part number to
specify the length in
087-099499-XXX Cable to connect IDU to ODU (Andrews LDF2-50, heliax type)
25-foot increments,
from 25 feet to 999
feet.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
AU2SB#2 Cable with 50-pin Connector, Balanced Option, 20 Ft.
ORDERING AND
AU1EQ 50-pin Amphenol to 8 BNC cable assembly adapter (1.5ft.) Optional.
For 4 x 2048 kbit/s
RU1A1AQ 50-pin Amphenol to 8 BNC cable assembly adapter (9 ft.) Tributaries.
For FarScan or
SNMP Modem
087-900318-325 Cable DB9-DB25, Male-Male equipment with DB25
serial interface.
Optional.
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Table 6-1: Parts List for MicroStar M / H Digital Radio System (Continued)
Product
Codea or DESCRIPTION COMMENTS
Part Number
Optional equipment.
Order where required
AU2L Sun shield (Refer to Install the
optional sun shield on
page 3 - 6 for guidance
14-inch round flex cable to connect the RPTR (IN) port to the
CU1P##E1
RPTR (OUT) port.
2-foot Network/Protection Cable (connects RPTR (IN) port to Two needed for a
AU2B1 repeater configuration
the RPTR (OUT) port.
Three needed for
7-foot Network/Protection Cable (connects RPTR (IN) port to repeater configuration
AU2B2
the RPTR (OUT) port. with spur.
19-foot Network/Protection Cable (connects RPTR (IN) port to
AU2B3
the RPTR (OUT) port.
AU2T Installation Tool Kit for the MicroStar M / H One per order.
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CUSTOMER SERVICE
growth through new products.
ORDERING AND
Standard Product Harris Microwave Communications Division warrants that each
Warranty product of its own manufacture shall, at the time of delivery and for a
period of twenty-four (24) months thereafter, be free from defects in
materials and workmanship. For such products that are installed by
Harris Microwave Communications Division, this warranty shall
extend for eighteen (18) months from date of installation, provided
that the time from the date of delivery to the date of installation does
not exceed six months. Such warranty shall not include any
consumable components to which a specific manufacturer's guarantee
applies. If any Harris Microwave Communications Division product
shall prove to be defective in materials or workmanship under normal
intended usage, operation and maintenance during the applicable
warranty period as determined by Harris Microwave Communications
Division after examination of the product claimed to be defective,
then Harris Microwave Communications Division shall repair or
replace, at Harris Microwave Communications Division's sole option,
such defective product, in accordance with procedures specified
below, at its own expense, exclusive, however, of the cost of labor by
the customer's own employees, agents or contractors in identifying,
removing or replacing the defective part(s) of the product.
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NOTE
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Communications Divisions warranty obligations and
ORDERING AND
buyers remedies thereunder are solely and exclusively as
stated herein. In no case shall Harris Microwave
Communications Division be liable for indirect kinds of
damages, including but not limited to special, incidental,
and consequential damages, or loss of capital, revenue, or
profits. In no event shall Harris Microwave
Communications Divisions liability to buyer, or any
party claiming through buyer, be in excess of the actual
sales price paid by buyer for any items supplied
hereunder.
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Customer Resource Our Customer Resource Center (CRC) is staffed with factory trained
Center and highly qualified Product Support staff whose task is to provide
telephone support to resolve complex customer equipment problems
quickly and accurately in a timely manner. Customers who completed
product training given by Harris Microwave Communications
Division and are equipped with proper test equipment and spare parts
will experience quick resolution of their equipment problems. Call
CRC and select Technical Assistance when prompted.
Harris Corporation -
Microwave Communications Division
330 Twin Dolphin Drive
Redwood Shores, CA 94065-1421, USA
Phone: (800)-227-8332 or (650)-594-3800
Fax: (650)-594-3621
Harris Corporation -
Microwave Communications Division
3 Hotel-de-Ville
Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec
Canada H9B 3G4
Phone: 1-800-227-8332 or (514)-421-8333
Fax: (514) 685-4580
Telex: 05-821893
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CUSTOMER SERVICE
6758 Ayala Avenue
Makati, Manila
ORDERING AND
Philippines
Phone: +63-2-818-5111
Fax: +63-2-818-8165
Harris Corporation - Malaysia
49B Jalan SS22/19, Damansara Jaya,
47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Phone: +60 (3) 718-5124
Fax: +60 (3) 718-3546
Harris Comm. (Shenzhen) LTD.
Flat C, 2/F China Great Wall
Computer Bldg., Kefa Rd. Industrial Garden
Nanshan Area, Shenzhen 518057
The Peoples Republic of China
Phone: +86-755-663-7928
Fax: +86-755-663-7048
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Harris do Brasil
Estrada da Aldeinha, 400
Alphaville
06465-100 Barueri, SP, Brasil
Phone: +55-11-7297-3000
Fax: +55-11-7297-3001
24-Hour Technical Technical support is available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.
Assistance Product Support Engineers are available in the USA from 6:30am to
5pm PST, Monday through Friday, and 7:30am to 5:00pm EST in
Canada. At all other times, our Product Support Engineers will return
your call within 30 minutes whenever you have traffic affecting or
traffic threatening situations. For North America, call us at
1-800-227-8332. For International, call us at +514-421-8333 or fax
to +514-421-3555. Please provide us with the following information
when you call:
1. Your name, company and telephone number.
2. Equipment type and Sales Order number or FWL number found at
the bottom of the rack.
3. Detailed description of the problem.
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Repair and Return Harris Microwave Communications Division repairs all its
manufactured products as well as coordinates repairs on vendor items
which are part of its systems. The standard repair turn around time for
current production models is 5 working days upon receipt of the
defective parts. The part number listing following this section shows
which items are current production models by the designator RBP
or SOB. Standard repair turn around time for other products is 15
working days. Manufacturing Discontinued items repair turnaround is
subject to the availability of parts.
Repair charges and turn around time for OEM (vendor) items are set
by Harris Microwave Communications Division suppliers. Our close
working relationships with our suppliers assure us of the best repair
prices and turn around time. Call 1-800-227-8332 (514-421-8333) or
fax your request to (514)-421-3555.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
whichever is greater.
ORDERING AND
Module Exchange You may prefer to receive a replacement unit before you send your
defective unit to us. Harris Microwave Communications Division
maintains an inventory of many different modules that can be shipped
to you within 24 hours. Parts requiring retune can be shipped within
48 hours.
Emergency exchange is available with a 24 hour turnaround for
current production models of some products and 48 hours for other
products. Emergency exchanges are billed at actual exchange prices
(zero for warranty units) plus 200.00 USD per unit regardless of
warranty status.
All exchanged units must be returned to us within 20 calendar days
(domestic) / 45 calendar days (international) from date of shipment to
avoid getting invoiced for the difference between the exchange price
and the list price.
The returned unit must match the product specification of the advance
exchange unit like for like. If the returned unit is non-repairable you
will be invoiced for the difference between the exchange price and the
list price. The unit will be discarded unless advised otherwise.
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Return Material Before sending in your equipment for repair, please call us at
Authorization 1-800-227-8332, or 1-514-421-8333 (Repair and Return) or fax your
request to (514)-421-3555. See the last page in this section for the
rapid request RMA form. This will ensure that the repairs will be
done in a timely manner and eliminate any delays due to incomplete
information. Please provide us with the following information when
you call us.
1. Your name, company and telephone number.
2. Equipment type, part number, serial number and FWL number
found at the bottom of the rack.
3. Detailed description of the problem.
4. Purchase order number.
5. Billing and shipping addresses.
6. Any special return packing or shipping instructions.
7. Customs clearance information if from overseas.
Please return the part with a Trouble Reporting Tag attached to it to
the the address provided by the return coordinators.
Tags illustrated in figure 6-2 are supplied with the equipment when
shipped from Harris.
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Emergency Repair Emergency repair is available with a 24 hour turn around time for
products that are of current production and 48 hours for other
products. Turnaround time for Manufacturing Discontinued items is
subject to the nature of the problems. Emergency repairs are billed at
actual repair price (zero for warranty units) plus 200.00 USD per unit
regardless of warranty status. Our normal shipping time is 4:00 PM
unless special shipping instructions are requested.
NOTE
Evaluation Fee There is a 195.00 USD evaluation charge per unit if no problem is
found and no repair is required.
Irreparable Units Equipment which has been damaged due to customer negligence or
which has parts removed will be repaired at prevailing flat repair fee
or on a time and material basis whichever is higher regardless of the
warranty status. Any equipment that we have determined to be
irreparable, will be returned to the customer. A 195.00 USD
evaluation fee will be assessed. This fee will be credited if the
customer purchases a replacement unit within 30 days.
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!
Please make sure to pack the unit in such a way as to
prevent electrostatic discharge and physical damage in
transit.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
ORDERING AND
On-Site Field Harris Microwave Communications Division factory trained Field
Service Repair Service engineers are available to perform on-site repairs on an as
needed basis when telephone assistance can not be effectively
rendered. The rate is 115.00 USD per hour portal to portal plus actual
travel expenses with 20% markup (airline tickets, rental car, meals,
lodging, etc.). Field service request during weekends and holidays
will be billed at 150.00 USD per hour portal to portal. All request for
on-site assistance should be made to Customer Resource Center. Call
the Customer Resource Center nearest you.
Annual Repair Our ARSP service will assure you that all your repairs will be covered
Service Program for a minimal fee paid up front. Repairs will be processed
immediately and unexpected large repair expenses will be avoided.
(ARSP)
Only Harris Microwave Communications Division manufactured
units are covered by the Annual Repair Service Program. The antenna
system as well as OEM equipment like the channel banks are
excluded. This warranty extension excludes any units deemed
irreparable due to misuse or abuse of the units and
replacement of parts subject to normal wear and tear. Equipment
must be in good operating condition prior to purchasing a warranty
extension service.
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We will ship according to our standard methods unless otherwise stated on your purchase order.
Any special shipping instructions will be subject to additional fees regardless of warranty status.
*** Any missing information will result in a delay in processing your order ***
RAPID ACCESS INSTRUCTIONS
A Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Harris, Microwave Communications Division, is required before any material can be sent in for repair.
Units sent to Harris without an RMA will be subject to delays in processing. To arrange for repair or exchange service, contact our Customer Service
Department for an RMA number. In Canada/USA, call 1-800-227-8332, or International, call +514-421-8333, or simply fax the first part of this form to
(514)-421-3555. An RMA number will then be faxed back to you within 24 hours.
INSTRUCTIONS IN COMPLETING THE RAPID RMA FORM.
1. Fill in your company name, telephone and fax numbers, shipping and billing address, and name of contact person.
2. Provide a Purchase Order # assigned exclusively to this order. This form will be faxed back to you within 24 hours with your RMA number and repair
pricing information.
3. Provide serial number of unit, if applicable, complete part number or SD number and option, description of part and frequency, if applicable, and an
accurate description of problems or symptoms observed. Include all alarms observed when the unit failed.
4. Select the urgency of your request. Standard or Emergency. Standard repair is 5 working days turnaround time for current production models and
15 working days for discontinued models. Emergency repair is 1 working day turnaround time for current production models and 2 working days for
discontinued models.
5. Provide warranty information. Warranty or Non-Warranty. If still under new product warranty, provide the Harris Original Sales Order number found at
the bottom of each radio or on the original invoice. If repeat failure and serviced during the last 90 days, provide the last RMA number.
6. Select the type of service requested, Repair or Module Advance Replacement (Exchange).
7. Harris, Microwave Communications Division, will return ship according to its standard method unless otherwise specified by the customer.
International shipments MUST INCLUDE necessary customs clearance information including exact instructions and any critical wordings. Attach a
separate sheet if necessary.
8. Pack the equipment well observing approved ESD guidelines and ship to the address specified on this form. Please reference the Harris RMA# on all
your shipping documentation and packages.
9. All equipment is to be shipped prepaid. Harris will not accept collect shipments.
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HARRIS CORPORATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
Microwave Communications Division Digital Radio
No Connection 1 26 No Connection
Ground 2 27 Ground
Out_ring8 3 28 Out_tip8
In_ring8 4 29 In_tip8
Ground 5 30 Ground
Out_ring7 6 31 Out_tip7
In_ring7 7 32 In_tip7
Ground 8 33 Ground
CONNECTOR
Out_ring6 9 34 Out_tip6
PIN-OUTS
In_ring6 10 35 In_tip6
Ground 11 36 Ground
Out_ring5 12 37 Out_tip5
In_ring5 13 38 In_tip5
Ground 14 39 Ground
Out_ring4 15 40 Out_tip4
In_ring4 16 41 In_tip4
Ground 17 42 Ground
Out_ring3 18 43 Out_tip3
In_ring3 19 44 In_tip3
Ground 20 45 Ground
Out_ring2 21 46 Out_tip2
In_ring2 22 47 In_tip2
Ground 23 48 Ground
Out_ring1 24 49 Out_tip1
In_ring1 25 50 In_tip1
A-1
CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
No Connection 1 26 No Connection
Ground 2 27 Ground
Out_ring16 3 28 Out_tip16
In_ring16 4 29 In_tip16
Ground 5 30 Ground
Out_ring15 6 31 Out_tip15
In_ring15 7 32 In_tip15
Ground 8 33 Ground
Out_ring14 9 34 Out_tip14
In_ring14 10 35 In_tip14
Ground 11 36 Ground
Out_ring13 12 37 Out_tip13
In_ring13 13 38 In_tip13
Ground 14 39 Ground
Out_ring12 15 40 Out_tip12
In_ring12 16 41 In_tip12
Ground 17 42 Ground
Out_ring11 18 43 Out_tip11
In_ring11 19 44 In_tip11
Ground 20 45 Ground
Out_ring10 21 46 Out_tip10
In_ring10 22 47 In_tip10
Ground 23 48 Ground
Out_ring9 24 49 Out_tip9
In_ring9 25 50 In_tip9
A-2
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No Connection 1 26 No Connection
Ground 2 27 Ground
Ground 3 28 Tributary 8 Out
Ground 4 29 Tributary 8 In
Ground 5 30 Ground
Ground 6 31 Tributary 7 Out
Ground 7 32 Tributary 7 In
Ground 8 33 Ground
Ground 9 34 Tributary 6 Out
Ground 10 35 Tributary 6 In
Ground 11 36 Ground
Ground 12 37 Tributary 5 Out
Ground 13 38 Tributary 5in
Ground 14 39 Ground
Ground 15 40 Tributary 4 Out
Ground 16 41 Tributary 4 In
Ground 17 42 Ground
CONNECTOR
PIN-OUTS
Ground 18 43 Tributary 3 Out
Ground 19 44 Tributary 3 In
Ground 20 45 Ground
Ground 21 46 Tributary 2 Out
Ground 22 47 Tributary 2 In
Ground 23 48 Ground
Ground 24 49 Tributary 1 Out
Ground 25 50 Tributary 1 In
A-3
CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
No Connection 1 26 No Connection
Ground 2 27 Ground
Ground 3 28 Tributary 16 Out
Ground 4 29 Tributary 16 In
Ground 5 30 Ground
Ground 6 31 Tributary 15 Out
Ground 7 32 Tributary 15 In
Ground 8 33 Ground
Ground 9 34 Tributary 14Out
Ground 10 35 Tributary 14 In
Ground 11 36 Ground
Ground 12 37 Tributary 13 Out
Ground 13 38 Tributary 13 in
Ground 14 39 Ground
Ground 15 40 Tributary 12 Out
Ground 16 41 Tributary 12 In
Ground 17 42 Ground
Ground 18 43 Tributary 11 Out
Ground 19 44 Tributary 11 In
Ground 20 45 Ground
Ground 21 46 Tributary 10 out
Ground 22 47 Tributary 10 In
Ground 23 48 Ground
Ground 24 49 Tributary 9 Out
Ground 25 50 Tributary 9 In
A-4
INSTRUCTION MANUAL CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS
PIN DESCRIPTION
CENTRE TRIBUTARY DATA
Module: LIM SHIELD GROUND
Label: As shown
Type: BNC
DS3-IN2 DS3-IN1
PIN DESCRIPTION
CENTRE TRIBUTARY DATA
CONNECTOR
Module: LIM SHIELD GROUND
PIN-OUTS
Label: As shown
Type: BNC
FSCAN_DCD 1
FS_DSR 6
Module: LIM RX_FS_RTU 2
Label: RTU (RS-232/423) FS_RTS 7
TX_FS_RTU 3
Type: Female DB-9 FS_CTS 8
FSCAN_DTR 4
FSCAN_RI 9
GROUND 5
A-5
CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
DATA (RS-232/423)
NOT USED 1
NOT USED 6
RX_DATA1 2
Module: LIM TX_DATA2 7
TX_DATA1 3
Label: DATA (RS-232/423)) RX_DATA2 8
Type: Female DB-9 NOT USED 4
NOT USED 9
GROUND 5
+/-
BATT B
21 ~ 60 Vdc
+/-
BATT A
GROUND
LINE ID4/UNBALN 1
E1_IN_RING_X1 9
E1_IN_TIP_X1 2
GROUND 10
GROUND 3
Module: LIM E1_OUT_RING_X1 11
Label: E1 WAYSIDE E1_OUT_TIP_X1 4
GROUND 12
CHANNELS 1 AND 2 GROUND 5
Type: Female DB-15 E1_IN_RING_X2 13
E1_IN_TIP_X2 6
GROUND 14
GROUND 7
E1_OUT_RING_X2 15
E1_OUT_TIP_X2 8
A-6
INSTRUCTION MANUAL CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS
Pin Description
1 Closed = No SUM alarm Sum Alarm
14 SUM alarm common
2 Open = No SUM alarm Relay
15 No Connection
3 No Connection
16 No Connection
4 Closed = No Cable Alarm Cable Alarm
17 Cable Alarm Common
5 Open = No cable alarm Relay
Module: SPM 18 No Connection
6 No Connection
Label: RLY ALM 19 No Connection
Type: Female DB-25 7 Closed = No ODU alarm ODU Alarm
20 ODU alarm common
8 Open = No ODU alarm Relay
21 No Connection
9 No Connection
22 No Connection
10 Closed = No SPM alarm SPM Alarm
23 SPM alarm common Relay
11 Open = No SPM alarm
24 No Connection
12 No Connection
25 No Connection
13 Ground
Controller Module
CONNECTOR
PIN-OUTS
PIN Description
1 Open = No software Override Software Override
14 Software Override Common
2 Closed = No software Override Relay
15 Reserved
3 Reserved
16 Reserved
4 Closed = Demux B selected Demux Selection
17 Demux Selection Common
5 Open = Demux B selected Relay
18 Closed = No CSM failure CSM Failure
Module: CSM 6 CSM Failure Common Relay
Label: ALM 19 Open = No CSM failure
7 Closed = External Relay 1 is Set
Type: Female DB-25 20 Auxiliary 1 Common External Relay 1
8 Open = External Relay 1 is Set
21 Closed = External Relay 2 is Set
9 Customer Relay 2 Common External Relay 2
22 Open = External Relay 2 is Set
10 Closed = External Relay 3 is Set
23 Customer Relay 3 Common External Relay 3
11 Open = External Relay 3 is Set
24 Closed = External Relay 4 is Set
12 Customer Relay 4 Common External Relay 4
25 Open = External Relay 4 is Set
13 Ground
A-7
CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
Pin Description
1 Closed = Transmitter-B Selected
14 Transmitter Selection Common XMTR Selection
2 Open = Transmitter-B Selected
15 Closed = No System Minor Alarm Minor Alarm
3 Minor Alarm Common
16 Open = No System Minor Alarm Relay
4 Closed = Receiver-B Selected
17 Receiver Selection Common RCVR Selection
Module: CSM 5 Open = Receiver-B Selected Relay
18 Closed = No System Major Alarm
Label: CUST I/O 6 System Major Alarm Common Major Alarm
Type: DB-25 19 Open = No System major Alarm Relay
7 Ground
20 Ground
8 FARMON
21 Ground
9 Test Extension
22 External Alarm Input 1 GND or 0V at any of these
10 External Alarm Input 2
23 External Alarm Input 3 inputs will cause the corre-
11 External Alarm Input 4 sponding external alarm to
24 External Alarm Input 5 appear in the alarm display of
12 External Alarm Input 6 the operator interface device.
25 External Alarm Input 7 The alarm will not appear if the
13 External Alarm Input 8 input is open or at 5V.
1 MLDN_NU
6 VF_TXN
Module: CSM 2 GROUND
4W
Label: 4W 7 ELD_COM
3 VF_TXP
Type: Female DB-9 8 ELD_NO
4 VF_RXP
9 GROUND
5 VF_RXN
A-8
INSTRUCTION MANUAL CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS
1 DCD_DIS_B
CIT (RS-232)
6 DSR_DIS
Module: CSM 2 DIS_RX
Label: CIT (RS-232) 7 RTS_DIS_B
3 DIS_TX
Type: Female DB-9 8 CTS_DIS
4 DTR_DIS
9 +5 Vdc_OUT
5 GROUND
1 NOT USED
Module: CSM
2W
2 NOT USED
Label: 2W 3 HSTIP
Type: Female RJ11 4 HSRING
5 NOT USED
6 NOT USED
CONNECTOR
PIN-OUTS
A-9
CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
A-10
HARRIS CORPORATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
Microwave Communications Division Digital Radio
The following menu item glossary lists the items in the radio software
menus when using the hand-held terminal or a VT-100 terminal.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
...
USING A TERMINAL
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
(FOR SW V8.3)
MENU TREE,
EXIT
MicroStar Protected;
MIB files to use:
mib-901501-006
EXIT
B-1
MENU TREE, USING A TERMINAL (FOR SW V8.3) MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
The displays below are not on the menu tree, but appear
under certain circumstances, replacing the current display
from the menu tree.
DO YOU ACCEPT THE ACTUAL Appears after the user exits the configuration
CONFIGURATION OF THE menu after it was entered via the
SYSTEM? CHECK CONFIGURATION menu.
YES NO
B-2
INSTRUCTION MANUAL MENU TREE, USING A TERMINAL (FOR SW V8.3)
USING A TERMINAL
HPA EEPROM ALARM
NOTES: HPA ALARM
(FOR SW V8.3)
TRIBUTARY 16 ALARM1
MENU TREE,
1. For all IDUs except E3+2E1 RF MODULE COMM FAIL
and DS3 NO ALARMS NO ALARMS
2. For E3+2E1 only
3. For the 18 GHz ODU only TRIBUTARY n ALARM
4. For DS-3 only.
REMOTE ALARM
INPUT LOSS
REMOTE SYC LOSS CODE ERROR
REMOTE COMM FAIL AIS INPUT
LINK ID VIOLATION AIS RECEIVED
NO ALARMS TRANSMIT OOF4
RECEIVE OOF4
NO ALARMS
SOFTWARE ALARM
ODU A ALARM ODU A ALARM
COMM IDU TO ODU A
COMM ODU A TO IDU S/W INCOMPATIBLE
ODU B ALARM ODU DOWNLOADING
COMM IDU TO ODU B FREQUENCY ERROR
COMM ODU B TO IDU NO ALARMS
NO ALARMS
ODU B ALARM
S/W INCOMPATIBLE
EXTERNAL ALARM ODU DOWNLOADING
EXT ALARM 1 FREQUENCY ERROR
NO ALARMS
EXT ALARM 8
NO ALARMS
B-3
MENU TREE, USING A TERMINAL (FOR SW V8.3) MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
STATUS
EQUIPMENT ONLINE CONTROL STATUS CSM
CONTROL STATUS THIS MENU IS A REFLECTION OF S/W VER XXXXXXXXXXX
SYSTEM STATUS THE CONTROL MENU SHOWN IN ALT S/W XXXXXXXXXXX
INVENTORY FIGURE B-6. IT ONLY DISPLAYS THE BOOT VER XXXX
CONFIG STATUS PARAMETERS WITHOUT PN XXX-XXXXXX-XXX
ALLOWING FOR MODIFYING THEIR SN XXXXXXXX
VALUES. DATE XXXX-XX-XX
HPA B
PN XXX-XXXXXX-XXX
SN XXXXXXXX
DATE XXXX-XX-XX
B-4
INSTRUCTION MANUAL MENU TREE, USING A TERMINAL (FOR SW V8.3)
CONTROL
IDU TRIB LPBK 16 SET / CLR
ODU ODU
TRANSMIT A ON / MUTE
TRANSMIT B ON / MUTE
CW TONE A SET / CLR
NOTES: CW TONE B SET / CLR
1. Does not apply in FD and
FD/SD protection schemes
2. For all IDUs except E3+2E1
and DS3
3. For E3+2E1 only
USING A TERMINAL
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
(FOR SW V8.3)
MENU TREE,
G.826
ET XXd XXh XX:XX
EFS XXXXXXX
ES XXXXXXX
PERFORMANCE SES XXXXXXX
BER UNAV XXXXXXX
G.826 EFSR XX.XXXXX%
EXIT ESR XX.XXXXX%
SESR XX.XXXXX%
UNAVR XX.XXXXX%
RST EXIT
B-5
B-6
Figure B-8:
IDU A / B FD / SD6
ODU A / B TRIBUTARY TRIBUTARY n DISABLE / ENABLE
TRIBUTARY CODE
TRIBUTARY MODE4 TCP / IP
TRIBUTARY EQUAL4
LINK ID XX INTNET IP ADRS XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
FEC CORRECTION DISABLE / ENABLE TRIBUTARY CODE INTNET MASK XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
AIS THRESHOLD DISABLE / 1E-3 TRIB... 1 CODE4 AMI / HDB3 / B3ZS6
BER THRESHOLD 1E-3 / 1E-4 / 1E-5 / 1E-6
S/W SW TMR 0 - 16777215 E1 - 17
ODU A / B
TX ATTEN (dB) XX TRIB....n CODE AMI / HDB3
FTP
TX FREQ SET (kHz) XXXXXXX
RX FREQ SET (kHz) XXXXXXX FTP USER NAME XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
TRIBUTARY MODE FTP PASSWORD XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
TRIB... 1 MODE FRAMED /
UNFRAMED
2. Appears only in the status menu, except in the case of 4x2Mb and DS3
capacities.
3. Appears only as status, except in the case of SPM E3+2E1.
4. Available only on DS3 IDUs.
5. Available to all IDU types except for E3+2E1 and DS3.
6. Appears only as status for the SPM DS3. Thus, only B3ZS and Tributary 1 are
available.
7. Available only on E3+2E1.
8. Available only on E3+2E1 as status, value cannot be changed.
HARRIS CORPORATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
Microwave Communications Division Digital Radio
The following menu item glossary lists the items in the resident
softwares menus. The resident software is the software that you
access with a hand held terminal.
ABSENT Menu path: ALARM / IDU ALARM / SPM A(B) ALARM /
ABSENT
Explanation: This alarm is raised when SPM A(B) is not
installed.
AIS INPUT Menu path: ALARM / TRIBUTARY ALARM / TRIBUTARY n
ALARM / AIS INPUT
Explanation: Appears when an AIS signal is detected at the
tributary n input.
Action: Restore normal traffic to the IDU tributary input.
AIS RECEIVED Menu path: ALARM / TRIBUTARY ALARM / TRIBUTARY n
ALARM / AIS RECEIVED
Explanation: Appears when an AIS signal is detected at the
tributary n output.
Action: The remote coordinating site is transmitting an AIS
signal. This signal indicates that there is a problem
with the equipment at an upstream site. Check the
operation of the equipment at the remote
coordinating site.
AIS THRESHOLD Menu path: CONFIGURATION / IDU / AIS THRESHOLD
[DISABLE / 1E-3] Explanation: Select the BER in the SPM that will activate AIS.
ALARM Menu path: ALARM
Explanation: Leads to submenus that allow the operator to view
the alarm information.
ALT NMS IP ADRS Menu path: CONFIGURATION / IDU / INTERNET / SNMP /
[XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX] ALT NMS IP ADRS
Explanation: Sets an alternate IP address for the host operations
(For SW V8.3)
MENU ITEM
GLOSSARY
system that will receive trap information for this
NE.
ALT S/W Menu path: STATUS / INVENTORY / CSM / ALT S/W
[XXXXXXXXXXX] Explanation: Indicates the version number of the software
currently in CSMs alternate software memory
bank.
AUTOCONF A (B) Menu path: STATUS / SYSTEM STATUS /
[ON HOLD / DONE] AUTOCONF A (B)
Explanation: Displays after unlatching or replacing an SPM
within the IDU enclosure. Indicates the
configuration status of the respective channel.
BER Menu path: PERFORMANCE / BER
Explanation: Leads to a submenu giving performance
parameters.
C-1
MENU ITEM GLOSSARY (For SW V8.3) MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
C-2
INSTRUCTION MANUAL MENU ITEM GLOSSARY (For SW V8.3)
(For SW V8.3)
MENU ITEM
GLOSSARY
CSM Menu path: STATUS / INVENTORY /CSM
Explanation: Leads to submenus.
CSM ALARM Menu path: ALARM / IDU ALARM / CSM ALARM
Explanation: Indicates a failure in the CSM.
CW TONE A(B) Menu path: CONTROL / ODU / CW TONE A(B)
[SET / CLR] Menu path: STATUS / CONTROL STATUS / ODU / CW
TONE A(B)
Explanation: In the control menu, select SET to replace the
transmit signal with a CW signal at the transmit
frequency. When a transmitter is set to CW, the
output of the radio is the unmodulated transmit
frequency. This feature is useful for verifying the
transmit frequency with a frequency counter. In the
status menu this item is read-only.
C-3
MENU ITEM GLOSSARY (For SW V8.3) MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
C-4
INSTRUCTION MANUAL MENU ITEM GLOSSARY (For SW V8.3)
(For SW V8.3)
outside of the option range of the ODU.
MENU ITEM
GLOSSARY
Action: Program a valid frequency.
FTP Menu path: CONFIGURATION / IDU / INTERNET / FTP
Explanation: Leads to a submenu for configuring the FTP
parameters.
FTP PASSWORD Menu path: CONFIGURATION / IDU / INTERNET / FTP /
[XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX] FTP PASSWORD
Explanation: Allows the operator to enter a password for FTP
access authentication. The password must be a
string of up to 16 alphanumeric characters.
C-5
MENU ITEM GLOSSARY (For SW V8.3) MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
C-6
INSTRUCTION MANUAL MENU ITEM GLOSSARY (For SW V8.3)
(For SW V8.3)
MENU ITEM
GLOSSARY
subsequent alarm display unit operations. Refer to
section The NE address on page 4-19.
NMS IP ADRS Menu path: CONFIGURATION / IDU / INTERNET / SNMP /
[XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX] NMS IP ADRS
Explanation: Sets the IP address of the host operations system
that will receive trap information for this NE.
NO ALARMS Menu path: ALARM / NO ALARMS
Explanation: The microwave radio alarm monitoring circuitry
has not registered any radio malfunction.
Action: None.
C-7
MENU ITEM GLOSSARY (For SW V8.3) MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
C-8
INSTRUCTION MANUAL MENU ITEM GLOSSARY (For SW V8.3)
(For SW V8.3)
established.
MENU ITEM
GLOSSARY
PPP PEER PSWD Menu path: CONFIGURATION / IDU / INTERNET / PPP /
[XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX] PPP PEER PSWD
Explanation: Records password of the PPP host. The router NE
uses this string along with the PPP PEER ID to
authenticate the PPP host when a PPP link is
established.
PROTECTION Menu path: CONFIGURATION / IDU / PROTECTION
[UNPR - MHSB Explanation: Configures the radio for non-protected operation,
- MHSB / SD] monitored hot standby operation, or monitored hot
standby space diversity operation. Applies only to
systems equipped with a 7/8 GHz ODU.
C-9
MENU ITEM GLOSSARY (For SW V8.3) MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
C-10
INSTRUCTION MANUAL MENU ITEM GLOSSARY (For SW V8.3)
(For SW V8.3)
MENU ITEM
GLOSSARY
Explanation: Leads to submenus.
SPM MISMATCH Menu path: ALARM / IDU ALARM / SPM MISMATCH
Explanation: Indicates that the SPMs in a protected system are
not compatible.
Action: Install SPMs with the same model number.
STATUS Menu path: STATUS
Explanation: Leads to submenus that allow the operator to view
the status functions.
SVC ADDRESS [XXX] Menu path: CONFIGURATION / IDU / SVC ADDRESS
Explanation: This sets the number to be dialed to reach this site
with the optional orderwire.
C-11
MENU ITEM GLOSSARY (For SW V8.3) MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
C-12
INSTRUCTION MANUAL MENU ITEM GLOSSARY (For SW V8.3)
(For SW V8.3)
Explanation: Appears if one of the tributaries fails. Leads to
MENU ITEM
GLOSSARY
submenu.
Action: Enter submenu.
TRIBUTARY CODE Menu path: CONFIGURATION / IDU / TRIBUTARY CODE
Explanation: Submenu allowing the operator to set the code for a
given tributary.
TRIBUTARY EQUAL Menu path: CONFIGURATION / IDU / TRIBUTARY CODE
Explanation: Submenu allowing the operator to set the
equalization value for a given tributary.
TRIBUTARY MODE Menu path: CONFIGURATION / IDU / TRIBUTARY MODE
Explanation: Submenu allowing the operator to set the mode for
a given tributary.
C-13
MENU ITEM GLOSSARY (For SW V8.3) MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
C-14
HARRIS CORPORATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
Microwave Communications Division Digital Radio
16 X E1
Customers
Distribution Frame
RTU IDU ODU
DATA
FARSCAN or SNMP
CIT
Optional
Orderwire
APPLICATION NOTES
2W
Telephone
CIT
Software
D-1
APPLICATION NOTES MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
Insert Drop
MicroStar Digital Radio MicroStar Digital Radio
West Direction East Direction
Customers
Cross Connect
16 x E1 16 x E1
Equipment
ODU IDU IDU ODU
DACCS,
Channel Banks, ETC.
Optional Optional
Orderwire Orderwire
2W
Telephone
D-2
INSTRUCTION MANUAL APPLICATION NOTES
Insert Drop
Microstar Digital Radio Microstar Digital Radio
West Direction East Direction
Cross Connect
16 X E1 Equipment 16 X E1
ODU IDU IDU ODU
Data
Daccs, Rs-232 Or Rs422
Channel Banks, Etc.
RPTR IN RPTR OUT
CIT
Optional Optional
RPTR IN
RPTR OUT
Orderwire Orderwire
16 X E1
2w
Optional Telephone
IDU Orderwire
RS-232
ODU
D-3
APPLICATION NOTES MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
Codec
Unit
Vf
0 dBm, 600 Ohm Bridge
0 Or -16 dBm,
600 Ohm, Input
From From To To
West Spur Spur West
Radio Radio Radio Radio Telephone
FSK
Existing
Alarm
Orderwire
Remote
D-4
INSTRUCTION MANUAL APPLICATION NOTES
Control and Figure D-5 shows the connections that can be made to control and
Monitoring monitor equipment.
Alarm information on the dry contact relays can be connected to the
users signalling or alarm monitoring equipment. For example they
could be connected to an external RTU communicating with a remote
operator via the data channel.
The RTU connector provides an interface to a FarScan or SNMP
terminal or other Harris equipment such as a CAU. A FarScan
terminal allows the operator to remotely control and monitor Harris
equipment throughout the net work. A CAU would allow a remote
FarScan terminal to monitor and control external equipment at this
site: fuel level, tower light, door lock, etc.
The CIT connector allows a VT-100 terminal, a hand held terminal, or
CIT computer to control and monitor this and other MicroStar M / H
radios in the network.
The DATA connector connects a terminal to the data channel, which
can be used in conjunction with third party RTUs for network
management.
APPLICATION NOTES
D-5
APPLICATION NOTES MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
Microstar Radio
West Direction
ODU
IDU
RTU
Or Data
Alarm
Users Alarm
Equipment: Bells
Whistles or RTU
CIT
Software
D-6
INSTRUCTION MANUAL APPLICATION NOTES
Using SNMP to To take advantage of the SNMP agent in the MicroStar M / H you
Control your must have a network management system (such as the StarScan
system from Harris) that supports the SNMP application protocol
Network along with the UDP/IP transport, addressing and routing protocols.
Figure D-6 shows a simple application. In this example, the control
software communicates with one MicroStar M / H radio by means of
a modem link. That radio becomes the router for a sub-network that
consists of the other MicroStar M / H radios.
MODEM
CENTRAL OFFICE
COMPUTER
RUNNING
NETWORK MODEM
CONTROL
SOFTWARE
APPLICATION NOTES
layer; and the link between the NEs (over the MicroStar M / H,
internal network channel), referred to as the net link layer. The later is
also referred to as the local sub-network). Each NE has an IP address
and a mask which can be set by the user.
Figure D-7 shows a more complicated network where the NMS
connects to several sub-networks by means of the public telephone
system. Note that there can be only one PPP layer connection to any
one sub-network.
D-7
APPLICATION NOTES MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
Central Office
MicroStar MicroStar
Network
Control
Radio 1 Radio 2
Software
Terminal SUB-NET 1
Server
Modem
MicroStar MicroStar
Radio 3
Modem SUB-NET 3
D-8
INSTRUCTION MANUAL APPLICATION NOTES
APPLICATION NOTES
D-9
APPLICATION NOTES MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
PHONE 1 4558
Configuration IDU INTERNET MODEM PHONE 2 Null
PHONE 3 Null
The PPP DISC TMR defines the timer that is activated when the
traffic ceases to pass through the PPP interface. In this example, after
10 minutes of silence in the PPP interface, the modem drops the line.
Again, note that the INTNET subnet is 198.105.16.48/8 and that the
PPP IP ADRS does not belong to this subnet.
D-10
INSTRUCTION MANUAL APPLICATION NOTES
Secondary Protection
Some voltage and current surge will enter the facility regardless of the
extent of external countermeasures. Therefore, it is advisable to equip
the radio equipment with secondary protection devices. These devices
are voltage clamps that will divert the surge current to earth ground.
Secondary protection methods are described in detail in this document.
A connector summary table at the end of this document that lists the
characteristics of the various I/Os (input/output connections) which
may be vulnerable to surge damage at a site. In some cases there may
be more than a single installation, since more than one device is
qualified for a particular I/O port.
Surge Protection Because surges external to the facility can exceed one million volts and
Devices one hundred thousand Amperes, proper primary protection methods
must be present. Secondary protection devices are typically only rated
to several thousand volts. Hence they cannot be used as a substitute for
primary protection.
Naturally occurring surges are unavoidable. When they occur most of
the energy must be diverted to ground. Secondary protection devices
APPLICATION NOTES
must be connected to earth ground with as low a path impedance as
possible. Ideally, the devices can be mounted directly on the hatch
plate (waveguide wall access plate) which should offer a low
impedance to earth ground.
If an individual grounding wire must be used, 6-gauge wire is
sufficient but it must be kept extremely short to be effective. The
reason the wire length is so critical is due to its inductance. A one
meter length of wire has an inductance of roughly one microHenry.
D-11
APPLICATION NOTES MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
!
Never mount the protection device directly on the
equipment rack. This will result in the diverted current
running through portions of the rack which may damage
electronic components.
D-12
INSTRUCTION MANUAL APPLICATION NOTES
Secondary This section contains a summary of the various I/O characteristics and
Protection by surge protection devices qualified for Harris Microwave
Communications Division radio products. Refer to table D-1 for the
Connector Type connector you wish to equip with surge protection devices.
Connector
Summary Table
Table D-1: Surge Information
- 0.5 /
size alarms SP335A
wirewrap TTL + 7V +/- 6.8V BLACKBOX
& controls
+/- 30V SP315A
dry contact
wirewrap +/- 60V +/- 100V +/- 100V 095-0608A-A POLYPHASER
indicators
75 +/- 30V
BNC +/- 0.85V +/- 2V 094-0906L-A1 POLYPHASER
applications +/- 5V
-21 to -46
batt wires DC power +/- 75V +/- 62V IS-48VDC POLYPHASER
VDC
APPLICATION NOTES
+/-
IF and 60VDC
N-type --- 90-130V P8AX-09 CITEL
telemetry 0-310
MHz
D-13
APPLICATION NOTES MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
D-14
HARRIS CORPORATION MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
Microwave Communications Division Digital Radio
APPENDIX E: GLOSSARY
AGC, AGC Voltage Automatics gain control associated with the ODU receiver; the
DC voltage equivalent to the received RF signal level.
AIS Alarm indication signal; a signal that usually indicates traffic outage.
Baud Rate The asynchronous digital transmission rate; the data rate associated
with the operation of an asynchronous data communication.
BERT A piece of test equipment that tests the bit error rate of a transmission
system.
CIT Craft interface tool. Computer hardware and software used to monitor
and control the operation and configuration of the MicroStar M / H
microwave radio. The connector (port) on the MicroStar M / H IDU
to which such hardware is connected.
DOS Disk operating system. The operating system for a personal computer.
E-1
GLOSSARY MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
Hop The radio transmission from one microwave radio to another through
the atmosphere.
IDU Indoor unit; the part of the microwave radio located indoors to which
the customer connects their equipment.
Loopback Feeding back a transmit signal into the receive circuitry of the same
microwave radio for test purposes (level 2 loopback); or feeding back
received signal into the transmit circuitry for test purposes (level 1
loopback).
ODU Outdoor unit; the part of the microwave radio located outdoors, that
connects to the antenna.
Output power RF signal level, measured at the antenna port of the ODU.
Multiplexer Circuitry that combines two or more information carrying channels for
transmission over one channel, by using frequency division or time
division techniques.
Receive threshold The sensitivity of the receiver at a given BER. It is usually expressed
in dBm.
E-2
INSTRUCTION MANUAL GLOSSARY
Skilled person One is considered to be a skilled person if they have the necessary
knowledge and practical experience of electrical and radio engineering
to appreciate the various hazards that can arise from working on radio
transceivers, and who takes appropriate precautions to ensure the
safety of personnel.
One can be considered to be a skilled person only if they are competent
to take responsibility for both their own safety and for that of unskilled
personnel under their immediate supervision, when working on the
transceiver.
Training requirements for a skilled person should not only be confined
solely to technical matters and, preferably, should include first-aid
treatment, especially methods of artificial resuscitation: respiration
and cardiac compression (heart massage).
GLOSSARY
E-3
GLOSSARY MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
E-4
+$55,6&25325$7,21 0LFUR6WDU 0 + 7/8/18 GHz
Microwave Communications Division 'LJLWDO5DGLR
INDEX
A G
AIS 2-29 grounding 2-50, 5-4
alarm menu B-3
H
B hand-held terminal 4-13
BER, verification 3-47
bit I
transit time 2-30 input jitter tolerance 2-30
bit rate intermediate frequency 2-29
transmission 2-31 international standards compliance 2-53
tributary 2-30 Inter-Unit Software Download 4-21
ISO 9001 3, 2-51
C
cable, coaxial 2-22 J
CHECK CONFIG Message 4-21 jitter
coaxial cable 2-22 transfer function 2-30
composite signal coaxial cable
maximum length 2-22 L
configuration menu B-6 lightning 2-50
control menu B-5 line
curves 2-46 code 2-30
Link ID number
D setting 3-44
DACs 2-46 long count 3-47
dimensions, mechanical 2-24 Loopback
tributary 4-19
E loopback 4-19
E-lead 2-48
electromagnetic interference 2-50 M
electrostatic compatibility standards 2-51 MTBF
EMC 2-50 2-51
EMI 2-50 MTTR 2-51
exchange 6-19
N
F network channel connections 3-38
framing loss 2-29
Frequency O
intermediate 2-29 output
frequency jitter 2-30
spacing 2-27 Output Power
frequency bands 2-26 transmit 2-32
front access feature 2-22
INDEX
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INDEX MicroStar M / H 7/8/18 GHz
P V
parts ordering 6-13 VT-100 terminal 4-13
path fading 2-38
performance menu B-5 W
polarization of the antenna 3-5 warranty 6-13
pulse shape, tributary 2-30
Q
quality standard 3, 2-51
R
radio spectrum bandwidth 2-26
ransmit spectrum signature 2-27
receive threshold 2-35
regulatory standards 2-53
Remote Time-Out 4-22
repair 6-19
replacement parts ordering 6-13
re-synchronization time 2-38
RPTR connector 3-38
S
safety, electrical 2-50
service channel interface 2-47
Setting Frequencies 4-22
Software Download
External 4-21
spare 6-3
standards 2-53
status menu B-4
system gain 2-40
T
technical assistance 6-18
telephone 2-47
threshold
receive 2-35
threshold to interference 2-27
training 6-24
transmission rate 2-31
Transmit frequencies
setting 3-44
transmit to receive frequency spacing 2-27
tributary bit rate 2-30
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