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April, 2008

IDR-C Training

Agenda of 3rd Day

IDR-C / ISR Outdoor Units Installation ATPC Settings according to Path Link Calculation Tx Switching Criteria Practice Summing Up End of Course

IDR-C / ISR Outdoor Units Installation

ODU-CHP

Appearance

Number 1 2 3 4
5 4

Description Receptacle for the connection of the IF cable that connects the ODU to the IDU Receptacle for the measurement of the RSSI level ODU waveguide port Clamps for the ODU mounting onto the antenna ODU grounding point

Dimensions and Weights

Item ODU for 7 GHz, 8 GHz Dimensions 250 mm x 247 mm x 106 mm Weight (max) * 6 kg

ODU for 13 GHz to 38 GHz

237 mm x 247 mm x 89 mm

4 kg

Integrated coupler for 7 GHz, 8 GHz (the whole assembly of the 455 mm x 305 mm x 185 mm metallic base and the coupler) Integrated coupler for 13 GHz to 38 GHz (the whole assembly of the 360 mm x 240 mm x 240 mm metallic base and the coupler)
* The weights may vary depending on the frequency.

6,8 kg

3,8 kg

Consumptions

Band (GHz) 7,1 8,1 13 15 18 23 38

ODU Consumption (W, typ.) 34 26 21,5 23,5

Subunits

The ODU is composed of the following subunits (cards): Cable Interface Unit IF Processing Unit Transceiver Unit Diplexer Unit Power Supply Unit

Block Diagram

CIF UNIT
VOLTAGES +12V -12V +6.5V GND

350MHz (IF_PR)

IF_PR UNIT
Syn th

IF PR. UP-CONVERTER
TCXO

TxRx UNIT
UP CONVERTER/ PA WG transition Tx Flange Tx

N_con (IDU)

140MHz (IF_PR)

Vdet (TxRx) 350MHz (CIF)

AGC Integra tor

DIPLEXER UNIT

PWR ctrl (PIC) IF_Tx (IF_PR) MUTE (IF_PR) Vdet (IF_PR) VCO LB (IF_PR)
Phase matching

DEMOD (ASK)

- 48 Vdc (PSU)

Lightning protection

6 MHz

MOD (ASK)

10.7MHz

Ctrl RS232 (IF_PR) 140MHz (CIF)

AGC

IF_Tx (TxRx) IF PR. DOWN-CONVERTER

MULTIPLIER
X2 X4

VCO_Fract. (IF_PR) Ant Flange

- 48 Vdc (CIF)

PSU UNIT
LNA/ DOWN CONVERTER
+12V -12V +9V CONVERTER +6.5V
TCXO
S y n t h

Flange Rx VOLTAGES +12V -12V +9V +6.5V GND WG transition Rx

MAIN CONVERTER

attn ctrl (PIC)

IF_Rx (TxRx)

IF_Rx (IF_PR)

VOLTAGES +12V -12V +9V +6.5V GND

FRACTIONAL SYNTHESIZER
TCXO DDS Fract. Synth

VCO_Fract. (TxRx)

Progr. (PIC)

Progr. (PIC)

PIC (microcontroller)

Red color: dc connection Blue color: communication connection Green color: RF connection Light Green color: RF connection physical (flanges attached)

CONTROLS: PWR, MUTE, LoopBack, Rx attn PROGRAMMING: Channel (Synthesizers) INFO: PWR, RSSI, temp, voltages, ALMS: PWR, RSSI, Synthesizer Lock

LOOP BACK SYNTH.

TCXO

VCO LB (TxRx) Synth

Progr (PIC)

Cable Interface Unit

The Cable Interface Unit distinguishes and processes the following signals transferred through the coaxial cable connecting the IDU to the ODU: -48 Vdc supplied by the IDU. The voltage is then forwarded to the ODU PSU Unit. 350MHz modulated signal (16QAM/ QPSK) carrying payload and service channels. The signal is supplied by the IDU and fed to the ODU IF Processing Unit. 140MHz modulated signal (16QAM/ QPSK) carrying payload and service channels. The signal is supplied by the IF Processing Unit and fed to the IDU. 6 MHz modulated signal (ASK) carrying control signals. The modulated signal is supplied by the IDU, is demodulated and derived controls are fed to the ODU IF Processing Unit (PIC microcontroller). 10,7 MHz modulated signal (ASK) carrying control signals. The controls are supplied by the IF Processing Unit (PIC microcontroller), are modulated and fed to the IDU.

IF Processing Unit
The IF Processing Unit is composed of the following subunits: Up-Converter The up-Converter accepts the 350MHz modulated signal (16QAM/ QPSK) from the Cable Interface Unit. The signal is adjusted to a constant level, up converted (filtered and amplified) to IF_Tx frequency and fed to the ODU Transceiver Unit. The IF_Tx MHz level is adjusted from an AGC loop (according to PIC control and PA feedback - Vdet) in order to reach the output power target value. Down-Converter The down-Converter accepts the IF_Rx MHz modulated signal supplied by the ODU Transceiver Unit. The signal is amplified, filtered and down- converted to 140 MHz. The 140 MHz signal is adjusted to a constant level and fed to the ODU Cable Interface Unit. DDS - Fractional Synthesizer The PLL is based on a fractional synthesizer locked to a reference signal produced by the DDS circuit. The Microwave Local Oscillator (VCO Fract.) signal derived is fed to the ODU Transceiver Unit for multiplication. Loop Back Synthesizer A PLL is used to provide the Local Oscillator required for the conversion of Microwave Tx channel to of Microwave Rx channel. This signal (VCO LB) is corresponding to duplex (Tx-to-Rx) spacing and is fed to the Transceiver Unit. It is activated for test purposes only. PIC Microcontroller The PIC Microcontroller controls the ODU and informs the IDU of the ODU status.

Transceiver Unit
The Transceiver Unit is composed of the following subunits: Up-Converter The up-Converter accepts the IF_Tx MHz signal (modulated signal supplied by the ODU IF Processing Unit). The signal is up-converted to the final Microwave Transmitted signal, filtered and amplified. The Microwave signal is detected and the corresponding dc level (Vdet) is fed back to the IF Processing Unit in order to close the PWR control loop. The signal is filtered-out for harmonic elimination and fed to the Diplexer Tx port. Down-Converter The down-Converter accepts the received Microwave signal (supplied by the Diplexer Rx port). The signal is amplified (LNA), filtered (image rejection) and then down-converted. The resulted signal, IF_Rx, is fed to the IF Processing Unit for further process. Multiplier The Microwave Local Oscillator (VCO Fract. supplied by the IF Processing Unit) is multiplied by a specific factor (4 or 8 depending on the system), filtered, amplified and then equally split in two paths. The two signals drive the two double balanced mixers for up & down conversion respectively. Loop Back The Loop Back Local Oscillator (VCO_LB corresponding to duplex spacing and supplied by the IF Processing Unit) drives a balanced mixer and converts the Microwave Tx channel to of Microwave Rx. This action is activated for test purposes only in order to independently check each site of the link.

Power Supply Unit, Diplexer Unit

The Power Supply Unit accepts the -48 Vdc voltage provided by the IDU (through the ODU Cable Interface Unit) and converts it to the voltages needed for all circuit operation (+12V, -12V, +9V, +6.5V).

The main function of the Diplexer is to distinguish the transmitted and received channels providing adequate isolation.

Recommended Types of IF Cables

The IF cable is used to connect the ODU to the IDU.

Distance between IDU & ODU

Type of coaxial cable

Photo

Nominal Attenuation

D < 200 m

LCF14-50 (1/4)

8,1 dB / 100 m at 350 MHz

D = 200 m to 300 m LCF12-50 (1/2)

4,2 dB / 100 m at 350 MHz

Necessary Tools for the IF Cable Preparation

For LCF 14 - 50 (1/4) Cable

For LCF 12 - 50 (1/2) Cable

RFS TRIM-12-1 BN 541317

19 mm 21 mm

Accessories for the IF Cable Preparation

For LCF 14 - 50 (1/4) Cable

For LCF 12 - 50 (1/2) Cable

NOTE

The manufacturer provides a pair of N-type connectors, one straight N-type connector and one right-angle N-type connector. Recommended is the use of the right-angle connector at the end of the cable screwed onto the ODU.

Preparing the IF Cable

1. Use a coping saw to cut the cable end.

2. Use a blade to remove ~21 mm of cable jacket.

Preparing the IF Cable, Continued

3. Insert the cable into the trimming tool so that the edge of the jacket lies in the collet shown with the arrow.

4. Rotate the trimming tool in the direction of the arrow engraved on the tool without applying force greater than the trimming tool spring tension. Stop rotating when the tool rotates freely.

Preparing the IF Cable, Continued

5. Remove the trimmed outer conductor. Cut and completely scrape away the foam from the inner conductor taking care not to damage the copper clad finishing.

6. Use a blade to remove ~17 mm of cable jacket up to the score created by the trimming tool in step 4.

Preparing the IF Cable, Continued

7. Use a coping saw to cut the inner conductor leaving a length of ~8 mm.

8. Use a file to smooth the edge of the inner conductor. Then insert it in the appropriate hole of the trimming tool and rotate it to completely smooth the edge.

Preparing the IF Cable, Continued

9. Slide the heat shrink boot and the thick O-ring over the cable. Then push the back nut of the connector onto the cable and over the O-ring applying a force-full push to lock into place. Pull to check if locked.

The end of the cable should resemble the photo below:

Preparing the IF Cable, Continued

10. Insert the cable into the appropriate hole of the trimming tool, hold the connector back nut firmly and rotate the cable so that the protruding pin (arrow 1) of the trimming tool flares the outer conductor. The flared diameter should be up to 7,8 mm.

NOTE

Ensure that the protruding pin is inserted between the outer conductor and the foam (arrow 2) otherwise it will damage the outer conductor instead of flaring it.

Preparing the IF Cable, Continued

11. Place the body of the connector over the back nut of the connector and screw into place.

12. Use the 13 mm and 14 mm wrenches (only) to tighten the back nut and body of the connector in an opposite manner as shown in the photo.

Preparing the IF Cable, Continued

13. Slide the heat shrink boot into place over the connector body. Use a heat gun or apply a flame (130 C max.) to shrink the boot forming a weatherproof seal.

14. Repeat the whole procedure for the other end of the cable.

Preparing the IF Cable

1. Use a coping saw to cut the cable end.

2. Use a blade to remove ~25 mm of cable jacket.

Preparing the IF Cable, Continued

3. Insert the cable into the trimming tool so that the edge of the jacket lies in the collet shown with the arrow.

4. Hold the cable firmly and rotate the trimming tool in the direction of the arrow engraved on the tool without applying force greater than the trimming tool spring tension. Stop rotating when the tool rotates freely.

Preparing the IF Cable, Continued

5. Remove the trimmed outer conductor. Cut and completely scrape away the foam from the inner conductor taking care not to damage the copper clad finishing.

6. Use a coping saw to cut the inner conductor leaving a length of ~11 mm and then use a blade to remove ~24 mm of cable jacket up to the score created by the trimming tool in step 4.

Preparing the IF Cable, Continued

7. Use a file to smooth the edge of the inner conductor. Then insert it in the appropriate hole of the trimming tool and rotate it to completely smooth the edge.

Preparing the IF Cable, Continued

8. Push the back nut of the connector onto the cable applying a force-full push to lock into place. Pull to check if locked.

The end of the cable should resemble the photo below:

Preparing the IF Cable, Continued

9. Insert the cable into the appropriate hole of the trimming tool, hold the connector back nut firmly and rotate the cable so that the protruding pin (arrow 1) of the trimming tool flares the outer conductor. The flared diameter should be up to 14,5 mm.

NOTE

Ensure that the protruding pin is inserted between the outer conductor and the foam (arrow 2) otherwise it will damage the outer conductor instead of flaring it.

Preparing the IF Cable, Continued

10. Place the body of the connector over the back nut of the connector and screw into place.

11. Use the 19 mm and 21 mm wrenches to tighten the back nut and body of the connector in an opposite manner as shown in the photo.

Preparing the IF Cable, Continued

12. Seal the opening between the back nut and the cable jacket with insulating tape. Wrap the tape repeatedly around the cable. Then squeeze the paste tube provided into the charging hole to fill with paste. When the paste begins to discharge from the vent hole (a second smaller hole), seal the vent hole with the insulating tape as well. Resume squeezing the tube until there is a constant discharge of the paste from the pierced holes in the tape. 13. Remove the paste tube and screw the cover to seal the charging hole. Remove excess paste from the cable jacket.

14. Repeat the whole procedure for the other end of the cable.

ODU Grounding Cable for connection to the tower/mast

The cable is used for the ODU grounding when attached onto the antenna or onto the mounting kit. M8 terminal ring provided (for connection to the tower/mast)
1cm 1cm

M4 terminal ring screwed onto the ODU

Coupler Grounding Cable for connection to the tower/mast

The cable is used for the Coupler grounding. The ODUs grounding points are connected to two grounding points on the coupler through short grounding cables and then the coupler is grounded through the cable shown on next slide.

M8 terminal ring provided (for connection to the tower / mast)

1cm

1cm

M6 terminal ring screwed onto the Coupler

Grounding Cables Photos

ODU grounding cable when attached onto the antenna or onto the mounting kit Coupler grounding

ODUs grounding cables when ODUs mounted onto the coupler

Installing and grounding one ODU onto the Antenna

When the antenna diameter is 1 ft, 2 ft, 4 ft or 6 ft, you can attach the Outdoor Unit onto the antenna directly, thus avoiding the waveguide expense. This is the case of an integrated antenna.

NOTE

Integrated antennas can be provided only by INTRACOM.

Installing and grounding one ODU onto the Antenna , Continued

Prerequisites

The maximum distance between the ODU and the IDU should not exceed 300 m. Decide if you will first install the antenna on the mast and then attach the ODU on the antenna or if you will first attach the ODU on the antenna and then install the ODU-antenna assembly on the mast. You should have prepared the IF cable and the ODU grounding cable before proceeding to the ODU installation.

Installing and grounding one ODU onto the Antenna, Continued

Only trained and qualified personnel should install or replace this equipment.

1. Connect the grounding cable to the ODU using the two asteroid M4 grovers and the M4 screw.

Installing and grounding one ODU onto the Antenna, Continued

2. Set the antenna polarization according to the antenna manufacturers instructions.

3. Apply the greasing paste (provided) on the antenna feeder O-ring and then place the O-ring on the antenna feeder groove.

4. If the ODU clamps are closed, unlock and open them.

Installing and grounding one ODU onto the Antenna, Continued

5. Hold the ODU in the right way taking into consideration the antenna polarization. Vertical Polarization Horizontal Polarization

Installing and grounding one ODU onto the Antenna, Continued

6. Hold the ODU clamps as shown in the photo.

7. Mount the ODU onto the antenna.

Installing and grounding one ODU onto the Antenna, Continued

8. First close the two diagonal clamps and then the other two clamps to secure the ODU in place.

Installing and grounding one ODU onto the Antenna, Continued

PLUGGING / UNPLUGGING THE IF COAXIAL CABLE Never plug or unplug the IF coaxial cable to or from the outdoor transceiver boxes when the respective indoor equipment is powered on and operating. There is risk of equipment failure and/or electrical shock, as the IF cable carries the outdoor transceivers DC operating voltage (48 V).

9. Screw the right-angle connector of the IF cable onto the ODU N-type connector.

Installing and grounding one ODU onto the Antenna, Continued

10. Use Butyl sealing compound, self bonding rubber tape and insulating tape to insulate the RF cable N-type connector if required by climatic conditions.

11. To ground the ODU, connect the bared lug of the ODU grounding cable to the grounding contact point on the tower or the mast.

Installing and grounding one or two ODUs onto the Mounting Kit

ODUs Mounting Kit with a pair of U-bolts

Prerequisites The maximum distance between the ODU(s) and the IDU should not exceed 300 m. You should have prepared the IF cable(s) and the ODU grounding cable(s) before proceeding to the ODU(s) installation.

Installing and grounding one or two ODUs onto the Mounting Kit, Continued

Only trained and qualified personnel should install or replace this equipment.

1. Connect the grounding cable(s) to the ODU(s) using the two asteroid M4 grovers and the M4 screw.

Installing and grounding one or two ODUs onto the Mounting Kit, Continued

3. Mount the kit onto the mast with the U-bolts. Use a 17 mm wrench to tighten the nuts.

Installing and grounding one or two ODUs onto the Mounting Kit, Continued

4. Mount the ODU(s) onto the mounting kit and close the clamps to secure in place.

Installing and grounding one or two ODUs onto the Mounting Kit, Continued

PLUGGING / UNPLUGGING THE IF COAXIAL CABLE Never plug or unplug the IF coaxial cable to or from the outdoor transceiver boxes when the respective indoor equipment is powered on and operating. There is risk of equipment failure and/or electrical shock, as the IF cable carries the outdoor transceivers DC operating voltage (48 V).

5. Screw the right-angle connector(s) of the IF cable(s) onto the ODU N-type connector(s).

Installing and grounding one or two ODUs onto the Mounting Kit, Continued

Avoid making any sharp or small radius bends on the flexible and twistable waveguides! Twisting or bending the waveguide beyond a certain limit could cause permanent damage to the waveguide (hearing a scratching/stretching noise from the inside wire frame of the waveguide indicates you have crossed the limit).

6. With an hexagonal key apply 4,5 Nm torque to screw the waveguide PBR flange (i.e. the flange with the O-ring) onto the ODU waveguide port using four Allen screws of the set provided. 7. With an hexagonal key apply 4,5 Nm torque to screw the UBR flange of the waveguide onto the antenna feeder according to the antenna polarization.

Installing and grounding one or two ODUs onto the Mounting Kit, Continued

8. Use a spinner to attach the waveguide clamp kit on the mast applying 6 Nm torque. 9. Use Butyl sealing compound, self bonding rubber tape and insulating tape to insulate the RF cable N-type connector if required by climatic conditions. 10. To ground the ODU, connect the bared lug of the ODU grounding cable to the grounding contact point on the tower or the mast. 11. Repeat for the second ODU if existing.

Integrated Coupler

The selection of the Coupler depends on the frequency band and the attenuation at its ports.

Integrated Coupler, Continued

1. Handle 2. Waveguide port for connection to the one ODU (other ODU connected on the opposite side of the coupler) 3. Waveguide port for connection to the antenna either directly or through waveguide 4. Four hooks for ODU mounting onto the coupler (the clamps for mounting the other ODU are found on the opposite side of the coupler) 5. Clamps for the coupler mounting onto the antenna 6. Port marker 7. ODUs grounding cables

Integrated Coupler, Continued

Symmetric Coupler

Asymmetric Coupler

Port 1

Port 2

Port 2 is always the port with the greater attenuation and should be used for ODU B connection!

Integrated Coupler, Continued

1

1. ODUs grounding cables (for connection to the ODUs grounding points) 2. Coupler grounding point (for connection to the tower/ mast grounding point)

1 2

NOTE NOTE

The ODUs grounding is achieved through the coupler grounding. The lug screwed onto the coupler will be used for the termination of the coupler grounding cable.

Integrated Coupler, Continued

Use the integrated coupler (with two ODUs mounted) when you want to ensure hot standby (asymmetric coupler) or frequency diversity (symmetric coupler) operation modes and you have only one antenna. You can attach the integrated coupler onto the antenna when you have the ODU frequencies and antenna diameters of the table below, otherwise connect the integrated coupler to the antenna through a waveguide.

ODU Frequency 13 GHz 15 GHz 18 GHz 23 GHz 38 GHz

Antenna Diameter 0,3 m (1 ft) 0,6 m (2 ft) 1,2 m (4 ft) 1,8 m (6 ft) 0,3 m (1 ft) 0,6 m (2 ft)

Integrated Coupler, Continued

Coupler Mounting Kit

The kit is used for the coupler mounting in case of a non-integrated antenna. This solution should be implemented in the following two cases: When you have the ODU version for 7 GHz, 8 GHz frequency, no matter what the antenna diameter is. When you have an antenna with diameter equal or greater than 2,4 m (8 ft). Two types of Coupler Mounting Kits: for 7/8 GHz and for 13 to 38 GHz

Integrated Coupler, Continued

If you need to remove an ODU from the coupler, you must affix a cover onto the unused coupler feeder to avoid the appearance of standing waves and humidity penetration.

1. Affix the cover so that the dowel is inserted in the specific hole.

2. Place the O-ring screw into the hole and secure the cover with the two hexagon socket-type screws provided (on the rim).

NOTE

To remove the cover and re-attach the ODU, undo all three screws.

Installing and grounding two ODUs onto the Coupler

Prerequisites The maximum distance between the ODUs and the IDU should not exceed 300 m. Decide if you will first install the coupler on the mast or the antenna and then attach the ODUs on the coupler or if you will first attach the ODUs on the coupler and then install the ODUs-coupler assembly on the mast or the antenna. Two people are needed for mounting the coupler on the mast or the antenna. If thats not possible, pass a rope through the coupler handle and hang the coupler (or the coupler-ODUs assembly) from a fixed higher point to ensure safety during the installation! You should have prepared the IF cable(s) and the coupler grounding cable before proceeding to the ODU installation. In case you use a waveguide to connect the coupler to the antenna, take into consideration the length of the waveguide you have when deciding on the coupler position on the mast.

Installing and grounding two ODUs onto the Coupler, Continued

Case: Coupler detached from antenna 1. Set the antenna polarization according to the antenna manufacturers instructions. 2. Unscrew the two short grounding cables from the coupler and connect them to each ODU using the two asteroid M4 grovers and the M4 screw.

Installing and grounding two ODUs onto the Coupler, Continued

Case: Coupler detached from antenna

3. Use a cross-headed (Philips) screwdriver and remove the antenna adaptor from the coupler.

4. Mount the mounting kit onto the coupler and pass through the kit the appropriate hose clamps according to the mast diameter.

Installing and grounding two ODUs onto the Coupler, Continued

Case: Coupler detached from antenna 5. Apply the greasing paste (provided) on the O-ring of he coupler waveguide input.

6. If the ODU clamps are closed, unlock and open them.

Installing and grounding two ODUs onto the Coupler, Continued

Case: Coupler detached from antenna
When you have an asymmetric coupler with different attenuation at each port, you must take into consideration the marking of the port when attaching the ODU. Port 2 is always the port with the greater attenuation and should be used for ODU B connection.

NOTE

7. Fit the ODU waveguide port on the coupler waveguide port to mount the ODU onto the coupler taking into consideration the marking of the coupler port. First close the two diagonal clamps and then the other two clamps to secure the ODU in place. 8. Repeat for the other ODU.

Installing and grounding two ODUs onto the Coupler, Continued

Case: Coupler detached from antenna

9. Connect the ODUs short grounding cables to any two of the four grounding points on the coupler using two asteroid M4 grovers and a M4 screw for each cable.

Installing and grounding two ODUs onto the Coupler, Continued

Case: Coupler detached from antenna

10. Use a spinner to mount the coupler on the mast applying 5 to 6 Nm tightening torque.

Installing and grounding two ODUs onto the Coupler, Continued

Case: Coupler detached from antenna Avoid making any sharp or small radius bends on the flexible and twistable waveguides! Twisting or bending the waveguide beyond a certain limit could cause permanent damage to the waveguide (hearing a scratching/stretching noise from the inside wire frame of the waveguide indicates you have crossed the limit). 11. With an hexagonal key apply 4,5 Nm torque to screw the waveguide PBR flange (i.e. the flange with the O-ring) onto the coupler antenna port using four Allen screws of the set provided.

Installing and grounding two ODUs onto the Coupler, Continued

Case: Coupler detached from antenna

12. With an hexagonal key apply 4,5 Nm torque to screw the waveguide UBR flange onto the antenna feeder according to the antenna polarization.

Installing and grounding two ODUs onto the Coupler, Continued

Case: Coupler detached from antenna

13. Use a spinner to attach the waveguide clamp kit on the mast applying 6 Nm torque.

Installing and grounding two ODUs onto the Coupler, Continued

Case: Coupler detached from antenna

14. Connect the grounding cable to the coupler.

Installing and grounding two ODUs onto the Coupler, Continued

Case: Coupler detached from antenna PLUGGING / UNPLUGGING THE IF COAXIAL CABLE Never plug or unplug the IF coaxial cable to or from the outdoor transceiver boxes when the respective indoor equipment is powered on and operating. There is risk of equipment failure and/or electrical shock, as the IF cable carries the outdoor transceivers DC operating voltage (48 V).

15. Screw the IF cables onto the ODUs N-type connectors.

Installing and grounding two ODUs onto the Coupler, Continued

Case: Coupler detached from antenna

16. Use Butyl sealing compound, self bonding rubber tape and insulating tape to insulate the RF cable N-type connectors if required by climatic conditions.

17. To ground the coupler, connect the bared lug of the coupler grounding cable to the grounding contact point on the tower or the mast.

Installing and grounding two ODUs onto the Coupler, Continued

Case: Coupler attached onto antenna

NOTE

Before proceeding to the procedure described hereinafter, make sure the antenna adaptor has not been removed from the coupler.

Installing and grounding two ODUs onto the Coupler, Continued

Case: Coupler attached onto antenna 1. Set the antenna polarization according to the antenna manufacturers instructions.

2. Apply the greasing paste (provided) on the antenna feeder O-ring and then place the O-ring on the antenna feeder groove.

Installing and grounding two ODUs onto the Coupler, Continued

Case: Coupler attached onto antenna

3. Connect the grounding cable to each ODU using the two asteroid M4 grovers and the M4 screw.

4. Mount the two ODUs onto the coupler as already described.

Installing and grounding two ODUs onto the Coupler, Continued

Case: Coupler attached onto antenna

5. Hold the ODUs-coupler assembly in the right way taking into consideration the antenna polarization.

Installing and grounding two ODUs onto the Coupler, Continued

Case: Coupler attached onto antenna 6. Fit the coupler waveguide port onto the antenna waveguide port.

7. First close the two diagonal clamps and then the other two clamps to secure the integrated coupler in place. 8.Connect the IF cables to the ODUs and ground the coupler as already described.

IF Cable Grounding
Lightning Rod

ODU + ANTENNA

Distance between IDU & ODU D < 100 m 100 m < D < 200 m

Number of Grounding Kits 3 5 7 You are recommended to ground the IF cable along the vertical run (every 50 m), near the top and bottom and at the entrance of the cable into the equipment shelter.

Top Ground

200 m < D < 300 m

50 m
Ground at Mid-point

50 m

Bottom Ground Entrance Ground

Burried Ground Rods

INDOOR EQUIPMENT SHELTER

IF Cable Grounding, Continued

Example of Full Kit in case the IF cable is the LCF14-50 and the distance between IDU-ODU is greater than 100 m and less than 200 m
1. N-type connector for connection to the tail cable * N-type R/A connector for connection to the ODU * Grounding kits * Screws etc. for connection of the grounding kits to the tower Plastic bag for covering and protecting the free IF cable ends until they are used Labels for labelling the IF cables close the IDU and ODU Cable ties for IF cable fastening to the tower

2.

3. 4.

5.

* Can also be provided in separate

NOTE

6.

Two kits required for 1+1 configuration

7.

IF Cable Grounding, Continued

NOTE
The grounding kit for the LCF12-50 IF cable differs from the one for the LCF14-50 IF cable.

Install the grounding kit only where the cable runs straight.

1. Use a blade to remove ~15 mm of cable jacket.

IF Cable Grounding, Continued

2. Position the cable properly into the grounding clamp.

3. Use an hexagonal key to screw the clamp. The cable should resemble the following photo below:

4. Connect the bared lug of the grounding cable to the grounding contact point of the tower or the mast making sure the grounding cable runs vertically down to the tower/mast grounding contact point to avoid cable strain under extreme weather conditions.

ATPC Settings according to Path Link Calculation

Topographic Diagram

Path Profile
300

280

260

240 Elevation (m)

220

200

180

160

140

120 0 Site 1 Latitude Longitude Azimuth Elevation Antenna CL 55 45 00.00 N 037 37 00.00 E 0.72 157 m ASL 30.0 m AGL 2 4 6 8 10 12 Path length (23.51 km) Frequency (MHz) = 13000.0 K = 1.33 %F1 = 100.00 14 16 18 20 Site 2 Latitude Longitude Azimuth Elevation Antenna CL 30 07 55 57 40.00 N 037 37 16.95 E 180.72 209 m ASL 75.0 m AGL 22

Assumptions
Link budget calculation has been carried out according to ITU-R Rec. P.530-7/8 using the following propagation parameters: Clat, Clon (dB) pL (%) Type of terrain Path inclination (mrad) ITU Rain climatic Zone (ITU-R Rec. P.837) Interference analysis 2.86, 3.0 2 Inland with Co = 0 dBr 4.14 E (rain intensity > 22 mm/h for 0.01% of the time) No interference degradation has been taken into account.

Link Budget / V-pol

Site 1 Elevation (m) Latitude Longitude True azimuth () Vertical angle () Antenna model Antenna height (m) Antenna gain (dBi) Frequency (MHz) Polarization Path length (km) Free space loss (dB) Atmospheric absorption loss (dB) Field margin (dB) Net path loss (dB) 157.00 55 45 00.00 N 037 37 00.00 E 0.72 0.16 SB2-127B 30.00 36.70 13000.00 Vertical 23.51 142.17 0.48 1.00 70.25 Site 2 209.32 55 57 40.00 N 037 37 16.95 E 180.72 -0.32 SB2-127B 75.00 36.70

128QAM,

STM-1

70.25

Radio model IDR_13CHP_128QAM_STM1_2 IDR_13CHP_128QAM_STM1_2 TX power (watts) 0.06 0.06 TX power (dBm) 18.00 18.00 EIRP (dBm) 54.70 54.70 RX threshold criteria BER SES BER SES RX threshold level (dBm) -71.00 -71.00 RX signal (dBm) Thermal fade margin (dB) Geoclimatic factor Path inclination (mr) Fade occurrence factor (Po) Average annual temperature (C) Worst month - multipath (%) (sec) Annual - multipath (%) (sec) (% - sec) 0.01% rain rate (mm/hr) Flat fade margin - rain (dB) Rain attenuation (dB) Annual rain (%-sec) Annual multipath + rain (%-sec) , 30 2007 Site 1-Site 2.pl4 Reliability Method - ITU-R P.530-7/8 Rain - ITU-R P530-7 -52.25 18.75 5.37E-06 4.14 4.59E-03 10.00 99.99384 161.78 99.99846 485.34 99.99692 - 970.68 22.00 18.75 18.75 99.99851 - 468.89 99.99544 - 1439.57 99.99384 161.78 99.99846 485.34 -52.25 18.75

Link Budget / H-pol

Site 1 Elevation (m) Latitude Longitude True azimuth () Vertical angle () Antenna model Antenna height (m) Antenna gain (dBi) Frequency (MHz) Polarization Path length (km) Free space loss (dB) Atmospheric absorption loss (dB) Field margin (dB) Net path loss (dB) 157.00 55 45 00.00 N 037 37 00.00 E 0.72 0.16 SB2-127B 30.00 36.70 13000.00 Horizontal 23.51 142.17 0.48 1.00 70.25 Site 2 209.32 55 57 40.00 N 037 37 16.95 E 180.72 -0.32 SB2-127B 75.00 36.70

128QAM,

STM-1

70.25

Radio model IDR_13CHP_128QAM_STM1_2 IDR_13CHP_128QAM_STM1_2 TX power (watts) 0.06 0.06 TX power (dBm) 18.00 18.00 EIRP (dBm) 54.70 54.70 RX threshold criteria BER SES BER SES RX threshold level (dBm) -71.00 -71.00 RX signal (dBm) Thermal fade margin (dB) Geoclimatic factor Path inclination (mr) Fade occurrence factor (Po) Average annual temperature (C) Worst month - multipath (%) (sec) Annual - multipath (%) (sec) (% - sec) 0.01% rain rate (mm/hr) Flat fade margin - rain (dB) Rain attenuation (dB) Annual rain (%-sec) Annual multipath + rain (%-sec) , 30 2007 Site 1-Site 2.pl4 Reliability Method - ITU-R P.530-7/8 Rain - ITU-R P530-7 -52.25 18.75 5.37E-06 4.14 4.59E-03 10.00 99.99384 161.78 99.99846 485.34 99.99692 - 970.68 22.00 18.75 18.75 99.99746 - 800.69 99.99438 - 1771.37 99.99384 161.78 99.99846 485.34 -52.25 18.75

Link Budget / V-pol

Site 2 Elevation (m) Latitude Longitude True azimuth () Vertical angle () Antenna model Antenna height (m) Antenna gain (dBi) Frequency (MHz) Polarization Path length (km) Free space loss (dB) Atmospheric absorption loss (dB) Field margin (dB) Net path loss (dB) 209.32 55 57 40.00 N 037 37 16.95 E 180.72 -0.32 SB2-127B 75.00 36.70 13000.00 Vertical 23.51 142.17 0.48 1.00 70.25 Site 1 157.00 55 45 00.00 N 037 37 00.00 E 0.72 0.16 SB2-127B 30.00 36.70

16QAM,

16 x E1

70.25

Radio model IDR_13CHP_16QAM_16xE1_1 IDR_13CHP_16QAM_16xE1_1 TX power (watts) 0.16 0.16 TX power (dBm) 22.00 22.00 EIRP (dBm) 58.70 58.70 RX threshold criteria BER SES BER SES RX threshold level (dBm) -82.50 -82.50 RX signal (dBm) Thermal fade margin (dB) Geoclimatic factor Path inclination (mr) Fade occurrence factor (Po) Average annual temperature (C) Worst month - multipath (%) (sec) Annual - multipath (%) (sec) (% - sec) 0.01% rain rate (mm/hr) Flat fade margin - rain (dB) Rain attenuation (dB) Annual rain (%-sec) Annual multipath + rain (%-sec) , 01 2007 Site 1-Site 2.pl4 Reliability Method - ITU-R P.530-7/8 Rain - ITU-R P530-7 -48.25 34.25 5.37E-06 4.14 4.59E-03 10.00 99.99982 4.64 99.99996 13.92 99.99991 - 27.84 22.00 34.25 34.25 99.99985 - 45.99 99.99977 - 73.83 99.99982 4.64 99.99996 13.92 -48.25 34.25

Link Budget / H-pol

Site 2 Elevation (m) Latitude Longitude True azimuth () Vertical angle () Antenna model Antenna height (m) Antenna gain (dBi) Frequency (MHz) Polarization Path length (km) Free space loss (dB) Atmospheric absorption loss (dB) Field margin (dB) Net path loss (dB) 209.32 55 57 40.00 N 037 37 16.95 E 180.72 -0.32 SB2-127B 75.00 36.70 13000.00 Horizontal 23.51 142.17 0.48 1.00 70.25 Site 1 157.00 55 45 00.00 N 037 37 00.00 E 0.72 0.16 SB2-127B 30.00 36.70

16QAM,

16 x E1

70.25

Radio model IDR_13CHP_16QAM_16xE1_1 IDR_13CHP_16QAM_16xE1_1 TX power (watts) 0.16 0.16 TX power (dBm) 22.00 22.00 EIRP (dBm) 58.70 58.70 RX threshold criteria BER SES BER SES RX threshold level (dBm) -82.50 -82.50 RX signal (dBm) Thermal fade margin (dB) Geoclimatic factor Path inclination (mr) Fade occurrence factor (Po) Average annual temperature (C) Worst month - multipath (%) (sec) Annual - multipath (%) (sec) (% - sec) 0.01% rain rate (mm/hr) Flat fade margin - rain (dB) Rain attenuation (dB) Annual rain (%-sec) Annual multipath + rain (%-sec) , 01 2007 Site 1-Site 2.pl4 Reliability Method - ITU-R P.530-7/8 Rain - ITU-R P530-7 -48.25 34.25 5.37E-06 4.14 4.59E-03 10.00 99.99982 4.64 99.99996 13.92 99.99991 - 27.84 22.00 34.25 34.25 99.99970 - 95.31 99.99961 - 123.15 99.99982 4.64 99.99996 13.92 -48.25 34.25

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ATPC Settings
ATPC settings are based on the following rules of thumb for PDH and SDH systems respectively: A. PDH ATPC requirements ATPC should be set at a minimum of 23 dB higher than the calculated RX threshold level. B. SDH ATPC requirements ATPC should be set at a minimum of 18 dB higher than the calculated RX threshold level. Notes: ATPC value is recommended to be set approximately to the calculated link path RX signal level (or 5 dB lower, if applicable ) and preferably be re-adjusted after a period of observation. In IDR-C, ATPC local setting adjusts the remote RX signal level thus affecting the local TX power level. In ISR, ATPC local setting adjusts the local RX signal level thus affecting the remote TX power level.

ATPC Settings, Continued

Case study #1: 16 QAM 16xE1, IDR-C
Thermal Fade Margin (dB) 34.25

TX Power (dBm) 22

RX Threshold Level (dBm) -82.5

RX Signal -48.25

RX signal is calculated for TX Power of 22 dBm. The TX power dynamic range of this example is 10 dBm to -22 dBm. For TX output power equal to 17 dBm, the RX signal should be -53.25 dBm. -53.25 dBm is by 29.25 dB higher than the RX threshold level and thus acceptable. Finally, ATPC value sets the remote RX signal level to -53.25 dBm and thus local TX will be adjusted to 17 dBm.

ATPC Settings, Continued

Case study #2: 128 QAM STM-1, ISR
TX Power (dBm) 18 RX Threshold Level (dBm) -71 Thermal Fade Margin (dB) 18.75

RX Signal -52.25

RX signal is calculated for TX Power of 18 dBm. The TX power dynamic range of this example is 7 dBm to -18 dBm. For TX output power equal to 12 dBm, RX signal should be -58.25 dBm. -58.25 dBm is by 12.75 dB higher than the RX threshold level and thus not acceptable. Note that -52.25 dBm is 18.75 dB higher than the RX threshold. In this case, a range for ATPC cannot be set as the link already operates marginally as far as calculated link budget is concerned.

NOTE

In such a case, higher gain antennas would allow for more flexibility.

Tx Switching Criteria

Outdoor Tx Switching Criteria for 1+1 Hot Standby Operation

Type

H/W Failure & Alarms

Indoor S/W Criteria Due to RAI signal (Remote Alarm Indication) reception, the local station performs a Tx switching.

LD DDS LD TX IDR-C ALC PSU Time LD DDS LD TX ALC t = 50 ms t = 50 ms

t = 13 s Due to RAI signal (Remote Alarm Indication) reception, the local station performs a Tx switching. t=8s

ISR

Time

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