Craft Terminal Configuration And Diagnostics; Antennas - Alcatel-Lucent 9500 MXC User Manual

Chapter 1. 9500 MXC System Overview

Craft Terminal Configuration and Diagnostics

Antennas

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9500 MXC is a software-driven product; there are no manual controls.
Configuration and diagnostics are achieved using the 9500 MXC CT, the PC
based craft terminal.
9500 MXC CT (CT) is supported in the 9500 MXC system software, such that
once installed on a PC, it automatically downloads support from the radio as
needed to ensure CT always matches the version of system software supplied, or
subsequently downloaded in any radio upgrade.
CT has the look and feel of a Windows environment with screen-based views and
prompts for all configuration and diagnostic attributes.
A CT PC connects to an INU/INUe/IDU using Ethernet or V.24 options.
For more information on 9500 MXC CT, refer to Chapter 5.
Antennas for direct mounting an ODU are available in diameters from 0.3m (1ft)
to 1.8m (6ft), depending on the frequency band. These antennas are high
performance, low profile shielded types and are supplied complete with a
customized 9500 MXC ODU collar and feed-point.
A polarization rotator is included within the antenna collar, and direct-mounting
equal or unequal loss couplers are available for single antenna protected
operation.
Antenna mounts are designed for use on industry-standard 115 mm OD (4.5 inch)
pipe-mounts.
A 9500 MXC ODU can also be used with standard antennas via a remote-mount
kit and flexible waveguide.
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