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Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
User guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Descriptions and specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4. ABBREVIATION LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5. SYSTEM PRESENTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
7.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
7.2 TRIBUTARY INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
7.2.1 2 Mbit/s interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
7.3 SERVICE CHANNEL INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
7.3.1 V.28 low speed synchronous/asynchronous data . 34
7.3.2 Alarm interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
7.3.3 64 kbit/s contra–directional interface V.11 (optional) 35
7.3.4 Network Management Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
7.4 MODULATOR/DEMODULATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
7.5 CABLE INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
7.6 AVAILABLE LOOPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
9.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
9.2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
10.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
10.2 TRANSMIT SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
10.3 RECEIVE SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
10.4 CABLE INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
10.5 ATPC OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
10.6 1+1 Tx SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
10.7 POWER SUPPLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
11.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
11.2 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
11.2.1 IDU installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
11.3 ELECTRICAL WIRING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
11.4 GROUNDING CONNECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Line–up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Programming and supervision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
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1 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
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FIRST AID FOR ELECTRICAL
SHOCK AND SAFETY RULES
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Do not touch the patient with bare hands until the circuit has been opened. Open the circuit
by switching off the line switches. If that is not possible protect yourself with dry material and
free the patient from the conductor.
It is important to start mouth resuscitation at once and to call a doctor immediately. suggested
procedure for mouth to mouth resuscitation method is described in the Tab. 2.1.
This treatment should be used after the patient has regained consciousness. It can also be
employed while artificial respiration is being applied (in this case there should be at least two
persons present).
Warning
Tab. 2.1
3 Shift the hand from the patient’s neck to his chin and his mouth,
the index along his jawbone, and keep the other fingers closed to-
gether. While performing these operations take a good supply of
oxygen by taking deep breaths with your mouth open.
4 With your thumb between the patient’s chin and mouth keep his
lips together and blow into his nasal cavities
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When the equipment units are provided with the plate, shown in Fig. 2.1, it means that they
contain components electrostatic charge sensitive.
Fig. 2.1
In order to prevent the units from being damaged while handling, it is advisable to wear an
elasticised band (Fig. 2.2) around the wrist ground connected through coiled cord (Fig. 2.3).
Elasticized
Band
Fig. 2.2
Fig. 2.3
The units showing the label, shown in Fig. 2.4, include laser diodes and the emitted power can
be dangerous for eyes; avoid exposure in the direction of optical signal emission.
LASER
Fig. 2.4
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PURPOSE AND STRUCTURE OF THE
MANUAL
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The purpose of this manual consists in providing the user with information which allows to
operate and maintain the ALC radio family.
Warning: This manual does not include information relevant to the SCT/LCT management
program windows and relevant application. They will provided by the program itself as help–on
line.
The following knowledge and skills are required to operate the equipment:
• a basic understanding of microwave transmission
• installation and maintenance experience on digital radio system
• a good knowledge of IP/OSI networks and routing policy.
The manual is subdivided into sections each of them developing a specific topic entitling the
section.
Each section consists of a set of chapters, enlarging the main subject master.
It provides the information about the main safety rules and expounds the purpose and the
structure of the manual.
It traces the broad line of equipment operation and lists the main technical characteristics of the
whole equipment and units it consists of.
List of abbreviation meaning is also supplied.
Section 3 – Installation
The mechanical installation procedures are herein set down as well as the user electrical
connections.
The content of the tool kit (if supplied) is also listed.
Section 4 – Line–Up
Line–up procedures are described as well as checks to be carried out for the equipment correct
operation. The list of the instruments to be used and their characteristics are also set down.
Section 5 – Maintenance
The routine maintenance actions are described as well as fault location procedures in order to
identify the faulty unit and to re–establish the operation after its replacement with a spare one.
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The ALC radio family is programmed and supervised using different software tools. Some of
them are already available, some other will be available in the future.
This section lists the tools implemented and indicates if descriptions are already available.
Each description of software tools is supplied in a separated manual.
Section 7 – Composition
Position, part numbers of the components the equipment consist of, are shown in this section.
Descriptions and
specification
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ABBREVIATION LIST
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– AF Assured Forwarding
– AL–C Access Link Compact Version
– AIS Alarm Indication Signal
– ATPC Automaric Transmit Power Control
– BB Baseband
– BBER Background Block Error Radio
– BER Bit Error Rate
– DSCP Differentiated Service Code Point
– DSP Digital Signal Processing
– EMC/EMI Electromagnetic Compatibility/Electromagnetic Interference
– EOC Embedded Overhead Channel
– ERC european Radiocommunication Committee
– ESD Electrostatic Discharge
– FEC Forward Error Corrector
– FEM Fast Ethernet Module
– HDLC High Level Data Link Control
– IDU Indoor Unit
– IF Intermediate Frequency
– IpToS Type of Service IP
– LAN Local Area Network
– LAPS Link Access Procedure SDH
– LCT Local Craft Terminal
– LIM Line Interface Module
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SYSTEM PRESENTATION
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5.1.1 General
AL is SIAE’s PDH radio series for low–to–medium transmission capacities in frequency bands
from 7 to 38 GHz.
Different hardware versions offer a range of transmission capacities from 2xE1 to 16xE1, on 4
and 16QAM modulation.
Reduced cost, high reliability, compact size, light weight and full programmability are the key
features of this radio series.
5.3 APPLICATIONS
5.4.1 IDU
Compact IDUs consist of a single circuit board plugged into a wired shelf.
Line interfaces house tributary connections and, through a multiplexing/demultiplexing and bit
insertion/extraction process, supply/receive the aggregate signal to/from the
modulator/demodulator.
Line interfaces carry out the digital processing for the QAM modulator and, in 1+1 configuration,
duplicate the main signals on the transmission side and perform the changeover on the receive
side. Interfaces towards the ODU house the cable interface for bidirectional communication
between ODU and IDU, and implement the IF section of the mo–demodulator.
IDU power supply units process battery voltage and supply power to IDU and ODU circuits. The
controller section of the radio houses service channels interfaces, stores IDU firmware,
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interfaces SIAE management systems though dedicated supervision ports, and routes external
and internal alarms to relay contacts.
5.4.2 ODU
The ODU houses the interface towards the IDU on one side, and towards the antenna flange
on the other. The ODU shifts the incoming QAM–modulated carrier to RF frequency through a
double conversion. The opposite occurs at the receive side, when the IF–converted carrier is
sent to the IDU demodulator.
Antenna coupling in 1+1 systems is done through a balanced or unbalanced hybrid.
AL radio can be controlled locally and remotely via SIAE supervision software:
• SCT/LCT: a Windows–based management system for small networks (up to 100 NE)
• NMS5–LX: a Linux–based management system for small–to–medium networks (up
to 750 NE)
• NMS5–UX: a Unix–based management system for large networks (up to 2500 NE)
These systems provide a friendly graphic interface complying with current standard use of
keyboards, mouse and windows.
AL radio terminals connect to the supervision network via the following communication ports:
• Ethernet 10BaseT Port
• USB port
5.5.2 Protocols
SNMP along with IP or OSI protocol stacks are used to manage AL operation.
Fig. 5.2 1+1 IDU typical configuration – 2x2, 4x2, 8x2, 16x2 Mbit/s
Fig. 5.3
Tx1
MOD INTERF. INTERF.
Main traffic 1 SW
MUX DSP CONTR.
BI IF
MOD Rx1
DEM
Services DSP
DEM ODU 1
48 V
BATT.
Services ODU 1 4 dB
or
CONTROLLER
1.5/7.5 dB
Radio Interface 1
DSP ODU 2
DEM 48 V
BATT.
1.
IDU CONTROL
ODU CONTROL
ODU 2
CONTROLLER
MAIN
SCT/LCT
CONTROLLER
ALARM
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IDU
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Fig. 5.4
CABLE
IF CABLE CABLE
Tx1
MOD INTERF. INTERF.
Main traffic 1 SW
MUX BI DSP CONTR.
MOD IF
Rx1
DEM
Services DSP
DEM ODU
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48 V
BATT.
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Services ODU
CONTROLLER
BE
Main traffic
DEMUX
ALARM
IDU
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EQUIPMENT TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
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• Frequency range
– 7 GHz 7.11 to 7.7 GHz
– 8 GHz 7.7 to 8.5 GHz
– 11 GHz 10.7 to 11.7 GHz
– 13 GHz 12.75 to 13.25 GHz
– 15 GHz 14.4 to 15.35 GHz
– 18 GHz 17.7 to 19.7 GHz
– 23 GHz 21.2 to 23.6 GHz
– 25 GHz 24.5 to 26.5 GHz
– 28 GHz 27.5 to 29.5 GHz
– 38 GHz 37 to 39.5 GHz
• RF channel arrangement
– 7 GHz ITU–R Rec F.385
– 8 GHz ITU–R Rec F.386
– 13 GHz ITU–R Rec F.497
– 15 GHz ITU–R Rec F.636
– 18 GHz ITU–R Rec F.595
– 23 GHz ERC/T/R 13–02 Annex A or ITU–R Rec F.637
– 25 GHz ERC/T/R 13–02 Annex B
– 28 GHz ERC/T/R 13–02 Annex C
– 38 GHz ITU–R Rec F.749
• Go–return frequency
– 7 GHz 245/196/168/161/154 MHz
– 8 GHz 311.32 MHz
– 11 GHz 530 MHz
– 13 GHz 266 MHz
– 15 GHz 420/728 MHz
– 18 GHz 1010 MHz
– 23 GHz 1008/1232 MHz
– 25 GHz 1008 MHz
– 28 GHz 1008 MHz
– 38 GHz 1260 MHz
• Transmission capacity
– Main signal from 2 to 16x2 Mbit/s see Tab. 6.1
with three different configura-
tions
Tab. 6.2 Modulation used according to bit rate and RF channel space
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• Demodulation coherent
4QAM 16QAM
Freq.
q 2x2 4x2 2x2 4x2
10–6 10–3 10–6 10–3 10–6 10–3 10–6 10–3
7 –91 dBm –93 dBm –88 dBm –90 dBm – – –84 dBm –86 dBm
8 –91 dBm –93 dBm –88 dBm –90 dBm – – –84 dBm –85 dBm
11 –90.5 dBm –92.5 dBm –87.5 dBm –89.5 dBm – – –83.5 dBm –85.5 dBm
13 –90.5 dBm –92.5 dBm –87.5 dBm –89.5 dBm –83.5 dBm –85.5 dBm
15 –90.5 dBm –92.5 dBm –87.5 dBm –89.5 dBm – – –83.5 dBm –85.5 dBm
18 –90 dBm –92 dBm –87 dBm –89 dBm – – –84 dBm –86 dBm
23 –90 dBm –92 dBm –87 dBm –89 dBm – – –83 dBm –85 dBm
25 –89.5 dBm –91.5 dBm –86.5 dBm –88.5 dBm – – –82.5 dBm –84.5 dBm
28 –89 dBm –91 dBm –86 dBm –88 dBm – – –82 dBm –84 dBm
38 –88 dBm –90 dBm –85 dBm –88 dBm – – –81 dBm –83 dBm
4QAM 16QAM
Freq.
q 8x2 16x2 8x2 16x2
10–6 10–3 10–6 10–3 10–6 10–3 10–6 10–3
7 –85 dBm –87 dBm –82 dBm –84 dBm –81 dBm –83 dBm –78 dBm –80 dBm
8 –85 dBm –87 dBm –82 dBm –84 dBm –81 dBm –83 dBm –78 dBm –80 dBm
11 –84.5 dBm –86.5 dBm –81.5 dBm –83.5 dBm –80.5 dBm –82.5 dBm –77.5 dBm –79.5 dBm
13 –84.5 dBm –86.5 dBm –81.5 dBm –83.5 dBm –80.5 dBm –82.5 dBm –77.5 dBm –79.5 dBm
15 –84.5 dBm –86.5 dBm –81.5 dBm –83.5 dBm –80.5 dBm –82.5 dBm –77.5 dBm –79.5 dBm
18 –84 dBm –86 dBm –81 dBm –83 dBm –80 dBm –82 dBm –77 dBm –79 dBm
23 –84 dBm –86 dBm –81 dBm –83 dBm –80 dBm –82 dBm –77 dBm –79 dBm
25 –83.5 dBm –85.5 dBm –80.5 dBm –82.5 dBm –79.5 dBm –81.5 dBm –76.5 dBm –78.5 dBm
28 –83 dBm –85 dBm –80 dBm –82 dBm –79 dBm –81 dBm –76 dBm –78 dBm
38 –82 dBm –84 dBm –80 dBm –81 dBm –78 dBm –80 dBm –75 dBm –77 dBm
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• Power supply
– Power supply voltage –40.8 to –57.6 Vdc
• Power consumption
Fully equipped terminal with 370 m 1/4” IDU–ODU cable.
Tab. 6.6
Tab. 6.7
Guaranteed Nominal
consumption Consumption
IDU type f315 GHz f315 GHz
–40.8 a –57.6 Vdc –48 Vdc
1+0 configuration ≤25 Watts ≤24 Watts
Trib. 1–2–3–4
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CHARACTERISTICS OF THE
INDOOR UNIT
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7.1 GENERAL
The following IDU characteristics are guaranteed for the temperature range from –5° C to
+45° C.
Input side
Output side
User output
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User input
RJ45 interface
• Connector RJ45
• Protocol PPP
• Protocol PPP
7.4 MODULATOR/DEMODULATOR
• Equalization 5 taps
• Interconnection with the ODU unit single coaxial cable for both Tx and Rx
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8 DESCRIPTION OF THE INDOOR
UNIT – PDH INTERFACES
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The following functional description covers the versions the IDU consists of as shown in chapter
“Equipment technical specifications”.
The IDU is made up of a single motherboard that houses all the circuitry realizing the following
functionalities:
• Line interface
• Radio interface
• Equipment controller
• IDU loops
Tx side
Refer to Fig. 8.1. The 2 Mbit/s input signal is code converted from HDB3 to NRZ format before
being multiplexed. The multiplexing scheme depends on the number and the bit rate of the input
tributaries. Attached figures show different multiplexing scheme as follows:
• Fig. 8.2 – 2x2 Mbit/s multiplexing. The mux performs stuffing operation on each single
tributary and generates a proprietary frame embedding the two tributaries to be sent
to the Bit Insertion. Opposite operation occurs at the Rx side.
• Fig. 8.3 – 4x2 Mbit/s multiplexing. The mux aggregates the four 2 Mbit/s tributaries
generating a 8448 kbit/s frame as per Recc. G.742. The multiplexed signal is then sent
to the Bit Insertion. Opposite operation occurs at the Rx side.
• Fig. 8.4 – 8x2 Mbit/s multiplexing. The eight 2 Mbit/s tributaries are grouped in two 4x2
Mbit/s groups each of one generating a G742 frame structure at 8448 kbit/s to be sent
to the next Bit Insertion. Opposite operation occurs at the Rx side.
• Fig. 8.5 – 16x2 Mbit/s multiplexing. The sixteen 2 Mbit/s tributaries are grouped in four
4x2 Mbit/s groups each of one generating a G.742 frame structure at 8448 kbit/s. A
further multiplexing of the achieved four 8448 kbit/s streams will generate a frame
structure at 34368 kbit/s as per Recc. G.751. This latter is to be sent to the Bit Insertion.
Opposite operation occurs at the Rx side.
The multiplexed tributaries are then sent to the B.I. for aggregate frame generation occurring
at the following bit rate depending on various versions implemented:
Tab. 8.1
Rx side
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• differential decoding
• parallel to serial conversion to recover the aggregate signal.
The aggregate signal is then sent to a frame alignment circuit and CRC analysis and then to the
error corrector to achieve the BER extimate, the PM and HBER/LBER alarms.
Power supply
Refer to Fig. 8.7. The –48 V battery voltage feeds the IDU and ODU circuitry. The service
voltages for the IDU feeding are achieved through a DC/DC converter for +3.6 V generation and
a step down circuit for –5V.
Both voltages are protected against overvoltages and overcurrents. The power to the ODU is
given by the same battery running through the interconnection cable. A breaker protects the
battery against cable failure.
Telemetry IDU/ODU
Refer to Fig. 8.1 and Fig. 8.7. The dialogue IDU/ODU is made–up by the main controller and
associated peripherals within the ODU. Controls for ODU management and alarm reporting is
performed making use of a 388 kbit/s framed signals. The transport along the interconneting
cable is performed via two FSK modulated carriers: 17.5 MHz from IDU to ODU; 5.5 MHZ from
ODU to IDU.
Cable interface
Refer to Fig. 8.7. This circuit permits to communicate to the far ODU through the interconnecting
cable. It is mainly made up of a set of filters that:
• combine the 330 MHz, QAM modulated carrier/the 17.5 MHz carrier/the power supply
• separate the 140 MHz QAM modulated carrier and the 5.5 MHz carrier
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Main controller
Peripheral controllers
The peripheral controllers take place within the ODU and are slaved to main controller with the
task of activating controls and alarm reporting of dedicated functionality.
To control the IDU correct operation a set of local and remote loops are made available. The
commands are forwarded by the LCT/SCT program. Loop block diagram is shown by Fig. 8.10.
Each input tributary is routed directly to the trib. output upon receiving the command from the
LCT. The Tx line transmission is still on.
Each tributary directed towards the Rx output line is routed back to the Tx line. The Rx line is
still on.
This kind of loop is only local and is activated at BI/BE level. Tx line is still on.
This kind of loop permits to check the full IDU digital operation.
to/from main
controller
1.
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Aggregate Ck
Ck
MUX
2x2 Mbit/s proprietary B.I.
frame Tx data
Ck
DEMUX
2x2 Mbit/s proprietary B.E.
frame Rx data
Aggregate Ck
4x2 Mbit/s
Ck
MUX 2 –>8 B.I.
G.742
Framed data
8448 Tx
4x2 Mbit/s Ck
DEMUX
2 –>8 B.E.
G.742 Framed data
8448 Rx
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Aggregate Ck
4x2 Mbit/s
Ck
MUX 2 –>8 Data B.I.
G.742
4x2 Mbit/s
4x2 Mbit/s
DEMUX
8 –> 2
G.742
Framed data
8448 Rx
Aggregate Ck
4x2 Mbit/s
MUX
2 –>8 B.I.
G.742
4x2 Mbit/s
MUX
2 –>8
G.742
Ck 8448 kHz Tx
4x2 Mbit/s
MUX MUX
2 –>8 8–>34
G.742 G.751
Framed data
8448 kbit/s Tx
Aggregate Ck
4x2 Mbit/s
DEMUX
8 –>2 B.E.
G.742
4x2 Mbit/s
DEMUX
8 –>2
G.742
Ck 8448 kHz
4x2 Mbit/s
DEMUX MUX
8 –>2 34–>8
G.742 G.751
Framed data
8448 kbit/s Tx
Fig. 8.5 16x2 Mbit/s multiplexing/demultiplexing
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– S/P conversion
aggregate frame (from QAM 330 MHz
– diff. encoding
1.
50
BI of line interface) MOD
Fig. 8.7
– modulating
(IF part)
signal generator
5.5 MHz
to line interface
Overcurrent
protect.
to BE of line
interface FEC A DEM Cable
– Ck recovery I&Q QAM
– Carrier lock D equaliz.
CRC (IF part)
analysis – Equaliz. & filt.
& aligner – Decision
– Diff. decod.
– S/P
– BER extimates
– High BER
Fig. 8.8
Main controller EOC
FSK
modem
388 kbit/s
gen/rec. controller
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ODU
1. TITOLO DEL CAPITOLO CM.89012.I
APPLICATION SOFTWARE
Applic./present. SNMP
session layers
Transport
layer TCP/UDP
Routing IPoverOSI
IP
layer IS–IS
ISO 10589
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combiner
IF
loop
IDU
MOD
DEM
loop
BB
BE
BI
IDU
DEMUX
MUX
Trib. rem.
loop
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CHARACTERISTICS OF THE
OUTDOOR UNIT
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9.1 GENERAL
The following ODU characteristics are guaranteed for the temperature range from –33° C to
+55° C.
• Duplex spacing
– 7 GHz 245/196/168/161/154 MHz
– 8 GHz 311,32 MHz
– 11 GHz 530 MHz
• Accuracy of Rx level indication (PC ±3 dB in the range –40 dBm to –75 dBm
reading) ±4 dB in the range –30 dBm to –40 dBm
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Note
In 1+1 hot stand–by version the output power decreases by the following values:
• –4 dB ±0.5 dB (balanced hybrid)
• –1.7/7 dB ±0.3 dB (unbalanced hybrid)
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DESCRIPTION OF THE OUTDOOR
UNIT
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10.1 GENERAL
The 1+0 ODU (refer to Fig. 10.1) consists of a two shell aluminium mechanical structure, one
shell housing all the ODU circuits, the other forming the covering plate.
On the ODU are accessible:
• the “N” type connector for cable interfacing IDU and ODU
• the “BNC” connector for connection to a multimeter with the purpose to measure the
received field strength
• a ground bolt.
The 1+1 hot stand–by version (refer to Fig. 10.2) consist of two 1+0 ODUs mechanically
secured to a structure housing the hybrid for the antenna connection.
The IF carrier is converted to RF and then amplified making use of a MMIC circuit. The
conversion mixer is SSB type with side band selection.
The power at the MMIC output can be manually attenuated, 1 dB step, by 20 dB (f ≥ 18 GHz)
or 40 dB (f < 18 GHz). Total attenuation is 40 dB.
The automatic adjustment is performed making use of an ATPC (see paragraph 10.5 for details).
The regulated output power is kept constant against amplifier stage gain variation by a feedback
including the AGC.
Before reaching the antenna side the RF signal at the output of MMIC passes through the
following circuits:
• a decoupler plus detector diode to measure the output power
• a circulator to protect the amplifier stages against possible circuit mismatch.
• a ON/OFF switch for 1+1 operation
• a 0 or 20 dB attenuator (f ≥ 18 GHz) to made up a total attenuation of 40 dB
• an RF bandpass filter for antenna coupling.
An RF coupler plus a detector and a shift oscillator made up the RF loop which is enabled upon
receiving a µP control. The RF loop permits the Tx power to return back to receive side thus
controlling the total local radio terminal performance.
The RF signal from the Rx bandpass filter is sent to a low noise amplifier that improves the
receiver sensitivity.
The following down–converter translates the RF frequency to approximately 765 MHz.
The conversion mixer is SSB type. The sideband selection is given through a µP control.
A second down converter generates the 140 MHz IF carrier to be sent to the demodulator within
the IDU. The level of the IF carrier is kept constant to –5 dBm thank to the IF amplifier stages,
AGC controlled, distributed in the IF chain. In addition the AGC gives a measure of the receive
RF level.
Between two amplifiers a bandpass filter assures the required selectivity to the receiver. The
filter is SAW type and the bandwidth depends on the transmitted capacity.
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The cable interface permits to interface the cable interconnecting IDU to ODU and viceversa.
It receives/transmits the following signals:
• 330 MHz (from IDU to ODU)
• 140 MHz (from ODU to IDU)
• 17.5 MHz (from IDU to ODU)
• 5.5 MHz (from ODU to IDU)
• remote power supply.
The 17.5 MHz and 5.5 MHz FSK modulated carriers, carry the telemetry channel. This latter
consists of two 388 kbit/s streams one from IDU to ODU with the information to manage the ODU
(RF power, RF frequency, capacity, etc...) while the other, from ODU to IDU, sends back to IDU
measurements and alarms of the ODU. The ODU management is made by a µP.
The ATPC regulates the RF output power of the local transmitter depending on the value of the
RF level at the remote terminal. This value has to be preset from the local terminal as threshold
high and low. The difference between the two thresholds must be equal or higher than 3 dB.
As soon as the received level crosses the preset threshold level low (see Fig. 10.6) due to the
increase of the hop attenuation, a microP at the received side of the remote terminal sends back
to the local terminal a control to increase the transmitted power. The maximum ATPC range is
40 dB (f < 18 GHz) and 20 dB (f ≥ 18 GHz).
If the hop attenuation decreases and the threshold high is crossed then the control sent by the
microP causes the output power to decrease.
ATPC range can be reduced from the maximum value to 0 dB, by 1 dB step, consequently to
a reduction of the output maximum power through an adjusted attenuation.
The two ODUs are coupled to the antenna side via a balanced or unbalanced hybrid.
1+1 Tx switching occurs in the 1+1 hot stand–by 1 antenna or 2 antennas versions as shown
in Fig. 10.4 and Fig. 10.5.
The transmitter switchover is electromechanic type and consists of two ON/OFF switches within
the two ODUs that assure at least 40 dB insulation on the stand–by transmitter.
Transmit alarm priority is shown in Tab. 10.1.
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The battery voltage is dropped from the cable interface and then sent to a DC/DC converter to
generate three stabilized output voltages to be distributed to the ODU circuitry:
• +3.5 V
• a voltage comprised between +6.2 V and +8.2 V to power amplifiers operating at
different frequency bands
• a –12 V through an inverter circuit.
”N”
”BNC”
Ground bolt
Fig. 10.1 1+0 ODU version
Fig. 10.3
up
PTx att.
control
–12 V 0 to 40 dB
–48 V INV
AGC
approx.
ctrl 765
MHz
140 LNA
x MHz
variable bw 140
(capacity MHz
depending)
PRx meas AGC
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Tx side
SW control
Rx side
Antenna
side
Tx side
SW control
Rx side
Tx side
SW control
First
antenna
Rx side
Tx side
SW control
Second
antenna
Rx side
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RemotePRx
dBm
Local Remote
Thresh High
Tx Rx
PTxactuation PRx recording
Thresh Low level
µP µP
PTx control
Transmission Tx
Rx
of PTx control
PTx max.
20 dB
ATPC range
PTx min.
Installation
ÎÎÎÎÎÎ
INSTALLATION AND PROCEDURES
FOR ENSURING
ÎÎÎÎÎÎ ELECTROMAGNETIC
COMPATIBILITY
11.1 GENERAL
The equipment consists of IDU and ODU(s) units and is mechanically made up of a wired 19”
subrack (IDU) and a weather proof metallic container (ODU). The two units are shipped together
in an appropriate cardboard box.
After unpacking, mechanical installation takes place followed by electrical connections as
described in the following paragraphs.
The front side of the IDU mechanical structure is provided with holes at the sides. This allows
to fasten the subrack to a 19” rack by means of four M6 screws.
If two or more IDUs are to be mounted, leave at least 1/2 rack unit space (22 mm) between two
IDUs to avoid overheating problems.
The electrical wiring must be done using appropriate cables thus assuring the equipment
complies with electromagnetic compatibility standards.
The cable terminates to flying connectors which have to be connected to the corresponding
connectors on the equipment front.
Position and pin–out of the equipment connectors are available in this section.
Tab. 11.1 shows the characteristics of the cables to be used and the flying connector types.
Tab. 11.1
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Fig. 11.1 and annexed legend show how to perform the grounding connections.
Indoor 3 4 3 4
ODU
unit
1 5
7 IDU 2
unit
(+) (–)
6
Station Local
ground ground
ground
rack
Legend
(1) IDU grounding point, fast–on type. The cross section area of the cable used must be
≥ 4 sq. mm. The fast–on is available on both sides of the IDU.
(2) ODU grounding bolt. The cross section area of the cable used must be ≥ 16 sq. mm
(3) IDU–ODU interconnection cable type Celflex CUH 1/4” terminated with N–type male
connectors at both sides.
(4) Grounding kit type Cabel Metal or similar to connect the shield of interconnection
cable.
(5) Matching cable (tail) terminated with SMA male and N female connectors.
(6) Battery grounding point of IDU to be connected to earth by means of a cable with a
section area 2.5 sq. mm. Length ≤ 10 m.
(7) Grounding cords connected to a real earth inside the station. The cross section area
of the cable must be ≥ 16 sq. mm
Fig. 11.1
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USER CONNECTIONS
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User connections are performed through connectors on the IDU front panel modules. The
connectors are the following:
• Trib IN/OUT: 75 or 120 25–pin SUB–D male connector. For SUB–D connector details
Tab. 12.1.
• LCT: USB connector B type “Receptacle”. For connector detail see USB standard.
• USER IN/OUT: 7 pins SUB–D male connector.
• Q3: RJ45 connector. Connector details refer to Tab. 12.2.
• 50 Ohm connector for interconnection to ODU 5.
• 3 pin SUB–D 3W3 connector for interconnection to battery.
• V11: optional service interface. Connector details in Tab. 12.3.
• V.28: optional service interface. Connector details in Tab. 12.4.
• RS232 PPP: optional management interface. Connector details in Tab. 12.5.
Note: The 75 Ohm impedance tributary connector pin–out is referred to the flying connectors
to be connected to the equipment connectors.
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Pin Description
1 Tx+
2 Tx–
3 Rx+
4 ––
5 ––
6 Rx–
7 ––
8 ––
Pin Description
1 D–V11–Tx
2 D+V11–Tx
3 C–V11–Tx
4 C+V11–Tx
5 D–V11–Rx
6 D+V11–Rx
7 C–V11–Rx
8 C+V11–Rx
Pin Description
1 RTS
2 TD
3 DTR
4 DSR
5 GND
6 RD
7 CTS
8 DCD
Pin Description
1 DCD
2 RD
3 TD
4 DTR
5 GND
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
9 NC
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INSTALLATION ONTO THE POLE OF
THE ODU WITH SEPARATED
ÓÓÓÓÓÓ ANTENNA
Following installation kits are supplied with the equipment depending on different versions:
• 1+0 version
– antisliding strip (see Fig. 13.1)
– supporting plate plus 60–114 mm pole fixing bracket and relevant nuts and bolts
(see Fig. 13.2)
– adapting tools and relevant bolts and nuts for 219 mm pole (see Fig. 13.3)
– antenna side flange, variable as function of RF frequency (see Fig. 13.4)
– support with ODU fast locking mechanism (see Fig. 13.2)
– flexible waveguide trunk for connection to antenna (optional) (see Fig. 13.2)
– kit for ground connection making part of ODU
• 1+1 version
– antisliding strip (see Fig. 13.1)
– supporting plate plus pole fixing bracket and relevant nuts and bolts (see Fig. 13.2)
– adapting tools and relevant bolts and nuts for 219 mm pole (see Fig. 13.3)
– hybrid with ODU fast locking mechanism (see Fig. 13.5)
– flexible waveguide trunk for connection to antenna (optional (see Fig. 13.2)
– kit for ground connection making part of the two ODUs.
Fig. 13.1 – Mount antislide strip around the pole. The position of the plastic blocks depends on
the position of the supporting plate (see next step)
Fig. 13.2 – Adhere the supporting plate to the antisliding strip plastic blocks and then secure it
to the pole through the fixing bracket for 60–114 mm pole (see Fig. 13.2). Bolts and nuts are
available on the supporting plate. Tightening torque must be 32 Nm.
Warning: As shown in Fig. 13.3 an adapting kit must be used for the 219 mm pole. It consists
of an additional plate to enlarge the standard supporting plate dimension and relevant U–bolt
for 219 mm pole fixing.
Fig. 13.4 – Fix the flexible waveguide to the antenna side flange. Four fixing screws are available
the dimensions of which depend on the waveguide type. Tighten progressively and alternatively
the four screws with the following torque:
Tab. 13.1
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Fig. 13.4 – Fix the antenna side flange to the support with ODU fast locking mechanism. The
flange can be mounted horizontally (as shown in Fig. 13.4) or vertically as function of
convenience.
Fig. 13.5 – Fix the support with ODU fast locking mechanism to the supporting plate making use
of available bolts and nuts. Fig. 13.5 shows three possible positions. Tightening torque must be
18 Nm.
Fig. 13.1 – Mount antislide strip around the pole. The position of the plastic blocks depends on
the position of the supporting plate (see next step)
Fig. 13.2 – Position the supporting plate to the antisliding strip plastic blocks and then secure
it to the pole through the fixing bracket for 60–114 mm pole (see Fig. 13.2). Bolts and nuts are
available on the supporting plate kit. Tightening torque must be 32 Nm.
Fig. 13.6 – Secure the hybrid with ODU fast locking mechanism to the supporting plate using
bolt and nuts available on the support plate. Tightening torque must be 18 Nm.
Remove the plastic cover from the hybrid flange sides.
Warning: Do not remove the foil from the hybrid flange sides.
Fig. 13.6 – Fix the flexible waveguide to the antenna side flange. Four fixing screws are available
the dimensions of which depend on the waveguide type. Tighten progressively and alternatively
the four screws with the following torque:
Tab. 13.2
Warning: It is advisable to shape the waveguide flexible trunk, connecting ODU flange with
antenna flange as shown in Fig. 13.9. This avoids possible condensate to be channelled
towards the ODU flange.
1. Remove the plastic cover from the ODU flange side. Apply silicon grease e.g. type
RHODOSIL PATE 4 to the O–ring of Fig. 13.8.
Warning: Do not remove the foil from the flange.
2. Bring the ODU with the two hands and position the ODU handle at the bottom side.
3. Position the ODU body close to the support with ODU fast locking mechanism and align
ODU side flange (see Fig. 13.8) to antenna side flange ( see Fig. 13.4 – 1+0 version)
or hybrid side flange (see Fig. 13.6 – 1+1 version).
Note: For 1+0 version the ODU can assume positions of Fig. 13.7 depending on the
polarisation.
4. With respect to the flange alignment, turn the ODU body approx. 30° anti–clockwise
and then insert the ODU body into the support and search for alignment between
reference tooth on the support (see Fig. 13.4 – 1+0 version or Fig. 13.6 – 1+1 version)
and ODU body reference tooth (see detail Fig. 13.8)
5. When alignment is achieved, turn the ODU body clockwise until “clack” is heard and
the ODU rotation stops.
6. Secure ODU body on the support by tightening bolts (1) (see Fig. 13.4 – 1+0 version
or Fig. 13.6 – 1+1 version). Tightening torque must be 6 Nm.
Final assembly of 1+1 version is shown in Fig. 13.9.
13.4 GROUNDING
The ODU must be connected to ground making reference to details of Fig. 13.10.
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Plastic blocks
Antisliding strip
Fig. 13.1
Use 17 mm wrench
(32Nm torque)
Supporting plate
Use 15 mm wrench
(32Nm torque)
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Reference tooth
Reference tooth
1
1
13 mm wrench
6 Nm torque
Position of antenna
side flange
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Fig. 13.5
Use 13 mm wrench
(18 Nm torque)
RT1 RT2
Fig. 13.6
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Vertical Horizontal
Fig. 13.7 Position of the ODU body depending on the polarisation for 1+0. For 1+1 the
polarisation is always vertical: handle at the left side.
Reference tooth
O–ring
ODU side flange
”N”
”BNC”
Ground bolt
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2
3
4
5
1. Bolt
2. Spring washer
3. Flat washer
4. Earth cable collar
5. Flat washer
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INSTALLATION ONTO THE WALL
OF THE ODU WITH SEPARATED
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Following installation kits are supplied with the equipment depending on different versions:
• 1+0 version
– wall supporting plate with additional contact surface extension plates (see
Fig. 14.1)
– antenna side flange, variable as function of RF frequency (see Fig. 14.2)
– support with ODU fast locking mechanism (see Fig. 14.2)
– flexible waveguide trunk for connection to antenna (optional) (see Fig. 14.2)
– kit for ground connection making part of ODU
• 1+1 version
– supporting plate with additional contact surface extension tools (see Fig. 14.1)
– hybrid with ODU fast locking mechanism (see Fig. 14.4)
– flexible waveguide trunk for connection to antenna (optional (see Fig. 14.2)
– kit for ground connection making part of the two ODUs.
Fig. 14.1 – Fix on the supporting plate the two supplied extension plates to increase the wall
contact surface.
Fig. 14.1 – Secure the supporting plate on the wall using the more suitable screws.
Fig. 14.2 – Fix the flexible waveguide to the antenna side flange. Four fixing screws are available
the dimensions of which depend on the waveguide type. Tighten progressively and alternatively
the four screws with the following torque:
Tab. 14.1
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Fig. 14.2 – Fix the antenna side flange to the support with ODU fast locking mechanism. The
flange can be mounted horizontally (as shown in Fig. 14.2) or vertically as function of
convenience.
Fig. 14.3 – Fix the support with ODU fast locking mechanism to the supporting plate making use
of available bolts and nuts. Fig. 14.3 shows three possible positions. Tightening torque must be
18 Nm.
Fig. 14.1 – Fix on the supporting plate the two supplied extension plates to increase the wall
contact surface.
Fig. 14.1 – Secure the supporting plate on the wall using the more suitable screws.
Fig. 14.4 – Secure the hybrid with ODU fast locking mechanism to the supporting plate using
bolt and nuts available on the support plate. Tightening torque must be 18 Nm.
Remove the plastic cover from the hybrid flange sides.
Warning: Do not remove the foil from the hybrid flange sides.
Fig. 14.4 – Fix the flexible waveguide to the antenna side flange. Four fixing screws are available
the dimensions of which depend on the waveguide type. Tighten progressively and alternatively
the four screws with the following torque:
Tab. 14.2
Warning: It is advisable to shape the waveguide flexible trunk, connecting ODU flange with
antenna flange as shown in Fig. 14.7 This avoids possible condensate to be channelled towards
the ODU flange.
1. Remove the plastic cover from the ODU flange side. Apply silicon grease e.g. type
RHODOSIL PATE 4 to the O–ring of Fig. 14.6.
Warning: Do not remove the foil from the flange.
2. Bring the ODU with the two hands and position the ODU handle at the bottom side.
3. Position the ODU body close to the support with ODU fast locking mechanism and align
ODU side flange (see Fig. 14.6) to antenna side flange ( see Fig. 14.2 – 1+0 version)
or hybrid side flange (see Fig. 14.4 – 1+1 version).
Note: For 1+0 version the ODU can assume positions of Fig. 14.5 depending on the
polarisation.
4. With respect to the flange alignment, turn the ODU body approx. 30° anti–clockwise
and then insert the ODU body into the support and search for alignment between
reference tooth on the support (see Fig. 14.2 – 1+0 version or Fig. 14.4 – 1+1 version)
and ODU body reference tooth (see detail Fig. 14.6)
5. When alignment is achieved, turn the ODU body clockwise until “clack” is heard and
the ODU rotation stops.
6. Secure ODU body on the support by tightening bolts (1) (see Fig. 14.2 – 1+0 version
or Fig. 14.4 – 1+1 version). Tightening torque must be 6 Nm.
Final assembly of 1+1 version is shown in Fig. 14.7.
14.4 GROUNDING
The ODU must be connected to ground making reference to details of Fig. 14.8.
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Extension plate
Supporting plate
Reference tooth
Reference tooth
1
1
13 mm wrench
6 Nm torque
Position of antenna
side flange
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(18 Nm torque)
RT1 RT2
Fig. 14.4
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Vertical Horizontal
Fig. 14.5 Position of the ODU body depending on the polarisation for 1+0. For 1+1 the
polarisation is always vertical: handle at the left side.
Reference tooth
O–ring
ODU side flange
”N”
”BNC”
Ground bolt
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2
3
4
5
1. Bolt
2. Spring washer
3. Flat washer
4. Earth cable collar
5. Flat washer
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INSTALLATION ONTO THE POLE OF
THE ODU WITH INTEGRATED
ÓÓÓÓÓÓ ANTENNA (KIT V52191, V52192)
15.1 FOREWORD
The installation onto the pole of the ODU with integrated antenna concerns both 1+0 and 1+1
versions.
Following installation kits are supplied with the equipment depending on different versions:
1+0 version
1+1 version
1+0 version
1+1 version
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15.4.1 Installation onto the pole of the support system and the antenna
Fig. 15.1 – Set the antenna in such a position as to be able to operate on its rear side. Locate
the five threaded holes around antenna flange. Mount centering ring onto antenna flange and
tight it with 3 calibrated bolts.
Caution: centering ring should be mounted so that the screws do not stick out.
Define if the antenna will be mounted with vertical or horizontal polarization. Check that free
drain holes stay at bottom side. Mount bolt type M10x30, in position A leaving it loose of 2 cm
approx. With horizontal polarization mount bolt type M10x30 in position D, leaving it loose of
2 cm approx.
Fig. 15.2 – Mount antislide strip onto the pole. Place blocks as in Fig. 15.2 following antenna
aiming direction. Tighten the strip with screwdriver.
Fig. 15.3 – Mount pole supporting system with relevant pole fixing brackets following antenna
aiming direction as indicated by arrow. Antislide strip should result at the center of supporting
plate. Supporting system should lean against antislide clamp with the tooth as in Fig. 15.4.
Position the antenna in such a way that bolt in position A or D of Fig. 15.1 cross through hole
E of Fig. 15.5. Secure the support system to the pole by means of the pole fixing brackets and
relevant fixing bolts.
Fig. 15.6 – Rotate the antenna body until the remainder three antenna holes coincide with the
three support holes. Secure the antenna to the support by thightening the relevant passing
through bolts.
1+0 version
1. Apply silicon grease e.g. RHODOSIL PATE 4” to the O–ring (4) of Fig. 15.9 by
protecting finger hands with gloves.
2. Bring the ODU with the two hands and position the ODU handle at the bottom side. The
ODU handle can assume position of Fig. 15.7 depending on the polarization.
3. Position the ODU body near the support system and align ODU side flange to antenna
side flange (see Fig. 15.8).
With respect to the flange alignment, turn the ODU body approx. 30° anti–clockwise
and then insert the ODU body into the support and search for alignment between
reference tooth on the support (see Fig. 15.8) and ODU body reference tooth (see
detail of Fig. 15.9).
4. When alignment is achieved, turn the ODU body clockwise until “clack” is heard and
the ODU rotation stops.
Fig. 15.10 and Fig. 15.11 show ODU housing final position for vertical and horizontal
polarization respectively.
5. Secure ODU body on the support system by tightening bolts (1) of Fig. 15.8.
1+1 version
Fig. 15.12 – Apply silicon grease, type “RHODOSIL PATE 4” to O–rings (1).
Insert O–rings (1) and (6) into twist polarization disk (2).
Vertical polarization
Fix the disk on hybrid flange placing marker (4), on disk, close to V mark.
Horizontal polarization
Fix the disk on hybrid flange placing reference (4), on disk, close to H mark.
Caution: Twist disk has two planes. Take care of position marker (4) on twist disk. The position
of marker (4) plane should be in contact to hybrid like in figure. Tighten progressively and
alternatively four screws (7) with four spring washers (8) with the following torque:
Tab. 15.1
Fig. 15.13 – Fix hybrid to support system with four bolts (1) taking care of RT1/RT2 position
shown by labels of Fig. 15.13. Tighten progressively and alternatively four bolts (1).
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Antenna aiming for 1+0 version and 1+1 version is the same. The antenna aiming devices allow
to perform the following adjustments with respect to the starting aiming position:
• Horizontal ± 15° operating on the nut (3) shown in Fig. 15.15, only
after having loosen the nuts (7), (8), (9), (10) of
Fig. 15.16.
15.6 GROUNDING
A D D C
B C A B
3 mm Allen key 2
2,5 Nm torque
A
1
C
1. Antenna
2. Calibrated Allen screw
3. Centering ring
Fig. 15.1
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1. Steel belt
2. Plastic blocks
15 mm wrench
32 Nm torque 3
3 3
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Fig. 15.4
Fig. 15.5
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B C
A D
15 mm wrench
32 Nm torque
A, B, C, D Bolt slots
Vertical Horizontal
Fig. 15.7 Position of the ODU handle depending on the polarisation for 1+0.
For 1+1 the polarisation is always horizontal. Handle at the right side.
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1 13 mm wrench
6 Nm torque
H
H
H
H
1
1
H
H
H
H 1
H: Reference tooth
Fig. 15.8 Support system for ODU housing and reference tooth in evidence
Reference tooth
O–ring
ODU side flange
”N”
”BNC”
Ground bolt
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30°
30°
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1
2
4
6
1. O–ring
2. Polarization twist disk
3. Hybrid mechanical body
4. Position marker of twist disk
5. Reference label for twist disk
6. O–ring
7. Allen screws
8. Spring washer
RT1
2
1
RT2 13 mm wrench
18 Nm torque
1. Bolts
2. Spring washer
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2 15 mm wrench
32 Nm torque
1. Marker
2. Vertical adjustment
3. Horizontal adjustment
4. Bolt
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32 Nm torque 32 Nm torque
7
4 11 1 8
3
10
9 15 mm wrench
5 6 32 Nm torque
2
15 mm wrench
32 Nm torque
1
2
3
4
5
1. Bolt
2. Spring washer
3. Flat washer
4. Earth cable collar
5. Flat washer
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INSTALLATION ONTO THE POLE OF
THE ODU WITH INTEGRATED
ÓÓÓÓÓÓ ANTENNA (KIT V32307, V32308)
16.1 FOREWORD
The installation onto the pole of the ODU with integrated antenna concerns both 1+0 and 1+1
versions.
Following installation kits are supplied with the equipment depending on different versions:
1+0 version
1+1 version
1+0 version
1. antenna polarization
2. installation of the centring ring on the antenna
3. installation of 1+0 ODU support
4. installation onto the pole of the assembled structure
5. installation of ODU
6. antenna aiming
7. ODU grounding
1+1 version
1. antenna polarization
2. installation of the centring ring on the antenna
3. installation of 1+0 ODU support
4. installation onto the pole of the assembled structure
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5. installation of hybrid
6. installation of ODUs
7. antenna aiming
8. ODU grounding.
Fig. 16.1 – Set the antenna in such a position to operate on its rear side. Locate the four 2.5 mm
Allen screws around the antenna flange. Unscrew them (use 2.5 mm Allen wrench) and position
the antenna flange according on: horizontal wave guide –> vertical polarization, vertical wave
guide –> horizontal polarization. Screw again the four Allen screws.
Fig. 16.1 – Set the antenna in such a position to operate on its rear side. Locate the three holes
around the antenna flange. Mount the centring ring onto antenna flange and tight it with the 3
Allen screws M4 (use 3mm Allen wrench).
Fig. 16.1 – Mount the support onto assembled structure (pole support system plus antenna)
using the four 6 mm Allen screws (use 6 mm Allen wrench). Two of the four screws, diagonally
opposed, must be mounted with the two bushes around.
Fig. 16.1 – Mount the assembled structure on the pole using the two pole fixing brackets and
the four 17 mm screws (use 17 mm spanner); the heads of the screws are inserted on the
antenna side, the four nuts and the springs between nut and brackets are inserted on bracket
side.
Fig. 16.2 – Apply silicon grease (e.g. RHODOSIL PATE 4”) on the O–ring by protecting fingers
with gloves.
Fig. 16.3 – Bring the ODU with the two hands and position the ODU handle at the bottom side.
The handle can assume the positions shown in the figure depending on the polarization. Position
the ODU body near the support and align the wave guide of the ODU to the Wave guide of the
antenna: respect to the position of wave guide alignment, turn the ODU body approx. 30°
counter–clockwise and then insert the ODU body into the support and search for matching
between reference tooth on the support (see Fig. 16.4) and reference tooth on the ODU body.
Fig. 16.5 – When alignment of the references teeth is achieved, turn the ODU body clockwise
until “clack” is heard and rotation is stopped. In figure are shown ODU final position for both
polarizations.
Fig. 16.4 – When ODU positioning is over, secure ODU body on the support by tightening bolts
(use 17mm spanner, torque = 6Nm).
Antenna aiming procedure for 1+0 version or 1+1 version is the same.
Horizontal aiming: ±5° operating on the 17 mm nut shown in Fig. 16.6 with a 17 mm spanner,
only after having loosen the two 17 mm nut on the pivot.
Vertical aiming: ±20° operating on the 13 mm nut shown in Fig. 16.6 with a 13 mm spanner, only
after having loosen the three 13 mm nut on the pole support.
Once optimum position is obtained, tighten firmly all the nuts previously loosen.
ODU grounding is achieved with the bolt spring washer and flat washers as shown in Fig. 16.7.
In further page are explained all the mounting step not already discussed in “1+0 mounting
procedures”
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Fig. 16.8 – The polarization twist disk must be always fixed on hybrid flange. Apply silicon grease
(e.g. RHODOSIL PATE 4”) on the O–rings by protecting fingers with gloves. Bring the
polarization twist disk with the position marker down. Insert the O–ring into polarization twist
disk.
Vertical polarization: fix the twist disk on hybrid flange placing the marker of the disk towards
V mark.
Horizontal polarization: fix the twist disk on hybrid flange placing the marker of the disk towards
H mark.
Tighten progressively and alternatively the four screws and spring washer with following torque:
Tab. 16.1
Fig. 16.9 – Fix hybrid body to 1+0 support with four 13 mm bolts (use 13 mm spanner, torque
= 18 Nm), tighten progressively and alternatively the bolts.
WARNING: Internal codes (e.g. installation items, antennas, PCB) are here reported only as
example. The Manufacturer reserves the right to change them without any previous advice.
Four 13mm
screws
Centring ring
Three 3mm
Allen screws Antenna
1+0 support
Two bushes
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O–ring
ODU wave guide
”N”
”BNC”
Ground bolt
Vertical Horizontal
Fig. 16.3 Position of the ODU handle depending on the polarisation for 1+0.
For 1+1 the polarisation is always horizontal. Handle at the right side.
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1
5
4 4
1
2
3
1. 6 mm Allen screw
2. Bush (diagonally placed)
3. 17 mm Tightening bolts (max torque = 6 Nm)
4. Reference point for horizontal polarization
5. Reference point for vertical polarization
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1. Bolt
2. Spring washer
3. Flat washer
4. Earth cable collar
5. Flat washer
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1. O–ring
2. Polarization twist disk
3. Hybrid mechanical body
4. Position marker of twist disk
5. Reference label for twist disk
6. O–ring
7. Allen screws
8. Spring washer
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Line–up
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LINE–UP OF THE RADIO HOP
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A factory default address is assigned to each network element that must normally be
reconfigured on site following the network administrator rules.
To this purpose it is required to connect the PC, where the SCT/LCT program has been installed,
to the network interfaces.
This has to be done via USB or Ethernet cable.
Warning: the checks that follow require a good knowledge of the program use.
The description of each menu and relevant windows are given by the program itself as help on
line.
Run the program and perform the connection to equipment by choosing from menu “Option” the
connection made via USB cable.
Perform the login to the equipment by entering:
• Equipment IP address 7
• User ID (default: SYSTEM)
• Password: (default: SIAEMICR)
7. If the connection is made via USB cable, the IP address is automatically achieved.
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It is advisable to perform the following measurements to check the correct operation of the radio
hop:
• Transmitted power
• Received power
• RF frequency
• BER measurement
2,625
2,25
1,875
1,5
1,125
0,75
0 dBm
–100 –80 –70 –60 –50 –40 –30 –20
Maintenance
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PERIODICAL CHECKS
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18.1 GENERAL
Periodical checks are used to check correct operation of the radio equipment without the
presence of any alarm condition.
The SCT/LCT programs running on the PC are used for the purpose.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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19.1 GENERAL
The equipment is provided with different loops that help locate the faulty part.
Warning: the majority of loops causes the traffic to be lost.
The available loops are the following:
• local tributary loops: usually used to test the cables interfacing the equipment
upstreams
• remote tributary loops: usually used to test the two direction link performance making
use of an unused 2 Mbit/s signal.
• baseband loop: it permits to test the LIM circuits
• IDU loop: it permits to test the complete IDU (optional)
• RF loop: it permits to test the complete radio terminal.
When an alarm condition occurs, the equipment generates a number of alarm messages that
appear on the SCT windows ie: log history area and equipment view current alarm.
Investigation on the alarm message meaning permits to troubleshoot the faulty module.
The alarms (traps) are organized as alarm grouping relevant to a specific functions performed
by the equipment.
The alarm grouping is available only in the view current alarm submenu.
What follows is the list of the alarm grouping:
• COMMON – alarms which are not related to a specific part of the equipment but
relevant to the link as EOC radio link alarm or link telemetry fail. If these alarms are ON
the link is lost. Investigation must be made on a possible bad propagation or equipment
failure. See the condition of the others alarm grouping.
• LIM – This grouping may generate alarms for the following causes:
– external fault: tributary loss signal
– LIM failure: i.e. multiplexer/demultiplexer failure or modulator/demodulator failure.
• RIM – This grouping may generate alarms for the following causes:
– external fault: demodulator fail alarm and local ODU alarm are generated when
the ODU becomes faulty.
– RIM failure – power supply alarm along with cable short/open alarms or
modulator/demodulator alarms are activated.
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EQUIPMENT CONFIGURATION
UPLOAD/SAVE/DOWNLOAD.
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CREATION OF VIRTUAL
CONFIGURATIONS.
20.1 SCOPE
20.2 PROCEDURE
To configure the spare IDU the following must be uploaded/saved on the file/downloaded:
• General equipment configuration
• Addresses and routing table
• Remote element table
To do it, run the SCT/LCT program (see relevant documentation available on line) until
“Subnetwork Craft Terminal” application window is displayed.
1. Select Open Configuration Template from Tools menu following this path: Tools
Equipment Configuration Wizard File Open Configuration Template.
The system will show Template Selection window.
2. Choose from Template Selection window the type of equipment and version (for
instance radio PDH AL: 2x2, 4x2, 8x2, 16x2 Mbit/s) from which you want to make the
upload.
3. Press OK.
The system will display the Configuration Wizard window referring to the selected type
of equipment and version (example: radio PDH AL: 2x2, 4x2, 8x2, 16x2 Mbit/s)
4. Press Upload push button and select Get Current Type Configuration from
Equipment.
The system will display the Upload Configuration File window. The window will show
the equipment list.
5. Select the equipment you wish to upload a configuration file from (normally the local
equipment) by activating the relevant box.
6. Press OK.
The system displays the Communication Status window where is pointed out:
– the operation status: upload in progress/complete.
– errors area: where error messages relevant to possible abort of the operation are
displayed.
At the end of the operation by pressing OK, the system displays, the uploaded
equipment parameters present into the Configuration Wizard window.
7. Save the uploaded configuration into a file by selecting Save File As command from
File Save Save File As.
The system will display Save This Config. File.
Type the file name into the proper box (with “cfg” extension) and set the path to be used
to save the file.
8. Press Save push button to finish.
Download
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3. Press Download push button and select Configure Equipment as Current File.
4. Activate the box relevant to the equipment you wish to download configuration file to
(normally the local equipment) and select Configure Equipment as Current File.
5. Press OK.
The system displays the Communication Status window where is pointed out:
– the operation status: upload in progress/completed
– errors area: where error messages relevant to possible abort of operation are
displayed.
6. Press OK to finish.
1. Select Open Address Configuration Template from Tools menu following this path:
Tools menu Equipment Configuration Wizard File Open Open Address
Configuration Template .
The system will show the mask of the Address Comfiguration Template.
2. Press Upload push button and select Get Current Type Configuration from
Equipment.
The system will display the Upload Configuration File window.
3. Select the equipment you wish to upload a configuration from (normally the local
equipment).
4. Press OK.
The system displays the Communication Status window where is pointed out:
– the operation status: upload in progress
– errors area: where error messages relavant to possible abort of the operation are
displayed.
At the end of the operation, the system displays, the equipment parameter present into
the Configuration Wizard window.
5. Save the uploaded configuration into a file by selecting Save File As command from
File Save Save File As
The system will display the Save This Config. File window. Into the proper boxes type
the file name (with “cfg” extension) and set the path to be used to save the file.
6. Press Save push button to finish.
Download
1. Select Open File command from Tools menu following this path: Tools Equipment
Configuration Wizard File Open Open File.
The system will display Select a Config. File window.
2. Select the wanted file and open it by pushing Open push button. The system will
display the parameters contained into the file.
3. Press Download push button and select Configure Equipment as Current File.
4. Activate the box relevant to the equipment you wish to download configuration file to
(normally the local equipment).
5. Press OK.
The system will display Download Type Selection window. Activate boxes IP port
addresses configuration e Routing table . If OSPF facility is enabled, you can only
select Standard (IP/Communication/OSPF) Settings.
6. Press OK.
The system will show a warning indicating the possibility to procede the download or
not.
7. Press OK.
The system will show the Download in progress.
8. At the end of the download will be shown the file content.
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BACK UP FULL EQUIPMENT
CONFIGURATION WITHOUT
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PARAMETERS
21.1 SCOPE
This chapter describes the procedure to back up the full equipment configuration.
This allows to recover the original equipment configuration in case of faulty IDU replacement
with spare.
Foreword: it is advisable to upload the configuration during the first installation. Proceed as
follows:
1. Select “Equipment Configuration Wizard” from menu “Tools”; “Equipment
Configuration Wizard” window will be displayed.
2. Select “Upload” and then “Backup Full Equipment Configuration”; “Template
Selection” window will be displayed.
3. Select the correct equipment template (in case of uncorrected choice the backup will
be aborted).
4. Press OK and then select the equipment to be uploaded from “Upload Configuration
File” window.
5. Press OK and then edit the file name from “Save backup as” window.
6. Press Save; “Equipment Configuration Wizard: Complete Backup” window will appear.
The window shows dynamically the backup procedure. If everything is OK, at the end
of the upload will appear the word “done” showing the procedure success.
7. Press OK to finish.
Programming and
supervision
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PROGRAMMING AND
SUPERVISION
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22.1 GENERAL
Composition
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COMPOSITION OF THE INDOOR
UNIT
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23.1 GENERAL
The IDU is available in different versions, each of one identified by a specific part number. This
P/N is shown on a label attached on the IDU mechanical structure, top left side.
The P/N consists of seven digits with the following meaning:
This part number together with unit serial number is printed on a label, SIAE or custom,
positioned on unit cover.
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COMPOSITION OF OUTDOOR UNIT
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24.1 GENERAL
The ODU consists of a mechanical structure that houses all the transceiver circuitry. In 1+1
version the connection to the antenna is performed through a passive hybrid.
Both transceiver and hybrid are offered in different versions depending on the operating bands,
the antenna configuration etc...
A label attached on the ODU structure shows the most significant parameters as:
• operating band
• part number
• serial number
• duplexer frequency
A further label is positioned on the hybrid boby and shows the number of each transceiver and
type of hybrid, balanced or unbalanced.
The P/N consists of seven digits with the following meaning:
Warning: In case of unbalanced type the lowest loss is always referred to branch 1.