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    This document provides instructions for aligning antennas using received signal level (RSL) data from the Portal performance screen or by measuring the received signal strength indicator (RSSI) voltage at the outdoor unit (ODU) BNC connector. The steps are to monitor RSL or RSSI voltage while adjusting the antenna for maximum signal, repeat at the far end, and compare measurements to expected levels in the link installation data package, taking into account accuracy ranges. It also notes that the RSSI filter bandwidth can include adjacent channels so automatic transmit power control may not work if interferers are present.

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    RSSI & RSL DBM

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    This document provides instructions for aligning antennas using received signal level (RSL) data from the Portal performance screen or by measuring the received signal strength indicator (RSSI) voltage at the outdoor unit (ODU) BNC connector. The steps are to monitor RSL or RSSI voltage while adjusting the antenna for maximum signal, repeat at the far end, and compare measurements to expected levels in the link installation data package, taking into account accuracy ranges. It also notes that the RSSI filter bandwidth can include adjacent channels so automatic transmit power control may not work if interferers are present.

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    This document provides instructions for aligning antennas using received signal level (RSL) data from the Portal performance screen or by measuring the received signal strength indicator (RSSI) voltage at the outdoor unit (ODU) BNC connector. The steps are to monitor RSL or RSSI voltage while adjusting the antenna for maximum signal, repeat at the far end, and compare measurements to expected levels in the link installation data package, taking into account accuracy ranges. It also notes that the RSSI filter bandwidth can include adjacent channels so automatic transmit power control may not work if interferers are present.

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    RSSI & RSL DBM

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    This document provides instructions for aligning antennas using received signal level (RSL) data from the Portal performance screen or by measuring the received signal strength indicator (RSSI) voltage at the outdoor unit (ODU) BNC connector. The steps are to monitor RSL or RSSI voltage while adjusting the antenna for maximum signal, repeat at the far end, and compare measurements to expected levels in the link installation data package, taking into account accuracy ranges. It also notes that the RSSI filter bandwidth can include adjacent channels so automatic transmit power control may not work if interferers are present.

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    Chapter 5.

    Antenna Alignment

    Signal Measurement
    Two receive signal-strength indicators are provided to assist antenna alignment,
    RSL in the Portal performance screen, and the RSSI voltage at the BNC
    connector on the ODU. Refer to:
    • Using RSL Data
    • Using the RSSI Voltage at the ODU
    • RSL Measurement Guidelines

    Using RSL Data


    As Portal is accessed via PC connection to the INU or IDU, a separate means of
    communication such as two-way radio or cell phone is required between the
    Portal operator and the person at the antenna.
    To align using RSL:
    1. Monitor RSL in the Portal performance screen.
    2. Set antenna alignment for maximum RSL.
    3. Repeat for the far end of the link.
    4. Compare measured RSLs with the expected RSLs from the link installation
    datapack. Measurement accuracies are:
    • ODU 300 series (ODU 300hp, ODU 300ep, ODU 300sp):
    ± 2 dB for levels -40 to -70 dBm, over a temperature range of 0 to +35oC.
    ± 4 dB for levels -25 to -85 dBm, over a -33 to +55oC range. Applies where
    levels and/or temperatures are beyond those specified for ± 2 dB.
    • ODU 100:
    ± 3 dB for levels -40 to -70 dBm, over a temperature range of 0 to +35oC.
    ± 4 dB for levels -25 to -85 dBm, over a -33 to +55oC range. Applies where
    levels and/or temperatures are beyond those specified for ± 3 dB.

    Vol. III-5-2 Harris Stratex Networks


    Eclipse User Manual

    Using the RSSI Voltage at the ODU


    A voltmeter, such as a multimeter, is used to measure RSSI voltage at the BNC
    connector on the ODU. A suitable BNC to banana-plug connecting cable is
    available as an optional ODU accessory.
    To align using RSSI:
    1. Connect the voltmeter to the BNC connector. Center pin is positive. Use a low
    voltage range for best resolution, nominally 2.5 Vdc FSD.
    2. Set antenna alignment for a minimum voltmeter reading.
    3. Repeat for the far end of the link.
    4. Check and record the peak voltage at each end. The RSSI voltage provides a
    direct relationship with RSL. An RSSI of 0.25 Vdc -10 dBm RSL, and each
    additional 0.25 Vdc RSSI increase thereafter corresponds to a 10 dBm
    decrease in RSL, as follows:

    Units Measurement

    BNC (Vdc) 0.25 0.5 0.75 1.0 1.25 1.5 1.75 2.0 2.25 2.5

    RSL (dBm) -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 -90 -100

    5. Compare actual RSLs to the expected RSLs from the link installation
    datapack. Refer to RSL Measurement Guidelines.
    6. Replace the BNC weatherproofing cap.

    Failure to replace the RSSI BNC weatherproof cap may result in damage to the
    ODU.

    RSL Measurement Guidelines


    Interference
    The RSSI filter has a nominal 56 MHz bandwidth, which means that depending
    on the channel bandwidth used, multiple adjacent channels will be included
    within the filter passband1. Normally this will not cause a problem as antenna
    discrimination (beamwidth) and good frequency planning should exclude
    adjacent channel interferers. However at sites where this is not the case, ATPC
    should not be enabled.
    • ATPC operates on the RSL. Any interferer that affects the RSL will adversely
    affect ATPC operation.

    1 RSSI filter bandwidth is not a function of, nor does it affect receiver adjacent channel C/I performance.
    Eclipse complies with relevant ETSI and FCC co and adjacent channel requirements.

    260-668066-001 Rev 019 June 2007 Vol. III-5-3

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