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612804208L1-1B
September 2003
TRACER 4108/4208
System Manual
12804108L1A
TRACER 4108 System (Plan A)
12804108L1B
TRACER 4108 System (Plan B)
12804208L1A
TRACER 4208 System (Plan A)
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TRACER 4208 System (Plan B)

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  • Page 1 TRACER 4108/4208 System Manual 12804108L1A TRACER 4108 System (Plan A) 12804108L1B TRACER 4108 System (Plan B) 12804208L1A TRACER 4208 System (Plan A) 12804208L1B TRACER 4208 System (Plan B) 612804208L1-1B September 2003...

  • Page 2: About This Manual

    To the Holder of the Manual The contents of this manual are current as of the date of publication. ADTRAN reserves the right to change the contents without prior notice. In no event will ADTRAN be liable for any special, incidental, or consequential damages or for commercial losses even if ADTRAN has been advised thereof as a result of issue of this publication.

  • Page 3: Revision History

    Introduced 2.4 GHz radio (TRACER 4108) information. Notes provide additional useful information. Cautions signify information that could prevent service interruption. Warnings provide information that could prevent damage to the equipment or endangerment to human life. 612804208L1-1B © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc.

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    4. Use only the power cord, power supply, and/or batteries indicated in the manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for special disposal instructions. Save These Important Safety Instructions © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc. 612804208L1-1B...
  • Page 5 Connect the equipment and the affected receiver to power outlets on separate circuits. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by ADTRAN could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 612804208L1-1B...
  • Page 6 During installation and alignment of the antenna, do not handle or touch the front of the antenna. These simple precautions must be taken to prevent general population and installation personnel from exposure to RF energy in excess of specified MPE levels. © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc. 612804208L1-1B...

  • Page 7: Warranty And Customer Service

    Warranty and Customer Service Warranty and Customer Service ADTRAN will replace or repair this product within the warranty period if it does not meet its published specifications or fails while in service. Warranty information can be found at www.adtran.com/warranty. Customer Service, Product Support Information, and Training ADTRAN will replace or repair this product within the warranty period if it does not meet its published specifications or fails while in service.
  • Page 8 Your reseller should serve as the first point of contact for support. If additional support is needed, the ADTRAN Support web site provides a variety of support services such as a searchable knowledge base, updated firmware releases, latest product documentation, service request ticket generation and trouble-shooting tools.
  • Page 9 System Description ........11 This section of ADTRAN’s TRACER 4108/4208 System Manual is designed for use by net- work engineers, planners, and designers for overview information about the TRACER 4108/4208.
  • Page 10 Table of Contents TRACER 4108/4208 System Manual © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc. 612804208L1-1B...

  • Page 11: Section 1 System Description

    SYSTEM DESCRIPTION This section of ADTRAN’s TRACER 4108/4208 System Manual is designed for use by network engineers, planners, and designers for overview information about the TRACER 4108/4208. It contains general information and describes physical and operational concepts, network relationships, provisioning, testing, alarm status, and system monitoring. This section should be used in conjunction with Section 3, Engineering Guidelines, of the system manual.

  • Page 12: System Overview

    No license required per FCC Rules Part 15.247 • Frequency: 2.400 to 2.4835 GHz (TRACER 4108) and 5.725 to 5.850 GHz (TRACER 4208) • Point-to-point, up to 30 miles • 1-U high unit for easy rack-mounting © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc. 612804208L1-1B...

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Minimum Antenna Height for Given Path Lengths ......22 612804208L1-1B © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc.
  • Page 14 Section 2 Microwave Path Engineering Basics TRACER 4108/4208 System Manual © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc. 612804208L1-1B...

  • Page 15: Line-Of-Site

    (BER). Fade margin is simply the difference between the available signal power at the receiver (P ) and the receiver sensitivity (P sens (dB) P R P sens – 612804208L1-1B © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc.

  • Page 16: Receiver Power

    When using decibel notation, all quantities must be individually converted to decibels prior to performing addition and subtraction. Figure 1 on page 17 illustrates a wireless link configuration containing all the parameters necessary for the power budget analysis. © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc. 612804208L1-1B...

  • Page 17: Antenna Gain

    100 milliwatts, only antennas with gains above 36 dBi (12-foot diameter parabolic dishes) require any reduction in transmit power. For the 5.8 GHz band (TRACER 4208), there is no reduction in transmitter output power required for antenna gains greater than 6 dBi. 612804208L1-1B © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc.

  • Page 18: Carrier Wavelength (L)

    TRACER 4108/4208 unit. The other end of the coaxial cable requires a connector compatible with the antenna chosen for the installation (usually an N-type male connector). Additionally, ADTRAN recommends that the outdoor connector on the coaxial cable be weatherproofed to prevent corrosion and electrical shorting.

  • Page 19: Path Loss (L P )

    Path loss, as shown here, increases rapidly as either the path length increases or the carrier wavelength decreases (which happens as the carrier frequency increases). Therefore, longer microwave paths naturally experience more path loss than shorter paths. Likewise, higher frequency microwave communication experiences more path loss than lower frequency microwave communication. 612804208L1-1B © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc.

  • Page 20: Receiver Sensitivity

    Should an interferer be present nearby, three software selectable bandplans are provided for frequency agility. Changing the TRACER 4108/4208 bandplan does not require additional components, or opening of the radio. See TRACER System Option > RF Bandplan on page 47 for additional details. © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc. 612804208L1-1B...

  • Page 21: Antenna Information

    2400 MHz to 2483.5 MHz frequency band for TRACER 4108 models, and the 5725 MHz to 5850 MHz frequency band for the TRACER 4208 system. 612804208L1-1B © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc.

  • Page 22: Fresnel Zones, Earth Curvature, & Antenna Heights

    Table 5 tabulates minimum antenna heights for given path lengths. Table 5. Minimum Antenna Height for Given Path Lengths Min. Antenna Height Min. Antenna Height Path Length @ 2.4 GHz @ 5.8 GHz (miles) (ft) (ft) © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc. 612804208L1-1B...

  • Page 23: Other Considerations

    The climate factor values normally used are listed below Climate Climate Factor Description Very Dry desert regions Temperate mainland, interior region Humid humid and coastal regions 612804208L1-1B © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc.
  • Page 24 Section 2 Microwave Path Engineering Basics TRACER 4108/4208 System Manual © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc. 612804208L1-1B...

  • Page 25: Section 3 Engineering Guidelines

    At-A-Glance Specifications ..........32 612804208L1-1B © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc.

  • Page 26: Equipment Dimensions

    This voltage ranges approximately from 0 to TX PWR 5V, with 0V corresponding to +5 dBm (3 milliwatts) and 5V corresponding to +20 dBm (100 milliwatts). © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc. 612804208L1-1B...

  • Page 27: Front Panel Leds

    T1 is in a loopback mode. the RSSI level is below suggested minimum threshold RF LOW Red (solid) (approximately 10 dBm above the minimum receive sensitivity). Amber (solid) there is an active test being performed by the system. 612804208L1-1B © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc.

  • Page 28: Reviewing The Tracer 4108/4208 Rear Panel Design

    Accepts EIA-232 input from a PC or terminal for controlling the TRACER 4108/4208 system • Operates at 9600 bps Table 2 on page 29 shows the pinout. Wiring diagrams for connecting to the connector (for various RS-232 applications) are provided following the pinout. © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc. 612804208L1-1B...
  • Page 29 Data Terminal Ready (Modem Control Only) — Unused Ring Indicator 23-25 — Unused Table 3. TRACER 4108/4208 (DCE) to Terminal (DTE) Diagram (DB-25) NAME NAME Table 4. TRACER 4108/4208 (DCE) to Personal Computer (DB-9) NAME NAME 612804208L1-1B © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc.

  • Page 30: Rs-232 Connection (Modem Use)

    The null modem interface must route Carrier Detect (CD) on pin 8 directly from the modem. When using the RS-232 interface for modem control, the modem must source CD only when actually connected to a carrier. Table 5. TRACER 4108/4208 (DCE) to Modem (DCE - DB-25) NAME NAME © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc. 612804208L1-1B...

  • Page 31: T1 Connections (Rj-48C)

    + terminal of the TRACER 4108/4208 power terminal block and -48 V to the – terminal. If the power supply voltages are incorrectly connected to the TRACER 4108/4208 system, the fuse will blow. 612804208L1-1B © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc.

  • Page 32: Fuse

    Tx 5.742 GHz, Rx 5.822 GHz (TRACER 4208) Plan A Tx 2.422 GHz, Rx 2.462 GHz (TRACER 4108) Tx 5.747 GHz, Rx 5.827 GHz (TRACER 4208) Tx 2.428 GHz, Rx 2.468 GHz (TRACER 4108) Tx 5.753 GHz, Rx 5.833 GHz (TRACER 4208) © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc. 612804208L1-1B...
  • Page 33 Stop Bits Terminal Emulation VT100 Mechanical and Environmental Operating Temperature -25° C to 65° C Size 17.12” W x 10.80” D x 1.72” H Humidity 95%, Non-condensing Weight 9 lbs (TRACER 4108), 7 lbs (TRACER 4208) 612804208L1-1B © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc.
  • Page 34 Table 9. At-A-Glance Specifications (Continued) Hardware Description Specification Power Input Voltage 21 to 60 VDC, either polarity referenced to ground Power Consumption < 21 Watts Connector 2 pin terminal block (DC) Fuse 2A, 250V slow-blo fuse (2-inch) © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc. 612804208L1-1B...

  • Page 35: Section 4 Network Turnup Procedure

    Contents of ADTRAN Shipment ........

  • Page 36: Introduction

    The following items are necessary for the installation of the TRACER 4108/4208 system and are not provided by ADTRAN: • 21 to 60 VDC power source (or AC adapter available from ADTRAN P/N 1280650L1), either polarity referenced to ground •...

  • Page 37: Channel Selection

    3) must be the same on both ends. The default bandplan configuration for the TRACER 4108/4208 is bandplan 1. The channel plan (A or B) of the unit may be changed in the field, if necessary, by rewiring the internal diplexer. Contact ADTRAN Technical Support for more information on this procedure. 612804208L1-1B © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc.

  • Page 38: Grounding Instructions

    The branch circuit overcurrent protection shall be a fuse or circuit breaker rated minimum 60 VDC, maximum 10A. • A readily accessible disconnect device that is suitably approved and rated shall be incorporated in the field wiring. © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc. 612804208L1-1B...

  • Page 39: Supplying Power To The Unit

    CONNECTING THE T1 INTERFACE The physical T1 interface is provided using eight RJ-48C jacks for transmit and receive. The provided straight through T1 interface cables can be used to interface to any standard T1 DTE device. 612804208L1-1B © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc.
  • Page 40 Section 4 Network Turnup Procedure TRACER 4108/4208 System Manual © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc. 612804208L1-1B...

  • Page 41: Section 5 User Interface Guide

    Provides detailed descriptions of all menu options and configuration parameters available for the TRACER 4108/4208. This section of ADTRAN’s TRACER 4108/4208 System Manual is designed for use by network administrators and others who will configure and provision the system. It contains information about navigating the VT100 user interface, configuration information, and menu descriptions.

  • Page 42: Navigating The Terminal Menu

    The main menu page (see Figure 1) provides a link to all available configuration/status pages. After connecting a VT100 terminal to the TRACER 4108/4208, press <Ctrl + L> to redraw the current screen. Figure 1. Main Menu Screen © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc. 612804208L1-1B...

  • Page 43: Navigating Using The Keyboard Keys

    The password is enabled and defined via the system options menu. All TRACER 4108/4208 systems are shipped factory default with password protection disabled. 612804208L1-1B © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc.

  • Page 44: Menu Descriptions

    4108/4208 system has been operational since the last power reset. B. Contact Information The ADTRAN technical Support toll-free contact number is located directly beneath the elapsed time display at the top of the TRACER 4108/4208 System Status menu page. C. RF Status A graphical indicator of the TRACER RF link is located beneath the Technical Support contact number.
  • Page 45 ( VAILABLE L. Navigation Reminders Displays system navigation reminders. For more details on system navigation, refer to Navigating the Terminal Menu on page 42. 612804208L1-1B © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc.

  • Page 46: Main Menu

    (to highlight the menu page) and press <Enter>. Press <m> from any menu in the TRACER 4108/4208 VT100 menu structure to access the TRACER 4108/4208 Main Menu page. © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc. 612804208L1-1B...

  • Page 47: Tracer System Options

    ) displayed, the stronger the signal. If the link is down and remote end data is unavailable, displays in place of the symbols VAILABLE Reducing the transmitter power of the remote TRACER 4108/4208 could negatively impact the TRACER RF link. 612804208L1-1B © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc.
  • Page 48 Bandplan 2 Bandplan 2 Figure 5. 2.4 GHz Bandwidth Division (TRACER 4108) Channel A Channel B Bandplan 1 Bandplan 2 Bandplan 3 Bandplan 1 Bandplan 2 Bandplan 3 5725 5742 5747 5753 5787 5822 5827 5833 5850 Figure 6. 5.8 GHz Bandwidth Division (TRACER 4208) © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc. 612804208L1-1B...
  • Page 49 ASSWORD Sets the password for password protection of the TRACER 4108/4208 VT100 terminal interface. Enter up to 8 alphanumeric characters. The system password is case sensitive. The default password for the TRACER 4108/4208 is tracer. 612804208L1-1B © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc.

  • Page 50: Tracer Link Performance History

    Press <N> to view the next 8 hours worth of 15-minute totals and <P> to view the previous 8 hours. Press <L> from any menu in the TRACER 4108/4208 VT100 menu structure to access the TRACER Link Performance History menu page. © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc. 612804208L1-1B...

  • Page 51: T1X Status/Configuration/Loopback

    Activates when no T1 signal is present from the connected T1 equipment. LOS is activated after receiving 192 consecutive zeros. Activates when the incoming T1 stream presents bipolar violations (BPVs). 612804208L1-1B © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc.
  • Page 52 This loopback tests the integrity of the radio link and all the associated digital and RF hardware. Figure 9. T1 Local Link Loopback © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc. 612804208L1-1B...
  • Page 53 (see Figure 12). Use the remote loopback to test data path integrity from the remote TRACER 4108/4208 unit to the T1 equipment connected at the remote end of the link. Figure 12. T1 Remote Line Loopback 612804208L1-1B © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc.

  • Page 54: T1X Performance History

    24 hour totals for the most recent 7 days. Press <N> to view the next 8 hours worth of 15-minute totals and <P> to view the previous 8 hours. © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc. 612804208L1-1B...

  • Page 55: Section 6 Troubleshooting Guide

    Installing/Configuring T1 Hardware..........60 612804208L1-1B © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc.

  • Page 56: Overview

    (solid amber) during power-up to indicate a self-test is in progress. If the LED is blinking or remains after 10 seconds, this indicates that the TRACER 4108/4208 unit has failed the self-test. This is an internal failure, and ADTRAN technical support should be contacted. RF DOWN LED If the...

  • Page 57: Rf Low Led

    A Yellow Alarm is generated by the attached equipment. When the attached equipment’s T1 interface is in Red Alarm, the TRACER 4108/4208 generates a Yellow Alarm. Recommended Actions: 1.Follow the troubleshooting steps for Red Alarm, but do so at the attached equipment. 612804208L1-1B © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc.

  • Page 58: Rf Errors

    Rx Power “fuel gauge” on the TRACER 4108/4208 terminal display or maximum voltage at the RSSI front panel test jack. Consult the ADTRAN TRACER Data Sheet included with the unit to verify that the actual receive signal level agrees with the calculated receive signal.
  • Page 59 2. Setup all of the TRACER hardware on a workbench. ADTRAN recommends that the actual cables used in the permanent installation be used in the workbench setup. A rigorous workbench “simulation”...

  • Page 60: Installing/Configuring T1 Hardware

    2. To significantly reduce the probability of an unsuccessful field installation, resolve any remaining T1 equipment-to-TRACER 4108/4208 configuration issues before field installation. See pages 57 and 58 for more information on resolving T1 interface alarm conditions. © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc. 612804208L1-1B...

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