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RF SIGNAL PATH FUNDAMENTALS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS PATH PLANNING AND CALCULATIONS
Q & A, DISCUSSION
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What is a Path ?
Antenna to Antenna.
Earth Bulge
Earth curvature.
Antenna height
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Fresnel Zones
I st Fresnel Zone
Mid-Path
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Fresnel Zones
Radio signals spread to occupy a broad cross-sectional area of space as they travel. It can be visualised as a fat cigar or zeppelin-shaped region that extends from one antenna to the other. This region is known as the First Fresnel Zone (FFZ), and is always thickest at the midpoint in the path between the two antennas. The FFZ thickness or girth is a function of path length; the longer the path, the broader the Fresnel Zone.
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= 43.3 x (D/4F)
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43.3*(D/4F) 1/2
60% First Fresenel
D 2 /8 Earth Bulge
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FIFTEEN MILE
* Height is in Feet
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FIFTEEN MILE
* Height is in Feet
RF Signal Propogation
Reflection Refraction Diffraction
Absorption
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Interference
In-band interference
Out-of-band interference
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Antennas
Directional Antennas
Yagi Sold Parabolic Semi Parabolic
Omni-directional antennas
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Antennas
Axis of Best Omni Performance
Omnidirectional Antenna Side View Signal coming into Omni Off axis because remote site antenna is too close or to too low with respest to the positioning of the omni.
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Antenna Lobes
Side lLobe Main Lobe
SIDE VIEW
OMNI
Side Lobe
TOP VIEW
Main Lobe
Main Lobe
Side Lobe
Top View
Side View
YAGI DIRECTIONAL
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C-Band
Directional-Solid Parabolic 2, 28 dBi Gain, 6deg 3dB Beam Width Directional-Solid Parabolic 4, 34 dBi Gain, 3deg 3dB Beam Width
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Antenna Alignment
The goal of antenna alignment is to ensure that the main radiation lobe of each antenna is accurately pointed at the other. The basic approach is to move each antennas direction of aim until a peak reading is obtained on the AirLinks RSSI or RSQ indicator. This procedure should be performed for both antennas of the link. On shorter links, the RSSI/RSQ indication may saturate, making the peak indication difficult to discern. Saturation can be avoided, and a sharper peak obtained, by temporarily decreasing the tranmit power of the units.
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RF Bands/Channels/Bandwidths
AirLinks are currently available in two bands:
S-Band (2.4000 to 2.4835 GHz) C-Band (5.7250 to 5.8500 GHz)
S-Band is divided into Channels, C-Band is one Channel The number of available channels in a given band depends on the links occupied bandwidth, which-in turn-depends on the data rate.
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RF Bands/Channels/Bandwidths
Model AL 64 AL 128 AL 256 AL 384 AL 512 E1
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Tx Bandwidth 5.1 MHz 10.2 MHz 20.5 MHz 30.7 MHz 41.0 MHz 120.0 MHz
5 2400
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256 Kbps
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123 4 5 6 7 8
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Bandwidth vs Beamwidth
Bandwidth and Beamwidth are two entirely different concepts.
Bandwidth refers to the operating frequency range of the antenna (or radio)
Beamwidth refers to the size and shape of the radiation lobe of the antenna.
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Vertical Polarization
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Horizontal Polarization
How it works
4 msec Tx, 4 msec Rx, 4 msec Tx, 4 msec Rx, ...
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Environmental CONSIDERATIONS
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Planning
Install AirLink units in weather-protected locations Observe operating environment specifications Install for a minimum cable run between AirLink and antenna AirLink should be accessible for maintainance checks
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Lightning
Lightning risk analysis
Geographical location Site exposure Mission critical link
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What is Lightning ?
Lightning is a cloud-to-cloud, cloud-to-ground, or even groundto-cloud electrical discharge. The actual stroke, or discharge to ground, is equivalent to a current source of up to a 100,000 Amperes. The current pulse has a typical rise time of 2 micro sec and a decay time of approx 40 micro sec. This fast rate of rise of the pulse contributes to its destructive power, because just a small portion of the stroke traveling through a small inductance can induce large voltage potentials. Direct hits are rare - the greatest likelihood for damage is through near misses and induced surges in power and telephone lines
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What is Lightning ?
10-100 KA
2 uS
< 100uS
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Lightning Protection
Primary protection.The goal of Primary protection is to keep destructive lightning current out of your equipment. The likely entry points into your system include the antenna and the AC power line. Secondary protection. The goal of Secondary protection is to help the lightning current leave the equipment easily if it does enter. A good ground must have low resistance and - because of the lightning strikes fast rise time - must have low inductance.
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Antenna Grounding
Grounded tower DC-grounded antenna bonded to tower Lightning rods
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Specified by manufacturer
Performance and safety considerations
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Site Survey
Adequate access to the Antenna site A line-of-sight path Antenna mounting structure should be adequate to bear the antenna under all wind and other conditions Conform to all applicable codes and requirements. The
routing and securing of all cables should conform to all applicable codes and requirements
Future obstructions
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Fade Margin
Antenna Gain (G MT)
Path Loss ( LR ) Antenna Gain (G MT)
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Fade Margin
The Fade Margin is a measure, in decibels (dB), of how much additional signal attenuation the system can endure without dropping below the required BER level. It is the maximum tolerable signal power loss. Fade Margin is the extra signal power added to a given radio link to ensure that the link will continue working if it suffers anomalous signal propogation effects (such as fading) The Fade Margin is the result of the path equation.
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G G L L
SG
ANT
CL
PL
= Total system gain in dB = Total antenna gain of both antennas in dBi = Total connector/cable loss of all cables in dB = Total path loss in dB
A path for an AirLink modem typically needs only 20 dB Fade Margin and in some locations as little as 10-15 dB.
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System Gain
System Gain is the total gain of the radio system, without considering the antennas or cables. It is simply the arithmatic difference between the transmitters output power and the receivers sensitivity threshold. To calculate the System Gain:
(Tx Power) - (Receiver Sensitivity) = (System Gain)
Eg. An AirLink E1 operating at max power (+20 dBm) with normal receiver sensitivity (-80 dBm), the system gain is 100 dB:
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Receiver Sensitivity
Receiver Sensitivity is an indication of the ability of the microwave receiver to detect the proper signal. It is typically expressed as a negative dBm value for a particular BER Eg. For each doubling of data rate (bandwidth), the sensitivity decreases by 3 dB
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Antenna Gain
Antenna Gain is the measure of the antennas ability to focus the RF energy into the preferred direction. Antenna gain is measeured in dBi - the ratio between the power radiated by the antenna in a specific direction over the power radiated to that directon by the isotropic antenna fed by the same transmitter. An isotropic antenna radiates a signal evenly in all directions. Some antennas are specified in dBd. This number can be converted to dBi by adding 2 to the dBd value. Eg, 18 dBd = 20 dBi.
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Path Loss in dB
80 60 40 20 0 1 3 5 7 9 15 25 35 50
S Band C Band
Distance in Km
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TECHNICAL SPECFICATIONS FOR POINT TO POINT RADIO CLASSIC 128S 28dbm ,650mw max within28db dynamic range 2.30-2.40 Ghz upto 20 to 30 miles 3.84 Mhz 24 MSK 10db 10ppm both Comply -90 dbm 5.1 millisecond comply AIRLINK 256S 28dbm ,650mw max withn28db dynamic range 2.30-2.40 Ghz upto 20 to 30 miles 3.84 Mhz 24 MSK 10db 10ppm both Comply -90 dbm 5.1 millisecond comply ex. RS232 SERIES 384S 28dbm ,650mw max within28db dynamic range 2.30-2.40 Ghz upto 20 to 30 miles 3.84 Mhz 24 MSK 10db 10ppm both Comply -90 dbm 5.1 millisecond comply ex. RS232
Frequency Range Max Cover Range Channel Bandwidth No. of Channel Available Modulation Type Processing Gain Carrier Freq. Stability Clock Sorce Max Rx Level Rx Sensitivity Threshold Trans. Delay end to end USER INTERFACE Interface Type & Connectors
2.4,5.7 Ghz Please Specify Please Specify Please Specify DQPSK<QPSK<QAM or higher Please Specify 10 ppm internal or Dte Interface 0 dbm (No damage) -30 dbm (No errors) Please Specify Please Specify V.35,V.35/V.11 34 pin Winch(F),RS 232,Rs-422 EIA 530-db 25(F) DCE LED for Power Supply,Sync Error test,TXD &RXD Loop back test LED Please Specify Please Specify 100-250VAC 45 to 66Hz -25 to -60VDC +12 to +60VDc Please Specify
64SMP 28dbm ,650mw max within28db dynamic range 2.400 to 2.4835 Ghz upto 20 to 30 miles 5.1 Mhz 15,All nonoverlapping BPSK 12db 10ppm both Comply -95dbm 15 milisecond comply
yes power & Sync yes Dip swit. on back panel 100 to 250 VAC 50/60 Hz +5, 12 vdc AC -23 watts Dc -21 watts 0-50 c -60 to +60 c upto 95 c non condensing 4000 mts 215mm
yes power & Sync yes Dip swit. on back panel 100 to 250 VAC 50/60 Hz +5, 12 vdc AC -23 watts Dc -21 watts 0-50 c -60 to +60 c upto 95 c non condensing 4000 mts 215mm
yes power & Sync yes Dip swit. on back panel 100 to 250 VAC 50/60 Hz +5, 12 vdc AC -23 watts Dc -21 watts 0-50 c -60 to +60 c upto 95 c non condensing 4000 mts 215mm
yes power & Sync yes Dip swit. on back panel 100 to 250 VAC 50/60 Hz +5, 12 vdc AC -23 watts Dc -21 watts 0-50 c -60 to +60 c upto 95 c non condensing 4000 mts 215mm
Loopback Option Monitor/Control POWER AC Voltage AC Frequency DC Voltage Power Consumption ENVIORMENT Operating Temp Storage Temp Humidity Altiude Operational MECHANICAL Width
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RADIO Output Power Frequency Range Max Cover Range Channel Bandwidth Number of Channel Available Modulation Type Processing Gain Carrier Frequency Stability Clock Sorce Max Rx Level Rx Sensitivity Threshold Transmission Delay end to end USER INTERFACE Interface Type & Connectors
TECHNICAL SPECFICATIONS FOR POINT TO POINT RADIO AIRPRO TYPICAL CUSTOMER RFQ 19SR 64SR Please Specify 28dbm ,650mw 28dbm ,650mw 2.4,5.7 Ghz 2400 to 2485.3 Mhz 2400 to 2485.3 Mhz Please Specify max 50 km max 50 km Please Specify 1.6 Mhz 4.0 MHz Please Specify 50 20 DQPSK<QPSK<QAM or higher MSK MSK Please Specify 12 dbm 12 dbm 10 ppm 10ppm 10ppm internal or Dte Interface Both Both 0 dbm (No damage) Comply Comply -30 dbm (No errors) Please Specify -97 dbm -95 dbm Please Specify 8.5 millisecond 8.5 millisecond V.35,V.35/V.11 34 pin Winch(F),RS 232,Rs-422 EIA 530-db 25(F) DCE LED for Power Supply,Sync Error test,TXD &RXD Loop back test LED Please Specify Please Specify comply comply
SERIES 128SR 28dbm ,650mw 2400 to 2485.3 Mhz max 50 km 10.75 MHz 7 BPSK 12 dbm 10ppm Both Comply -92 dbm 8.5 millisecond comply
256SR 28dbm ,650mw 2400 to 2485.3 Mhz max 50 km 21.5MHz 4 BPSK 12 dbm 10ppm Both Comply -89 dbm 8.5 millisecond comply ex. RS232
yes DCP,RTS,RD, MAJALM,MINALM, RF SYNC,BRST PWR,SRCE yes Rem.monitoring through software 100 to 250 VAC 50/60 Hz 24 & 28 Vdc 25.9 watt max 0-50 c -60 to +60 c 10 to 95 c non condensing 4000 mts 431.8mm 43.18mm 254mm 4.66Kg Comply
yes DCP,RTS,RD, MAJALM,MINALM, RF SYNC,BRST PWR,SRCE yes Rem.monitoring through software 100 to 250 VAC 50/60 Hz 24 & 28 Vdc 25.9 watt max 0-50 c -60 to +60 c 10 to 95 c non condensing 4000 mts 431.8mm 43.18mm 254mm 4.66Kg Comply
yes DCP,RTS,RD, MAJALM,MINALM, RF SYNC,BRST PWR,SRCE yes Rem.monitoring through software 100 to 250 VAC 50/60 Hz 24 & 28 Vdc 25.9 watt max 0-50 c -60 to +60 c 10 to 95 c non condensing 4000 mts 431.8mm 43.18mm 254mm 4.66Kg Comply
yes DCP,RTS,RD, MAJALM,MINALM, RF SYNC,BRST PWR,SRCE yes Rem.monitoring through software 100 to 250 VAC 50/60 Hz 24 & 28 Vdc 25.9 watt max 0-50 c -60 to +60 c 10 to 95 c non condensing 4000 mts 431.8mm 43.18mm 254mm 4.66Kg Comply
Loopback Option Monitor/Control POWER AC Voltage AC Frequency DC Voltage Power Consumption ENVIORMENT Operating Temp Storage Temp Humidity Altiude Operational MECHANICAL Width Height Depth Weight Mounting Choice
100-250VAC 45 to 66Hz -25 to -60VDC +12 to +60VDc Please Specify Please Specify Please Specify 0 to 95 c@ 35 Deg c Please Specify Please Specify Please Specify Please Specify Please Specify 19''rack mount or table top
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TECHNICAL SPECFICATIONS RADIO Output Power TYPICAL CUSTOMER RFQ Please Specify
Frequency Range Max Cover Range Channel Bandwidth Number of Channel Available Modulation Type Processing Gain Carrier Frequency Stability Clock Sorce Max Rx Level Rx Sensitivity Threshold USER INTERFACE Interface Type & Connectors
2.4,5.7 Ghz Please Specify Please Specify Please Specify DQPSK<QPSK<QAM or higher Please Specify 10 ppm internal or Dte Interface 0 dbm (No damage) -30 dbm (No errors) Please Specify V.35,V.35/V.11 34 pin Winch(F),RS 232,Rs-422 EIA 530-db 25(F) LED for Power Supply,Sync Error test,TXD &RXD Loop back test LED Please Specify Please Specify
FOR POINT TO POINT RADIO Model 100 2.4 GHz RF Unit 5.7 GHz RF Unit Std.-0 to +8dbm Adj +10 to +20 dBm High power option adjustable +17 to+27 dbm Adj 2400.0 to 2486.5 Ghz 5725 to 5850Ghz max 75 Km max 75 Km 20 Mhz 20 Mhz 4 6 E1-DQPSK E1-DQPSK 56-768Kbps-DBPSK 56-768Kbps-DBPSK At E1->10db At E1->10db At 56kb/s- >17db At 56kb/s- >17db Int; Ext (10ppm) Rx loopback 0 dbm No damage -91dBm(Thr.1x10 ) V.35,DSX-1 or G.703 specify at order Power,TX Data Rx data,demod Lock Summary fault yes Local/Rem,Summary Fault contact optional NMS 90-260VAC 50/60 Hz -20 to -56 Vdc 55 watts max 0-60 c -40 to +70 c upto 95 c non condensing 4600mts 43cm 4.5cm 33cm 2.7Kg Comply Int; Ext (10ppm) Rx loopback 0 dbm No damage -89 dBm(Thr.1x10 ) V.35,DSX-1 or G.703 specify at order Power,TX Data Rx data,demod Lock Summary fault yes Local/Rem,Summary Fault contact optional NMS 90-260VAC 50/60 Hz -20 to -56 Vdc 55 watts max 0-60 c -40 to +70 c upto 95 c non condensing 4600mts 43cm 4.5cm 33cm 2.7Kg Comply
DIOGNASTICS Indicators
POWER AC Voltage AC Frequency DC Voltage Power Consumption ENVIORMENT Operating Temp Storage Temp Humidity Altiude Operational MECHANICAL Width Height Depth Weight Mounting Choice
100-250VAC 45 to 66Hz -25 to -60VDC +12 to +60VDc Please Specify Please Specify Please Specify 0 to 95 c@ 35 Deg c Please Specify Please Specify Please Specify Please Specify Please Specify 19''rack mount or table top
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THANK YOU
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